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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is asking for public comments on changes to the information they collect for two programs: the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and the Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). These programs support farmers with disaster recovery efforts and assist with biomass production. The agency is interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this data collection. Comments are due by April 13, 2021.

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection as part of their study on financial aid supports for GEAR UP students. This study is necessary to evaluate the scholarship component of the GEAR UP program, which aims to help students from high-poverty schools prepare for and succeed in college. Interested parties are invited to submit comments until March 12, 2021, to help the Department ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of these information collection requirements. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, timeliness, burden, and quality of the information collected.

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.

Sigma Aldrich Research Biochemicals, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to become registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances. The public is invited to submit comments or objections and request a hearing by April 26, 2021. The application was submitted on December 17, 2020, and aims to manufacture reference standards of certain controlled substances. Comments should be sent to the DEA at the address provided in the notice.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced changes to its records systems under the Privacy Act of 1974. This notice outlines the modification of certain existing records, specifically mentioning new guidelines for handling fees related to representative services. The changes include detailed updates about who can receive fees for services and how they are processed. Public comments on this modification are invited until January 2, 2025, and the new rules will take effect on that date.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity related to mental health care services for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). This proposal includes several forms designed to assist in providing mental health care, such as initial evaluations and risk assessments, group counseling documentation, and referral forms. Comments are requested regarding the necessity, practicality, burden, and clarity of this information collection, and should be submitted within 60 days of the notice's publication.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier, Inc., Model BD-700-1A10 airplanes. This proposal is due to a reported issue where a mislocated fuel pipe bracket assembly in the center fuel tank could lead to problems like fuel leakage and a risk of fuel ignition. The directive would require modifications to the fuel pipe bracket assembly and an operational test of the fuel system to ensure safety. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal, which aims to address the identified safety concern.

The United States International Trade Commission is conducting an expedited review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty on mattresses from China would likely cause material injury to the U.S. market. This review, conducted under the Tariff Act of 1930, follows a finding that domestic responses to its inquiry were adequate, while responses from Chinese parties were not. Interested parties can submit written comments by April 17, 2025, with restrictions on new factual information. The review has been identified as extraordinarily complicated, and the Commission has extended the review period by up to 90 days.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposed rule change submitted by Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., to list and trade options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. These proposed ETFs, backed by Ethereum, aim to give investors a more straightforward method to invest in Ethereum without handling the cryptocurrency directly. The rule change seeks to establish guidelines on listing, trading specifications, position and exercise limits, and ensures these options meet existing trading regulations. The SEC is open to public comments on this proposal as part of its decision-making process.

The Department of Education is proposing a revision to a current information collection under the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Program, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This program aims to provide grants to institutions to improve services for Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander, and low-income students. The Department seeks public comments on the necessity, timeliness, and burden of this information collection, and suggestions for improving the process. Comments are due by March 1, 2021.