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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding a public hearing on March 24, 2021, about proposed regulations concerning the average income test related to the low-income housing credit. Those who wish to speak at the hearing must submit an outline of their topics by March 5, 2021. The hearing will be conducted via teleconference, and anyone interested in attending or testifying must email the IRS in advance to receive the necessary access details. The public hearing is related to a previous notice of proposed rulemaking published on October 30, 2020.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has submitted a request to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) asking to discontinue or change the signal system on a section of tracks from milepost 10.3 to milepost 144.4 on the Dry Fork Branch of the Blue Ridge Division. This change would involve removing the existing traffic control system in this area and switching to a different method of operation. The public is invited to view details of this request and send any comments or concerns to the FRA by April 5, 2021. If the public wants a hearing on this matter, they must submit their reasons in writing before the end of the comment period.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has received an application related to the Investment Company Act of 1940. This application seeks permission for certain business development companies and investment companies to jointly invest in portfolio companies alongside affiliated entities. The request necessitates an order exempting these joint transactions, which are typically restricted under current regulations. The public can request a hearing on this matter by reaching out to the SEC's Secretary by February 24, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a correction to its proposed regulations on the average income test related to the low-income housing credit. A public hearing on these regulations will be held via teleconference on March 24, 2021. Interested individuals must submit their speaking topics by March 5, 2021, or the hearing will be canceled. The error corrected involves a regulation identification number in a previous publication of the proposed rule.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has received petitions from various firms seeking Trade Adjustment Assistance. These petitions request help because increased imports may have led to job losses or reduced business for these companies. The EDA is investigating to see if these imports significantly affected the firms involved. Interested parties can request a public hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC, to discuss China's domestic energy challenges and its influence on international energy markets. This is the fifth hearing in their 2025 reporting cycle and will explore topics such as China's energy self-sufficiency strategies, overseas investments, and risks to cybersecurity and supply chains in host nations. The hearing aims to assess China's involvement in the supply chains of critical minerals needed for the energy sector. Members of the public may attend in person or watch a live webcast, and written statements can be submitted by the hearing date.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding a public hearing on March 25, 2021, for proposed regulations to exclude certain partnership-related items from the centralized partnership audit system. This hearing will take place by teleconference, and anyone wishing to speak must email an outline of their discussion topics by March 12, 2021. If no outlines are received by this date, the hearing will be canceled. Those interested in attending or speaking must email publichearings@irs.gov with specific details to obtain access information.

The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that it received petitions from several firms seeking eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance. The EDA is investigating whether increased imports into the U.S. have led to job losses or decreased sales for these firms. The public can request a hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication. These actions are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program under the Trade Act of 1974.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission will hold a public hearing in Washington, DC, on February 18, 2021, to discuss strategies for deterring aggression from China towards Taiwan. This hearing is part of the Commission's mandate to evaluate the implications of U.S.-China relations on national security. The topics include the military situation across the Taiwan Strait and the political factors affecting Beijing and Taipei's actions. The hearing will feature panels discussing these issues, and public attendance is open without reservations through a live webcast on the Commission's website.

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on January 28, 2021, to evaluate U.S.-China relations at the centennial of the Chinese Communist Party. This hearing aims to assess the current political, economic, and security relations between the two countries and discuss the implications of China's centennial goals for the United States. The event will be available for public viewing through a live webcast on the Commission's website. Interested individuals can submit written statements by the date of the hearing.