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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has proposed to extend the Reporting Requirements for Regulation TT for another three years without any changes. They are seeking public comments on this proposal, particularly on whether the information is necessary, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve the information collection process. The regulation involves collecting fees from certain large financial institutions to cover the Board's supervisory and regulatory responsibilities. The Federal Reserve is accepting comments until April 7, 2025, and these comments will help determine if any modifications to the proposal are needed.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released their regular monthly notice concerning amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses. These amendments, covering the period from December 11, 2020, to January 7, 2021, involve assessments of whether changes present any significant safety hazards. The public is invited to comment on these amendments by February 25, 2021, while requests for hearings or petitions to participate must be filed by March 29, 2021. Detailed instructions for submitting comments and petitioning for hearings are provided in the document.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has delayed the start date of a rule that changes energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. Originally set to begin earlier, the new start date for this rule is March 21, 2025. This delay allows for further review of the rule as directed by a presidential memo. The DOE is also inviting public comments on the potential impacts of this delay and any related issues, although the final compliance dates for these standards remain unchanged.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to change energy conservation standards for consumer boilers, which was originally published on August 14, 2023. This decision follows considerable feedback from various stakeholders and takes into account the upcoming change in administration and the resources required for further review. The DOE still supports the concept of updated energy conservation standards but has chosen to halt this specific rulemaking process for now. They may propose similar standards in the future, ensuring any new rule would still follow public notice and comment requirements.

The Department of Labor is seeking public feedback on an information collection request about the Consumer Price Index Housing Survey. This request, backed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is being submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The survey helps gather essential data to calculate the Consumer Price Index, which measures inflation and is used to adjust dollar values. Individuals and households are primarily involved in this survey, and comments can be submitted until April 7, 2025.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking public comments on their plan to extend, without changes, a recordkeeping requirement related to complex structured finance activities. This requirement is meant to ensure that certain financial institutions have policies and procedures for identifying, assessing, and documenting risks associated with these transactions. The Board invites feedback on various aspects, including the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these information collections. Comments must be submitted by April 7, 2025.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on its request to extend the approval of certain information collection requirements, which support state involvement in developing and enforcing safety and health standards. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, OSHA wants feedback on the necessity and clarity of these requirements and on ways to minimize the reporting burden. They aim to adjust the required burden hours for certain states, noting an increase from 11,055 to 11,370 hours. Comments must be submitted by February 3, 2025, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that the company Industrias Negromex S.A. de C.V. from Mexico sold emulsion styrene-butadiene rubber at prices below the normal value during the review period from September 2018 to August 2019. Commerce is seeking public comments on these findings and will disclose calculation details to interested parties. Upon the final review, duties will be assessed on relevant imports, and cash deposit rates will be adjusted accordingly. The public is reminded of filing responsibilities related to antidumping duties, which, if not adhered to, may result in penalties.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on an information collection request related to authorizing the release of medical information for Black Lung Benefits. The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) has submitted this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of their review process. The public is encouraged to comment by January 13, 2025, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for the collection process. This request involves gathering consent from individuals to use their medical evidence in support of Black Lung claims, impacting around 5,990 respondents annually.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on proposals by the World Health Organization (WHO) to impose international restrictions on several drug substances through treaties. These drugs include Isotonitazene, various synthetic cannabinoids, and benzodiazepines, among others, and are considered for control due to their potential for abuse and lack of recognized therapeutic use. The feedback from the public will help the United States formulate its stance for an upcoming United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs meeting. Comments are due by March 22, 2021.