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The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has decided to withdraw a previously proposed rule regarding the Child Support Services Program. The initial proposal aimed to change legal language to be more inclusive of various family structures, such as same-sex parents, by using the term “parentage” instead of "paternity." This withdrawal was influenced by complex issues raised in public comments and a need for further input from stakeholders. The department is focusing on other child support priorities and recent legislative developments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed Venice Gathering System Abandonment Project located in the Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana. Venice Gathering System, L.L.C. plans to stop using and leave in place about 124.4 miles of natural gas pipeline. The EA concludes that this project would not significantly impact the environment. Interested individuals or groups can view the EA online and submit comments by March 3, 2025, following the guidelines provided by FERC.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood elevations and flood zone designations, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and described in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will impact floodplain management and help calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Communities can review the preliminary determinations online and submit comments or appeals by the specified deadline.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is organizing a public workshop titled "FY 2025 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Workshop" to discuss science and research initiatives for generic drugs. The workshop will take place on June 3 and 4, 2025, at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD, and will also be accessible virtually. The FDA seeks input from various interested groups, including industry professionals and patient advocates, as part of their ongoing commitment to develop annual science initiatives under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Attendees can submit electronic or written comments about the workshop until July 7, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule that updates the existing safety guidelines for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This proposal aims to replace a previous directive by requiring the installation of new software for the primary flight control computer, which addresses safety issues like misleading error messages and the unplanned engagement of systems like the autopilot. The FAA encourages public comments on this proposal by May 2, 2025, before finalizing the rule. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.

The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding their "Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees" for 2025. This proposal sets the fee rate at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share and is designed to take immediate effect. The Commission is seeking feedback on this change, inviting the public to submit comments electronically or by mail before January 27, 2025. The full details are available on both the Cboe and SEC websites.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice about a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for reviewing and renewing a previously approved information collection related to the Buy American statute, trade agreements, and duty-free entry. This request is made under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The notice seeks public comments on this information collection before March 12, 2021. It includes instructions for submitting comments, details about the requirements under various acts and agreements, and the expected annual burden on respondents.

Navinta LLC has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to become a registered bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. This registration is part of the process to gain approval for manufacturing these substances for validation purposes, which is a step required by the Food Administration before the substances can be distributed to their customers. The public, including current manufacturers of these substances, can submit comments or objections electronically by February 4, 2025. Comments should be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal to ensure they are properly received.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for extending the information collection requirement related to Clay Ceramics Manufacturing under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This request is pending review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and is part of the compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are invited until March 31, 2025. The proposed extension seeks to address the collection information needs for manufacturing facilities producing pressed floor tile, wall tile, or sanitaryware.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is requesting comments from the public and other federal agencies on the paperwork related to the Diesel Fuel and Kerosene Excise Tax, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to reduce the paperwork burden while ensuring that diesel fuel and kerosene used for non-taxable purposes are properly dyed according to regulations. The public is invited to share feedback on aspects such as the necessity and utility of the information collection, methods to improve it, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments are due by March 22, 2021, and will be included in the IRS's request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).