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The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comments on its request to extend the current approval for the "Survey of Residential Building or Zoning Permit Systems" (Form C-411) without any changes. This survey is crucial for collecting data needed to update information on places that issue building or zoning permits. These updates help create accurate statistics on construction activity, which informs key economic indicators and is used in calculations of the nation's GDP. The Census Bureau aims to ensure they have up-to-date coverage of permit-issuing jurisdictions, and public comments can be submitted online via reginfo.gov.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released a final version of its updated Third-Party Contracting Guidance Circular (C 4220.1G), which replaces the old version (C 4220.1F). The update includes changes brought about by new laws and regulations and provides additional guidance for FTA's assistance programs. The FTA also addressed various public comments, making adjustments where needed, but mostly ensuring the guidelines align with existing federal standards. Most suggestions from stakeholders were acknowledged but not incorporated, as they often went beyond the scope of the federal requirements.

The Federal Highway Administration within the Transportation Department has issued a rule to address a recent mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations. This correction involves removing the section titled "Sign Details" from Appendix C to Subpart A of Part 470 in Title 23 of the Code, as revised on April 1, 2024. This action was published to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the regulations.

The Postal Service has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new contract to the Competitive Products List. This contract involves domestic shipping services, specifically Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. The request was filed on December 4, 2024, and interested parties can access related documents on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For more information, Sean C. Robinson is the contact person.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewing the process in which importers notify the arrival of pesticides and devices in the U.S., as required by law. This request includes collecting information either through paper forms or electronically, and it aims to ensure the EPA can manage and plan for these shipments. The request also notes an increase in the number of electronic submissions and the costs associated with the process. Public comments on this request are open until February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. This proposal includes implementing infrastructure requirements, converting past conditional approvals to full approvals, and confirming Maine's determination that no sites in the state are subject to certain oil and gas industry control guidelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a decision is made.

The Office of the Federal Register issued a correction to a previous mistake made in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Parts 200 to 499, revised as of January 1, 2024. The correction involves adjustments to Appendix C to subpart R of part 431, specifically changing the text from “Table 1” to “Table C.4” in section 3.2.7.1. It also includes adding back the heading and initial text for section 3.2.5 in Appendix C1, detailing test conditions for refrigeration systems in walk-in coolers and freezers. This correction helps ensure clarity and accuracy in the regulations concerning commercial cooling equipment.

The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. (LTSE) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This amendment aims to create Section C and introduce Connectivity Fees for Cross-Connects at various facilities, as well as for Logical Connectivity, effective January 23, 2025. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change until February 28, 2025. Anyone interested can submit their views electronically or by mail, and all submissions will be publicly available on the SEC’s website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule changing the 5.9 GHz band to support cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology, which is intended to improve transportation safety and efficiency. By 2027, existing systems using older technology known as Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) must transition to C-V2X, as the DSRC licenses will no longer be issued. The rule outlines technical guidelines for both roadside and vehicle units, emphasizes message priority for safety communications, and does not require compensation for entities transitioning to the new technology. The FCC expects these changes to enhance traffic safety while supporting the development of new transportation technologies.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has 60 days to comment on the proposed information collection activities, including estimates of the burden and suggestions to improve the quality and clarity of the data collection. CMS is seeking feedback on two main collections: the application for participation in the Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Demonstration and the collection of encounter data from MA organizations. Comments can be submitted electronically or by regular mail.