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The Department of State issued a final rule to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMP) across several regulatory areas, including fraud, chemical weapons, arms control, and lobbying. The adjustments align with annual inflation guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget based on a December 2024 cost-of-living adjustment multiplier. These new penalty amounts will apply to violations occurring on or after the rule's effective date, January 10, 2025. The rule ensures penalties keep up with inflation, following mandates from recent legislation and guidelines.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel to review grant applications. This virtual meeting will take place on February 24-25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The meeting is closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, in compliance with federal regulations. Contact Dan Hartley at the CDC for more information.

The Center for Scientific Review will hold a closed meeting to discuss and evaluate certain grant applications. This meeting will happen on January 15, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It will be a virtual meeting due to confidential matters related to trade secrets and personal privacy. The meeting is part of the NIH's program for reviewing time-sensitive opportunities in health research, as specified in their grant guidelines.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request for review and extension of its Information Collection Request to manage access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). This process involves assessing individuals through a security threat assessment who seek access to SSI, such as prospective bidders or individuals involved in court cases. The TSA aims to ensure that only those who need to know and meet security requirements can access this sensitive information. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a temporary delay in the effective date of certain regulations that were originally published between December 2024 and January 2025. This delay, moving the date to March 21, 2025, follows a directive from President Donald J. Trump to review these regulations. The EPA made this decision immediately effective, without public comment, citing the need for additional review time and the impracticality of seeking public input so close to the original effective dates. The agency may consider further delays if needed, in line with the President's directive.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the members of its Performance Review Board for 2020. This board, in accordance with federal regulations, evaluates senior executives' performance appraisals at the EPA. The board membership includes various directors and deputy directors from the EPA's offices and regions. For further information, individuals can contact Lizabeth Engebretson at the EPA.

The United States Postal Service announced that it has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new contract for domestic shipping services to the Competitive Products List. This request involves including Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage as part of their Negotiated Service Agreements. The filing was done according to federal regulations and more information can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For further details, Attorney Sean C. Robinson can be contacted.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to sewage and graywater discharge records for certain cruise vessels operating in Alaskan waters. This request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to extend approval for the collection of this information, which is critical for enforcing discharge regulations. The Coast Guard is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods to enhance or reduce the burden of collecting this data. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal until March 29, 2021.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is proposing a change to the rules about how loans from the Thrift Savings Plan are managed. Currently, any interest that has already been collected on a loan must be paid off before payments can be made toward the principal and current interest. The new rule suggests that the interest be added to the principal when recalculating the loan, making the process more in line with the practices used for similar private-sector plans. This change will not significantly impact small entities or require additional reporting.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Fire Protection in Shipyard Employment Standard. This proposal, submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the information collection, including its necessity, utility, and the burden it may impose. Comments are accepted until March 12, 2021, and can be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.