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The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new rule to modify a system of records called the "Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database," which is intended to collect data related to sexual assault cases involving members of the Armed Forces. The rule seeks to exempt certain records within this database from parts of the Privacy Act to allow for better handling of legal actions or investigations without interference. The rule also invites the public to submit comments before it becomes final, and it explains that it won't significantly affect small businesses or impose compliance costs on state, local, or Tribal governments. The proposal is primarily focused on maintaining the privacy and integrity of ongoing investigations and ensuring a streamlined process for handling reports of sexual assault.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule regarding the "NIH Police Records" system, which contains law enforcement records maintained by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Police Division. This rule establishes exemptions from certain requirements of the Privacy Act, allowing the NIH to withhold access to specific investigatory records to protect law enforcement procedures and sources. The exemptions apply to both criminal and non-criminal investigatory materials to prevent interference with ongoing investigations and safeguard the integrity of investigatory techniques. The rule is set to become effective on February 18, 2025, and it has been determined that it will not have significant economic impacts on small entities or impose significant expenses on state or local governments.

The State Department has approved the use of up to $16 million for foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This money will support countries participating in the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. The decision, authorized by Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, was made possible by overriding other legal provisions. This determination will be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect information for the EEOICPA Dose Reconstruction project. This project, as part of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program, helps estimate radiation doses for employees exposed to hazardous materials while working with the Department of Energy. The request allows another 30 days for public comments, and seeks to ensure the data collection process is efficient and minimally burdensome. This effort involves interviews with claimants and their families to better understand potential radiation exposure and requires OMB approval for an estimated 3,900 annual burden hours.