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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is making a temporary adjustment to the 2025 fishing limits for pollock and Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska. This adjustment is necessary because the original limits were based on outdated data. The new limits are intended to match the most recent scientific recommendations and ensure that fishing practices do not harm endangered Steller sea lions. Public comments on these changes can be submitted until January 3, 2025.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting comments from the public on its plan to extend an information collection about small-scale fishermen in the U.S. Caribbean, which includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The study aims to gather data on demographics, fishing practices, and economic conditions to help improve fishery management and comply with legal standards. Participation is voluntary, and the surveys will be conducted in person. They anticipate a total of 1,500 respondents, with each survey taking about 30 minutes, leading to an estimated 750 total hours of public engagement annually. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until April 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has received applications to register new pesticide products that contain active ingredients not found in current products. The agency is inviting public comments on these applications by March 26, 2025, as part of its regulatory process under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA emphasizes that receiving these applications doesn't mean they have been approved and encourages the public to participate in their evaluation process. More details about these applications, including how to comment, are available on the EPA's website.

The Department of Commerce, through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), has issued a notice requesting public comment on a revised information collection concerning the Tech Hubs initiative. This initiative aims to enhance U.S. economic and national security by promoting regional innovation and competitiveness. The revised information collection will help ensure that investments in designated Tech Hubs are data-driven and accountable. Public comments are sought to evaluate the necessity, efficiency, and burden of this data collection to improve its effectiveness.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed amendments to Rule 346, which outlines the process by which a broker-dealer can remain a member even if they are subject to a statutory disqualification. This change aims to align NYSE rules with those of other exchanges and clarify procedures in situations where membership applications involve such disqualifications. The SEC must review this proposal, which includes a provision for immediate effect to address a time-sensitive case. The public is invited to comment on these proposed changes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a change to the airspace rules around Gila Bend AF Aux Airport in Arizona. This proposal aims to amend the Class D airspace around the airport by updating its geographic coordinates and to revoke the existing Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above ground, as it is no longer necessary. This update is part of a regular review of airspace. The FAA invites the public to comment on this proposal by April 9, 2021, to help refine the decision-making process.

The Department of the Treasury is requesting comments on its plan to collect data from property and casualty insurers as part of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. This data collection aims to support analyses required by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, which ensures the availability and affordability of terrorism risk insurance. The public can submit comments by April 4, 2025, and more information can be accessed through specific contacts and links provided in the notice. The collection involves various forms for different types of insurers and has an estimated annual burden of 51,070 hours across 1,015 respondents.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This act requires federal agencies to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before gathering information from the public. CMS is seeking comments on things like the necessity of the information, how it will be collected, and ways to minimize the burden on the public. The public has until March 11, 2021, to provide feedback on this proposed information collection.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public feedback on its plan to renew the data collection regarding large trader reporting for physical commodity swaps. This process, under the Paperwork Reduction Act, involves agencies publishing notices about information collection and receiving comments for 60 days. The CFTC aims to ensure the data collection is effective, minimizes burdens on responders, and estimates that around 5,088 respondents will provide information, resulting in about 65,412 total annual burden hours. Comments are to be submitted by April 26, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice about collecting information for the Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Homeless Assistance Grant Application. They aim to extend their current information collection process and are seeking public comments within 60 days. Interested parties can send their feedback via regulations.gov or directly to HUD's representatives. This feedback will help assess the need, accuracy, and potential improvements for the information collection process.