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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100550
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) will hold its tenth public meeting as allowed by the Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act of 2016 (FASTA). The meeting is set for January 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Washington, DC, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Board will talk about its past work and plan for future actions. People interested in attending should register online, and a transcript of the meeting will be available on the PBRB website afterward.

    Simple Explanation

    The Public Buildings Reform Board is having a meeting where they will talk about things they've done in the past and what they plan to do next. People can join the meeting if they sign up online, and later, they can read about what happened at the meeting on a website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99319
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collected through Form N-8A, which investment companies use to register under the Investment Company Act of 1940. This form is critical for the SEC's oversight and involves a modest annual time and cost burden on companies. The commission is particularly interested in opinions on the relevance of the information collected, as well as suggestions for reducing the burden of submission through technology. Comments are open until February 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    In this notice, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asks people for their thoughts on a form that businesses fill out to follow the rules and share important information. They also want ideas on making the form easier to fill out using computers and technology.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10744
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting an extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to Form N-8A. This form is used by investment companies to notify the SEC of their registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The SEC estimates that around 99 investment companies file this form every year, with a burden of about 99 hours in total time and $55,638 in costs. The SEC invites public comments on this request to assist in improving the process and minimizing the burden for respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC wants permission from another agency to keep using a form that helps them know about companies that manage people's money. They're asking people what they think about this plan and how it could be made easier to use.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11731
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office, part of the Department of Commerce, is requesting comments on the information collection for the admission and roster of registered patent attorneys and agents. This process involves a series of forms required for registration, reinstatement, and practice before the USPTO. The estimated total annual burden for respondents is 18,188 hours, with an additional non-hour cost of $875,706. The submissions help the USPTO assess the qualifications of individuals wishing to represent applicants in patent processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The government office that handles patents is asking people to say what they think about the rules for letting lawyers help inventors with their patents. They want to make sure the lawyers are good at their job and charge the inventors fairly.