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Aveva Drug Delivery Systems, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration, a part of the Justice Department, to register as an importer of certain controlled substances. They intend to import these substances solely for analytical purposes and not for commercial sale. Interested parties can submit their comments or objections electronically, or request a hearing, by February 27, 2025. The registration is subject to specific regulations and permits as outlined in federal laws.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is making corrections to a final rule originally published on December 13, 2024, regarding satellite communication systems. The rule involves technical procedures for how new satellite systems must coordinate with existing ones to ensure compatibility and prevent interference. Due to incomplete procedural approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), parts of the amendments about protecting earlier satellite systems cannot take effect yet. These changes involve specific technical standards that new satellite systems must meet and will be delayed until the necessary approvals are obtained.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a meeting for the Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board scheduled for March 12, 2025. This meeting will occur online via WebEx and consist of an open session from 12-12:15 p.m., which the public can listen to, and a closed session from 12:15-1:30 p.m., which will discuss research proposals and remain private to protect sensitive information. The Board's goal is to evaluate and support impactful research projects that improve the lives of impaired and disabled veterans. Public comments can be submitted in advance, but not during the meeting.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule concerning air quality in Maricopa County, Arizona. The rule partially approves, partially disapproves, and partially conditionally approves revisions to the air quality plan for the area, focusing on controlling emissions to meet 2008 ozone standards. The EPA is conditionally approving certain rules for controlling emissions from surface coating operations, while requiring updates for others within a year, or they will face disapproval. No comments were received during the public comment period, and failure to meet these conditions might result in federal sanctions.

The Department of Commerce has issued a correction to a final rule that was published on December 6, 2024, concerning the review of transactions related to information and communications technology and services linked to foreign adversaries that might pose risks to the U.S. The original rule failed to include necessary updates to certain regulatory language. This correction addresses those omissions by instructing updates to specific paragraphs in the regulations. The corrected rule will be effective from February 4, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued special conditions for Airbus Models A321 neo ACF and A321 neo XLR airplanes due to their unique design, which includes oblique (side-facing) seats potentially equipped with 3-point restraint systems with pretensioners. These seats are installed at angles between 18 and 45 degrees from the aircraft's centerline, raising safety concerns not covered by existing airworthiness standards. The special conditions aim to ensure a safety level equivalent to traditional forward and aft-facing seats by addressing elements like neck and spine protection, pretensioner functioning in different scenarios, and ensuring the system's effectiveness throughout a flight. Airbus S.A.S. must comply with these conditions for type certification of the new aircraft models.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the regulations for emissions standards from Refractory Products Manufacturing under the Clean Air Act. The proposed revisions include adding new emission standards for certain hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and updating standards to address the startup, shutdown, and malfunction of equipment. The proposal also suggests amending electronic reporting requirements to improve the tracking of emissions data. These amendments aim to enhance environmental protection by ensuring that emissions standards are met at all times and by enabling better monitoring and compliance.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award, which aims to encourage creative and effective ways to raise awareness and prevent human trafficking in the transportation industry. Open to individuals and various organizations, including NGOs and government bodies, the award offers a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful project. Participants must be U.S. citizens or entities based in the U.S., and submissions are due by March 1, 2021. Winners will be judged based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, and practicality.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) plans to revise its Customer Privacy Act Systems of Records to introduce a new system to better understand and meet customer needs. This includes analyzing customer interactions with marketing campaigns and helping USPS sales staff. The updates will add new purposes for the existing records system, like providing customer recommendations and assessing campaign effectiveness. If no objections are raised by May 12, 2025, the changes will automatically come into effect.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is asking for public and government input on possible actions it may take if it finds that certain companies violated trade rules by importing specific computing devices. The issue at hand involves a potential violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which could lead to limiting or stopping the import of products from companies like ASUSTeK Computer, Acer Inc., and Dell Technologies, among others. The public is invited to submit comments on whether these actions would affect public health, the economy, competition, or consumers in the United States by March 31, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically, and the correct protocol for confidential information must be followed.