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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule amending its regulations on recordkeeping and reporting under various federal acts. This rule delegates the authority to decide on hardship exemption applications to the Chief Data Officer and provides a set process and criteria for applying for these exemptions. The rule doesn’t create additional paperwork burdens and is not expected to significantly impact small entities' finances. It is also not considered a significant regulatory action under Executive Orders or the Congressional Review Act.

The Center for Scientific Review within the National Institutes of Health announced two upcoming meetings for the review of grant applications related to infectious diseases and immunology. These meetings, scheduled for March 27-28 and April 2-3, 2025, will be held virtually and are not open to the public to protect confidential information. The meetings are closed in line with federal regulations to prevent the disclosure of sensitive commercial and personal details. The contact details for the respective meeting organizers, Dr. Diana Maria Ortiz-Garcia and Seyhan Boyoglu-Barnum, are provided for further inquiries.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a draft update of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP) and is seeking public feedback. CISA encourages cybersecurity and incident response experts from the public and private sectors to review and comment on the draft by January 15, 2025. This update aims to improve coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the private sector, to better handle significant cyber incidents. The draft is available for review online at CISA's website and the federal regulations portal.

The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) is seeking public input on a new process for collecting information related to requests for reasonable accommodations. These accommodations are necessary for applicants, employees, and participants in MSPB programs who have disabilities, medical or pregnancy-related conditions, or religious needs. This initiative aims to comply with federal laws like the Rehabilitation Act and the Civil Rights Act by streamlining how accommodation requests are processed. The MSPB is collecting comments to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and practicality of this information collection process.

The Coast Guard is proposing to remove a security zone regulation for Rattlesnake, Tampa, FL, because the Chemical Formulators Chlorine Facility there is no longer operating. This change would lift existing restrictions on vessel movement in the area. The public is invited to share their comments on the proposal by April 14, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. The proposal aims to update the security measures to reflect current needs, with no significant economic impact expected on small entities.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) of the Treasury Department is inviting applications for financial assistance and technical assistance grants under the CDFI Program for the fiscal year 2021. The program offers Financial Assistance (FA) awards up to $1 million and Technical Assistance (TA) grants up to $125,000 to eligible Community Development Financial Institutions to enhance their financial and organizational capacities. These awards prioritize low-income communities lacking access to affordable financial services. The application process requires compliance with specific federal regulations and submission deadlines via Grants.gov and the AMIS portal.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comments on renewing its information collection regarding leasing, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). This renewal is necessary for the OCC to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection activities. Businesses or other profit organizations are the affected public, with an estimated annual burden of 300 hours across 30 respondents. Comments are invited on various aspects of this information collection, including its necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted a request for review and extension of its Information Collection Request to manage access to Sensitive Security Information (SSI). This process involves assessing individuals through a security threat assessment who seek access to SSI, such as prospective bidders or individuals involved in court cases. The TSA aims to ensure that only those who need to know and meet security requirements can access this sensitive information. The public is invited to comment on this proposal by January 16, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for public comments on its proposal to collect information through a special form to check for conflicts of interest among advisory committee members. This information collection is part of a requirement under the Paperwork Reduction Act, and it aims to identify potential conflicts due to personal interests. The public can send their comments by April 21, 2025. The DoD emphasizes that this survey is voluntary and it will use the input to comply with federal laws on ethics and conflicts of interest.

The Department of Education has issued final regulations aimed at improving program integrity and institutional quality for programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These regulations focus on two key areas: distance education and the return of Title IV funds. They introduce new requirements for institutions to report the enrollment status of students in distance and correspondence courses and streamline the process for returning unearned Title IV funds when a student withdraws. These changes, effective July 1, 2026, seek to enhance data collection and oversight while simplifying administrative procedures for educational institutions.