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The Coast Guard has issued a final rule allowing for electronic submission of mariner credential applications and the payment of fees through an online system, aiming to modernize and streamline the process. The rule eliminates the requirement for prospective mariners to take an oath in person, updates certain procedures related to the issuance of credentials, and makes technical amendments like adopting gender-neutral language. The changes, effective January 19, 2025, are designed to improve efficiency and clarity, making it easier for mariners to manage their credentials.

The Coast Guard is making corrections to a rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This rule requires Coast Guard-approved training providers to submit course completion data electronically within 5 business days and introduces some editorial changes. However, the document had four errors that needed fixing, which are addressed in this correction. The corrections are effective on January 17, 2025, and involve updates to various sections and instructions in the original document.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on their plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are particularly interested in feedback on the burden estimates, necessity, and utility of the proposed information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the process. This notice also details the electronic submission requirement for Medicare Graduate Medical Education (GME) affiliation agreements, which allows hospitals that share residents more flexibility in managing these programs. Comments are to be submitted electronically or by mail by April 19, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has launched an investigation to determine if NorthWestern Corporation's Rate Schedule is unfair or unlawful. The Commission set a refund effective date, which will be the date this notice is published in the Federal Register. Anyone interested in participating must submit a notice or motion to intervene within 21 days. The Commission encourages electronic submissions via their website, but paper copies can also be sent to their offices in Washington, D.C., or Rockville, Maryland.