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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is testing a new process where mortgage lenders can send digital copies of certain documents to HUD instead of physical papers. This will involve lenders sending digital versions of promissory notes and subordinate mortgages to HUD within set timelines, but they must keep the original documents and provide them if HUD asks. The demonstration aims to reduce the cost and hassle of sending and storing paper documents and to prevent documents from getting lost. Public comments on this demonstration are invited until February 3, 2025, after which HUD will decide whether to continue the program.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a regular monthly notice under the Atomic Energy Act, allowing amendments to nuclear facility licenses that pose no significant hazards. The period covered for these amendments is from November 7, 2024, to December 5, 2024. The public can comment on these amendments until January 22, 2025, and request hearings until February 21, 2025. For additional information and to make comments, the NRC encourages using electronic submissions through the federal rulemaking website.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Aardvark Medical Inc. alleging that several companies are importing and selling nasal devices that violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint requests actions like exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against these companies. The Commission is inviting public comments on the impact these actions could have on American public health, welfare, competitive conditions, and consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically within eight days of this notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewing the process in which importers notify the arrival of pesticides and devices in the U.S., as required by law. This request includes collecting information either through paper forms or electronically, and it aims to ensure the EPA can manage and plan for these shipments. The request also notes an increase in the number of electronic submissions and the costs associated with the process. Public comments on this request are open until February 3, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced updates to its regulations regarding aircraft registration and recordation. These changes aim to ease administrative requirements by allowing the submission of non-original documents electronically and ending the practice of stamping documents. The new Civil Aviation Registry Electronic Services (CARES) system will be used to enhance online registration processes, providing users with more efficient and flexible options than traditional methods. The amendments are expected to save costs for both the FAA and users while streamlining the registration process.

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. filed a response with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address questions from a prior order. If anyone wants to protest or join this filing, they must follow specific rules and file their objections by February 12, 2021. The full text of the document is available online, and FERC prefers electronic submissions due to COVID-19 constraints. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., the Deputy Secretary, issued this notice on February 3, 2021.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) published a notice about its ongoing efforts to improve how people can submit information electronically. This includes the nationwide rollout of a new tool called eSignature/Upload Documents, allowing individuals to submit forms and evidence online securely. This tool helps reduce the reliance on paper submissions and complies with an executive order for improving online government services. Additionally, SSA requests public feedback on the proposed changes to these information collection processes.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of the Department of Justice is proposing an information collection regarding the records related to the importation, storage, and use of explosives. They aim to ensure safety and accountability by tracking daily activities of businesses dealing with explosives under Title 18 U.S.C. Chapter 40. The public and affected agencies are encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection within 60 days. It is estimated that 9,411 respondents will participate annually, with each taking approximately 12.6 hours to maintain these records.

The National Park Service, under the Interior Department, announced that they are accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These comments should be submitted by February 16, 2021. The nominations include various properties across states like the District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Virginia. Additionally, the document mentions requests for extra documentation and a request for removal of a property in Nevada.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a notice to gather public comments on the Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan (AFHMP) forms over a 60-day period in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These forms document advertising and outreach practices of various housing project owners or developers to ensure fair access to housing without discrimination. HUD is requesting feedback on the information collection practices, focusing on practicality, accuracy, and ways to leverage technology such as electronic submissions. Public feedback is sought to ensure that the collection process is efficient and inclusive, in compliance with federal regulations.