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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8234
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a notice about specific appointing authorities for one agency, applicable from November 1 to November 30, 2020. These appointing authorities are not included in the Code of Federal Regulations but are published monthly in the Federal Register. During this period, there were no new Schedule A or B appointing authorities, but new Schedule C authorities were approved, with none revoked. This information is available for public viewing on the OPM website and the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The government says that in November 2020, some new rules were made to hire special workers for a specific job, but they didn't need to explain them a lot because they're in a special list that's not in the usual rulebook. You can find these rule changes on a special website where people can see them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11193
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. This involves a contract named "Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 630." On February 24, 2025, the filing was made under sections 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). Documents related to this filing can be accessed at the website www.prc.gov under Docket Nos. MC2025-1197 and K2025-1197.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a special deal to deliver packages in the U.S. faster and cheaper, and they have asked for permission to do this from the people in charge of mail rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 91
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Export-Import Bank of the United States will hold an open meeting of its Board of Directors via teleconference on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. The public can observe the discussion of State Department Vetting of EXIM Transactions during Item Number 1. Interested individuals must register online for the audio-only conference by noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, to receive the necessary call-in information. For more information, people can contact Joyce B. Stone at 202-257-4086.

    Simple Explanation

    The Export-Import Bank is having a meeting that people can listen to on the phone on January 14, 2021. They will talk about how the State Department checks certain transactions, but you have to sign up by January 13, 2021 to hear it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100554
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced that it has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to the Mail Classification Schedule's list of Competitive Products. This includes the addition of a contract named Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 798. The filing was done in accordance with sections 3642 and 3632(b)(3) of Title 39 of the United States Code. Further details about this filing can be accessed at www.prc.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to add a new shipping deal to a special list of services, but they didn't say how much it costs or who they're making the deal with. You can find more information at their website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102178
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has filed a notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new shipping services contract to its Competitive Products List. This contract involves services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. The filing, associated with Docket Nos. MC2025-605 and K2025-604, was made on December 4, 2024, in accordance with legal requirements set by 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). For more details, contact Sean C. Robinson at the listed phone number.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a new deal for sending packages faster, but they haven't shared why or how this will help customers.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1209
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced that on January 7, 2025, it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the Competitive Products List of Negotiated Service Agreements. This includes services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. The filing was made under the guidelines of 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), with documents available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For more details, Sean C. Robinson can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a deal to offer special shipping prices, like fast mail and regular packages, and they told the people who check over big mail rules about it. But, they didn't say much about the details or who the deal is with, which might make it confusing.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8170
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on proposed information collection related to U.S. Employment Tax Returns and various related forms. This request, part of the IRS's effort to lessen the paperwork burden on taxpayers, falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to gather feedback by February 24, 2025, and the information collected is used to ensure the accuracy of reported employment tax-related activities. The forms are essential for employers to report tax activities, with an estimated 7.4 million respondents spending approximately 63 hours each on compliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants to make sure people fill out their work tax forms correctly, and they are asking people for ideas on how to make the forms easier to use. They say it costs a lot of money and time to fill out these forms, but they want your help to make it better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13901
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission seeking to add a new domestic shipping services contract for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Products List. This contract is known as Negotiated Service Agreement 656. The filing took place on March 20, 2025, and is in accordance with legal provisions 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3). Anyone interested can find more details on the Postal Regulatory Commission’s website under Docket Nos. MC2025-1248 and K2025-1247.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Service wants to make a new deal for sending packages in the U.S. called a Negotiated Service Agreement. They filed a request to do this on March 20, 2025, with a special group that checks these things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3136
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Defense has announced a notification regarding an arms sale to Saudi Arabia. The sale includes 3,000 GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb I munitions and other related support equipment, services, and parts, with an estimated program cost of $290 million. This sale aims to support U.S. foreign policy and national security by bolstering Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and maintaining regional stability. The principal contractor for this deal will be Boeing, and the sale is not expected to negatively impact U.S. defense readiness.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Defense is telling people about a plan to sell 3,000 special bombs to Saudi Arabia to help them protect their country and keep things safe in the area. They are buying these from a company called Boeing, and it's not expected to hurt America's own defense abilities.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103902
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Nasdaq Stock Market has proposed a rule change to clarify their credit system for stock trades. The change aims to make sure traders understand they cannot combine certain types of credits and discounts, specifically the M-ELO Supplemental Credit B with either M-ELO Supplemental Credit A or the QMM Tier 2 Program discount. This update doesn't change how the fee system works; rather, it clearly explains the rules to avoid confusion. The proposal is intended to ensure fairness and transparency among market participants.

    Simple Explanation

    The Nasdaq Stock Market wants to make sure everyone knows that you can't mix certain credits when trading stocks, just like you can't put two different coupons together at the store. They are telling people this so there's no mix-up and everyone plays fair.