Search Results for keywords:"BAE Systems Technology Solutions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of a proposed information collection aimed at selecting candidates for its training programs under the Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE). This collection gathers various applicant information, including personal details, educational history, and standardized test scores, to evaluate eligibility for traineeships. The notice seeks public comments within 30 days and assures there are no costs to the respondents, aside from their time. The purpose is to enhance the development of future biomedical scientists by efficiently administering the recruitment and placement processes.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for grants aimed at providing technical assistance to improve rural transportation systems. These grants, available for fiscal year 2025, especially target transportation systems on Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available, with applications due by April 7, 2025. The program seeks proposals that align with key priorities like economic recovery, climate change, and ensuring equitable access to resources.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection regarding small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that have an airworthiness certificate. This collection will require operators and owners to maintain records of all maintenance, status of parts, compliance with airworthiness directives, and inspection status of their aircraft. The FAA estimates that this requirement will apply to around two operators per year, each managing a fleet of 100 UAS, leading to an annual burden of approximately 100 hours for keeping these records. This effort ensures the safety and reliability necessary for UAS operations over people.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has proposed a rule change to adjust its fees based on inflation. The fees have been unchanged for a long time and will now be adjusted through a one-time increase spread over three years: 45% in 2025, 30% in 2026, and 25% in 2027. The adjustments aim to restore fees to their intended real value and support continued investment in technology. These proposed changes apply to various Nasdaq products and are intended to ensure fair value and support the quality of Nasdaq's services.

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that would have established new procedures for penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (LHWCA). During the comment period, OWCP received feedback from various stakeholders which highlighted the need for further discussion and input. Given this and the need to coordinate with its ongoing technology updates, OWCP has opted to put this rule on hold. They plan to engage more with interested parties before pursuing any new rules concerning these procedures.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC is specifically asking for feedback on whether the proposed information collection is necessary and useful, whether its burden estimation is accurate, and how to improve the collection process, especially for small businesses. The notice outlines the revised rules for licensing and spectrum usage by commercial and space earth stations and provides a detailed burden estimate, including time and cost burdens. Public comments are due by May 5, 2025.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is informing the public that the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, known as Amtrak, has asked for a change to a previous agreement. This agreement currently requires Amtrak to limit speeds to 125 mph when passing maintenance areas on certain tracks. Amtrak believes its new safety plans, like better barriers and technology, will allow them to safely increase speeds to 160 mph in designated zones. People can share their opinions or comments about this request until April 16, 2025, on the regulations.gov website.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will hold a virtual meeting on February 10, 2021, to vote on the adoption of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0. The VVSG 2.0 represents the latest federal standards for voting systems, developed with input from the EAC, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), advisory boards, and public feedback. Prior to this, several public hearings and meetings were held to gather input, and a 90-day public comment period received significant feedback on various aspects of the guidelines. The meeting will be streamed live on YouTube and is open to the public.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on an extension request for information collection related to rules and forms used to register security-based swap entities (SBS Entities). As of September 2024, 53 entities are registered, with five more expected to register soon. The SEC uses this information to ensure applicants meet registration standards and maintain an information resource for the public. The public comment period for this request is open from December 16, 2024, to January 13, 2025.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule to permanently extend the automatic extension period for work permits (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days for certain renewal applicants. This rule hopes to prevent disruptions in employment authorization, which can occur due to lengthy application processing times by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The change will help affected workers maintain their jobs while their renewal applications are being processed, set to take effect on January 13, 2025. This rule aims to provide long-term stability for employers and employees, reducing the risk of job loss and easing economic pressures.