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The Postal Regulatory Commission has released a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service about the calculation of the assumed Federal income tax on competitive product income for the fiscal year 2020. The Commission has invited the public to comment on this filing by March 5, 2021, and set up Docket No. T2021-1 to review the submissions. The public can submit comments electronically through the Commission's website. Additionally, Jennaca D. Upperman has been designated as the Public Representative in this review process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information for the Foreign Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP) for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals. This effort is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which mandates Federal Agencies to collect public feedback before collecting information. The FDA's notice details how to submit comments electronically or by mail and emphasizes the importance of keeping certain information confidential. The proposed collection aims to ensure imported food is as safe as domestically produced food.

The Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that was meant to update its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The original proposal, introduced in 2020, aimed to revise existing procedures for considering environmental impacts, but these changes were never finalized. This decision comes following updates to the NEPA statute in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and improved management practices in environmental reviews. The department plans to issue any new revisions for public review and comment before finalization.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comment on a proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the collection of information related to Revitalizing Base Closure Communities. This proposal would require Local Redevelopment Authorities (LRAs) that have received property from closed military installations to reinvest proceeds from its use to support economic redevelopment for at least seven years. The DoD aims to ensure compliance through annual financial statements. Comments can be submitted online by February 18, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These filings involve companies such as Arcadia Gas Storage, Louisville Gas and Electric, Florida Gas Transmission, and others, detailing rate adjustments and compliance updates. The public can comment on these filings by specific deadlines and may intervene in the proceedings if they choose. FERC encourages electronic filing and provides resources and support through their Office of Public Participation to help the public engage with these proceedings.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on its draft document, Supplement 15, Second Renewal, related to extending the operating license of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station in South Carolina for an additional 20 years. Two alternatives to the proposed extension are being considered: taking no action or using alternative sources for replacement power. The NRC will host a virtual public meeting on December 17, 2024, and an in-person meeting on January 9, 2025, to discuss the proposal and invites public comments by January 21, 2025. The draft document evaluates the environmental impacts of the license renewal, and the NRC believes that these impacts do not outweigh the benefits of maintaining the renewal option.

The United States Postal Service has announced it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the Competitive Products List. This contract involves Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® services. The filing took place on March 18, 2025, and more information can be found through docket numbers available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For additional details, Sean Robinson is available for contact.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comment on its plan to gather information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This Act requires agencies to publish notices about proposed information collections in the Federal Register. Comments are invited on the estimated burden of the information collection and ways to minimize it using technologies or other methods. The deadline for sending comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is March 29, 2021, and further details can be found on CMS's website.

The Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Property Management is seeking public comments on a proposal to renew an information collection regarding its museum collections held in non-Federal repositories. This effort aims to manage and preserve approximately 73 million museum objects and archives totaling over 86 million linear feet. The information collected is essential for proper management and compliance with relevant regulations, including the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The public is invited to share their views on the necessity, burden, and methods of the proposed data collection by March 15, 2021.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is asking the public to comment on a document they plan to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This document involves collecting information for managing grant payments using the Line of Credit Control System (LOCCS). HUD is interested in hearing from people about whether this information collection is necessary, if the estimates of its impact are accurate, and how the process might be improved or made less burdensome. Comments must be submitted by March 31, 2025.