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The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on April 11, 2025, at 1 p.m. The meeting will focus on a review by a subpanel of the Scientific and Statistical Committee, evaluating methods for estimating Atlantic cod discards from the lobster fishery. This review aids the Eastern Gulf of Maine Atlantic cod stock assessment. The public meeting aims to bring the subpanel's recommendations to the full Council for potential action and is accessible to people with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council is organizing a public meeting via webinar for its Scientific and Statistical Committee Subpanel to discuss issues impacting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The meeting is set for April 11, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. The subpanel will review research on Atlantic cod discards from the lobster fishery and consider how these figures can be integrated into the Eastern Gulf of Maine Atlantic cod stock assessment. Recommendations from this subpanel will be submitted to the full council for potential action, and the event will be accessible to people with disabilities.

The New England Fishery Management Council is planning a public meeting of its Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) via webinar on April 4, 2025, starting at 9 a.m. The committee will review and possibly update recommendations for fishing limits for Atlantic herring, considering new research findings. They will also discuss their work plan for 2025 and talk about future meetings of the Council Coordination Committee. The meeting will be accessible to people with disabilities, and a recording will be available upon request.

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, part of the Department of Education, has released final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. These guidelines are meant to improve academic outcomes in distressed communities by ensuring children have access to quality services and educational success. The Assistant Secretary has clarified various aspects, such as requirements for evidence-based activities and the application process for grants, which are applicable for the fiscal year 2021 and beyond. The document emphasizes collaboration with community organizations to address issues like opioid abuse prevention and crime reduction through community-level efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on a new information collection proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This information collection relates to the Overseas Citizen Population Survey, which gathers data to help the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) fulfill requirements under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). The survey involves 18,000 respondents and aims to analyze voter participation among U.S. civilians living abroad, helping to assess and improve voting processes. Comments are welcome until January 15, 2025, and further details can be accessed online or via contact with Mr. Reginald Lucas at the Department of Defense.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reject the new drug application from Vanda Pharmaceuticals for TRADIPITANT capsules, intended to treat nausea in gastroparesis. The application was found lacking as it did not provide substantial evidence of the drug’s effectiveness and safety based on submitted studies and data. Vanda has the option to request a hearing to contest this decision, though they must address all the identified deficiencies. If no hearing request is filed, or if it is not deemed substantial, the FDA will officially deny the application.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection aims to use surveys and studies to understand how consumers respond to FDA communications about products like food and cosmetics. The data collected will help improve FDA messaging by assessing people's opinions and behaviors, but it will not be used to make major policy decisions. Public comments on this proposal can be submitted until June 2, 2025.

The United States International Trade Commission is seeking public feedback on how to improve the presentation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). They want input on how easy it is for users to navigate, use, compare, and access HTS information. Comments need to be submitted electronically by February 7, 2025, as no paper-based filings will be accepted. The commission aims to enhance user experience and reliability of tariff information.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed a rule to update the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for Fiscal Year 2026. The rule also aims to revise hospice admission and face-to-face attestation requirements, correct previous technical errors, and update the Hospice Quality Reporting Program. CMS is seeking public comments on these changes, as well as input on future hospice quality measure concepts, including digital quality measurement and standards for interoperability, well-being, and nutrition. The proposed rule is expected to increase hospice payments by approximately $695 million in FY 2026.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection effort designed to improve its services. Under this plan, USAID aims to gather qualitative feedback from its customers through surveys and forms to understand their experiences and perceptions better. This feedback will help USAID identify strengths and areas for improvement in their service delivery, but it will not be used for influencing major policy decisions. The feedback process is voluntary, low-cost, and will not include sensitive personal information.