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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is requesting emergency approval for a change to the CAHPS for MIPS survey, which will add a question about telehealth services used during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. This change aims to collect self-reported data from patients on their telehealth experiences to support the quality and performance assessments of healthcare providers. The new survey item will be used for informational purposes and not affect quality scoring or payments. Public comments on this proposed change are invited until April 9, 2021.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to collect public opinions about their plan to redesign the 5-Star Safety Ratings on car window stickers. They will conduct market research that includes interviews and surveys to get feedback on how to make these labels clearer and more helpful for consumers when buying cars. This effort is part of the requirements of the 2015 Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. People can submit comments on this proposed information collection by May 6, 2025, through various methods like the Federal eRulemaking Portal or mailing the Department of Transportation.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver from certain safety regulations for railroad signal and train control systems. They specifically want to use locomotives equipped with Positive Train Control (PTC) but not cab signal equipment in certain areas, from milepost RY 0.0 to RY 21.9 in the Royalton Branch of the Keystone Division. The request, documented under Docket Number FRA-2021-0021, invites public comments until April 8, 2021, either online, by fax, mail, or hand delivery. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there are specific requests suggesting one is needed.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on its plan to request an extension of the existing approval for Formative Data Collections for ACF Program Support. This involves making minor updates for clarity in their supporting documents. ACF collects this data to enhance training, technical assistance, and program planning and evaluation, using methods like surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Comments on this proposal can be submitted by June 27, 2025.

This document from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) corrects technical and typographical mistakes in a previous rule published in November 2024. It involves Medicare and Medicaid Programs, particularly regarding payment systems, quality reporting programs, and various health policies. The corrections ensure accurate implementation of payment methodologies without changing any policy decisions made in the original rule, with the goal of making sure health providers receive correct payments promptly. As these are minor technical fixes, CMS has skipped the usual public notice and comment stages to enable quick implementation.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the receipt of a waiver petition from Vinotheque Wine Cellars, which seeks an exemption from certain energy efficiency testing requirements for their walk-in wine cellar refrigeration systems. These systems typically operate at a higher temperature range suitable for wine storage (45-65°F) compared to traditional walk-in coolers, making the current testing procedures unsuitable. As a result, the DOE has granted an interim waiver allowing these systems to be tested using an alternative method that better reflects their actual usage conditions, pending a final decision on the waiver request. The DOE is seeking public comments on this matter to assist in making a final determination.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has announced a notice about extending an information collection related to the Training Plan for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) students. This information collection involves Form I-983, which is a planning document filled out by both the student and their employer, detailing the terms and conditions of the student's practical training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Feedback from the public is invited until May 19, 2025, to ensure the data collection is beneficial and its methods are accurate. The goal is to reformat the form to better collect contact and compensation information while reducing the burden on respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) for controlling air pollution. These revisions, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, focus on implementing case-by-case reasonably available control technology (RACT) standards for nine major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) in Philadelphia County. These standards aim to meet requirements under the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule as part of the approval process.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a potential arms sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), acting for Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. This sale includes 940 Stinger Missiles and supporting equipment at an estimated cost of $780 million. The sale aims to enhance these countries' air defense capabilities and strengthen NATO's military cooperation without impacting U.S. defense readiness. The primary contractors for this deal are Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, and the sale does not involve U.S. personnel deployment to NATO.

The Department of Defense has released a notice about a proposed arms sale to Germany. Germany plans to purchase various communication radios, including AN/PRC-117 and AN/PRC-160 models, along with related equipment and support services, for a total estimated cost of $281 million. This sale aims to enhance Germany’s military communication capabilities, improve cooperation with NATO forces, and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives without affecting regional military balance. The main contractor for this sale will be L3Harris Global Communications, Inc.