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The U.S. Department of State has determined that a painting titled “The Swan, The SUW Series, Group IX: Part I, No. 12” by Hilma af Klint is culturally significant. This artwork is being temporarily imported from abroad for display at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and possibly other locations. The exhibit is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public Notice regarding these determinations has been ordered to be published in the Federal Register.

CME Securities Clearing, Inc. (CMESC) is seeking to register as a clearing agency with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If registered, CMESC would provide central counterparty clearing services for transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and related agreements. The application details CMESC’s structure, including its board and risk management framework, and outlines its plans for ensuring financial stability and resilience. The Commission is requesting public comments on whether the application meets the requirements of the Exchange Act.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

In a new rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed Sudan from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, effective December 14, 2020. This change means Sudan is no longer subject to certain export controls, allowing it to be eligible for more license exceptions. Sudan has been moved from the list of countries supporting terrorism to Country Group B, which makes it easier to export certain U.S. products to Sudan. However, some licensing restrictions remain on specific exports and reexports.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition to establish or modify regulations regarding pesticide chemical residues on various foods. The request is open for public comments until March 26, 2021, and the EPA is seeking input on potential environmental justice issues and other related concerns. This petition includes requests for specific tolerances and exemptions, such as for the insecticide pyrifluquinazon on persimmons and the fungicide Kosakonia cowanii on all foods, with the agency not yet determined whether to approve these requests. The EPA has invited the public to comment before making a final decision.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is requesting comments on a proposed revision of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. This survey, which began in 1997, tracks individuals born between 1980 and 1984 to study their transitions from school to work and family life. The BLS plans to conduct round 20 of the survey, which will mostly be done by phone and aims to collect updated information while minimizing the participants' effort. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection by March 29, 2021.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated safety standards for play yards, which are framed enclosures for children. The new rule incorporates the latest voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24, which includes several safety improvements, such as clearer definitions and warning labels to prevent strangulation, and requirements for cord and strap lengths to avoid hazards. These updates will become mandatory on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025. The changes aim to enhance the safety of play yards without needing public comment, as the revised standard will automatically take effect under the law.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for people to join the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC). This committee, which can have up to 20 members, includes experts from various fields such as microbiology and genetics, as well as consumers. Nominations for new members are open until July 1, 2025. Members are expected to bring diverse viewpoints and will serve terms of up to four years.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA is seeking a three-year extension on information collection to control and eradicate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in dairy cattle. In response to the 2024 HPAI outbreak, APHIS has issued Federal Orders requiring testing of dairy cattle and raw milk before interstate movement and has mandated the reporting of positive cases. APHIS aims to gather public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the data collection, which will help improve the HPAI monitoring and control efforts. Public responses to this notice will be included in APHIS's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget.

Armstrong Hospitality Group and related companies, known collectively as Armstrong Group, filed a notice to gain control over American Rocky Mountaineer LLC when it becomes a rail carrier. American Rocky Mountaineer is seeking an exemption to run passenger rail services between Moab, Utah, and Denver, Colorado, on Union Pacific lines. The Surface Transportation Board has set March 5, 2021, as the effective date for the exemption. This transaction doesn't involve any Class I carriers, and Armstrong Group assures there will be no rail line connections with Great Canadian Railtour, which it also owns.