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  • 2021-00882 — Applications for New Authorities; Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4033
    Reading Time:about 45 minutes

    The Department of Education has announced an opportunity for states and state consortia to apply for a new authority under the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) for fiscal year 2021. This authority allows states to develop and implement innovative assessment systems in public schools, which would be used alongside traditional academic assessments. States interested in participating must submit applications demonstrating specific requirements and selection criteria. A maximum of seven states can participate during this initial phase, with two new spots available for this competition.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is telling states they can try out new ways of testing kids in school, and they want to pick up to seven states to start. States need to show they have a good plan that follows the rules to be chosen.

  • 2021-03474 — Applications for New Awards; National Professional Development Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10554
    Reading Time:about 33 minutes

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program. This

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education is looking for ideas to help teachers get better at their jobs, and they want people to send in their plans for how to do this. But, the way to apply is a bit tricky, like when you have a big puzzle with many pieces that need to fit just right.

  • 2021-02570 — Annual Update to Fee Schedule for the Use of Government Lands by Hydropower Licensees
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8855
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a final rule updating the fee schedule for the use of government lands by hydropower licensees. This update, effective February 10, 2021, amends the per-acre rental fees as listed in Appendix A to Part 11 of the Commission’s regulations. These fees apply from October 1, 2020, to September 30, 2021, for fiscal year 2021. The update is procedural and doesn’t significantly impact the rights of non-agency parties.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made new rules for how much money people who make electricity from water have to pay to use certain lands. These rules tell how much they have to pay for each piece of land for a year, but they don't explain exactly how they figure out the cost.

  • 2021-03202 — Deadline for Notification of Intent To Use the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Primary, Cargo, and Nonprimary Entitlement Funds Available to Date for Fiscal Year 2021
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10070
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced deadlines related to the use of entitlement funds for airport improvement projects. Airports must notify the FAA by March 15, 2021, if they plan to use their available funds for eligible projects. The final grant application must be submitted by May 3, 2021. These deadlines are crucial for planning and efficiently administering the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds, which are authorized through September 30, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA tells airports they need to say if they will use their special money to fix or improve things by March 15, 2021, and they need to ask for the money by May 3, 2021, to make sure everything is ready on time.

  • 2021-00907 — Applications for New Awards; Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5154
    Reading Time:about 49 minutes

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 fiscal year for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. It aims to enhance educational and developmental outcomes for children in distressed U.S. communities. The program focuses on offering a range of high-quality services to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and readiness for higher education and careers. Interested applicants should check eligibility requirements and be prepared to meet specific application criteria, including submitting a memorandum of understanding with partnering organizations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Education wants to give money to help kids in need do better in school, but some rules might make it harder for smaller groups to get this help. They need to follow lots of steps and show they can get some money on their own too.

  • 2021-01341 — Order Making Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Adjustments to Transaction Fee Rates
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6694
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the fiscal year 2021 adjustments to transaction fee rates under Sections 31(b) and (c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These fee rates are applied based on the total dollar amount of sales of certain securities, either on a national securities exchange or through members of a national securities association. The new fee rate is set at $5.10 per million dollars starting February 25, 2021. This rate aims to cover the SEC’s annual budget of $1,926,162,000, as specified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC decided that starting February 25, 2021, they would charge $5.10 for every million dollars of certain stocks sold to help pay their $1.9 billion budget. This plan uses complicated math which some people might find hard to understand.

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