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The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review proposed changes to the Tribal Child Support Direct Funding Request. These changes are due to a new rule that allows tribes to offer employment and training services to noncustodial parents under the child support program. Tribes choosing to participate must change their current plans, which involves submitting updated information to OCSS. Public comments on these revisions can be submitted until January 30, 2025.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing changes to its existing Privacy Act System of Records, known as DOE-28 General Training Records. This update aims to meet new formatting guidelines from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and enhance the protection of personal information. The proposal includes removing certain office locations, updating and adding new ones, and altering how such systems operate, especially with the implementation of cloud storage. Additionally, several routine uses of personal information are being revised or newly introduced to ensure better management of data and assist in responses to potential data breaches.

The Department of Labor has granted an exemption to the Boilermakers Western States Apprenticeship Fund, allowing it to purchase a property in Page, Arizona, from Lodge 4, despite restrictions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). This decision was made to avoid the costs and time of relocating the Plan's training program and because the property is already modified for this purpose. An independent fiduciary will ensure that the property is bought at fair market value, adhering to all necessary conditions. The purchase will help maintain the training program and provide administrative space for the Plan's headquarters.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification involving the Government of Jordan's request to purchase an F-16 Air Combat Training Center, which includes various training devices and support services. The proposed sale, valued at approximately $60 million, aims to enhance Jordan's military training capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the main contractor, and the sale is expected to support U.S. foreign policy by contributing to the stability and security of a key ally in the Middle East. The transaction will not alter the military balance in the region and requires the presence of two U.S. contractors in Jordan for two years.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is seeking input from the public for changes to the State Plan for Child Support Collection and Establishment of Paternity under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. These revisions are in line with a new rule that allows states to provide employment and training services to non-custodial parents involved in the child support program. This means that states opting into these services need to update their State Plans accordingly. The public can send comments within 30 days of this notice using specific platforms or by email.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection for its Non-Employee Fellowship and Traineeship Programs. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, federal agencies must allow a 60-day public comment period for such collections. The purpose is to evaluate the necessity and utility of the information collection, which involves forms for starting, administering, coordinating, and exiting the fellowship and traineeship programs. Comments can be submitted electronically or in written form by March 9, 2021.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a review of a program called CareerTrac. This program aims to track the career progress of participants in health research training for at least ten years after their training. The information helps NIH and its institutes evaluate the success of training programs and make strategic decisions. The public can submit comments about this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a temporary exemption for three senior reactor operators at Kansas State University (KSU). This exemption allows them to bypass certain requalification requirements due to an extended shutdown of KSU's nuclear reactor facility. The exemption is needed so they can resume fuel-related maintenance and return the facility to normal operations, with additional training conditions required by the NRC. The exemption will last until either 120 days after its issuance or until specific administrative restrictions related to a fuel issue are lifted.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a proposed sale of military equipment to the Government of Greece, including up to 40 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft and various supporting items, with an estimated total cost of $8.6 billion. This sale is intended to support U.S. foreign policy by strengthening the military capabilities of Greece, a NATO ally, and improving its ability to maintain regional security. The equipment will help Greece modernize its air force and enhance its interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. The DoD assures that this sale will not negatively affect U.S. defense readiness and has been authorized for export to Greece.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on an information collection titled "Improving Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Practice through National Partnerships." They plan to gather data from healthcare workers and organizations involved in the prevention and treatment of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The goal is to evaluate training programs and their impact on healthcare practices. The public is invited to submit comments on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved.