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The Postal Service has announced that it has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request is to add a new domestic shipping contract to its list in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. The proposal, pertaining to "Priority Mail" and "USPS Ground Advantage®," aims to introduce these services under a Negotiated Service Agreement, as per the relevant legal codes. Sean Robinson, an attorney for the Postal Service, can be contacted for further information, and related documents can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance titled “Pulse Oximeters for Medical Purposes–Non-Clinical and Clinical Performance Testing, Labeling, and Premarket Submission Recommendations.” This document provides advice on testing and labeling pulse oximeters, especially when the device's accuracy can be influenced by factors like skin pigmentation. The FDA seeks comments on this draft by March 10, 2025, before finalizing it to ensure pulse oximeters are safe and effective for diverse users. The guidance is not yet final and aims to enhance the evaluation process for these medical devices.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is inviting comments on a proposed information collection effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This effort involves a form called the "Itemized Statement of Payments—Local Costs for EXIM Credit Guarantee Facility," which is used by EXIM borrowers when requesting disbursements for local cost goods and services. The form helps EXIM lenders ensure financing requests meet EXIM's requirements. The Bank estimates 12 respondents will fill out this thirty-minute form, which will be submitted to the CGF lender for review. Comments are due by March 28, 2025, and additional details can be found on the federal regulations website or by contacting Donna Schneider at EXIM.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is requesting public feedback on its Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves compliance with noise emission regulations for locomotives. The FRA is evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and burden of these activities and exploring ways to improve and minimize reporting burdens. Comments must be submitted by June 30, 2025, and will be considered before the FRA submits the ICR for approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the Treasury Department, is asking for public comments on their plan to renew a rule without changes. This rule requires U.S. banks to gather and report information about financial dealings with specific foreign banks that may do business with Iranian-linked institutions or people associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). FinCEN's aim is to continue enforcing these information collections to help monitor and regulate financial activities, with the ultimate goal of preventing money laundering and terrorism financing. The request for comments is in line with efforts to reduce paperwork and examine the burden these regulations place on both U.S. and foreign banks.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has announced a proposal to create a new electronic System of Records called EXIM CRM, which manages relationships with customers and partners. This system will be governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 and is intended to support U.S. exporters. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed until March 15, 2021. The system will include information about customers, partners, EXIM employees, and contractors, and will be used for activities like customer support and applying for EXIM services.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a reorganization of its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), specifically within the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (OSE) and the Office of New Drugs (OND). This reorganization aims to enhance their ability to support the FDA's mission by improving drug safety and management, addressing drug development for rare diseases, opioids, and other critical areas. The changes include creating several new offices and divisions to streamline operations and respond to legislative requirements. This structure was approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and is detailed in the FDA's Staff Manual Guide available online.

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) will hold a closed meeting of their Board of Scientific Counselors on April 23, 2025, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. This virtual meeting is closed to the public in order to discuss and review individual programs and projects, as well as personnel qualifications, in a way that ensures privacy. Interested individuals can contact Dr. Tamara N. Alliston for more information. This follows guidelines set by federal laws that allow certain meetings to remain private to protect personal information.

Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

The Department of Energy has announced an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for Oak Ridge, which will be held both in-person and virtually on May 14, 2025, from 6–8 p.m. EDT. The meeting aims to discuss issues such as clean-up activities, environmental restoration, and waste management, and will include a presentation, discussion, and a public comment period where attendees can provide feedback orally or in writing. The meeting is open to the public, and special accommodations can be arranged for those with disabilities. Minutes from the meeting will later be available online.