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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is making corrections to a final rule originally published on December 13, 2024, regarding satellite communication systems. The rule involves technical procedures for how new satellite systems must coordinate with existing ones to ensure compatibility and prevent interference. Due to incomplete procedural approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), parts of the amendments about protecting earlier satellite systems cannot take effect yet. These changes involve specific technical standards that new satellite systems must meet and will be delayed until the necessary approvals are obtained.

The Department of State has proposed a collection of information regarding overseas schools and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. They are seeking public comments by March 28, 2025, as part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information collection is crucial for evaluating educational opportunities for the dependents of American citizens working overseas, and ensuring proper use and management of grant funds. The proposed data collection aims to improve educational standards and facilitate the availability of accurate information about these schools.

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is asking for public comments on an information collection request known as the Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement (FMCS Form R-19). This form helps FMCS monitor arbitrators' work and gather data on fees and time spent on cases, complying with government requirements for voluntary arbitration. The request aims to ensure the information is useful and not overly burdensome and will be part of FMCS's annual report on arbitration services. Comments can be submitted via email or mail by May 6, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed collection of information regarding Public Housing Agency (PHA) lease and recordkeeping requirements. This request is part of a regular review process to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act. HUD is inviting public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, including ways to minimize the burden on responders, by March 31, 2025. The proposed changes include adjustments to lease requirements under recent legislation, ensuring compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to its Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. This initiative, part of an effort to achieve environmental justice, allocates about $600 million to "Grantmakers," who will distribute subawards to community-led projects. The information collection will involve soliciting applications and gathering reports to ensure proper fund management and transparency. Public comments on the proposal are welcomed until January 27, 2025.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is inviting public comments on extending a previously approved information collection requirement. This involves the State Agency Monthly Donation Report of Surplus Property, GSA Form 3040. Comments can be submitted online by March 17, 2025. The report, required by federal regulation, details personal property donated to public agencies for purposes like education and public safety.

The Department of State is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to the Supplemental Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) Chief of Mission Application. They need approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue using a form (DS-157) that helps process SIV applications for Afghan allies. The public has until March 24, 2021, to submit comments, which will help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection. The form is essential for Afghan SIV applicants to obtain Chief of Mission approval as required by the Afghan Allies Protection Act.

The Department of Commerce plans to submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to collect information through the Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States (Form BE-605). This survey gathers data from U.S. businesses with foreign ownership to measure and analyze foreign direct investment. The collected data, which businesses are required to provide quarterly, help determine the impact of foreign investments on the U.S. economy. Public comments on this information collection are welcome for an additional 30 days via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is inviting public comments on its plan to renew an information collection about the availability of Jones Act vessels. This renewal request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process. The collection helps MARAD determine if there are enough U.S. flag vessels available for coastwise transport when requests for waivers of the Jones Act are made. Public comments can be submitted via a government website, and the process is designed to ensure that businesses or individuals affected by these determinations can voice their opinions.

In the Federal Register, the General Services Administration issued a correction to a previously published rule. The original document, identified as 2025-05430, appeared on March 28, 2025. The correction involves changing the date "JAN 2025" to "MAR 2025" on page 14054 in two specified sections. The purpose of this correction is to update the rules to reflect the accurate month of approval.