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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a part of the Department of Commerce, is announcing an open meeting for the Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology (VCAT). The meeting is scheduled for February 12 and 13, 2025, and will take place at the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Rockville, Maryland, with an option to attend via Zoom. The VCAT, consisting of members chosen by the NIST Director, will discuss updates on major programs, safety, and conduct a strategy planning session. Members of the public interested in commenting must contact Stephanie Shaw by January 29, 2025, to secure a spot on the agenda.

The Department of Commerce has approved applications for duty-free entry of several scientific instruments from foreign manufacturers, as no equivalent instruments are made in the United States. The approved instruments, which will be used in research projects at institutions like MIT, Harvard, the University of Michigan, the University of Chicago, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, include lasers and a wave generator system. These tools are intended for advanced scientific experiments, such as quantum physics research, molecular studies, and engineering studies of ship motions in water waves. The decision was made with no public objections.

In the proposed rule by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the focus is on addressing privacy issues related to the georouting of text messages to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Wireline Competition Bureau is seeking comments on proposed rules that would require text providers to support georouting, ensuring messages are directed to local crisis centers. The proposal highlights privacy concerns, potential risks, and possible safeguards for transmitting 988 text messages while maintaining user confidentiality. The FCC aims to balance user privacy with the effectiveness of the 988 Lifeline by exploring various technical solutions and ensuring sensitive information remains secure.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) have finalized a rule to enhance the exchange of health information across networks. This rule establishes the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), which sets guidelines and standards for networks known as Qualified Health Information Networks (QHINs) to facilitate seamless and secure data sharing. The rule outlines specific requirements for becoming a QHIN, procedures for onboarding, and processes for dealing with suspensions and terminations. It also ensures that QHINs can voluntarily attest to adopting TEFCA and establishes a directory to list organizations that meet the standards for trusted health information exchange.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has approved a test program by Georgia Central Railway and Heart of Georgia Railroad. These companies will test innovative self-propelled, zero-emission, battery-electric rail vehicles, focusing on their operational efficiency and safety. The test is divided into seven phases, and the FRA has granted temporary exemptions from some safety regulations to allow for these trials. This exemption is intended to foster the development of new and environmentally friendly rail technology that could increase competition in the short-haul transport of freight containers.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its intention to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for a new advanced nuclear reactor technology park at the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This project includes evaluating various environmental effects associated with building, operating, and dismantling advanced nuclear reactors, with a total power output not exceeding 800 megawatts. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed action and alternatives until March 19, 2021. TVA plans to consider environmental, social, and economic impacts, and anticipates the completion of the final report by Spring 2022.

Bosch Security Systems, LLC has proposed a new production activity at its facility in Greer, South Carolina, which is located in the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38. They plan to assemble and modify equipment like video surveillance systems, fire detection systems, and access control systems, which could qualify for reduced customs duties under FTZ procedures. Bosch aims to use specific foreign-sourced materials and components under these FTZ conditions. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 6, 2021, and more information can be sought from the Board's Executive Secretary.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its review under the Clean Air Act for perchloroethylene (PCE) dry cleaning facilities' emission standards but did not make changes to current regulations. This decision follows the Toxic Substance Control Act's recent rule to phase out PCE use in dry cleaning over the next ten years, starting with a ban on new machines and ending with a full phase-out. The EPA opted not to require additional controls because of this phaseout, rendering further revisions unnecessary. The action will not impact existing requirements and is not expected to significantly affect most dry cleaners economically.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is renewing its request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves the NASA New Technology Reporting System, which requires contractors involved in research and development to report inventions, patents, data, and copyrights. The information is collected through an electronic system, and the burden on respondents is estimated in terms of hours and cost. NASA encourages public comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a delay in the effective date of a rule aimed at improving child restraint and anchorage systems in vehicles. Originally scheduled to take effect on January 7, 2025, the rule will now be effective on March 20, 2025. This delay is in response to a memorandum from the President ordering a review of new regulations. The delay allows further evaluation before the rule is implemented and will help ensure it aligns with public interest and governmental guidelines.