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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of the Department of Justice is asking for public comments on proposed changes to rules about suspicious orders of controlled substances. They had initially asked for comments by January 4, 2021, but due to challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, they have reopened the comment period from February 25, 2021, to March 29, 2021. The new rules would require registrants dealing with controlled substances to report any suspicious orders to a central DEA database. This change aims to improve monitoring and decision-making regarding these substances' distribution.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Chicago, Inc. The Exchange proposes new procedures for allocating power and cabinets to co-located users due to high demand, partly driven by COVID-19-related market volatility. The proposal includes detailed rules for purchasing limits and waitlists, applicable when power or cabinet availability falls below certain thresholds. The changes aim to ensure a fair distribution of resources among users while maintaining an equitable system consistent with existing procedures.

The Department of Commerce has conducted a review and states that the sole producer/exporter of hot-rolled steel products from Korea, Hyundai Steel Company, did not sell their products below the normal value from October 2018 through September 2019. They are inviting comments from interested parties on these preliminary findings. The final results, along with the assessment of duties, will be published later, and new cash deposit requirements for hot-rolled steel from Korea will be established. The preliminary findings and methodologies are available for public access online.

Battle Mountain SP, LLC has applied for permission to set its own rates with market-based rate authority and submitted a rate plan. This application also requests blanket permission for future securities issuances and liability assumptions. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) invites anyone wishing to protest or participate to file electronically by February 1, 2021, as per their guidelines. More information and the ability to access the document can be found on FERC's website.

Lake Charles LNG Company, LLC, Lake Charles LNG Export Company, LLC, and Trunkline Gas Company, LLC, collectively known as the Applicants, have requested an extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to complete their Liquefaction Project and Pipeline Modifications Project. Originally, they were required to finish the projects by December 17, 2019, and December 17, 2020, respectively. However, due to various delays, including the impact of COVID-19 and changes in project sponsorship, the Applicants now seek to extend the deadline to December 31, 2031. The Commission has opened a 15-day period for public comments on this request.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public comments on an information collection related to their study, Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions (VIQI). The study aims to evaluate and improve early care and education (ECE) centers. They are seeking a 3-year extension to gather more data, make adjustments based on previous research, and consider new factors caused by COVID-19. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing it, are welcomed.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposed rule change by MIAX Emerald, LLC to extend the period that certain individuals designated as principals can perform their duties without passing a qualification exam, due to challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary extension, now allowing until April 30, 2021, aligns their rules with those of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA), ensuring consistency across the securities industry. The change aims to help firms manage disruptions to business operations and maintain staff during the pandemic, without compromising investor protection. The extension only applies to individuals who were designated as principals before January 1, 2021.

The Department of Education is announcing a proposed change to an ongoing information collection related to the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study for the Kindergarten Class of 2022-23. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study is delayed by one year and will now target the Kindergarten Class of 2023-24. This study focuses on early childhood education and development by collecting data on children from preschool through elementary school. The public is invited to comment on the changes by March 22, 2021.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This study focuses on understanding the impact of opioids and COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) programs. The study explores challenges faced by APS due to opioid abuse and aims to gather data on the effects of the pandemic on service needs and outcomes. Although the public was invited to comment in a previous notice, no comments were received. Findings from the study will guide ACL and federal partners in better targeting resources to address these challenges.

The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services is holding a public meeting on January 25, 2021, which will be conducted virtually. This meeting aims to provide advice on reducing the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. During the meeting, there will be presentations on how COVID-19 affects people with dementia, disparities in dementia research, and new technologies for identifying Alzheimer's through blood tests. Public comments will be considered, and those interested in contributing should register by January 21.