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The Department of Labor has issued a notice regarding a proposed exemption for certain prohibited transaction restrictions relating to Goldman Sachs. This exemption, if granted, would allow certain entities affiliated with Goldman Sachs to continue engaging in activities normally restricted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), despite Goldman Sachs Malaysia's conviction under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The exemption is proposed to last five years, and public comments are invited until February 10, 2021. The measures aim to protect affected plans and ensure compliance with specific conditions during the exemption period.

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have introduced proposed regulations impacting corporations that consolidate their federal income tax returns. These changes aim to provide clarity on how the transfer of liabilities between members of a consolidated group affects the basis in stock during such transfers. Comments on these proposals must be received by March 31, 2025, and a public hearing will be held if requested. The document outlines that the proposed regulations will not impose significant burdens on small businesses and do not include any federal mandates that would lead to substantial costs.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request involves a three-year plan to pre-test surveys to enhance the quality and usability of data collection instruments, ensuring data is collected efficiently and accurately. Comments from the public are invited, especially those that address the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the proposed data collection. Feedback can be submitted via the specified online or mail channels before the deadline, March 16, 2021.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection request. This request is related to compliance with commercial driver licensing and testing standards, involving drivers and state licensing agencies, to ensure accurate recordkeeping of testing, licensing, and violations as stated in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Comments on the renewal, which does not include proposed changes from a previously discussed rule, need to be submitted by May 16, 2025. The FMCSA is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the data collection, its burden estimates, and ways to improve the information's quality and minimize the burden.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has requested a renewal of an information collection with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for NRC Form 483, titled "Registration Certificate—In Vitro Testing with Byproduct Material Under General License." This renewal affects physicians, veterinarians, clinical laboratories, and hospitals that need a general license to use certain byproduct materials for in vitro testing. The NRC is accepting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2021 and encourages electronic submissions through the Federal Rulemaking website. The information collected helps ensure that license holders are authorized to handle specific materials, contributing to safety and regulatory compliance.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to the standards for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) and Captioned Telephone Service (CTS) to improve service quality. The changes aim to include metrics for measuring the accuracy and delay of captions, which help people who have difficulty hearing to see text of what is said during phone calls. The FCC is considering rules on how companies should test and report these metrics, and whether the testing should be done by the providers themselves or an independent organization. They are also seeking public comments on these proposals to ensure they align with technological progress and user expectations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved two new methods to test contaminants in drinking water, as outlined in a rule published in the Federal Register. This action permits public water systems and related agencies to use these alternative methods, offering more flexibility and potentially lowering monitoring costs without compromising public health. The approved methods, effective January 16, 2025, are EPA Method 537.1 for detecting selected PFAS chemicals and the e-sens Automated Micro Chlorine Detection Method for measuring free and total chlorine. These alternative methods are considered as effective as existing methods and are added as options for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has made changes to its regulations for renewing licenses of certain non-power facilities, known as non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs). The new rule simplifies the process by removing license terms for many facilities used for research and development, while introducing updated rules to ensure safety is maintained. Key changes require facilities to submit updated safety analysis reports every five years and set a new accident dose criterion of 1 rem total effective dose for facilities that are not testing facilities, to help manage potential risks better. These updates are expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency while maintaining public safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reviewed a petition requesting testing of 54 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) produced by Chemours Company in North Carolina. The petition, submitted by several health and environmental groups, also asked for a National Academy of Sciences panel to oversee the testing. After considering the information, EPA denied the request, stating that the petition didn't provide enough specific facts to warrant a new rule or order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA highlighted ongoing actions and research addressing PFAS risks and noted that some existing projects may already cover the requested testing.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information for a project led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The project aims to improve NCI's programs through research involving pre-testing strategies and gathering feedback from various stakeholders like cancer research advocates and healthcare professionals. This information will help the NCI refine their approaches and better match advocates to NCI initiatives. Public comments on this request are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.