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The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to include a new domestic shipping contract in the list of Negotiated Service Agreements. This addition will contribute to the Competitive Products List as detailed in the Mail Classification Schedule. The filing, made under legal provisions, was submitted on March 10, 2025, and further details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. Interested parties can contact Sean Robinson for more information.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments concerning ongoing information collection related to Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) contribution information. This request is part of the IRS's efforts to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments will be accepted until May 5, 2025, and should address the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improvement and cost minimization. Comments may become part of the public record and are considered in requests for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Indian Health Service (IHS), under the Health and Human Services Department, has announced the approved rates for medical care at IHS facilities for 2025. These rates cover both inpatient and outpatient services and are applicable to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as other federal program recipients. Notably, there are different rates for services in the Lower 48 States and Alaska. The new rates will take effect from January 1, 2025, aligning with consistent annual updates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to a previous rule document related to hazardous air pollutants and dry cleaning facilities. The correction is about a date listed in the document. Originally, the date was mistakenly written as "January 7, 2024" and should be "January 7, 2025". This correction ensures the rule reflects the correct year for compliance or reference.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several people from the Wilson family in Ava, Illinois, have applied to maintain control over the Headquarters Holding Company. This control allows them to indirectly hold shares in The First National Bank of Ava. The public can review parts of these applications online or at the Federal Reserve offices and submit written comments by April 1, 2025. Comments submitted will be publicly disclosed, so people should avoid including confidential information.

The Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone in the San Francisco Bay near Pier 15 for fireworks displays scheduled on several dates in 2025. This zone, effective from March 28 to May 3, will be in place during specified times to keep people and boats safe from potential hazards caused by the fireworks. Only those with special permission from the Coast Guard's Captain of the Port are allowed to enter the zone during the fireworks display times. The rule is not expected to significantly affect small businesses or the environment, as it lasts for a limited duration and at specific times.

David Vaudt has been appointed to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for a five-year term starting on January 27, 2025. This announcement was published as a notice by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. More information can be obtained by visiting the FASAB website or contacting the board's Executive Director, Ms. Monica R. Valentine.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a new rule change to adjust its fee schedule for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding, setting a fee rate of $0.000022 per executed equivalent share. This proposal, filed on December 20, 2024, has been designated for immediate effectiveness and is subject to comment from the public. Interested parties can view the complete proposal on the Exchange or Commission’s websites and are invited to submit their comments electronically or by mail before January 27, 2025. The goal of the proposed change is to cover reasonably budgeted costs associated with the CAT as per the governing National Market System Plan.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has established an emergency relief docket (ERD) for 2025, identified as docket number FRA-2025-0015. This announcement is part of FRA's process for handling emergency waivers of safety rules during crises. If an emergency occurs, the FRA Administrator can activate special procedures to provide relief to the railroad industry, which will be announced and updated on the FRA's website. Public comments on petitions for emergency waivers can be submitted through the regulations.gov portal, where they will be accessible to the public.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan Enforcement Subcommittee is holding a meeting on March 5, 2025, in Dallas, Texas, which will also be accessible online. The meeting’s agenda includes a review of enforcement activities from 2024, discussions about creating tools for enforcement officers, and initiatives for raising awareness about UCR in 2025. The Subcommittee will also discuss updates to training materials and present an inspector award for outstanding enforcement efforts. The meeting is open to the public, and those interested can participate via conference call or Zoom.