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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101620
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Bureau of Land Management's Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Council will hold a public field trip to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument on January 16, 2025, and a meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on January 17, 2025. The meeting aims to discuss updates from various field offices and address a small fee increase proposal for the national monument. Members of the public can attend both the field trip and the meeting, which will also have a virtual participation option. There will be a public comment period during the meeting where anyone interested can share their thoughts.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico is having a trip to some cool rock formations on January 16, 2025, and a meeting the next day to talk about raising the entrance fee there. People can join in-person or online and tell the group what they think during the meeting.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4100
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice inviting public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection is related to the "Incident Report Form" for human subjects protection, aiming to streamline reporting and compliance with federal regulations. HHS is seeking comments on various aspects of this collection, including its necessity and accuracy. Comments are to be submitted by March 16, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Health and Human Services wants people to tell them what they think about a new plan for collecting important forms that help keep people safe in studies. They want to make sure they're doing it right and want feedback by March 16, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7316
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking to renew an approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information on the disclosure of termination information under its regulations for distress and PBGC-initiated terminations. This notice invites public feedback on this information collection by February 26, 2021. The PBGC estimates that around 70 pension plans will undergo such terminations annually, with requests for information expected from participants or other parties related to approximately 16 of these plans per year. The OMB control number for this collection is 1212-0065, and it expires on March 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    In a government notice, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation is asking to keep gathering some information about certain pension plans ending, but they need permission to continue doing so. They want people to share what they think about this by February 26, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106761
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Sentencing Commission is asking for public feedback on its criteria for selecting amendments to sentencing guidelines that might be applied retroactively. They are considering whether more guidance is needed on these criteria and whether certain criteria should be included in their official rules instead of just as background commentary. They are seeking comments by April 18, 2025, and offer email or mail as submission options. This feedback will help the Commission decide on any updates to these guidelines or criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Sentencing Commission wants to know what people think about changing rules for punishing crimes, especially if these changes should also apply to past cases. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts by sending an email or letter, so they can make better decisions in the future.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12333
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comments on an existing information collection request to extend the use of TSA Customer Comment Cards. These cards, available in both paper and electronic forms, allow passengers to share feedback, report security concerns, or request help at checkpoints. TSA aims to gather public input to ensure the information collection is beneficial, accurate, and efficient. TSA estimates receiving thousands of submissions each year and outlines the time required to complete each form, with total estimated burdens calculated for a three-year period.

    Simple Explanation

    The TSA wants people to share their thoughts about their airport security experience using special cards, like a big suggestion box. But, they're not super clear on how much time it takes to read these suggestions, how they'll keep the information safe, or how they'll use it to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95246
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is asking for public comments on a planned data collection effort aimed at supporting their Learning Agendas for Libraries and Museums. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to minimize paperwork and reduce the burden on respondents. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity and utility of the data collection, its estimated burden, and how the process can be improved. Comments are welcomed until January 2, 2025, and can be submitted online or by mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services wants to know what people think about a plan to ask libraries and museums about their work, and they hope it won’t be too much work for those places to answer. They want suggestions to make sure the way they ask is easy and useful.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9346
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input on a proposed information collection project called "NCHHSTP Generic Clearance Formative Research and Tool Development." This project will help CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention collect information to enhance surveillance, communication, and research concerning diseases like HIV/AIDS, STDs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis, as well as school and adolescent health. The proposal aims to gather data efficiently and reduce public burden by improving research methods and developing better communication strategies. Public comments are invited by April 13, 2021, to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed data collection.

    Simple Explanation

    The CDC wants to learn more about certain diseases to help people stay healthy and is asking for ideas from everyone on how to do this better. They need to hear what people think to make sure their plan is good and clear.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101090
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The big people in charge of flying want all the airports to change their special fire foam to a kind that’s better for the planet, and they need the airports to tell them how it's going. They want to make sure this is done right, so they're asking for help from everyone to see if the reports are too hard or if they can make them better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13897
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice announcing that they are reviewing a recent filing by the Postal Service. This filing involves several negotiated service agreements that could result in changes to the competitive product list. The public is invited to comment on these proposals by April 1, 2025. The document also provides information on how to submit comments electronically and whom to contact for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is letting people know that the Post Office wants to make some new mail delivery deals, and they're asking everyone to share their thoughts about it by April 1, 2025. They even tell people how to speak up if they have ideas or questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11999
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a modification to an existing settlement related to the Koppers Co., Inc. Superfund Site in Charleston, South Carolina. This modification includes a newly acquired parcel that was not part of the original agreement made in 2019. The public is invited to comment on this modified settlement until March 31, 2021. Comments can be submitted online or via email, and the EPA will consider all feedback to determine if changes to the settlement are needed.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA changed a deal about cleaning up a special dirty place in Charleston, South Carolina, to add some new land that wasn't included before. People can share their thoughts about this change until the end of March.