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The Department of Education has decided to withdraw the notice inviting applications for the fiscal year 2025 Charter Schools Program (CSP) grants to state entities. This withdrawal is part of a review to make sure the program aligns with current priorities and executive orders. The Department plans to issue a new notice soon, which aims to reduce oversight and simplify the application process. The withdrawal is not expected to disrupt the grant awards for FY 2025 since a new notice will be announced shortly.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has canceled a public hearing that was supposed to take place on December 13, 2024. The hearing was on a proposed rule to change the definition of a “coverage month” and other related rules for calculating a person's premium tax credit. Since no one requested to testify at the hearing, it has been called off. The initial notice for this hearing was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2024.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sharing information about hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production and use in the U.S. from 2011 to 2013. This data is part of preparations for new rules under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, which aims to gradually reduce HFC production. The public is encouraged to comment on the current data, which may have gaps, as this feedback will help the EPA improve its information. Comments should be submitted by February 25, 2021, through specified methods.

The President has established the Countering Economic Coercion Task Force to address coercive economic practices, specifically by countries like China. This Task Force is part of the Executive Office and includes representatives from various government departments. Its mission is to develop strategies to counter such practices, with input from stakeholders, including the private sector and international partners. The Task Force is required to submit multiple reports to Congress over a set timeline, detailing their findings and recommendations.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the deadline for the public to submit comments about the National Council for Expanding American Innovation. This extension is aimed at giving all interested parties more time to provide input on plans to expand innovation in various aspects like demographics, geography, and economy. Comments must be submitted by February 23, 2021, and can be sent through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The initiative includes leaders from industry, academia, government, and nonprofit organizations to ensure a wide range of perspectives are considered.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a virtual public meeting titled "Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 2017; Electronic Submissions and Data Standards," to be held on April 7, 2021. The meeting aims to gather stakeholder feedback on FDA's electronic submission system, data standards, and technology initiatives. Individuals can submit comments electronically or in writing by March 7, 2021. This information will help inform the FDA's IT Strategic Plan and related electronic submission processes.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has published a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comments. This notice is in collaboration with the Department of Defense's (DoD) 5G Initiative and aims to explore the development of a 5G Challenge. The goal of this challenge is to fast-track the creation of an open 5G stack ecosystem, which is crucial for Defense missions. NTIA is asking stakeholders for input on structuring this challenge, focusing on goals, incentives, and the necessary infrastructure.

Northern States Power Company has applied to relicense the Saxon Falls Hydroelectric Project, located on the Montreal River in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has determined that licensing the project is unlikely to significantly affect the environment, so they plan to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA will be shared for public review, and feedback will be considered in the final licensing decision. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist the public with inquiries and the filing process.

The Judicial Conference of the United States has canceled a public hearing that was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This hearing was supposed to take place on January 17, 2025. Notice of the canceled event was published on December 18, 2024, and further information is available from H. Thomas Byron III of the Rules Committee Staff. The announcement about the hearing was initially made in the Federal Register in July 2024.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input from stakeholders and the public on how to prioritize its energy conservation rulemaking activities. This effort is part of the DOE's rulemaking methodology, known as the Process Rule, and aims to gather feedback on which rules should be prioritized and how quickly they should be addressed. Stakeholders are invited to review the DOE's active and long-term appliance rules and comment on their timing and categorization by March 11, 2021. Comments can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by email, following the instructions provided in the notice.