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The Postal Regulatory Commission is informing the public about a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. The public can submit comments about this filing until February 20, 2025, through the Commission's website. There are multiple docket numbers associated with the requests, focusing on agreements related to Priority Mail, First-Class Package Service, and USPS Ground Advantage. The Commission invites public comments to ensure the requests comply with relevant regulations and policies.

The Department of the Interior has announced that the Tuskarora Nation of Moratoc Indians has submitted a petition to be officially recognized as an American Indian Tribe. The Department is inviting the public to provide comments and evidence regarding this petition, which must be received by April 15, 2025. Details about the petition and how to submit comments are available on the Bureau of Indian Affairs' website. This initiative is part of an effort to enhance transparency and public access to tribal acknowledgment processes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. The meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on February 16, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. There is an opportunity for public comment from 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., and interested individuals must register in advance to attend or provide comments. Written comments can be submitted by February 23, 2021, via email to ncipcbsc@cdc.gov.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has acknowledged a filing by the Postal Service that requests a new rulemaking process to establish Fulfillment Non-Published Rates, which are new specialized postal products. The proposal aims to streamline the process for offering discounts on certain shipping services like Priority Mail by using standard contract templates. Interested parties can submit comments on this proposal until March 12, 2025. Arif Hafiz has been appointed to represent the public's interest in these proceedings.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced they have received a permit application under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. This permit involves waste management activities linked to deploying 150 floating oceanographic instruments in the Southern Ocean. These instruments, known as Argo floats, will collect important environmental data, such as temperature and salinity, to help with weather forecasting and environmental monitoring. The public is invited to comment on the permit by March 4, 2021.

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) is inviting public comments on a new format for its Progress Report that will be used for interim and final reports by recipients of ASC grants. This proposed information collection has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to provide their feedback by March 19, 2021. The progress report is designed to standardize reporting and reduce the administrative burden on ASC grantees.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is asking for public comments on a new plan to gather information about greenhouse gas emissions from electricity producers. This information will help producers apply for certain tax credits related to emissions. The DOE plans to collect this data with the help of National Laboratories and aims to keep the process efficient through automated methods. The deadline for submitting comments is March 14, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to decommission the Flight Service communication frequencies network across the contiguous United States, excluding Alaska, due to the outdated infrastructure and dramatic drop in service requests. The network, which was developed over 40 years ago, has become redundant with current technology, and maintaining it costs taxpayers millions annually. This move is expected to save costs as pilots now primarily use mobile technology for inflight advisory services. The FAA is seeking public comments on this decision and will consider them before finalizing the plan.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service related to a negotiated service agreement. The notice serves to inform the public about this filing, invites them to provide comments by March 27, 2025, and outlines the procedures for doing so. The filing involves proposed changes to the Competitive product list, including a new contract for Priority Mail Express and other services. More information, including public and non-public portions of the request, can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) filed a proposed rule change to its Clearing Agency Risk Management Framework. This proposal aims to update and clarify various processes, such as the quarterly review escalation process and the annual review process regarding "done-away" clearing activity. It also involves removing references to the Systemic Risk Council and making other minor clarifications. The SEC invites the public to comment on this proposed rule change by April 9, 2025.