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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the deadline for the public to submit comments about the National Council for Expanding American Innovation. This extension is aimed at giving all interested parties more time to provide input on plans to expand innovation in various aspects like demographics, geography, and economy. Comments must be submitted by February 23, 2021, and can be sent through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The initiative includes leaders from industry, academia, government, and nonprofit organizations to ensure a wide range of perspectives are considered.

The Judicial Conference of the United States has canceled a public hearing previously scheduled for January 31, 2025, regarding proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This cancellation notice was issued by the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. The initial announcement for the hearing appeared in the Federal Register on July 31, 2024. For more information, individuals can contact H. Thomas Byron III, Chief Counsel at the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced a telephonic board meeting scheduled for February 25, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will cover the approval of the previous meeting's minutes and include reports on participant activities, investments, legislation, and other metrics during an open session. A closed session will address sensitive information. For inquiries, James Kaplan at the Office of External Affairs can be contacted.

The Judicial Conference of the United States announced that a public hearing on the proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure has been canceled. This hearing was originally scheduled to take place on January 29, 2021. For more information, people can contact Rebecca A. Womeldorf, the Secretary of the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure at the Judicial Conference of the United States. Announcements about this now-canceled hearing had been published previously.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized technical corrections to rules concerning the regulation of hazardous waste. These adjustments clarify previous rules for entities such as waste generators and healthcare facilities. The changes address the handling of various types of hazardous waste, focusing on precise terms and regulations for different generator categories. The EPA also outlines responses to public comments and explains how these adjustments apply to states already authorized to manage their hazardous waste programs.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request aims to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the list of existing Negotiated Service Agreements under the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The proposed contract, known as Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 521, is intended to enhance USPS's service offerings. Details about the filing are available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a final rule regarding certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This rule, effective March 31, 2021, mandates replacing a specific fire detection and extinguishing (FIREX) control unit due to reports of unit failures that could lead to an inability to detect fires. The affected airplanes must have this part replaced within 24 months to ensure safety. The directive does not impact previous procedures but allows for alternative methods of compliance through proper channels.

MLCommons Association has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. New members joining the venture include SAS Multi Meta Multiverse and several individuals from various global locations, while some companies such as EDGECORTIX INC. and OMOIKANE A.I. Ltd. have withdrawn. The group's planned activities remain unchanged, and membership is still open. MLCommons previously filed similar notifications in September 2020 and December 2024.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct a study on user satisfaction with the Financial Readiness (FINRED) website. The study will gather feedback from 480 respondents within the military community to evaluate the website's content, layout, and navigation. This research aims to improve the website based on user opinions, and participation is voluntary. Comments on this proposed information collection will be accepted until January 29, 2025.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board will hold a telephonic board meeting on April 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. The open session agenda includes the approval of the March meeting minutes, multiple reports like the participant, legislative, investment, budget, and audit status reports, and updates from various internal offices. There is also a closed session where sensitive information will be discussed. For further details, contact James Kaplan, Director of the Office of External Affairs.