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The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking information about handling and disposing of elemental mercury waste, as required by the Mercury Export Ban Act. They are inviting market research from interested parties to help develop strategies for managing this hazardous material. To gather information, the Department is asking entities to submit reports about their capabilities and experiences in treating and managing elemental mercury, as well as any innovative approaches they might have. This request aims to inform future regulatory actions and improve the department's ability to handle mercury efficiently.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has requested an extension of relief from certain safety regulations for rail cars with end-of-car cushioning units. The AAR wants to keep using these rail cars even if they show minor leaks, as long as a condition indicator shows the cushioning unit is still working. They argue that this waiver has helped protect workers and avoid unnecessary repairs. The public can submit their comments on this request until April 2, 2025, through the official regulations website.

The Federal Election Commission announced a rescheduling of a meeting initially planned for Thursday, January 9, 2025. The meeting will now take place on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. For more details, Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, can be contacted at (202) 694-1220. This change is made under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is announcing an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah. This meeting will take place on Thursday, March 18, 2021, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Interested individuals wishing to attend must email the Federal Coordinator, Robert Smith, by March 15, 2021. The meeting will discuss various administrative issues, and while written statements can be submitted before or after, there will be no live public comment opportunities during the meeting.

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued a notice to correct a previous document published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2024. This document, associated with the National Mail Voter Registration Form, had an incorrect subject heading. The correct subject heading should be "Agency Information Collection Activities: National Mail Voter Registration Form." For further details or inquiries, Raymond Williams can be contacted via phone or email.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice to update a major disaster declaration for Virginia, originally declared on April 2, 2020. This amendment, effective January 20, 2021, names Janice P. Barlow as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing MaryAnn Tierney. FEMA provides various forms of federal assistance and services following the disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing aid. This notice ensures continued federal support and coordination for the affected communities in Virginia.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is asking for public comments on a proposed change to their information collection process, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This change updates the burden estimates for NEH grant applications, adjusting the total estimated time required from 88,815 to 296,433 hours due to more precise calculations of the time needed to prepare applications, which has increased from 15 to 60 hours per proposal. The NEH invites comments on the necessity and effectiveness of these changes, and responses need to be submitted by March 29, 2021.

The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting on May 9, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information related to grant applications. The council will discuss and evaluate these applications, and any additional information will be shared on their website. For further details, contact Rebecca Wagenaar-Miller, Ph.D. at the National Institutes of Health.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced a meeting of the North American Numbering Council (NANC) scheduled for February 4, 2021. This meeting will be held via conference call and can be accessed by the public through a live internet feed. At the meeting, NANC will discuss the feasibility and cost of including an automatic dispatchable location with a 988 call related to the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020. The public is welcome to submit comments through the FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System.

The National Park Service (NPS), part of the Interior Department, has announced its intention to extend certain concession contracts at Yellowstone National Park. These extensions will last until either the date given in the "Extension Expiration Date" column of their announcement or until new contracts take effect. This decision is to ensure that there are no interruptions in visitor services at the park. The NPS clarifies that this notice signifies their intent but does not guarantee the extension of any specific contract.