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The Rural Utilities Service, a part of the USDA, is inviting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grants for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund projects that enhance education and healthcare services through technology in rural areas, with an estimated $40 million available. Applications must be submitted online by March 6, 2024. The grants require a 15% funding match, and successful projects could receive between $50,000 to $1,000,000, provided they meet certain eligibility and criteria.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) plans to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend approval for collecting information to determine if a pension plan is covered under title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). They are making changes to the Request for Coverage Determination form to improve clarity and remove outdated references. The PBGC invites public comments on the necessity and efficiency of the information collection and aims to reduce the burden on respondents. By May 9, 2025, comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on its proposed decisions regarding four pesticides: alpha methyl mannoside, Duddingtonia flagrans strain IAH 1297, Pepino mosaic virus strain CH2 isolate 1906, and sheep fat. The EPA proposes that no further review is required at this time, as these pesticides meet federal safety standards, showing low levels of toxicity and exposure. Public comments on these proposals are open until February 10, 2025, and should be submitted via the EPA's online portal. The EPA aims to ensure these decisions align with its commitment to environmental justice and user safety.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection aims to gather data on an employee's average weekly wage to determine compensation benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. The public is invited to comment on aspects like the necessity and utility of the information collection. Comments must be submitted by January 29, 2025, through the specified online portal.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on a request from Grote Industries, LLC to renew an exemption that allows the use of amber pulsating brake lights on trailers and van body trucks. This exemption, which was granted in 2020 and is set to expire in 2025, aims to improve vehicle visibility and reduce accidents. Since the exemption was first granted, pulse lights have been installed on many vehicles, reportedly reducing rear-end crashes and crash severity. FMCSA invites the public to share their thoughts on renewing this exemption, which would continue to allow motor carriers to install these additional safety lights on their vehicles.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for parts of Alaska, specifically for public assistance, following severe storms and flooding from October 20-23, 2024. This declaration enables Private Non-Profit organizations offering essential governmental services to apply for disaster loans. Interested parties can submit applications online through the MySBA Loan Portal or at specified locations. The designated affected areas include the Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area and the Northwest Arctic Borough.

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.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve as primary and alternate delegates on the Center for Indigenous Innovation and Health Equity Tribal Advisory Committee (CIIHE TAC). This committee aims to address health disparities among American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander populations. To apply, tribal leaders must nominate candidates by January 17, 2024, although nominations will remain open until all positions are filled. The committee will consist of 16 delegates, and nominees must be either elected Tribal officials or designated representatives with authority to act on behalf of their Tribe.

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 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.