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The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has proposed to remove certain products from the Procurement List. These products, currently provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with blindness or severe disabilities, include helmet covers, wall clocks, and physical fitness uniform pants. The Committee invites the public to submit comments about this proposal by March 28, 2021. The goal of this proposal is to give interested parties a chance to provide feedback on these proposed changes.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes an amendment to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan to better manage Atlantic cod stocks. This change, known as Amendment 25, would increase the number of managed Atlantic cod stocks in U.S. waters from two to four, as new scientific research suggests. The public is invited to comment on the amendment until May 5, 2025. This is part of efforts to integrate the latest scientific findings into fishery management and ensure the conservation of these fish stocks.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies the Class E airspace at Cheyenne Regional/Jerry Olson Field in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The changes involve expanding the airspace that starts 700 feet above the ground while removing the section that begins at 1,200 feet, to enhance safety and support for flights using instrument flight rules. This action is aimed at improving air traffic procedures without causing significant environmental or economic impacts. The modification will take effect on August 7, 2025.

On March 14, 2025, the Foreign-Trade Zones Board authorized production activity for Corteva Agriscience, LLC at its facility in Valdosta, Georgia. The company had submitted a proposal on November 14, 2024, which was open for public comments as published in the Federal Register. The decision to authorize the activity was based on the applicable regulations of the FTZ Board, without requiring further review at that time. The authorization is subject to the FTZ Act and the regulations of the Board, ensuring compliance with specific guidelines.

The Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone in Corpus Christi Bay and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel during an airshow from April 29 to May 2, 2021. This is to ensure the safety of people and vessels on the water, and no vessel or person will be allowed in the safety zone without permission. The zone will be in effect from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day of the event. The Coast Guard invites public comments on this proposal to help shape the outcome of the rulemaking.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on an information collection related to returned magazines, paperbacks, or records. This request is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and determine the necessity and impact of these collections, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS wants feedback on whether this information is needed, its effectiveness, and suggestions for improving data collection processes. Comments must be submitted by March 22, 2021, to be considered.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) decided that if the antidumping duty orders on certain stilbenic optical brightening agents from China and Taiwan were removed, it would likely harm the U.S. industry in the near future. These reviews were reinstated after a court ordered a reevaluation following a previous decision to revoke these orders. The USITC completed their review and published their findings in a document dated February 21, 2025.

The Bureau of Prisons of the Justice Department has finalized minor changes to the regulations concerning the Federal Tort Claims Act. These changes clarify how to present claims and correct outdated references to Bureau offices. A single public comment was received, but it did not result in any changes to the rule. The final rule specifies that if a claimant does not receive a denial letter within six months, they can consider their claim denied and may proceed to file a lawsuit in federal court.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a new rule to simplify its regulations by removing outdated and unnecessary ones. This proposed rule focuses on eliminating certain definitions transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) that are no longer applicable because related regulations are being removed. The change would primarily affect a small number of state savings associations supervised by the FDIC and is not expected to have a significant impact on these institutions or the larger economy. The FDIC invites public comments on the proposed rule and its potential effects.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify the Class E airspace at Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Alaska. This change aims to optimize the space for instrument flight procedures by expanding certain areas and removing redundant sections. The proposed amendments would also correct and simplify the airport's legal description. These updates are intended to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the area.