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The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce, is asking for public comments on an updated draft document titled Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation Models. This draft is an update related to Executive Order 14110, which emphasizes the safe, secure, and trustworthy use and development of AI. The document, identified as NIST AI 800-1, includes new guidelines for handling risks associated with chemical, biological, and cyber misuse. Comments are due by March 15, 2025, and can be submitted online through specified platforms or by email.

The Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will hold a public virtual meeting organized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on March 3 and 4, 2021. The meeting will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on both days. It will cover topics like federal incident response, the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Act of 2020, updates to federal cybersecurity standards, and discussions on biometric technologies. Interested members of the public can submit questions or comments via email, participate during a public interaction period, or attend the meeting by registering online by March 1, 2021.

The Department of Commerce has prepared to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is related to the Baldrige Executive Fellows Program, a professional development opportunity. Comments from the public and other agencies are invited for 30 days from the date of this notice to help determine the impact and reduce any reporting burden. The information collected will assist in selecting applicants for the program, and participation is voluntary. The request is reviewed annually, affects a range of organizations and individuals, and is estimated to involve 24 respondents each year.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced a proposal to update regulations concerning inventions funded by federal grants, especially those created by nonprofit organizations and small businesses. These updates aim to simplify existing rules, correct outdated sections, and better define terms and processes. NIST seeks public feedback on these proposed changes by April 5, 2021, and plans to hold a public webinar to discuss these revisions further. These changes are intended to enhance the commercialization and application of federally funded innovations, in line with efforts to boost American innovation.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a part of the Department of Commerce, is announcing an open meeting for the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT). The meeting is scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2025, and will take place at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, Maryland, with an option to attend via Zoom. The VCAT, consisting of members chosen by the NIST Director, will discuss updates on major programs, safety, and conduct a strategy planning session. Members of the public interested in commenting must contact Stephanie Shaw by January 29, 2025, to secure a spot on the agenda.

The Department of Commerce has requested OMB approval to continue collecting data on exoskeleton use. Comments are invited from the public until 30 days after the notice's publication. The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to evaluate exoskeletons in terms of fit, motion, and performance in industrial tasks. The research will guide future test methods and inform standards developed by the American Society for Testing Materials Committee F48 on exoskeletons and exosuits.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking public comments on its information collection request related to the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Participant Letter of Interest (LoI). This request is part of a regular review and extension of a currently approved collection concerning collaborative cybersecurity projects. Interested technology providers are encouraged to submit Letters of Interest to participate. Comments on the proposed information collection can be submitted online within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Department of Commerce has announced an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve a data collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request involves the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which aids small- and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The request seeks public comments for 30 days, emphasizing the importance of collecting data for program accountability, stakeholder reports, and continuous improvements. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has extended the duration of the Genome Editing Consortium until December 1, 2025. This extension allows for more interested parties to join and contribute to the Consortium's activities, such as developing standards related to genome editing. Letters of interest to participate in the Consortium can be submitted at any time. The decision to extend was made in response to requests from parties who missed the original deadline.

The Department of Commerce is inviting comments on a survey designed to study how small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for future disasters. This survey, known as the "Small and Medium-Sized Business Complex Event COVID-19 Survey (Wave 3)," is a part of ongoing research to understand business resilience. The feedback will be used to assess the impact of data collection and reduce any reporting burden on the public. Interested parties can comment until March 22, 2021, and participation in the survey is voluntary.