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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9545
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Peace Corps has announced the reopening of the comment period for a document initially published on December 7, 2020, in the Federal Register. The original document requested comments on an information collection request for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but the comment period was mistakenly only 30 days instead of 60 days. This notice extends the comment period by an additional 30 days, allowing feedback to be submitted until March 18, 2021. Comments should be directed to Virginia Burke via the provided email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peace Corps is asking for more time for people to give their thoughts on a special form they want to use, because they accidentally didn't leave enough time before. Now, everyone has until March 18, 2021, to share their ideas by emailing Virginia.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9985
    Reading Time:about 85 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposed rule change from NYSE Arca, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust. This trust aims to offer a simpler way for people to invest in Dogecoin through trading shares, without directly dealing with the cryptocurrency. The process ensures transparency by using a dependable pricing index and includes several safety measures to prevent fraud and manipulation. The SEC has invited public feedback on this proposal to help decide if it should be approved.

    Simple Explanation

    The Securities and Exchange Commission is thinking about a new plan where people could buy shares to own a little piece of a Dogecoin Trust, which makes it easier and safer to invest in Dogecoin without touching it directly. They want to make sure it’s fair and safe, so they are asking people for their thoughts before deciding if this plan should go ahead.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8015
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has announced a proposal to extend the Senior Financial Officer Surveys for three more years without changes. This data collection helps the Board gather information on financial markets and services from large banks. They are seeking public feedback on whether this information collection is necessary, its burden on respondents, and possible improvements. The feedback will help the Board decide if any modifications to the proposal are needed.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve wants to keep asking big banks questions for three more years to understand how money works, and they're asking people if this is a good idea or if it makes things too hard for the banks. They're also making sure people's answers can stay secret, but some folks think they need to explain why this is important and how it helps everyone a little better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11339
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is planning to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for continuing to use their Customer Satisfaction Surveys, which help assess the performance of federal agencies. These surveys are crucial for collecting feedback from the public and are mostly conducted electronically. The aim is to improve agency services and gauge customer satisfaction by using standard and customized survey questions. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, burden estimate, and feedback collection methods of these surveys until April 26, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to check if people are happy with the services they get by asking lots of questions, kind of like a big questionnaire. They are inviting people to say what they think about this plan until April 26, 2021, but some people think they should explain more about why so many people's answers are needed and how they will use those answers to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104574
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled "Requests for Reasonable Accommodations from Non-Federal Entities." This involves gathering information from non-federal job applicants who are requesting particular accommodations. The NRC is asking for feedback on whether this collection is necessary, how much of a burden it represents, and ways to improve or automate the data collection process. Comments must be submitted by February 21, 2025, and can be sent electronically via the Federal rulemaking website.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine the NRC, a group that makes rules about nuclear stuff, wants to make sure everyone can ask for help if they need it to do their jobs better. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this plan and how to make the process easier and faster.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17074
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request for the Speaker Request Form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This form collects details from the public when they request a TSA speaker for events, including information about the event and the requesting organization. The request aims to evaluate the necessity and burden of the data collected, and TSA is seeking public feedback by May 23, 2025. The form could also be used by other federal agencies to streamline similar processes.

    Simple Explanation

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) wants permission to collect information when someone asks for a TSA speaker at an event. They want to check what details they really need and make sure asking for this info isn't too much trouble for people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103879
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public feedback on their plan to gather information for the Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Evaluation. This evaluation aims to study how effective reentry services are in helping people leaving federal prisons find employment. They are particularly interested in comments about whether the data collection is useful, how accurate their estimates are, and ways to reduce the paperwork burden. The data collection includes a survey of individuals participating in the program, and responses will help them understand and improve the support provided to inmates reentering the workforce.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants people to share their thoughts on a study called PROWD, which looks at how well ex-prisoners find jobs after leaving jail. They want feedback on whether the study is helpful and how to make it easier to answer their questions.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11871
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued a notice listing General Permits that were approved during January 2025. These permits include one for the Selinsgrove Municipal Authority related to emergency or maintenance activities for water supply usage. The notice provides the necessary contact information for further inquiries and refers to specific regulatory and statutory provisions. The approval details involve activities set to comply with existing water management regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved some water usage permits for places like a town's water system, but they didn't say much about the other approvals or what they mean for the environment. If someone has questions, they can find contact details to ask more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17366
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review its information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They want public feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of their information collection methods. This information, specifically collected through the USDA Farmers Market Application, helps the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) choose participants for the annual market season. Comments can be submitted on the website www.reginfo.gov to help ensure that the data collection process remains useful and efficient.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Agriculture wants people to tell them if the way they collect information for farmer's market applications is helpful or not. They're asking for feedback to make sure the process works well, but there seems to be a mistake about when comments are due, so they need to clarify that.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8546
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a rule change proposed by NYSE American, LLC. The proposal suggests temporarily waiving the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) for December 2024, aiming to prevent fee collections from exceeding regulatory costs. The fee would resume on January 1, 2025, at the same rate. The SEC temporarily suspended this proposal to allow more time for public feedback and further evaluation of its consistency with relevant laws and fairness in terms of fee allocation.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is looking at a plan from a stock exchange to stop charging a special fee just for December 2024 to make sure they don't collect too much money. The fee would start again in January, but they want to hear what people think first.