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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a draft update of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public feedback. CISA encourages cybersecurity and incident response experts from the public and private sectors to review and comment on the draft by January 15, 2025. This update aims to improve coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the private sector, to better handle significant cyber incidents. The draft is available for review online at CISA's website and the federal regulations portal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel to review grant applications. This virtual meeting will take place on February 24-25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The meeting is closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data, in compliance with federal regulations. Contact Dan Hartley at the CDC for more information.

The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for several information collections related to their regulations. The notice provides details on these collections, including their OMB control numbers and expiration dates. The Paperwork Reduction Act requires these control numbers to be displayed and informs the public about the approved information collections. This ensures compliance and transparency regarding the PBGC's management of regulatory information.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division announced its intent to submit a request for an information collection regarding the FBI Expungement and Sealing Form (FD-1114) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This request is intended to ensure information accuracy within the FBI's systems and is required by federal regulations. The public has until April 28, 2025, to provide comments on the proposed collection. The information collection targets state, local, tribal, and federal governments, with an estimated 147,610 respondents and a total annual burden of 8,611 hours.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a rule submitted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to amend California's State Implementation Plan. This rule, Rule 2021, would exempt certain experimental research operations from needing permits, provided they meet other regulatory requirements. The EPA believes these exemptions won’t negatively impact air quality goals. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 24, 2021, and the proposal, if finalized, will integrate this change into federal regulations.

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public input on a new process for collecting information related to requests for reasonable accommodations. These accommodations are necessary for applicants, employees, and participants in MSPB programs who have disabilities, medical or pregnancy-related conditions, or religious needs. This initiative aims to comply with federal laws like the Rehabilitation Act and the Civil Rights Act by streamlining how accommodation requests are processed. The MSPB is collecting comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and practicality of this information collection process.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced new guidelines for the transplantation of organs from donors with HIV under the HOPE Act. These updated rules state that kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors no longer need to follow specific research criteria if both donor and recipient have HIV. However, transplants involving other organs from HIV-positive donors still require an IRB-approved research protocol. The changes aim to enhance the understanding of organ transplants from HIV-positive donors while ensuring recipient safety and increasing organ access for patients with HIV.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has announced a closed meeting in accordance with federal regulations. The meeting is scheduled for April 18 and April 22, 2025, and will be conducted virtually. It is intended for the review and evaluation of grant applications related to neurological sciences. The closed nature of the meeting is to protect confidential information and personal privacy.

The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This action is part of a routine process governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to send their comments on these requests by February 25, 2021. The requests relate to importers' records and reports, particularly focused on ensuring the correct permits and taxes for importing alcohol and tobacco products, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.