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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10963
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection related to an exemption for certain transactions in money market funds. This exemption, issued in 2015, allows broker-dealers to send transaction information to investors on a monthly basis instead of immediately, in specific cases. As of the end of 2023, around 206 broker-dealers would need to provide these notifications, and the SEC estimates this will only require about 1.8 hours of work per broker-dealer each year. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is asking if it's okay to keep letting some people send reports about money they manage once a month instead of right away, and they want to know what people think about this by March 31, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10846
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a notice regarding the collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice informs the public that the FRA is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an Information Collection Request (ICR) regarding hours of service regulations for railroad employees. The public is invited to comment on this request by March 31, 2025. The request seeks to continue collecting data related to train employee work schedules to ensure safe working conditions and reduce fatigue-related accidents.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration wants to gather information about how much railroad workers are working to make sure they are safe and not too tired. They are asking for permission to do this and are giving people until March 31, 2025, to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6045
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request to release and sell a 37.21-acre parcel of land at New Century AirCenter in Kansas. This action is necessary because the property was acquired with federal funds and must meet certain federal requirements before it can be used for non-airport purposes. The FAA ensures that selling this property will not affect future aviation needs and will be done at a fair market value. Public comments on this proposal are invited and must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to let New Century AirCenter in Kansas sell a piece of land. They are checking to make sure it's okay to do this and asking people to share their thoughts by February 18, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13506
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement, which is open for public comment. The public must submit their comments by March 26, 2025. Various requests have been made by the Postal Service to add or modify competitive products, each associated with specific docket numbers and filings. The Commission appoints a Public Representative to ensure public interests are considered in these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Commission is thinking about a new mail deal and wants to hear what people think. They want everyone to share their thoughts by March 26, 2025, so they can make a good decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99316
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has published a notice about the Postal Service's filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. This filing concerns possible changes to the Competitive product list, either by adding a new agreement or modifying an existing one. The public is invited to submit comments by December 11, 2024, through the Commission's online system or by contacting the General Counsel for advice on other methods of submission. The notice also specifies details about public proceedings for reviewing these requests, including docket numbers, filing titles, and the representatives assigned to these proceedings.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal folks want to make changes to their services that might make mail delivery better or different, and they are asking people what they think, but they only gave a day to let them know.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1508
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is planning to request public comments on a survey. This survey aims to identify home visiting service models that are eligible for use under the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program. The models need to meet both specific evidence-based criteria and statutory requirements set by HRSA. Public comments are being sought to evaluate the methods used to determine eligible models and consider the impact on eligible entities, families, and developers.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to know what kind of home visit programs help moms and babies the best and is asking people what they think should count as a good program. They're trying to make sure the rules are clear and fair, but some parts might be tricky for people to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11736
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to deceased debtors. This collection is necessary for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain information from probate courts about estates of deceased debtors to file claims for money owed to the U.S. government. The DoD is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, which will involve 300 respondents and have an annual burden of 100 hours. Comments are accepted until April 27, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, as mail submissions are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants to know what people think about their plan to ask for information from courts about people who owe money but have passed away. They are checking if this plan is helpful and not too hard for the 300 people involved to do.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8927
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the information collection requirements related to risk management for clearing members involving Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), Swap Dealers (SDs), and Major Swap Participants (MSPs). The agency regulations mandate these members to maintain risk management systems, conduct stress tests, and keep records to manage financial risks effectively and support the efficient operation of trading venues. Individuals can submit comments by April 7, 2025, and the CFTC encourages suggestions on improving the information collection process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants people to tell them how they can make rules clearer for companies that help others buy and sell things like corn or gold. These rules make sure everyone's money is safe, and people can tell them what they think until April 7, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 5153
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comment on a proposal to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This proposal involves the Computer Aided Dispatch and Record Management System (CAD/RMS) and aims to gather data about incidents at the Pentagon and its associated facilities. The collection is voluntary, involves 693 respondents, and takes about 20 minutes per response. Comments are open until February 18, 2021, and can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Defense wants to collect information about things that happen at the Pentagon. They are asking people to tell them what they think about this plan by February 18, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3222
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to collect information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This includes gathering data on the Medicare Health Outcomes Survey, which measures the quality of life and daily functioning of Medicare beneficiaries. Public input is wanted to assess the necessity of this information collection and its potential burden on participants. Comments must be submitted by February 13, 2025, to ensure they are considered before final approval by the Office of Management and Budget.

    Simple Explanation

    CMS wants to know what people think about their plan to ask for information on Medicare health, but they need help in making sure it's useful and not too hard for people to give.