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The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on its updated draft policy, Director's Order #42, which aims to improve accessibility for visitors with disabilities. This new policy will provide guidelines for making NPS facilities and services, including transportation, technology, and educational programs, more accessible and will replace the previous guidelines issued in 2000. The public can review the draft policy online and submit comments until January 9, 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is inviting the public to comment on its information collection activities in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes reviewing eight collections related to pipeline safety, which concern topics like pipeline operator identification, training qualifications, integrity management, public awareness programs, and response plans for oil spills. PHMSA is seeking comments on the necessity of these collections, the accuracy of the burden estimates, and ways to reduce the burden of collection. Comments should be submitted by January 27, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting public comments on its proposed information collection related to adverse experience reporting for licensed biological products. This reporting is crucial for identifying serious safety issues with these products after they have been marketed. The FDA requires that manufacturers report adverse experiences quickly and periodically, and also maintain detailed records for a certain number of years. Public comments can be submitted through the designated OMB website by March 25, 2021.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking public comments on their plan to extend, without changes, a recordkeeping requirement related to complex structured finance activities. This requirement is meant to ensure that certain financial institutions have policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, and documenting risks associated with these transactions. The Board invites feedback on various aspects, including the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collections. Comments must be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury announced plans to submit information collection requests for review by the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They invite the public to comment on these collections by February 27, 2025. One of the collections involves IRS Customer Satisfaction Surveys, which aim to gather feedback to improve services. This survey is a renewal request with an estimated 118,000 responses and a total of 13,913 annual burden hours.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is submitting various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review, inviting public comments before April 28, 2025. These collections cover topics such as third-party documentation for tax credits, reporting distributions from medical savings accounts, and reporting requirements under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Some forms, like Form 1099-SA and Forms 1099-LS and 1099-SB, are used to report financial transactions related to health accounts and life insurance contracts. The aim is to ensure compliance with tax regulations and accurately assess tax benefits and obligations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering an application from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries for a special fishing permit. This permit would allow some boats to fish outside usual regulations to collect data on lobster and Jonah crab populations. The gathered information aims to help with scientific research on these species. Interested parties can send comments via email until April 7, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on their updated draft document, Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles. This document is a revision of their 2016 guidance and focuses on improving vehicle cybersecurity with an emphasis on safety. NHTSA's recommendations are voluntary and aim to guide the automotive industry in managing cybersecurity risks in motor vehicles. The Agency is seeking feedback on the draft update, which includes new best practices addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges in vehicle electronics, software, and wireless connectivity.

The Federal Reserve System announced that individuals and groups have submitted applications to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies, as outlined in the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications are being reviewed based on specific factors detailed in the Act. The public can view these applications and related documents at certain Federal Reserve Bank locations or online. Comments on the applications must be submitted by January 19, 2021.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed granting an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to South Fork Wind, LLC, which would allow the company to take certain marine mammals incidentally during the construction of the South Fork Offshore Wind Project. This project involves pile driving and high-resolution geophysical surveys off the coast of Rhode Island, which may affect marine mammals. NMFS evaluated potential impacts to marine mammals, including endangered species like the North Atlantic right whale, and proposed stringent mitigation measures, such as seasonal restrictions and monitoring, to minimize potential harm. Public comments are requested on this proposal, with the possibility of a one-year renewal under certain conditions.