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The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed collection of information related to tourist and other non-governmental activities in Antarctica. This collection, called the Advance Notification Form (DS-4131), helps the U.S. government comply with international agreements regarding activities in the Antarctic region. People have until January 13, 2025, to send in their comments. The comments aim to help evaluate the necessity and efficiency of this information collection and improve the process and requirements.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice about amendments to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Liquor Ordinance. These changes, effective from March 21, 2025, update the rules for selling alcohol within the community, covering both on-sale and off-sale transactions. The amendments provide regulations on licensing, operation, and management of liquor sales on Tribally-owned property, including compliance with state and federal laws. The Community's Business Council plays a key role in overseeing on-sale and off-sale liquor operations and reporting to the General Council.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to deny Yong Sheng Jiao's request for a hearing and issued a final debarment order. Jiao, who pleaded guilty to felony charges related to importing a misbranded drug into the U.S., is barred for five years from providing services connected to drug application processes. The FDA determined that the seriousness of Jiao's offense warranted this punishment, despite Jiao's claims of misunderstanding and attempts to challenge the penalty's severity. The decision reflects the FDA's commitment to maintaining the safety and integrity of the drug industry in the United States.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is specifically looking for feedback on the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden estimates of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing its impact on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Interested parties have until March 17, 2025, to submit their comments. This initiative requires the submission of information for statutory obligations and involves businesses or other for-profit entities related to utility pole attachments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the receipt of various filings related to energy rates, agreements, and certifications. Companies like Coso Battery Storage, Tri-State Generation, Flat Ridge 3 Wind Energy, and many others have submitted filings for things such as self-certification and compliance relating to rate changes and service agreements. These filings are open for public comments until March 5, 2021, or March 4, 2021, depending on the individual docket. The submissions and their details can be accessed via FERC's eLibrary system by searching the relevant docket numbers.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering an application from Green Impact Exchange, LLC (GIX) to become a national securities exchange. GIX submitted its application under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and public comments have been both supportive and opposed to the proposal. The SEC has decided to extend the period by 90 days, until April 19, 2025, to fully assess whether GIX's application meets all necessary legal requirements. This extension allows the SEC more time to evaluate GIX's new Green Governance Standards and ensure compliance with existing rules.

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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on its information collection processes as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure the effectiveness of its collections. The FCC is specifically interested in feedback on whether the information collections are necessary, how accurate their burden estimates are, and ways to improve the use and clarity of the data collected. They also wish to minimize the burden on smaller businesses. All comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, in accordance with the guidelines provided.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule to update a previous Airworthiness Directive for certain Boeing 747 airplane models. This new directive addresses reports of unexpected movements of the pilot's and co-pilot's seats during flights, which could pose a safety hazard. The rule requires inspections and certain actions to be taken to ensure seat stability, and it becomes effective on March 19, 2025. The FAA received feedback on the proposed rule and made some corrections and additions based on public comments before finalizing it.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an extension of a previously approved information collection associated with Form N-17f-1. This form is used to verify that a fund's assets, held by members of national securities exchanges, are properly accounted for with an independent accountant's examination. It is estimated that preparing, reviewing, and filing the form requires 1.5 hours per submission, with each fund submitting it three times per year, resulting in an annual burden of 27 hours for all funds. Comments on this extension request can be submitted to the SEC or through specified online platforms within 30 days of this notice's publication.