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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is asking the public for scientific information to help with a review of medical care for adults with Down syndrome. This request is part of the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPC) Program's efforts to gather relevant studies, both published and unpublished, to improve the quality of their review. The deadline for submissions is January 8, 2025, and contributions should include details about completed and ongoing studies, with appropriate documentation provided. The draft review will be available for public comment and will explore questions about the benefits and harms of various medical care practices for adults with Down syndrome.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on a proposed new collection of information related to its Apprenticeship Evidence-Building Portfolio. This effort is part of their initiative to reduce paperwork and make data collection more efficient and understandable. The goal is to study various apprenticeship programs funded by the DOL to evaluate their design, implementation, and effectiveness in preparing individuals for jobs in growing industries. Interested parties can submit their comments by April 5, 2021, via email or mail, as specified in the notice.

The Department of Education has withdrawn the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program grants for fiscal year 2025 as published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025. This decision is part of a comprehensive review to ensure the program aligns with the priorities of the Trump Administration. The Department plans to issue a new NIA that will focus on promoting innovation and minimizing unnecessary oversight. The change is not expected to affect the Department's ability to award grants in 2025, as a new NIA will be issued soon.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service under the USDA has issued a notice inviting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program for the fiscal year 2021. These grants aim to promote economic development and job creation in rural areas by funding business opportunity and enterprise projects. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021, to the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office. Eligibility is limited to public bodies, government entities, Indian Tribes, or nonprofit entities primarily serving rural areas, with strict requirements and a competitive selection process based on specific criteria.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition from Mr. Ken Kay, requesting the DOE to create rules that would allow states to work collaboratively with the DOE on developing new nuclear technologies, including small nuclear reactors. The petition also seeks to establish programs where states can create nuclear and non-nuclear labs on existing or previous nuclear facility sites. DOE is inviting public comments on this petition until April 15, 2021, to decide whether to move forward with rulemaking. Interested parties can submit their comments through various methods, including an eRulemaking portal, email, or postal mail.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is requesting the public to submit scientific information about interventional treatments for acute and chronic pain. This information is needed for a systematic review being done by AHRQ's Evidence-based Practice Centers Program. They are interested in studies related to these treatments, including those that cover adverse events. Submissions must be made by February 16, 2021, and should include study details such as methodology and outcomes, but not marketing or confidential information.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting comments from the public and federal agencies regarding the renewal of a previously expired information collection request titled "Evidence to Prove Dependency of a Child, RI 25-37." This request is used to gather information to determine whether a child of a deceased federal employee or annuitant qualifies to receive benefits. The deadline for submitting comments is May 27, 2025. The OPM is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the information collection process.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced a funding opportunity to develop electronic clinical quality measures (eCQM) for radiology in hospital programs. The aim is to improve programs like the Hospital Inpatient and Outpatient Quality Reporting Programs by supporting the development and use of quality measures. CMS plans to award a contract to Alara Imaging, a company equipped with the necessary expertise and software for this project. This notice does not require any information collection from the public.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a meeting of the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board (NSBDCAB). This meeting will take place on February 12, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be held both in person at the Washington Marriott Georgetown in Washington, DC, and online via Microsoft Teams. The NSBDCAB will provide advice and recommendations regarding the Small Business Development Center Program to the SBA. Public comments are welcomed and can be submitted via email by February 5, 2025.