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The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, is planning to renew the Higher Education Research and Development Survey. This survey collects data on research and development expenditures across various fields in higher education and other sectors. Public comments are being solicited as part of this renewal process, and interested parties have until March 11, 2025, to submit their input. The survey aims to provide ongoing, detailed information to be used by researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand trends in scientific research spending.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is updating data collection methods for the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) and related datasets, which track substance use and mental health treatment services. Revisions include mapping state data systems through crosswalks, updating terminology to reduce stigma, and adding fields like sexual orientation and gender identity. The changes aim to make data more inclusive and align with national guidelines and reporting requirements. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited for a 30-day period.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced changes in the interest rates for debentures associated with loans or mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration. For the period starting January 1, 2021, debentures issued under one section of the National Housing Act will have an interest rate of 3/4 percent, and under other sections, the rate is 1 3/8 percent. The rates are determined based on when the loan or mortgage was committed or endorsed and have been approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. The notice outlines these interest rates and provides instructions for insurance claims paid in cash.

The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) under the National Science Foundation (NSF) has submitted a proposal for collecting data for the 2025 National Survey of College Graduates to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey aims to gather information on the education and employment of US college graduates, crucial for reports about the science and engineering workforce. The NCSES seeks public comments on the survey, which will involve about 161,000 people and is planned to start in March 2025. The survey will be conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau using online and mail questionnaires, and participation is voluntary.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) to implement reasonably available control technology (RACT) for major sources of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). These changes are aimed at reducing ozone pollution under the 1997 and 2008 national air quality standards. Pennsylvania submitted these revisions to establish RACT for eight specific sources out of the nine initially proposed. This proposal is part of efforts to ensure cleaner air and better public health by meeting federal Clean Air Act requirements.

The Department of Commerce is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a non-substantive change to continue the Small Business Pulse Survey. This survey helps collect data on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects small businesses in the United States. The aim is to gather information on changes in business operations, finances, and expectations, as well as disruptions in supply chains. The information will be used to guide the nation’s response to the pandemic, and participation in the survey is voluntary.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced the final stage of investigations into whether the American industry is harmed by crystalline silicon photovoltaic products (solar panels) imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These products are suspected of being subsidized and sold at less-than-fair market value in the U.S., which could negatively impact American businesses. The investigations, in response to a petition filed by the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing Trade Committee, will determine if tariffs or other measures are necessary to address any unfair trade practices. Public hearings and submission opportunities are scheduled as part of the investigation process.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting emergency approval for a change to the CAHPS for MIPS survey, which will add a question about telehealth services used during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This change aims to collect self-reported data from patients on their telehealth experiences to support the quality and performance assessments of healthcare providers. The new survey item will be used for informational purposes and not affect quality scoring or payments. Public comments on this proposed change are invited until April 9, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized changes to the test procedures for residential and commercial clothes washers and consumer clothes dryers. These updates include adjustments to the specifications of test cloth used in test procedures, such as clarifying the requirements for fabric weight and thread count, adding an alternative type of test cloth, and streamlining test cloth specifications for both washers and dryers. These changes, which aim to improve test consistency and adaptability to fabric availability, will be effective on February 18, 2025. Importantly, these amendments are not expected to increase testing costs or burdens on manufacturers.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting public feedback on its proposed collection of information related to adverse events and product experiences for FDA-regulated products. As part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, the FDA seeks comments on whether this information collection is necessary, its accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. They have updated forms and processes to standardize data collection, improve quality and clarity, and ensure confidentiality where necessary. The deadline for providing comments, either electronically or by mail, is March 18, 2025.