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The Department of Commerce is submitting a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extending the information collection related to the Alaska Region Permit Family of Forms under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves permits required for groundfish fishing activities in Alaska, including the Federal Fisheries Permit (FFP), Federal Processor Permit (FPP), and Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP). The permits are necessary for fisheries management, regulatory compliance, and to support projects that help both the fishing industry and the environment. Public comments on this proposal are invited for an additional 30 days.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a virtual public meeting for the Animal Agriculture and Water Quality Subcommittee, a part of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee, on December 6, 2024. This meeting will discuss recommendations for improving the Clean Water Act's permitting program for concentrated animal feeding operations. The public comment period for the meeting has been extended to December 5, 2024. People interested in attending or providing comments should register on the EPA's website.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering renewing an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for the Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture (CTJV) to take marine mammals during construction work on the Parallel Thimble Shoal Tunnel Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This renewal is necessary because project delays mean initial work won't be completed by the original IHA expiration. The proposed renewal includes measures to minimize impacts on marine mammals and allows for additional public comments until February 23, 2021. The activities involved are similar to previous ones and are expected to have minimal impact on marine mammal populations.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the New York Advisory Committee will hold online meetings via WebEx on several dates in early 2021. These meetings are scheduled for February 19, March 19, April 16, and May 21, and will run from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The meetings will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings related to eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to listen in and can make statements during an open comment period, with instructions provided for joining the meetings via web or phone.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending for three years the requirement for Holding Company Reports on their transactions with affiliates, known as FR Y-8. This report collects information about transactions between insured depository institutions and their affiliates, helping monitor bank exposures and compliance. The reports must be filed quarterly by certain bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and foreign banking organizations owning U.S. insured depository institutions. Despite a call for public comments on this extension, no feedback was received.

The Department of Defense has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget to gather information related to the TRICARE Young Adult Application. This proposal aims to extend TRICARE coverage for eligible dependents up to the age of 26, aligning with healthcare policies under the Affordable Care Act. The collection of information is voluntary and intended to evaluate the impact on individuals or households opting into the extended TRICARE coverage. Comments on the proposal are open until January 9, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released draft national recommended water quality criteria for public comment, focusing on three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), and perfluorobutane sulfonic acid (PFBS). These criteria are designed to protect human health and are based on the latest scientific data, providing states and tribes with information for setting their own water quality standards. Comments on this draft can be submitted until February 24, 2025, and the EPA will use this feedback to finalize the criteria. Once finalized, these recommendations will offer guidance on minimizing health risks from PFAS exposure in drinking water and aquatic food sources.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Texas Advisory Committee will host virtual business meetings via ZoomGov on January 14th and 28th, 2025. The meetings aim to organize their final panels focused on racial disparities in maternal mortality in Texas. The public can attend through a provided videoconference link and participate during an open comment period. Closed captioning and additional accommodations are available for those who need them, and records of the meeting will be accessible online.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced the receipt of an application from the Alaska Seafood Cooperative for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP), aiming to reduce bycatch of halibut in the North Pacific flatfish fishery by testing new excluder devices. This permit would allow the Cooperative to conduct field testing between August 2021 and December 2022 to develop a design that minimizes target species loss while reducing halibut bycatch. Public comments on this application can be submitted through February 12, 2021, and the North Pacific Fishery Management Council will consider the application during its meeting from February 1 to February 12, 2021. This experiment aligns with the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering a proposal from TV-49, Inc. to move a television station's community of license from Silver City to Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. This change would provide the first local TV service to Truth or Consequences and serve over 10,000 people who currently lack full power over-the-air television service. Although the population of Truth or Consequences is smaller than Silver City, the FCC believes the proposal deserves attention because it won't deprive Silver City of existing service and the new location has strong community elements. Comments on this proposal are due by March 24, 2025.