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The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service has submitted a request regarding a negotiated service agreement, which is open for public comment. This agreement could involve adding new competitive products or modifying existing ones. The public can view the details of the request on the Commission's website and is encouraged to submit comments by March 18, 2025. Five specific requests have been identified, with each requiring comments by the stated deadline.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is collecting comments on its existing Form Custody, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This form is used by broker-dealers to report how they handle customer and non-customer assets. There are approximately 3,470 broker-dealers who must file this form every quarter, taking about 12 hours to complete each time. The SEC estimates the total cost for all broker-dealers to comply is nearly $57.3 million annually. The public has until June 30, 2025, to submit comments on the usefulness and burden of this information collection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced they have received applications to register pesticide products that contain active ingredients not currently found in any other registered products. This notice, made under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), informs the public and allows them to comment on these new applications by March 11, 2021. The applications include products from Bayer CropScience, Bedoukian Research Inc., and VPTox LLC that propose new solutions for pest control and manufacturing use. EPA emphasizes that submitting comments should exclude any confidential business information through online platforms.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection effort related to the Family Options Study. This study aims to assess the long-term impacts of different housing and service interventions on homeless families. HUD intends to update contact information for 2,241 families who participated in the study to conduct a followup survey approximately eleven years after their initial enrollment. Comments are invited from the public regarding the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has announced a change in the scheduling and format of its upcoming advisory council meeting. Originally planned to be held in person, the meeting will now take place virtually from May 14 to May 15, 2025, with revised hours from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Additionally, some parts of the meeting will be closed to the public. This updated information was previously published in the Federal Register in December 2024.

Transwestern Pipeline Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking approval to build a new compressor station project in New Mexico. This project, called the WT-0 Compressor Station Project, would help provide increased natural gas transportation capacity. The estimated cost of the project is over $51 million, and they're offering the public a chance to view the project details and provide feedback by January 29, 2025. People can get involved by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding the project.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is asking for public feedback on new intellectual property (IP) guidelines for public-private partnerships. These rules aim to allow more flexibility and balance between universities and businesses in partnership projects that generate IP. The guidelines were influenced by discussions at the 2023 NSF-Industry Partnership Summit and are designed to support innovation and the practical application of research. Individuals and organizations are invited to share their views by January 24, 2025, to help shape these new IP guidelines.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) acted as the Receiver for certain insured banks, handling the closure and asset liquidation of these institutions. The FDIC has completed its duties, distributed necessary dividends, and subsequently appointed FDIC-Corporate to handle any remaining documentation. As of the listed termination dates, the receiverships are officially closed, and the entities no longer exist legally. This action is backed by the authority of U.S. law.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding two closed meetings to discuss grant applications for special emphasis panels. The first meeting on February 26, 2021, will focus on device-based treatments for substance use disorders. The second meeting, scheduled for March 3, 2021, will review research on HIV/AIDS through computational neuroscience. These meetings are closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), announced a notice for public commentary on its information collection request related to the National Forensics Laboratory Information System. This system gathers drug analysis data from non-federal labs to improve accuracy on drug information. The DEA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a three-year extension without changes to the existing collection, which involves responses from various agencies and businesses. Public comments on the burden and utility of this data collection are being accepted until March 3, 2025.