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The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule that updates the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This update supports the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2018 and requires domestic airlines that work with the federal government to submit an annual report on actions taken to prevent human trafficking. There is also a correction to the rule's effective date, now set for January 3, 2025.

The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD) will hold public meetings in 2025. These meetings will occur in March and August, either in-person in Rockville, Maryland, or through teleconference and video conferencing. The committee advises on policies related to primary care medicine and dentistry, develops performance measures, and suggests funding levels. Public comments are welcome, with preferences for written submission or scheduled oral statements. Attendees must notify the Designated Federal Officer ahead of time if they plan to attend in person, especially for security reasons.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a correction to a final rule regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program. This correction modifies specific sections of the rule to help meet the program's goal of helping participants acquire the skills necessary for employment. It addresses errors in the previously published document and clarifies requirements for E&T participants who have completed high school or an equivalent before joining the program. The amended rule will take effect on January 17, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Education is announcing the availability of funding for the Disability Innovation Fund—Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to support state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing career pathways to assist individuals with disabilities in advancing their careers, especially in high-demand fields like STEM. The program focuses on improving employment outcomes and reducing reliance on public benefits. Grants will be awarded to projects that create partnerships with various stakeholders to develop training and support services tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is inviting public comments on an application from Bianco Trucking Services, LLC for an exemption. This exemption would allow drivers aged 18 to 20, who have a Wisconsin State-issued commercial learner's permit with certain restrictions, to attend driver training in Michigan. The training facility is listed on the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry and is conveniently located near the Wisconsin border. The FMCSA is accepting comments on this exemption request until February 14, 2025.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for the fiscal year 2025 as part of its Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs. This initiative aims to provide training grants to increase the number of qualified Indian professionals, including teachers and administrators who serve Indian students. The program focuses on supporting pre-service training for teachers and administrators, with specific funding priorities and a competitive preference system for certain applicants, such as Tribal and consortium applications. The total estimated funding available for this competition is $13 million, with awards ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 each.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection, titled "Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training," uses VA Forms 22-6553d-1 and 22-6553d to determine benefits based on the trainee's hours worked, verified by the training establishment. The submission is a revision of a currently approved collection and is no longer required to be signed by the trainee due to amendments made by the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. The VBA invites comments on this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The document is a notice announcing changes in membership for the Training & Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II) group under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Several companies and institutions have been added as members, including Oasis Advanced Engineering, Inc. and New Mexico State University, while others, like Exyn Technologies, Inc. and University of Arizona Applied Research Corp., have withdrawn. The purpose of this filing is to extend certain legal protections related to antitrust laws. Membership in TReX II remains open, and future changes in membership will be disclosed in further notifications.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public input on a proposed information collection, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), involves changes to the process of requesting a change in program or training location for those receiving educational assistance from the VA. Comments and recommendations from the public are welcome within 30 days of the notice publication. The notice provides details on where to submit comments and refers to the control number 2900-0074 for this specific collection.

The Department of State announced a public meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, to prepare for an upcoming session of the International Maritime Organization's Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping. The meeting will be held via teleconference and in-person at the Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC. Items on the agenda include discussions on model training courses, human element roles, and new regulatory frameworks for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships. Interested members of the public planning to participate should contact the meeting coordinator by January 30, 2025, for access details and to ensure accommodation.