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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document titled "Validation and Verification of Analytical Testing Methods Used for Tobacco Products." This guidance aims to help manufacturers of tobacco products ensure that their testing methods for ingredients, constituents, and additives are consistent, reliable, and suitable for regulatory submissions. The document outlines best practices in analytical testing, including validation and verification of methods, which are crucial for regulatory compliance concerning new and modified risk tobacco products. The guidance also incorporates feedback from a draft issued in December 2021 and emphasizes the use of standard analytical methods.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering authorizing a foreign-built vessel named ENVISION to carry up to 12 passengers for hire along the U.S. coast. They are seeking public comments on whether this approval could negatively impact U.S. boat builders or businesses that operate U.S.-flagged vessels. The vessel, a 52.9′ motor yacht, intends to offer day charters and cruises along the east coast of Florida and Long Island, New York, with its base in Delray Beach, Florida. Interested parties can submit their opinions and concerns by January 21, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster specifically for Public Assistance to the Havasupai Tribe due to flooding that occurred on August 22-23, 2024. This amendment, dated December 3, 2024, extends the deadline for submitting applications for physical damage loans to January 17, 2025. The economic injury loan application deadline remains July 25, 2025. The amendment does not change any other parts of the original disaster declaration.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a federal disaster declaration for certain areas in Alaska due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from November 30 to December 2, 2020. Non-profit organizations providing essential services can apply for disaster loans. The deadline to submit physical loan applications is April 19, 2021, and for economic injury loans, it is November 17, 2021. Key affected areas include Chatham REAA, Juneau, Haines Borough, Skagway, and Petersburg Borough.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the State of Washington, specifically for the incidents involving wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred from September 1 to September 19, 2020. This allows affected private non-profit organizations that provide essential governmental services to apply for disaster loans. The impacted areas include several counties and tribal reservations, and the loan application deadlines for physical and economic injury loans are April 5, 2021, and November 4, 2021, respectively.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration for California on January 15, 2025, due to wildfires and strong winds. This declaration allows certain non-profit organizations to apply for disaster loans to help with recovery. The application deadlines are March 17, 2025, for physical damage loans and October 15, 2025, for economic injury loans. Los Angeles county is one of the areas significantly affected, and applications can be submitted via the MySBA Loan Portal.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public and federal agency comments on the information collection related to Form 14411, which focuses on Systemic Advocacy Issue Submission. This form allows taxpayers, businesses, and other organizations to report systemic issues encountered with IRS processes or suggest legislative changes. The IRS is interested in comments that could help assess the necessity, utility, and clarity of the information collected and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments are due by May 13, 2025.

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a major disaster declaration solely for Public Assistance to help the Commonwealth of Kentucky, following the remnants of Hurricane Helene. This disaster declaration allows private non-profit organizations in affected Kentucky counties to apply for disaster loans online. The declaration was issued on November 26, 2024, covering an incident period from September 27, 2024, to September 30, 2024. Loan application deadlines are set for January 27, 2025, for physical loans, and August 26, 2025, for economic injury loans.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on the burden related to Form 13768, the "Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Membership Application," as part of efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by April 21, 2025. The form is being reviewed for renewal, with updates in burden calculations increasing the estimated annual burden by 13 hours. The IRS particularly seeks comments evaluating the collection's necessity, accuracy, quality, and methods to minimize respondent burdens, including technological solutions.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) has received petitions from several firms seeking eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance. This assistance is meant to help firms that have experienced a significant decline in sales or worker layoffs due to increased imports of similar or competing products in the U.S. The EDA is now investigating these situations to determine if these conditions apply. Interested parties can request a public hearing on the matter within ten days of this notice's publication.