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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a chance for the public to comment on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This act requires federal agencies to get approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) before gathering information from the public. CMS is seeking comments on things like the necessity of the information, how it will be collected, and ways to minimize the burden on the public. The public has until March 11, 2021, to provide feedback on this proposed information collection.

The Department of Education is asking for public comments on changes to an information collection process related to Borrower Defense to Loan Repayment forms. This request is in response to a legal decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals, which temporarily stopped new rules from taking effect. The revised forms aim to meet existing legal requirements while ensuring that borrowers have a clear way to provide the necessary information for their claims. The public can comment on whether these collections are necessary and how to improve them before March 17, 2025.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies on the information collection requirements related to the Passive Activity Loss Limitations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns Form 8582, which helps taxpayers calculate deductible passive activity losses. The IRS estimates that 250,000 respondents will spend about 3 hours and 30 minutes each on this form, with the total annual burden estimated at 875,000 hours. Comments on this matter are invited by April 19, 2021, and all responses will be considered public record.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) for amendments to Resource Management Plans (RMPs) to support large-scale solar energy projects across public lands in 11 states. These amendments aim to update the management framework for solar energy development, ensuring better protection of significant resources while excluding about 131 million acres from solar development. Approximately 31 million acres remain potentially available for solar projects, with specific considerations such as proximity to transmission lines and previously disturbed land being factors for project approval. The decision seeks to advance solar energy while balancing other land uses and addressing consistent State and Federal planning methods.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter for the Consumer Advisory Committee, allowing it to continue its work for another two years until October 2026. This committee will give recommendations to the FCC about consumer needs and will hold public meetings, either in person or via teleconference. The meetings will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, and all information will be shared openly. The committee's activities will follow the Federal Advisory Committee Act requirements, ensuring transparency and public access to records.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will conduct full reviews to decide whether removing the antidumping and countervailing duties on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand might result in material injury continuing or recurring. Interested parties, such as industrial users and consumer organizations, can participate by filing an entry of appearance, with deadlines stipulated for specific document submissions. A hearing will be held in May 2025, with opportunities for written comments and presentations. The Commission will only accept electronic submissions during this review period.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, announced a meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Special Projects Committee. The meeting is open to the public and will take place on February 10, 2021. Its goal is to gather public comments and suggestions to enhance customer service at the IRS. Interested individuals can contact Antoinette Ross for more information or to participate.

The Postal Service has announced that it filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping services contract to its list of agreements called the Negotiated Service Agreements under the Competitive Products List. This was done on November 27, 2024, and the contract is known as the USPS Request to Add Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 814. The related documents and more details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For further inquiries, you can contact Sean C. Robinson, who is the attorney involved in this process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that the noise exposure map for Oxnard Airport, submitted by the County of Ventura, complies with all necessary legal and regulatory requirements. This decision was made effective on April 29, 2025. The noise exposure map includes data such as current and future noise levels and impacts from aircraft operations. However, the FAA's acceptance of this map does not mean it approves of the data or plans associated with it, nor does it commit to funding any related programs. The local government remains responsible for land use planning and addressing specific property issues within the noise exposure areas.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Klein Tools, Inc. against Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, alleging violations involving the importation and sale of certain products like glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems. The complaint wants the Commission to take action, such as issuing exclusion orders and imposing bonds on the allegedly infringing products during a review period. The Commission is asking for public comments on the potential impact of these actions, particularly in areas such as public health, competitive conditions, and consumer effects. Interested parties have specific deadlines to submit their comments electronically.