Search Results for keywords:"public input"

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service have announced the availability of the Records of Decision for a new Resource Management Plan for parts of the Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. This plan includes immediate changes for BLM lands and amendments for Forest Service lands to enhance management and conservation efforts. The plan was developed with input from the public, state, local, and tribal entities and focuses on protecting the area's natural and cultural resources. Both departments have addressed and resolved protests and concerns from the Governor of Utah regarding the plan.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is reopening the comment period for changes and clarifications to the National Transit Database reporting requirements, originally announced on October 31, 2024. This extension allows more time for transit agencies and affected parties to review and comment on these changes, which impact safety and security reporting. Comments can be submitted by January 29, 2025, through various methods, including online, mail, or fax. The goal is to gather additional input due to the complex nature of the proposals and the holiday period overlapping with the original comment timeframe.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice for new operating cost adjustment factors (OCAFs) that will be used to update rent for certain multifamily housing projects with section 8 contracts, effective from February 11, 2025. These factors help adjust rents by considering changes in operating costs like electricity, wages, and insurance. HUD is also asking the public for input on changes to the OCAF calculation method, like using state-level insurance data, which aims to better reflect recent increases in property insurance costs. Public comments must be submitted by January 10, 2025, through designated electronic or mail methods.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office is asking for public input on creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan as directed by a Presidential Executive Order. The Plan aims to support America's leadership in AI and prevent unnecessary regulations from hindering private sector innovation. Responses are needed by March 15, 2025, and can cover various AI policy topics, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and international collaboration. These responses will help shape the policies for AI development in the United States.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding public hearings online regarding changes to the Northeast Skate Complex Fishery Management Plan, known as Draft Amendment 5. These hearings will take place on January 21 and February 8, 2021, and are intended to gather public feedback, which will be considered by the full Council. People interested in attending can register via provided webinar links. The meetings will include a briefing on the amendment followed by public commentary, and special accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a process where federal agencies need to announce in the Federal Register any proposed information collection and allow for public input. Specifically, the CMS plans to revise currently approved information collected about dental providers and benefit packages on the Insure Kids Now! website. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2021, and can be sent via the website or by contacting the relevant CMS office.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is announcing a briefing by the Mississippi Advisory Committee on March 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. Central Time. During this meeting, the Committee will discuss and approve their memorandum on education funding in Mississippi. The public is invited to listen in and may provide comments if time permits by using the provided call-in number or Zoom link. Written comments can also be submitted to the Commission's regional office within 30 days of the meeting.

Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.

In 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, and Bonneville Power Administration completed an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the operations of fourteen dams in the Columbia River System. Now, due to new circumstances, these agencies plan to update and supplement this EIS. This includes examining the environmental effects of proposed changes and new information affecting the dams' operations. The aim is to ensure the dams are managed in a way that considers regional energy, tribal needs, and environmental impacts, with public input being sought through virtual meetings and comments.

The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Originally proposed on October 2, 2023, the rule aimed to update TANF regulations, including defining "needy," clarifying allowable expenditures, and aligning holidays with Federal standards. After receiving over 7,000 comments, the department decided they need more public input and are focusing on other priorities, such as implementing the TANF provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Thus, the proposed rule has been officially withdrawn as of January 14, 2025.