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The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a request related to Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) compliance. This information collection aims to ensure that employees participating in SEPs receive timely and specific written information about their plans, such as participation requirements and employer contribution details. The public is invited to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and useful, and the DOL seeks authorization for this request to be valid for three years. Public comments can be submitted until March 8, 2021.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that it has become the only receiver for a particular financial institution that has been closed. This means the FDIC is now in charge of managing and liquidating the assets of this financial institution. The details of these institutions are regularly updated and can be found on the FDIC website. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the Chief of Receivership Oversight through email.

The National Institutes of Health announced a closed meeting by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, which will take place virtually on March 18th-19th, 2021. This meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy related to grant applications being reviewed. The purpose of the meeting is to assess and evaluate these applications related to neuroscience research on interoception. For more information, Jessica Marie McKlveen, the Scientific Review Officer, can be contacted via email.

The Department of Justice lodged a proposed Consent Decree with a Texas court related to environmental damage claims against E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company FC, LLC. This decree aims to address damages caused by hazardous substance releases near Beaumont, Texas, requiring the defendants to establish a restoration project, including conservation efforts and monitoring on a 500-acre land. Additionally, the defendants will pay over $198,000 to cover the costs related to the environmental assessment and future project oversight. The public is invited to comment on the decree within 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Blue Diamond Coal Co. to modify existing safety standards that require the use of permissible electric equipment in coal mines. The company requested permission to use specific types of Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, as alternatives to currently used respirators. They argue these devices can offer air filtration and comfort, especially for miners with facial hair who might otherwise struggle with current equipment. The proposal includes specific guidelines and conditions to ensure the safety of miners when using these PAPRs underground.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is holding a meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will take place as an audio-only conference, which the public can access through instructions on the EEOC website. The meeting will have both open and closed sessions; the open session will discuss the Commission's authority to participate in litigation and revised procedures for amicus curiae involvement. The closed session will focus on recommendations for amicus curiae participation, justified under the Government in the Sunshine Act exemptions.

The Postal Service has announced that it has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to include a new domestic shipping services contract called "Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 693" in the Mail Classification Schedule's list of Negotiated Service Agreements for Competitive Products. The proposal was officially filed on April 4, 2025, and further details can be found on the website www.prc.gov under Docket Nos. MC2025-1294, K2025-1293.

The National Institutes of Health announced upcoming meetings by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities that will be closed to the public to protect confidential information. These meetings, scheduled for March 16, 22, and 26, 2021, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications related to conference grants and HIV prevention and care. The meetings will be held virtually, and each has a specified contact person for more information. These closed sessions aim to discuss sensitive and private information, ensuring personal privacy is maintained.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an information collection concerning small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This is an extension of a previously approved collection, allowing additional public comments until February 10, 2021. The request involves ensuring owners of small steam generators (between 2.9 MW and 29 MW capacity) comply with reporting and recordkeeping standards to verify adherence to environmental regulations. The estimated total burden of this requirement is 219,000 hours per year, costing $38.3 million annually, and assumes a growth in the industry leading to an increase in the number of respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc., which allows the exchange to add options on the Mini-Russell 2000 Index, known as MRUT options, to its pilot program for P.M.-settled options. These new options will be traded on a trial basis until May 3, 2021. The purpose is to evaluate the impact of P.M. settlement on market stability, utilizing enhanced data collection and analysis. The findings from this trial will aid both Cboe and the Commission in assessing the potential risks and benefits of expanding these options permanently.