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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is launching the Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration (YTED) project to help young people with disabilities better transition into the workforce. This project will offer enhanced counseling and job training services to eligible participants and involves a study to test the effectiveness of these services. Participants, who are recruited from specific counties in Pennsylvania, will be divided into a treatment group receiving the new services and a control group receiving standard services. The SSA will make certain rule adjustments for participants in the treatment group, such as not reducing SSI payments based on their earnings.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a webinar to discuss actions affecting fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The meeting, scheduled for March 7, 2025, will focus on the Risk Policy Working Group's recommendations for the Council's formal consideration. This group will also be working on the Risk Policy weightings process, refinements to the Risk Policy Matrix, and other related issues. The meeting will be accessible to those with disabilities, and the Council will discuss any urgent issues not on the agenda if necessary.

The document is a notice from the Justice Department's Antitrust Division about the expiration and membership changes of the Cooperative Research Group known as H2ICE Demonstration Vehicle. This group, which involved companies like Allison Transmission and Cummins, expired on May 30, 2024, and had additions to its membership before its expiration. The filing of the notice aims to ensure the limitations on antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. The original notification for this group was filed on August 14, 2023, and was published in the Federal Register.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to revoke the temporary permit given to M.G. Waldbaum Co., a part of Michael Foods Egg Co., that allowed them to test market "ultrapasteurized liquid whole eggs" and similar products. The agency determined that this permit is no longer necessary since the processing method used by the company is already allowed under the current regulations for liquid eggs, which require pasteurization to eliminate Salmonella. The standard of identity for liquid eggs already covers the processing methods used by the company, thus eliminating the need for a special permit. The revocation is effective as of January 2, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document titled "Validation and Verification of Analytical Testing Methods Used for Tobacco Products." This guidance aims to help manufacturers of tobacco products ensure that their testing methods for ingredients, constituents, and additives are consistent, reliable, and suitable for regulatory submissions. The document outlines best practices in analytical testing, including validation and verification of methods, which are crucial for regulatory compliance concerning new and modified risk tobacco products. The guidance also incorporates feedback from a draft issued in December 2021 and emphasizes the use of standard analytical methods.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) under the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed new regulations to establish the United States Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP). This program aims to improve biosecurity, traceability, and disease surveillance for swine health in the U.S. by certifying sites for disease-free status regarding African swine fever and classical swine fever. US SHIP will be a voluntary program, following the model of a pilot program, and is designed to help reduce disruptions in trade during disease outbreaks. Participants in the program will include various swine facilities that comply with outlined standards and regulations.

The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting via webinar on January 8, 2025, to discuss policies affecting fisheries in the New England exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The meeting will focus on reviewing and potentially revising the Risk Policy Matrix and socio-economic factors used in the policy process. There will also be discussions about the 2025 State of the Ecosystem report and planning for future Council activities. This meeting is accessible to people with disabilities, and accommodations can be requested in advance.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a web meeting of the Green Building Advisory Committee scheduled for January 28, 2021. This committee focuses on innovations in federal building design and operations to reduce environmental impacts and costs. During the meeting, topics such as findings from task groups on embodied energy, COVID-19 responses, and energy storage will be discussed. Interested individuals need to register by January 25, 2021, if they wish to attend or comment during the meeting.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an information collection request about the control of alcohol and drug use in railroad operations before it submits the request for approval. This collection helps ensure railroad safety by testing employees for alcohol and drugs. The FRA aims to gather feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected. The public has until May 12, 2025, to submit comments related to this on the website www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FRA-2025-0012.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied petitions requesting changes to the rules for adaptive driving beam (ADB) headlighting systems in vehicles. These petitions followed a final rule issued on February 22, 2022, that updated the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to allow for the certification of ADB headlamps in the U.S. Despite industry concerns about technical complexities, testing standards, and the desire for more flexibility in the rules, NHTSA maintained its position that the existing standards balance safety with performance. The agency emphasized that ADB systems must meet both vehicle-level and component-level requirements to ensure they improve visibility without causing excessive glare to other drivers.