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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is working on an environmental impact statement (EIS) to explore different approaches to managing predator damage in Oregon. They are seeking public comments to help outline various alternatives, environmental issues, and other concerns to be considered in the EIS. This effort includes cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management, and aims to replace existing environmental assessments with a more comprehensive analysis. The public is encouraged to submit comments and scientific data by February 22, 2021.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a temporary change to its Options Regulatory Fee (ORF). From December 1 to December 31, 2024, the ORF will be waived to ensure that the fees collected do not exceed the Exchange's regulatory costs due to high trading volumes. The ORF will resume on January 1, 2025, at the rate of $0.0038 per contract. The proposal also includes cleaning up outdated language from past fee schedules to make them clearer. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on this rule change.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC proposed a rule change to set fees for Industry Members to cover costs related to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for 2025. This proposal, submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 2, 2025, is designed to be effective immediately. The SEC is seeking public comments on this rule change, and submissions are requested by February 13, 2025. Interested individuals can access more details about the proposal on both Nasdaq's and the SEC's websites.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking public comments about a proposed information collection, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This information collection relates to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), a program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to aid food service establishments. The SBA is also updating the record retention requirements for this program. Interested parties have until April 17, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on information collections related to Form 1099-A, which deals with the acquisition or abandonment of secured property. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The estimated number of responses has decreased to 466,000, and this change will reduce the total annual burden hours. Comments are welcome on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the information collection process.

The U.S. Census Bureau, part of the Commerce Department, is seeking public comments on its ongoing information collection activities for the Military Panel, which targets active-duty service members and their spouses. This panel aims to gather data on various topics, including food security readiness, voting, and harassment and discrimination, with the next data collection set for January 2025. It involves bi-monthly surveys to about 1,141 respondents and seeks to eventually have 2,000 members. The public can submit feedback within 30 days of the notice's publication through the specified government website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request titled "Water Quality Standards Regulation" to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This request, referred to as an extension, is tied to standards aimed at protecting water quality in the United States. The public is invited to submit comments until March 31, 2025. The collection involves various entities, including states, territories, and Tribes, and is estimated to take about 493,362 hours annually, costing around $25 million in labor and operational expenses.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is hosting an upcoming open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Taxpayer Communications Project Committee. This meeting will take place via teleconference on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to gather public comments, ideas, and suggestions aimed at improving customer service at the IRS. Individuals interested in participating or making comments are encouraged to contact Jose Cintron-Santiago for more information.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, published a notice inviting the public to comment on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood maps that impact Base Flood Elevation, Special Flood Hazard Areas, and other flood-related zones. The purpose is to gather input on these preliminary changes, which are essential for communities to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2025, and further details can be found on FEMA's website.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is requesting public feedback on their plan to renew the approval for an information collection survey. This survey aims to evaluate user satisfaction with the AVIATOR system, which is a tool for applicants on FAA job announcements. The survey is optional and conducted online, seeking opinions on different stages of the job application process. Data gathered will help the FAA improve its services by revealing potential issues with the automated staffing solutions and overall customer satisfaction.