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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is requesting public feedback on its Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves compliance with noise emission regulations for locomotives. The FRA is evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these activities and exploring ways to improve and minimize reporting burdens. Comments must be submitted by June 30, 2025, and will be considered before the FRA submits the ICR for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The National Institute on Drug Abuse announced several upcoming closed meetings. These meetings will be held virtually and are scheduled to evaluate grant applications. Participants will review confidential information, including potential trade secrets and personal details about individuals involved in the grant applications. Contact persons for each specific meeting are provided for further inquiries.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the emergency declaration for Virginia, initially made on September 29, 2024. The notice, dated November 1, 2024, marks the closure of the emergency incident period effective October 3, 2024. This update includes various programs available for disaster assistance, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance. The notice is part of FEMA's ongoing efforts to manage disaster relief and recovery.

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is holding a meeting on December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Part of this meeting will be open to the public, except for the Executive Session, which will remain closed. The agenda will cover various topics, including reports from the CEO, CFO, General Counsel, and CIO, as well as discussions on the 2025 corporate scorecard and management updates. For more details, Jenna Sylvester is available for contact.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Saranac Hydroelectric Project located on the Saranac River in New York. The assessment suggests that issuing a new license for the project's operation with necessary environmental protections won't significantly harm the environment. Interested parties can access and comment on the EA online through the Commission's website. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice and is encouraged to use the electronic filing system for comments.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will hold a closed meeting on January 30-31, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to review and evaluate contract proposals and it will be conducted via video conferencing from their office in Rockville, MD. The meeting is closed to protect confidential trade secrets and personal information, according to federal guidelines. For additional information, Vishakha Sharma, Ph.D., is the contact person.

The Postal Service has announced its submission of a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to include a new domestic shipping services contract in the Competitive Products List under the Mail Classification Schedule. The contract involves Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. The official filing took place on December 16, 2024, and details can be found online at the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon six natural gas storage wells and over 4 miles of related pipeline facilities in Montana. The objective is to limit integrity risks, aligning with safety guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting protests, comments, or motions to intervene by June 9, 2025. Interested parties can access the full document and get assistance through the Commission's website.

The Federal Reserve System announced that several companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire assets or control of banks or bank holding companies. Public portions of these applications are available for inspection at specific Federal Reserve Banks and online through the Federal Reserve's website. Interested individuals can submit their comments about these applications by February 5, 2021. One notable application involves PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and PNC Bancorp, Inc. seeking to acquire BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. and indirectly BBVA USA.

The United States Postal Service has informed the Postal Regulatory Commission about a new shipping services contract. This contract will join the list of Negotiated Service Agreements under the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The notice was filed on December 6, 2024, and includes services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. For more information, documents related to this filing can be accessed online.