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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced updates to their electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. They are adding two more subscription tiers and reducing fees for all tiers to make the service more accessible and affordable for smaller and medium-sized users. This includes a new tier for up to 75,000 transactions and another for up to 500,000. The changes aim to recover development costs while providing cost relief to users, with a plan to break even by 2027.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address health risks associated with the chemical C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29). This rule focuses on minimizing inhalation risks by requiring the use of protective gear and regular cleaning in workplaces that handle PV29 in its dry powder form. The EPA has also proposed to implement recordkeeping and labeling requirements to ensure compliance and communication throughout the supply chain. Public comments are being requested to help refine the proposal and ensure its effectiveness in protecting workers' health.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public feedback on its information collection under Rule 17g-1, which deals with the fidelity bonding of officers and employees of registered management investment companies. This rule requires independent directors to approve the bond annually, specifies terms for coverage amounts based on a fund's assets, and mandates the submission of certain documents to the Commission. The Commission estimates that complying with these requirements takes about two hours per year for each of the approximately 2,200 funds. Comments on the necessity and efficiency of these information collections are requested within 60 days.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on their plan to extend approval for a specific information collection related to electrical engineering regulations for U.S.-flag commercial vessels. This process is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which ensures that paperwork burdens are necessary and reasonable. The Coast Guard invites comments on the utility and burden of this information collection to help determine if it should continue. Comments must be submitted by March 29, 2021, and will help OIRA decide on the request.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters to address a safety risk involving deformation in the door hinge of the ballast box assembly, which could lead to dangerous scenarios during flight. This directive requires the removal of all ballast weights from the affected parts and prohibits their use to prevent possible damage to the tail rotor which might result in loss of control over the aircraft. Public comments on this directive are invited until May 27, 2025, while compliance with the directive is required by April 25, 2025. This AD incorporates instructions from a Transport Canada emergency directive and aims to ensure safe flight operations.

The Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection program. This program, under the Merchant Marine Act, allows commercial fishing entities to defer taxable income in a Capital Construction Fund for specific vessel-related projects. Comments are invited on the necessity and burden of this collection by May 30, 2025, as part of the review process before submitting information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Respondents, including businesses and organizations, are required to submit information via specified forms to qualify and participate in the program.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of certain individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action is part of efforts to impose sanctions on individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel, a group involved in the global illicit drug trade. The listed individuals, primarily from Mexico, are now subject to blocked property rights within U.S. jurisdiction, making it illegal for U.S. persons to engage in transactions with them. This move aims to disrupt and reduce the influence of the Gulf Cartel's criminal activities.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is asking for comments on a proposed form used by borrowers involved in financing U.S. goods and services under specific long-term guarantees and direct loans. This form, identified as EIB 18-04, helps summarize disbursement documents and calculate the financing amount requested, ensuring compliance with EXIM's requirements. The comment period ends on February 10, 2025, and the feedback will help EXIM improve the process and reduce paperwork burdens.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule for managing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units (CISWI) that were built on or before June 4, 2010, and not updated since August 7, 2013. This rule applies to states without approved plans for reducing emissions from these units and entails adopting federal guidelines to decrease pollutants like lead, mercury, and sulfur dioxide. In addition, the rule introduces changes to testing, monitoring, and recording requirements, emphasizing reductions in emissions and the implementation of stricter operational practices to curb pollution. Units in Alaska that qualify as "small, remote incinerators" are exempt from certain standards until further regulations address this category.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and new agency comments about their information collection methods. They are doing this to reduce paperwork, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in views on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected, as well as any suggestions for improving it. Comments should be submitted by April 25, 2025, via email.