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The Surface Transportation Board is starting a rulemaking process based on a proposal from the Association of American Railroads. The proposal aims to create a new class exemption for emergency temporary trackage rights, which would allow these rights to take effect immediately in specific situations without waiting for a 30-day notice. This proposal is intended to make obtaining temporary trackage rights more efficient in emergencies, supporting the continuous flow of commerce. The Board is also seeking additional public input as part of the decision-making process.

The Department of Energy and NASA are asking for public input on potential collaborations in high energy physics and space-based astrophysics. They are interested in suggestions that could help advance scientific research in these fields, especially through using the Moon's far side and the International Space Station for experiments. The agencies are looking for comments by March 8, 2021, and any submissions should be in a specific format through the regulations.gov website. This call for information is not a funding opportunity but aims to gather ideas for future collaborations.

The U.S. Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) Program, managed by NOAA, is seeking public input on authorizing Return Link Service (RLS) features for Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz distress beacons. These beacons can send an acknowledgment message to users in distress, letting them know their alert has been detected. The SARSAT Program is requesting feedback on several aspects of this feature, such as acceptable acknowledgment times and methods to ensure users understand the signals. Comments are invited until April 30, 2021, via email, and personal information included in responses will be publicly accessible.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public comments on its plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves a process where federal agencies need to announce in the Federal Register any proposed information collection and allow for public input. Specifically, the CMS plans to revise currently approved information collected about dental providers and benefit packages on the Insure Kids Now! website. Comments must be submitted by February 25, 2021, and can be sent via the website or by contacting the relevant CMS office.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadlines for public comments on three notices originally published in December 2024. The new deadlines are March 5, 2025, for the notice about 1,3-Butadiene, and April 4, 2025, for the notices regarding Atrazine and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Multi-Sector General Permit for Stormwater Discharges. The EPA is seeking public input to ensure that those affected have more time to review the proposals and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

CSX Transportation, Inc. has filed a notice to abandon a 1.61-mile rail line in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, as it hasn't been used for local rail traffic in the past two years. To proceed with the abandonment, various conditions must be met, including environmental and historic assessments, and provisions for employee protection. If no objections or requests related to financial assistance are filed, the abandonment will become effective on February 9, 2025, unless otherwise stayed or reconsidered. Public input on environmental and historic matters will be accepted within 15 days after an environmental assessment report is released.

Midwest Hydro, LLC is seeking to continue operating the Janesville Hydroelectric Project by applying for a license renewal. The project, which generates 0.50 megawatts of electricity, is located on the Rock River in Wisconsin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission staff plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) to decide if the project will be relicensed. This assessment will be reviewed by interested parties and public input is encouraged. The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) is available to assist the public with inquiries related to this process.

On January 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had planned to implement updates to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program on February 5, 2025. However, following a presidential directive for regulatory review, HUD initially delayed this to April 20, 2025. HUD now announces further delays for certain parts of the program: one key provision is delayed until October 30, 2025, while another is withdrawn, with other sections remaining scheduled for the original April date. These changes are meant to allow more time for public input and to ensure compliance with existing laws.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is holding a meeting of the Astrophysics Advisory Committee. This meeting is scheduled for March 15-17, 2021, and will gather scientific and technical input from the scientific community. The event will be accessible to the public via WebEx, with detailed information about accessing the meeting and agenda topics available online. Participants can submit and vote on comments or questions ahead of the meeting.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office is asking for public input on creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan as directed by a Presidential Executive Order. The Plan aims to support America's leadership in AI and prevent unnecessary regulations from hindering private sector innovation. Responses are needed by March 15, 2025, and can cover various AI policy topics, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and international collaboration. These responses will help shape the policies for AI development in the United States.