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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16578
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice, titled "New Postal Products," allows the public to comment until April 21, 2025, and outlines the procedures for submitting these comments, mainly through an online system. It discusses the possibility of either adding or modifying postal services in the competitive product list as part of the agreement, and also sets out the regulatory framework and deadlines for public involvement. Interested parties can find more information and the docket numbers associated with this filing on the Commission's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Commission is telling people about a new agreement to change or add mail services, and they want everyone to share their thoughts like a big group chat that ends on April 21, 2025. They're following special rules, which can be tricky, and they want to make sure anyone interested can keep an eye on things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17633
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission is considering a filing from the Postal Service about a negotiated service agreement. They are asking for public comments on this filing, which is under review to see if it follows postal laws and regulations. Comments are due by April 30, 2025, and can be submitted through the Commission's website. The filing involves adding a contract to the Competitive Product List, and a public representative has been appointed to look out for the public's interest in this proceeding.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Commission is checking on a special contract that the Postal Service wants to make. They want to hear what people think about it, but they need comments quickly by April 30, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106445
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is removing certain products from its Procurement List. These products, including various sizes of Army undergarments, were supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ people with severe disabilities, including blindness. The deletion decision was based on evaluations indicating these products are no longer suitable for government procurement. The committee assures that this action will not significantly impact small entities and could potentially open opportunities for them.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is taking some special Army clothes off a list because they think the government doesn’t need them anymore. This might mean some small companies could make new things for the Army instead, but the people who made the clothes before might have to find other jobs.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12153
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is making changes to its Procurement List. These changes include adding custodial services provided by MVLE, Inc. at the US Army's Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Springs, MD, and removing janitorial services at the Bureau of Land Management's Las Vegas District Office, which were previously provided by Opportunity Village. The amendments aim to support nonprofit agencies that employ people with disabilities by authorizing them to provide services to the government, without significantly impacting small businesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee that helps people with disabilities get jobs is adding new cleaning work for a special research building and taking away some janitor jobs from another office. They're doing this to help more people with disabilities find work, but they don't say much about how much it will cost or why they picked these jobs.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 106848
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued final regulations to update the rules for corporations that file consolidated federal income tax returns. These new regulations aim to bring the language up to date, clarify the existing rules, and reflect recent legal changes. They also remove outdated regulations and adjust tax rules, such as how losses are carried back or forward, considering a corporation's at-risk amount. These changes will mainly affect larger corporations that often file these types of consolidated returns.

    Simple Explanation

    The Treasury Department and IRS have updated the rules for big groups of companies doing taxes together, making the rules easier to understand by using clearer words and fixing old-fashioned parts. These changes help companies figure out their taxes better but might be tricky for some people to get because of all the big words and math involved.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104108
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to its Procurement List, which involves adding new services provided by nonprofit agencies that employ people with significant disabilities and removing products and services that were previously provided by these agencies. These changes include adding custodial and janitorial services at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Springs, MD, and removing an automatic transmission filter parts kit and switchboard operation services from departments such as the Department of Veterans Affairs. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposed changes by January 19, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled wants to change what they buy, adding some new cleaning jobs for people with disabilities at a special army building and stopping buying certain parts and services. They are asking people to share their thoughts about these changes.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4009
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to add certain products and services to its Procurement List. This list includes products like pizza slicers, salad savers, and pot lid stands, as well as services provided at various military and government locations across the United States. These items and services would be supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposal invites public comments to be submitted by February 14, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled wants to let people know they plan to buy certain items and services, like pizza cutters and work at military bases, from special groups that help people who can't see well or have other big challenges. They hope to hear from people who have thoughts about this idea before next month.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1484
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove several products from the Procurement List. These products were provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposed deletions include various items such as pillowcases, a gear pack, and different types of floor pads. The purpose of the notice is to allow people to submit comments on these proposed deletions, with a deadline for comments set for February 7, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about stopping some special items, like pillowcases and a gear bag, from being bought through a program that helps people with disabilities by giving them jobs. They want to know what people think before they decide, and everyone can share their thoughts until February 7, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13240
    Reading Time:about 96 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a proposal from Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. to modify its Rule 11.24. The proposed changes aim to enhance the Retail Price Improvement Program by introducing an "Enhanced RPI Order" that could provide more price improvement opportunities for retail investors. This new order type allows participants to post orders at their limit price and offer better pricing to beat other resting orders, potentially leading to better execution for small investors. The proposal also suggests expanding the program to include securities priced below $1.00, intending to attract more retail orders to the exchange.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a store where people can buy things, and now they want to make it even better for small buyers by letting them get better prices, especially for items that cost less than $1.00. They also want to make it easier for these small buyers to get good deals compared to others waiting in line.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8344
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has decided to add new products to the Procurement List that will be provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. Starting March 7, 2021, disinfectants in 32 oz spray and 1-gallon bottles will be supplied by the Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired in San Francisco, CA, as part of this initiative. This action aims to support small entities by allowing them to supply products to the government, with no additional compliance burdens.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is adding new cleaning products, like spray bottles, to what they buy, and these will be made by people with disabilities at a special agency in California. This helps these people have jobs and make money without causing any extra problems for small companies.