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The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards in Fiscal Year 2025 for Special Education Parent Information Centers—Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). The PTI program aims to provide parents of children with disabilities high-quality training and information to help improve their children's educational outcomes. The agency has requested $33,152,000 for these awards, with approximately $25,800,000 intended for this competition. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, and are limited to parent organizations that meet specific guidelines, with several regional centers available in California, Florida, New York, and Texas.

Albert Farley Jr. has asked the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for an exemption from certain training requirements to become a commercial driving instructor. Specifically, he wants to bypass the rule that instructors need at least two years of driving experience with the same type of vehicle they're teaching about. He argues that there's a strong demand for Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders in his area, and fulfilling the current requirements would be a financial burden and leave a gap at his workplace. The FMCSA is seeking public comments on whether to approve his request.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has announced a notice about extending an information collection related to the Training Plan for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) students. This information collection involves Form I-983, which is a planning document filled out by both the student and their employer, detailing the terms and conditions of the student's practical training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Feedback from the public is invited until May 19, 2025, to ensure the data collection is beneficial and its methods are accurate. The goal is to reformat the form to better collect contact and compensation information while reducing the burden on respondents.

The Rural Housing Service, part of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced that it is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program. This program aims to help organizations in rural areas access funding for essential community services. Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2021, for paper copies, and by March 22, 2021, for electronic submissions. The grants will focus on projects that strengthen rural communities, particularly those tackling issues like opioid misuse, under the USDA's efforts to boost rural economic prosperity and quality of life.

The Department of State has asked for public comments on a proposed information collection called the Training/Internship Placement Plan. This proposal, submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, aims to optimize the Exchange Visitor Program for training and internships. It involves gathering information from sponsors and U.S. businesses that provide training or internships to foreign exchange participants. The Department estimates that the collection will involve about 30,000 responses, with an average response time of 1.5 hours each, leading to a total burden of 45,000 hours. Public comments on the proposal are requested by February 26, 2021.

The Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training and Employer Outreach (ACVETEO) is holding an open meeting via TEAMS and teleconference on January 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST), to discuss various topics related to employment and training services for veterans. Attendees are encouraged to email their intent to participate by January 10, 2025, to Gregory Green at ACVETEO@dol.gov. The committee will review the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report, provide updates on the HIRE Vets Medallion Program, and conduct a public forum. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request by January 7, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued regulations to allow the U.S. Navy to take marine mammals in the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing Study Area. This modification permits additional takes of large whales due to vessel strikes. These regulations, effective from January 2025 to December 2025, mandate specific mitigation measures, like whale sighting notifications and limits on sonar use, to minimize impacts on marine mammals. The regulations were made after a thorough analysis and discussions with the Navy regarding potential impacts on marine mammal species, ensuring the activities have the least practicable adverse impact on these animals.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule that updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation to comply with a section of the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018. This rule mandates that domestic air carriers contracting with the federal government to provide passenger air transportation must submit annual reports with details on training employees to recognize human trafficking, notifications received about potential human trafficking instances, and any actions taken in response. The new requirement applies to commercial services contracts but excludes contracts for commercial products and those awarded by the Department of Defense. The regulation aims to support the fight against human trafficking by ensuring air carriers are vigilant and report suspicious activities.

The Administration for Children and Families has issued a final rule permitting State and Tribal child support agencies to use federal funds to provide employment and training services to eligible noncustodial parents. These services aim to help parents find and keep jobs to ensure consistent child support payments. Effective January 13, 2025, the rule allows noncustodial parents with open child support cases to receive assistance such as job search help, skills training, and work support services. The initiative also seeks to enhance coordination with existing federal employment and training programs to prevent duplication and maximize benefits.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule that updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This update supports the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 and requires domestic airlines that work with the federal government to submit an annual report on actions taken to prevent human trafficking. There is also a correction to the rule's effective date, now set for January 3, 2025.