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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released details on the 2025 cost recovery fee percentages for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. The fee percentages are set for different sectors: 3.0% for the Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, 0.1% for the Catcher/Processor (C/P) Co-op Program, and 3.0% for the Mothership (MS) Co-op Program. The fees are used to recover costs associated with managing and enforcing these fishing programs. Additionally, the average 2025 price for Pacific whiting, used in fee calculations for the C/P Co-op Program, is set at $0.09 per pound.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a notice that discusses specific appointing authorities called Schedule A, B, and C. These are tools used by agencies to hire people without using the usual competitive process. For the period from July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2020, no new Schedule A or B authorities were reported, while some Schedule C authorities were approved and others revoked. The notice is part of OPM's regular updates to ensure transparency about these appointments.

The State Department has issued a notice about the temporary import of certain culturally significant objects for display in the "Asia Society Triennial: We Do Not Dream Alone (Part 2)" exhibition at the Asia Society Museum in New York. The objects are considered important to share with the public in the United States, and the exhibition aligns with national interests. This determination was made under various legal authorities and is published in the Federal Register. For additional information, individuals can contact Chi D. Tran at the U.S. Department of State.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) proposed a rule change to adjust their rules in alignment with recent updates to Part 39 of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations. These changes include amendments to OCC Rule 602, addressing customer-level margin requirements, and OCC Rule 1103, concerning the suspension of clearing members. The revisions aim to make margin requirements commensurate with the risk of each customer account and incorporate an exception for futures commission merchants that meet certain CFTC conditions. These rules were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective immediately to ensure compliance by the January 27, 2021 deadline.

The U.S. Department of State has determined that a painting titled “The Swan, The SUW Series, Group IX: Part I, No. 12” by Hilma af Klint is culturally significant. This artwork is being temporarily imported from abroad for display at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and possibly other locations. The exhibit is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public Notice regarding these determinations has been ordered to be published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is asking for public comments on a new information collection related to transitioning airports to fluorine-free firefighting foam, in line with the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This collection will require reports from about 517 U.S. airports on their progress and the amount of aqueous film-forming foam they have. Comments on the necessity, burden, and possible improvements of this new collection method are welcomed until February 14, 2025. The collected data will help the FAA provide accurate updates to Congress on this transition.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a reorganization of its headquarters, specifically focusing on the Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Management Services (OMS). The reorganization aims to update structures, improve efficiency, and align with current technology and administration requirements. The new structure, approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will streamline operations within these offices to better serve the healthcare needs of Indian communities. This change involves various functions like cybersecurity, records management, emergency preparedness, and asset management, enhancing the IHS's ability to support healthcare services.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection about foodborne illness risk factors in specific foodservice settings. This project continues a study that initially ran from 1998 to 2008; it aims to identify common factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses in retail food establishments. The study will guide the development of safety initiatives and policies and assist regulators across the United States. Interested parties have until April 19, 2021, to submit their comments electronically or by mail.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposed rule change from ICE Clear Europe to amend Part BB of its Delivery Procedures, specifically concerning Containerised White Sugar futures contracts. The amendment aims to clarify the delivery specifications by stating that these contracts apply to sugar from any origin that is current as of the first day of the delivery period. ICE Clear Europe believes these changes will improve the identification process for sugar eligible for delivery without impacting the competition dynamics among market participants. No external comments on the proposed changes have been solicited or received.

The Department of Commerce has determined that two companies in China, Carbon Activated Tianjin Co., Ltd. and Datong Juqiang Activated Carbon Co., Ltd., sold activated carbon in the U.S. at prices below normal value during 2018-2019. As a result, these companies, along with others eligible for separate rates, will face adjusted antidumping duties. The agency confirmed which companies did not ship any goods during this period and reassigned some to the China-wide entity for duty assessment. The review concluded with updated cash deposit requirements for future shipments to ensure proper duties are collected.