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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a notice regarding an administrative disaster declaration for a rural area in the State of Alaska. This declaration was made due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from October 20 to October 23, 2024. The SBA is offering disaster loans to affected areas, specifically targeting the Northwest Arctic Borough, and applications can be submitted online through their portal. The deadline for physical loan applications is May 12, 2025, and for economic injury loans, it is December 15, 2025.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a change in the coordination of disaster response for the major disaster declaration in American Samoa. Tammy L. Littrell is appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Robert J. Fenton. This adjustment is part of FEMA's ongoing management efforts following coordinated procedures outlined in the disaster declaration dated April 17, 2020. The notice includes Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers for tracking and allocating funds associated with disaster management programs.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on their plan to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new collection of information. This notice relates to the Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants for fiscal years 2023-2026, which are available to eligible entities like State Departments of Transportation and Tribal governments. The FHWA will collect information annually to help distribute these grants, and the public is encouraged to share thoughts on the necessity and burden of this data collection process. For submitting comments, the agency has provided several methods including online, fax, and mail.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment, issued on October 4, 2024, changes the cost-sharing for federal assistance, allowing 100% coverage for debris removal and emergency protective measures for a selected 90-day period within the first 120 days after the disaster. This assistance is authorized under the Stafford Act, with specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers to be used for financial reporting.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a disaster declaration for Puerto Rico. This change, effective October 22, 2024, involves the appointment of David Miller Jr. as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Robert Little III. This action is part of FEMA's ongoing disaster response and involves several assistance programs, such as Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling, identified by specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice amending the Presidential disaster declaration for California due to wildfires and straight-line winds, initially declared on January 8, 2025. This amendment extends the deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans to March 31, 2025, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is set for October 8, 2025. Those affected can apply for disaster assistance loans online via the MySBA Loan Portal. All other details from the original declaration remain unchanged.

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 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 U.S. Small Business Administration has issued Amendment 6 to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida, initially declared due to Hurricane Helene. The amendment extends the deadline for applying for loans to cover physical damages until January 7, 2025, while the deadline for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications is set for June 30, 2025. Individuals and businesses affected by the disaster can apply for loans through the MySBA Loan Portal. All other details from the original declaration remain unchanged.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.