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The executive order establishes the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission to tackle health issues in the United States, focusing particularly on chronic diseases. The Commission, led by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will consist of various government officials who will study the childhood chronic disease crisis and recommend strategies. Within 100 and 180 days, the Commission will submit assessments and strategies to the President, identifying causes and solutions for health problems. These initiatives aim to significantly reduce chronic disease rates and promote healthier lifestyles among Americans, especially children.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Oklahoma's plan to control emissions from municipal solid waste landfills, as mandated by the Clean Air Act. This state plan aims to regulate existing landfills' pollutants in line with federal guidelines, making the plan federally enforceable if approved. The EPA evaluated the plan, confirming it meets federal requirements, and it will affect certain areas, including specific parts of Indian country in Oklahoma. The public can submit comments on this proposal until February 18, 2025.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has reorganized its Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) by establishing a new Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) and the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO). This reorganization aims to enhance guidance, research, and data management related to programs designed to improve the lives of children and families. The OPRE will now focus on strategic planning, research, and evaluation while maintaining and supporting other divisions related to economic independence, child and family development, and family strengthening. The OCDO will handle data governance and enhance data usage to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking comments from the public and industry about the usefulness of collecting financial and operational statistics from small airline operators. These airlines, which operate aircraft with 60 seats or less, must submit specific reports quarterly. The data helps the Department of Transportation set mail rates and ensure airlines provide essential services safely and reliably. The comment period ends on February 18, 2025.

The Census Bureau of the Commerce Department is inviting public comments on updates to the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This survey, conducted every two weeks, provides important real-time data on how businesses are doing in the U.S., such as changes in revenue, employment, and the use of technologies like artificial intelligence. The bureau aims to improve the quality of data and reduce the reporting burden on businesses. Comments are welcomed to help assess and refine these updates before seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The United States International Trade Commission has announced the scheduling of the final phase of its investigation into antidumping and countervailing duties on walk-behind lawn mowers from China and Vietnam. This investigation, which stems from petitions by MTD Products Inc., aims to determine if the U.S. industry is harmed by these imports being sold at unfairly low prices. It also examines if Chinese mowers are receiving government subsidies. Hearings and written submissions are planned, with a final decision expected by mid-2021.

The International Trade Commission has announced the start of an investigation into whether imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are damaging the U.S. industry. These products are suspected of being sold at unfairly low prices and receiving subsidies from their respective governments. The preliminary investigations are set to determine if there is material injury or a threat thereof to the U.S. industry, with an initial ruling expected by June 10, 2024, unless extended. Public participation is encouraged, and meetings and written submissions are scheduled as part of the investigation process.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to revise and extend the Vegetable Surveys Program in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This update may alter the burden hours due to changes in population size or survey design. The information collected helps the USDA and others make informed production and marketing decisions for vegetables. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and practicality of these data collections by February 24, 2025.

The Department of Commerce is proposing to continue its information collection via the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This survey helps gather detailed, frequent, and timely data on U.S. economic conditions and trends. With a target of 795,000 respondents, the survey will be conducted biweekly and seeks to include more multi-unit businesses for comprehensive economic representation. The department is also revising the survey to focus on core questions and plans to extend it for another three years, along with a possibility of including updated questions on artificial intelligence. Public comments are invited within 30 days on the proposed collection.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, is asking for public comments on its information collections, specifically FERC Form Nos. 1, 1-F, and 3-Q. These forms are used to collect financial and operational data from major and nonmajor electric utilities, licensees, and natural gas companies. Comments are due by April 8, 2025, and FERC seeks input on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the data collection processes. The request aims to understand if the information is useful for FERC's functions and how the collections can be enhanced or made less burdensome.