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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requesting an extension for the collection of information related to Rule 17a-8. This rule involves mergers of affiliated investment companies and requires specific procedures such as board approvals and evaluations for assets when merging with an unregistered entity. The average annual burden is estimated at 7 hours per fund, with a total annual cost for all funds estimated at $3,151,248. The public can submit comments on the usefulness and burden of this information collection until March 31, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to revise the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BRFSS, which surveys health risk behaviors and conditions across all U.S. states and territories, plans to add an online survey option in addition to traditional phone interviews for 2025-2027. This system helps gather essential health data, and for most states, it's the primary source of such information. Public comments on this proposed data collection are welcome within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary decision that manufacturers in China are receiving financial support from their government for producing brake drums, which may hurt U.S. businesses. They have started an investigation covering the entire year of 2023 and are inviting feedback on this preliminary finding. The agencies involved are aligning this with a separate investigation to decide if these imports are leading to unfair competition in the form of undercutting U.S. businesses. The Commerce Department has also detailed the calculation methods for subsidy rates and invited public comments or requests for hearings on the findings.

Rockwell Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety rules at its Coal Branch No. 1 Mine in West Virginia. The company wants permission to use certain powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), which are not MSHA-approved, in various parts of the mine. They argue that these devices provide a safe and comfortable alternative for respiratory protection, especially for miners who struggle with existing equipment due to facial hair or inability to fit-test. The petition outlines training and inspection protocols to ensure safety and seeks to expand respirator options for miners under new regulations concerning silica exposure.

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled against the Department of Commerce's final decision regarding certain superabsorbent polymers from Korea, covering the period from October 2020 to September 2021. As a result, Commerce is changing the antidumping duty order, specifically altering the dumping margins for LG Chem, Ltd. and other producers and exporters of these polymers. This change follows a review of the commercial significance of various characteristics of the polymers, underlining the court's concerns about the initial findings. Commerce will update cash deposit instructions for these goods as these changes are implemented.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that people listed in the notice have applied to gain control of shares in a bank or bank holding company under the Change in Bank Control Act. Interested individuals can review the public parts of the applications at the Federal Reserve Banks or through the Board's website. The public can also send their comments on these applications, but they should be aware that any information shared will be publicly disclosed. Comments on the applications should be submitted by March 27, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration granted an exemption allowing the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. to lease its training facility to its Apprenticeship and Training Fund under specific conditions. The agreement ensures the Plan pays fair market rent, verified by an independent fiduciary, and that the lease benefits participants by providing effective training facilities. The fiduciary also monitors compliance with the lease terms and any rent increases must adhere to changes in the Consumer Price Index. This exemption is designed to avoid conflicts with ERISA's prohibited transaction rules.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is conducting an annual survey to gather data about farmer cooperatives, which includes statistics on business volume, net income, and financial status. Additionally, they have a voluntary labeling program for biobased products aimed at promoting renewable fuels. The information collected will help determine eligibility for grants and improve service and analysis. Comments on these information collections are invited until February 5, 2025.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is adjusting the limits on contributions, expenditures, and the threshold for disclosure of contributions bundled by lobbyists due to inflation. These changes are required by the Federal Election Campaign Act and affect federal election campaigns, with new figures taking effect between 2024 and 2026. The expenditure limits for political party committees are updated based on inflation and population statistics. Additionally, the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold for 2025 has been set at $23,300.

Notice has been given for a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel on February 24-25, 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will use a video-assisted format to review grant applications related to Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers. The meeting will remain private to protect trade secrets and personal information. Concerns or inquiries can be directed to Dr. Michael Goldcamp, the Scientific Review Officer at the CDC.