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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is seeking to renew an approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information on the disclosure of termination information under its regulations for distress and PBGC-initiated terminations. This notice invites public feedback on this information collection by February 26, 2021. The PBGC estimates that around 70 pension plans will undergo such terminations annually, with requests for information expected from participants or other parties related to approximately 16 of these plans per year. The OMB control number for this collection is 1212-0065, and it expires on March 31, 2021.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on their data collection activities. This request is related to the identification requirements for fishing gear on the West Coast, which are necessary for effective fisheries management and regulatory compliance. The comments are invited to help improve this process and reduce the public's reporting burden. Interested parties have until March 26, 2021, to submit their feedback via email.

On February 10, 2025, NYSE Arca, Inc. submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Cardano Trust under NYSE Arca's Commodity-Based Trust Shares rule. This proposal was modified by Amendment No. 2 and published for public comment on February 28, 2025. The SEC has decided to extend the usual 45-day period for decision-making to give themselves more time to consider the proposal and any related issues. They now have until May 29, 2025, to either approve, disapprove, or begin proceedings to decide whether to disapprove the proposal.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection related to an exemption for certain transactions in money market funds. This exemption, issued in 2015, allows broker-dealers to send transaction information to investors on a monthly basis instead of immediately, in specific cases. As of the end of 2023, around 206 broker-dealers would need to provide these notifications, and the SEC estimates this will only require about 1.8 hours of work per broker-dealer each year. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, inviting public comments on it. This filing includes requests to add certain contracts to the Competitive Product List, such as Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage, and is scheduled for review on February 14, 2025. The Commission provides details about each request, including docket numbers and the public representatives involved, and offers information on how to submit comments electronically. For more information, the public can contact David A. Trissell, the General Counsel.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This study focuses on understanding the impact of opioids and COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) programs. The study explores challenges faced by APS due to opioid abuse and aims to gather data on the effects of the pandemic on service needs and outcomes. Although the public was invited to comment in a previous notice, no comments were received. Findings from the study will guide ACL and federal partners in better targeting resources to address these challenges.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the draft scope of a risk evaluation for vinyl chloride, a chemical used in making PVC. This evaluation, conducted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), aims to assess the potential dangers this chemical might pose to health or the environment. The EPA is interested in feedback about the conditions in which vinyl chloride is used, the populations that might be exposed, and the hazards involved. Public comments are accepted until March 3, 2025, and the agency plans to finalize the scope by June 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information to continue designating appraisers and collecting appraisal reports. This is part of the process to ensure accuracy in mortgage insurance under the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), particularly for buyers with limited income and low property equity. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection by February 25, 2025. The collection aims to uphold the quality of appraisals and provide information to potential homeowners about the benefits of independent home inspections.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. The lawsuit claims that the EPA did not timely update water quality standards for the Delaware River, as required by the Clean Water Act. The proposed consent decree would require the EPA to finalize these standards by June 30, 2025, and provide regular updates to the court. The public can submit comments until February 20, 2025, through the regulations.gov website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a settlement with the Phillips 66 Company regarding the Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site in Wilmington, North Carolina. This settlement aims to address the recovery of costs under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) for the site's cleanup and the expenses already incurred by the EPA. The public can comment on this proposal until April 2, 2025. If new information comes to light during this period, the EPA may adjust or retract the settlement agreement.