Search Results for keywords:"public comments"

Found 2714 results
Skip to main content

Search Results: keywords:"public comments"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101625
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Park Service has announced the 314th and 315th meetings of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission, scheduled for January 13 and April 7, 2025. These meetings will be held in Eastham, Massachusetts, and are open to the public. The meetings will cover topics like adopting agendas, approving minutes, and discussing both old and new business, including town implementation of the Massachusetts ADU Law and protecting the Seashore District. Public comments are welcome, and requests for special accommodations should be made in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Park Service is inviting people to two meetings about a special nature area in Cape Cod, happening in January and April 2025. People can come to these meetings, share their thoughts, and learn about plans to protect the area.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12858
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to introduce a new Order Entry Protocol named "CORE FIX" or "CF." This protocol aims to simplify order handling and improve speed by using the same standard as the existing FIX protocol, but without its routing capabilities. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on this proposal, and individuals are encouraged to submit their views electronically or via mail by April 9, 2025. The complete details of this proposed rule change are available on both the Nasdaq and the SEC websites.

    Simple Explanation

    Nasdaq wants to use a faster way to organize how people buy and sell stocks, kind of like making a new shortcut, and they are asking people to share what they think about their idea by April 9, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7183
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action is part of a routine process governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to send their comments on these requests by February 25, 2021. The requests relate to importers' records and reports, particularly focused on ensuring the correct permits and taxes for importing alcohol and tobacco products, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Treasury Department wants to check how importers keep track of their alcohol and tobacco products to make sure everything is legal and taxes are paid. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this by the end of February.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8228
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to use a slightly revised version of its annual survey. The survey is conducted to gather feedback from individuals who have sought assistance from OSC, such as filing complaints or seeking advisory opinions. It consists of four electronic questionnaires, each with five to ten questions, aimed at determining if individuals feel informed about their rights, successful at resolving issues, and satisfied with OSC's help. The OSC invites public comments on the survey's effectiveness and the potential burden on respondents by March 8, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The OSC makes a yearly survey to ask people who asked for their help if they are happy with it, and now they want to change the survey just a tiny bit and see what people think. They want everyone to share their thoughts on the new version before March 8, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11979
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public comments on continuing the information collection related to specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 32 requirements. They are interested in understanding whether the collection of this data is necessary and how it can be improved or streamlined. These requirements involve various financial and contract management aspects, including advance payments, proper invoicing, and electronic funds transfers, among others. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the existing collection until July 31, 2025, and the agencies are proposing to extend this approval for another three years.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people what they think about some rules for buying things to make sure they are helpful and not too much work. They want to keep using these rules longer and are asking for ideas on how to make them easier to understand and use.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8310
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to establish fees for its expanded co-location services. This proposal, filed on January 8, 2025, is designed to take immediate effect, and the SEC is requesting public comments on the proposed rule change. Interested individuals can submit their comments via the SEC's website, email, or by mail, ensuring they reference the file number SR-NASDAQ-2025-003. All comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Nasdaq wants to charge new fees for a special service that helps computers talk to each other faster, and they're asking people to share their thoughts on it. But they haven't given all the details, so it might be hard to understand exactly what they'll be doing or why.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8792
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to register new uses for pesticides that already have registered active ingredients. This action is under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the EPA is inviting public comments on these applications until March 11, 2021. Interested parties, like agricultural producers and food manufacturers, can find specific instructions on how to submit their comments through various methods provided by the EPA. This announcement does not represent a final decision but informs the public of the applications received and invites input.

    Simple Explanation

    The people at the EPA want to know what everyone thinks about some new ways to use bug-fighting chemicals. They have a special rule to see if these ways are safe, and they want people to share their thoughts by March 11, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10497
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on an information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This initiative aims to reduce the paperwork burden and improve the efficiency of data collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on whether the proposed data collection is necessary and how it could be improved or minimized. Responses should be submitted by March 26, 2025, through the specified online platforms.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them how they can make filling out forms easier, especially for tiny companies. They are asking for these ideas by March 26, 2025, so they can reduce how much work it takes to fill out paperwork.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7576
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renewing its request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the NASA New Technology Reporting System, which requires contractors involved in research and development to report inventions, patents, data, and copyrights. The information is collected through an electronic system, and the burden on respondents is estimated in terms of hours and cost. NASA encourages public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    NASA is asking for permission to keep using a system that helps them track and report new inventions and ideas from people they work with. They want to be sure it's easy and not too expensive for these people to tell NASA about their new ideas.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6740
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding an open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Tax Forms and Publications Project Committee. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. The public is welcome to share their comments and suggestions on how to improve IRS customer service. Interested participants need to contact Fred Smith for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS is having a meeting where people can share ideas on how to help them take better care of taxpayers.