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The Department of Commerce and NOAA are gathering feedback on their information collection related to 3D elevation data in the United States, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the ongoing 3D Nation Elevation Data Requirements and Benefits Study, which aims to improve technology systems and data services by understanding the needs and uses of 3D data. The study invites comments from government, academic, nonprofit, and commercial entities to better shape future programs. Comments are open until March 30, 2021, and participants will provide input through surveys and possible interviews.

The Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment is notifying the public about a Consent Order involving Northrop Grumman Corporation and Orbital ATK, Inc. This order, established by the FTC, aims to keep missile system prices fair and maintain competition by requiring Northrop to provide rocket motors and services equally to all competitors, while protecting sensitive information. The Consent Order, effective until 2038, addresses concerns about reduced competition due to Northrop's acquisition of Orbital ATK. For more details, public inquiries can be directed to the DoD Compliance Officer, Ms. Nicoletta S. Giordani.

The Postal Service is announcing a new program called the Outbound Commercial Provider Initiative (OCPI), which aims to enhance international shipping services. This program is designed to make the Postal Service more competitive in overseas shipping by providing new service options, quicker delivery times, and improved customer experience. Mailers will need to follow new guidelines, such as using specific commercial invoices and customs forms, for shipments under this program. The Postal Service invites public comments by March 3, 2021, to gather feedback on the proposed changes.

The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial decision by an administrative law judge to terminate an investigation regarding certain hydrodermabrasion systems. This decision came after HydraFacial LLC requested to withdraw its complaint, which accused several companies of patent infringement. The involved companies did not oppose this withdrawal. The authority for this decision is section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to update more than 20 incorporated consensus standards in the Federal pipeline safety regulations. This proposed rulemaking involves incorporating newer versions of technical standards, clarifying regulatory language, and making minor corrections to improve clarity without imposing new initiatives on pipeline operators. The changes will allow operators to use the latest technologies and practices in pipeline safety, while also aligning with federal policies to incorporate voluntary consensus standards. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 16, 2021.

The document from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) corrects errors in a previous rule regarding payment systems and reporting programs for hospitals and surgical centers. These corrections involve fixing technical and typographical mistakes in tables, payment rates, and website links. Changes also include adjusting codes and figures related to payment systems and Medicare policies. The document clarifies that these adjustments ensure accurate payments and reflect the policies without altering underlying methodologies.

NYSE Arca, Inc. has proposed a change to Rule 7.37-E to specify how it obtains data feeds from Investors' Exchange, LLC (IEX) for handling orders and compliance purposes. The proposal aims to enhance transparency and improve the performance of its systems by using IEX direct feeds as primary data sources and the Securities Information Processor (SIP) as secondary. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has waived a typical 30-day delay, allowing the changes to take effect immediately to coincide with scheduled technology updates on December 7, 2024. The SEC is inviting public comments on this change until December 31, 2024.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has revised its rules for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). The new rules allow alert originators, like state emergency services, to send "silent alerts" that don't make noise or vibrate devices. This change is meant to help make alerts less intrusive and more effective in certain situations, such as during active shooter incidents or when quiet alerts are more appropriate. Additionally, devices sold as "WEA-capable" must meet specific technical requirements, ensuring they can manage all types of emergency alerts, including silent ones. These changes will gradually take effect, with full compliance required by March 2028.

OSHA has announced that Ballard Marine Construction has applied for a Permanent Variance and Interim Order to work under compressed air in constructing the Suffolk County Outfall Tunnel in New York. The variance would allow Ballard to use different decompression methods than those specified by OSHA's existing standards, relying instead on the 1992 French Decompression Tables and other safety measures like the use of a hyperbaric operations manual and a detailed training program for workers. OSHA has granted an Interim Order allowing the use of these methods temporarily and is seeking public comments before deciding whether to grant a permanent variance. The agency emphasizes that these measures aim to ensure worker safety and are backed by past successful variances for similar projects.

In Executive Order 14247, the U.S. President outlines plans to modernize government payment systems by eliminating paper checks and transitioning to electronic payments, starting on September 30, 2025. This change aims to reduce costs, fraud, and inefficiencies while increasing the security of federal payments. The order mandates that all federal payments, including benefits, tax refunds, and vendor payments, be processed electronically, with exceptions for certain situations like emergencies or national security. The Secretary of the Treasury, along with other agencies, is tasked with ensuring a smooth transition by supporting affected individuals and promoting public awareness of the new system.