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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This process involves a 60-day comment period, allowing people to share their thoughts on the collection methods and its impact, necessity, and utility. The notice outlines information collections related to the Affordable Care Act and the No Surprises Act, and provides details such as the number of respondents and anticipated annual hours required. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, and further information can be found on the CMS website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a list of rules they plan to review as part of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The aim of this review is to determine if these rules should stay the same, be changed, or removed to lessen their economic impact on small businesses. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on these rules by January 9, 2025, to help the SEC make informed decisions. This includes important rulings such as those related to crowdfunding and small business exemptions under securities law.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has submitted a proposed information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, allowing for 30 more days of public comment. This collection involves the Housing Counseling Program, which provides guidance to homebuyers, homeowners, and renters to help them make informed decisions and avoid predatory lending practices. HUD aims to ensure that these services are offered by approved agencies that meet its standards. The public is invited to comment on whether the information collected is necessary, accurate, and efficient.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Commerce Department, is inviting public comments on the collection of information related to permits for scientific research and enhancement under the Endangered Species Act. They are specifically looking for input on whether the collected information is useful, the time and cost involved, and how the reporting can be made easier. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2025, and the feedback will help NOAA in managing information collection more effectively while ensuring that activities have minimal impact on endangered species.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is asking for public comments on their proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments should address whether the information collection is necessary, its practical utility, its burden, and how it can be improved or made less burdensome. The proposal includes a system called the Military OneSource Case Management System, which aims to provide comprehensive online information to military members and their families. The deadline for submitting comments is February 18, 2025, and individuals or households are the primary respondents, with an expected 242,711 respondents each dedicating one hour of their time.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The notice serves to inform the public about this filing, invites them to provide comments by March 27, 2025, and outlines the procedures for doing so. The filing involves proposed changes to the Competitive product list, including a new contract for Priority Mail Express and other services. More information, including public and non-public portions of the request, can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing a proposal to release 45.23 acres of land at the Roswell Air Center in New Mexico. This land, initially acquired through the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 and the Surplus Property Act of 1944, is planned to be sold to ARK Prefab LLC for the expansion of their manufacturing business. The proceeds from the sale will be used for airport improvements to support civil aviation. Public comments on the proposal are invited and must be submitted by January 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a notice regarding a petition from 1st Franklin Financial Corp. seeking an exemption from certain aviation regulations. The petition requests permission for their pilots to log second-in-command flight time in an aircraft that typically requires only one pilot. This exemption would allow the pilots to qualify as pilot-in-command for a specific aircraft model, the King Air 350, under certain operating conditions. The FAA is inviting the public to comment on this petition by April 21, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice concerns the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program, aiming to reinstate a previously approved information collection that lapsed due to oversight. CMS seeks applications from small rural hospitals to test cost-based payments for Medicare inpatient services. Interested hospitals should submit applications in a standard format, with a panel using a rubric to evaluate submissions for selection.