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This document from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) corrects technical and typographical mistakes in a previous rule published in November 2024. It involves Medicare and Medicaid Programs, particularly regarding payment systems, quality reporting programs, and various health policies. The corrections ensure accurate implementation of payment methodologies without changing any policy decisions made in the original rule, with the goal of making sure health providers receive correct payments promptly. As these are minor technical fixes, CMS has skipped the usual public notice and comment stages to enable quick implementation.

The National Institutes of Health is considering granting an Exclusive Patent License to Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. for inventions related to cancer treatment. This involves patents for a combination of T cell therapy and vaccination designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. The proposed license will cover the development and commercialization of these treatments for human cancer patients. The public can submit comments or objections to this proposal by December 17, 2024.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule to inspect certain Boeing 767 airplanes for cracks in specific areas, due to a discovered defect at a fastener hole. This rule, part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD), requires owners to conduct inspections and make any necessary repairs to avoid compromising the planes' structural integrity. The rule aims to ensure safety by addressing potential issues before they become serious. Comments on this proposal are invited until May 27, 2025.

The Department of Education is proposing to reinstate and modify a previously approved information collection related to the High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS:09). This study, conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, follows students from 9th grade in 2009 and gathers data on their educational and career pathways, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields. The department is seeking public comments on the necessity and impact of this data collection to better understand and improve educational strategies. The proposed third follow-up will include administrative data matching and a web survey for about 23,000 participants from the original cohort.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for meeting air quality standards related to ozone. This revision specifically targets the CMC Steel New Jersey facility and focuses on controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) from its electric arc furnace. The EPA concluded that the facility can continue to operate under its existing emission limits as it satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This decision involves no new public comments, affirming that the facility complies with both state and federal air quality regulations.

The Department of Education is inviting public comments regarding the reinstatement of a data collection activity without changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection concerns applications for grants under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Master's Degree Program, which aims to improve educational opportunities at the master's level for African Americans in specific fields like science and technology. Comments should be submitted by March 1, 2021, and the program offers grants for up to six years to qualified institutions that significantly contribute to graduate education for African Americans. The Department is interested in public opinions on the necessity, usefulness, and potential burden of this data collection effort.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 gigabit (Gb) physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee is charged to both members and non-members who use these ports to connect to the exchange's data centers. The Exchange argues that the fee increase is necessary to help maintain and improve their market technology and services, and remains competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change aims to reflect the costs of inflation and investments made in enhancing their systems over the years. The public has been invited to submit comments on this change.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request for the Speaker Request Form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This form collects details from the public when they request a TSA speaker for events, including information about the event and the requesting organization. The request aims to evaluate the necessity and burden of the data collected, and TSA is seeking public feedback by May 23, 2025. The form could also be used by other federal agencies to streamline similar processes.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a notice about an arms sales proposal to Israel, which includes various 155mm artillery ammunition and related support services. The total cost of the sale is estimated to be $147.5 million, and the sale is considered crucial for U.S. national security interests. The sale is aimed at enhancing Israel's self-defense capabilities and does not require additional U.S. personnel in Israel. The items involved in the proposed sale are unclassified, and the transaction adheres to U.S. foreign policy goals.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.