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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect new information. This collection will involve using the FHWA Performance Progress Report (PPR) Form to track and report the performance and progress of projects funded by federal grants or cooperative agreements. The data collection is essential to ensure compliance with federal requirements and is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Comments should be submitted by January 31, 2025, and feedback on the necessity, burden, and potential improvements for the collection process is encouraged.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for the industry titled "Considerations for Complying With 21 CFR 211.110." This draft guidance aims to help manufacturers ensure the uniformity and integrity of drug products by complying with specific regulations. It also provides insight into how advanced manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing and continuous manufacturing, can be incorporated into manufacturing processes. The FDA encourages industry representatives who are interested in using innovative control strategies to contact them for further guidance.

In 2007, the United States and Brazil created the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. The International Trade Administration is looking for up to three American CEOs to join the U.S. Section of this forum for a term lasting until February 24, 2022, with applications being accepted until November 30, 2021. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or authorized to work in the U.S., lead a U.S.-controlled company, and have a strong interest in Brazil's economy. Selected members participate without pay and cover their own travel expenses.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has amended the margin rules for uncleared swaps for swap dealers and major swap participants without a prudential regulator. The new rules allow for a minimum transfer amount (MTA) of up to $50,000 for each separately managed account (SMA) of a legal entity. They also permit separate MTAs for initial and variation margin, provided they don't exceed $500,000 combined. These changes aim to reduce operational burdens while ensuring the swaps market continues to function smoothly and safely.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced a request for comments on a new information collection related to the On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. This collection aims to improve oversight and effectiveness by gathering data from State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) to enhance minority and women's participation in highway construction jobs. The proposed information, which state DOTs already collect, will help evaluate program success on a national level. Public comments are invited on aspects like necessity, accuracy, and methods to lessen the burden of this data collection.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on the Information Returns (IR) application for a Transmitter Control Code (TCC), as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. This application is for those intending to file Information Returns electronically using the FIRE System and will replace the obsolete Form 4419. Comments are invited by April 21, 2025, on various aspects of the information collection, such as its necessity and ways to improve its utility and clarity. Approved applicants will receive a 5-digit code to identify the business transmitting electronic returns.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to the National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP). This program aims to recognize and enhance roads across the United States, offering grants to State Departments of Transportation and federally recognized Indian Tribes. Comments are invited on the necessity and accuracy of this information collection, as well as any suggestions to improve it or reduce the burden on applicants. The deadline for submitting comments is January 29, 2025.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking nominations for individuals to become members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Nominees should have expertise in areas like research evaluation, clinical prevention, and health promotion, and must be free from substantial conflicts of interest. Nominations must be submitted online by March 15, with new members expected to start in January 2026. The USPSTF focuses on making evidence-based recommendations for preventive clinical services and meets three times a year, requiring members to dedicate about 250 hours annually to their duties.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on a request for the Office of Management and Budget's approval of a new information collection. This is part of the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program, which was established to increase the resilience of surface transportation against natural hazards like climate change and extreme weather. The program involves collecting information during various phases, such as grant application, implementation, and evaluation, to assess the effectiveness of funded projects. The FHWA is encouraging feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection process, aiming to enhance the program's quality and minimize burdens.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking comments on a new information collection for the Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program offers funding to state transportation departments for bridge projects in certain states with low population density and specific bridge conditions. The FHWA estimates that each application will take around 100 hours to complete and that the total annual burden for all respondents will be about 3,780 hours. Comments are invited on the necessity of the collection, accuracy of estimated burdens, and ways to minimize the burden while maintaining data quality, with a deadline for comments set for January 30, 2025.