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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission issued a notice listing General Permits that were approved during January 2025. These permits include one for the Selinsgrove Municipal Authority related to emergency or maintenance activities for water supply usage. The notice provides the necessary contact information for further inquiries and refers to specific regulatory and statutory provisions. The approval details involve activities set to comply with existing water management regulations.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval to gather information on assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. This process includes reporting on ART pregnancy success rates and embryo laboratories to comply with the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The CDC aims to modify and extend their data collection process to better reflect current clinical practice due to increased ART use. The Office of Management and Budget invites public feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection for 30 days following the notice.

The Department of Education is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to the Prison Education Program (PEP). This program allows educational institutions to offer courses to incarcerated individuals. Public comments on the proposal, which aims to improve data collection and reduce burdens on participants, are invited until March 17, 2025. The Department is particularly interested in input on whether the collection process is necessary, how timely and useful the data collection will be, and ways to make reporting less burdensome for those involved.

The Department of the Army is adding to a previous environmental impact statement concerning necessary heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. The current coal-powered heating and power plant is old and poses safety and reliability issues, and its potential failure could impact mission readiness. The Army is examining several alternatives, including building new power infrastructure or continuing periodic upgrades to the existing system. They plan to release the updated environmental impact statement in 2025 and will invite the public to provide feedback.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of an information collection tool called Form I-134A. This form is used to assess if U.S.-based individuals can financially support certain immigrants during their temporary stay in the U.S., as part of several programs, including Uniting for Ukraine and Family Reunification Parole processes. The public can submit comments for 60 days to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection, which affects over a million respondents annually. The USCIS is also collecting biometric data to verify identities and conduct background checks as part of this process.

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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing and seeking public feedback on a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This proposal aims to amend Rule 7.35C to allow NYSE to facilitate a Trading Halt Auction if a security doesn't reopen by 3:30 p.m. after a market-wide circuit breaker halt, known as an "MWCB Halt." The proposal includes changes such as widening the price range for these reopening auctions and allowing certain market maker interests to remain active. The SEC is also considering whether these changes meet the legal standards to ensure fair and orderly markets and is inviting comments from the public by March 10, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public feedback on extending a rule that helps prevent conflicts of interest for people working with investment companies. Rule 17j-1 requires those affiliated with investment companies to follow a code of ethics that ensures their personal investments do not conflict with the company's activities. This rule mandates reports on personal securities transactions and record-keeping to detect any potential violations. The SEC estimates around 84,567 people are affected by this rule, leading to annual costs of approximately $4.68 million for compliance. Comments are invited on the necessity and impact of these reporting requirements.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public feedback on a new data collection program related to the Job Corps Evidence Building Portfolio. They aim to collect data to understand and evaluate three Job Corps demonstration pilot projects. This includes gathering information through interviews, focus groups, and surveys from program staff, partners, and participants. The DOL is particularly interested in input on the necessity and effectiveness of this data collection effort and ways to minimize the burden on those providing information.