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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plans to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request includes information on extending an existing Medicare form for individuals with chronic renal disease and a revision to a collection concerning outpatient therapy providers. Interested parties have until February 16, 2021, to provide feedback on the necessity and practicality of these collections, as well as suggestions for improvement. This public involvement is part of the formal process required for federal agencies when gathering information from the public.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public comments on a report that deals with keeping records of COVID-19 exposure and incidents in healthcare settings. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act requirements. The report aims to gather information that helps protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 but is currently not being actively enforced. Meanwhile, the DOL is seeking approval to continue collecting this information for three years as it considers removing these requirements altogether.

The document is a Combined Notice of Filings published by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission related to rate and refund report filings for various natural gas pipeline companies. It lists numerous docket numbers along with applicants, descriptions, filed dates, accession numbers, and comment dates for filing compliance with updated energy standards to be effective in 2025. These filings are part of proceedings where individuals or entities can intervene, protest, or answer complaints by following Commission's regulations. The filings can be accessed online, and the Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to support public engagement in these proceedings.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for comments on the information they collect under certain crowdfunding rules. These rules require funding portals to submit various forms and documents for transparency, including registration forms, amendments, and records maintenance. The SEC estimates this process costs the industry about $618,293 yearly and takes around 36,315 hours. This request for public comments is part of an effort to renew approval for these procedures from the Office of Management and Budget.

PHMSA is inviting public feedback on a revised set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) concerning operator qualification in pipeline safety. These revisions aim to provide greater clarity and ensure each FAQ aligns with specific regulatory requirements. The proposal follows the efforts of a PHMSA team that evaluated existing FAQs to refine, update, or eliminate those that are obsolete, resulting in 40 draft FAQs available for public viewing. Comments on these revisions must be submitted by February 16, 2021.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has released a notice about a recent filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, seeking public feedback and handling administrative details related to this. The Postal Service's requests include adding or changing agreements in the Competitive product list, with comments due by February 19, 2025. The notice also details the docket numbers, titles, and filing dates for each request, as well as the appointed public representatives. The public can access more information and submit comments through the Commission's online system.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disapproved a proposed rule change submitted by the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., which aimed to extend the time allowed for certain exchange-traded products (ETPs) to meet minimum listing requirements. The Exchange wanted to increase the compliance period from 12 to 36 months for ETPs to have a minimum of 50 beneficial holders, arguing it aligns better with the ETP lifecycle and current market conditions. However, the SEC found that the Exchange did not provide enough evidence to ensure this change would protect against market manipulation and protect investors. Despite receiving some support from commenters, the proposal was deemed inconsistent with the necessary regulatory requirements.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the upcoming launch of an online portal, available in Spring 2021, for licensees to request relief by proposing alternatives to certain regulatory requirements. This portal provides additional flexibility and permits the submission of these requests under specific sections of federal regulations. While using the portal is optional, licensees must still satisfy all current communication requirements and provide sufficient information for NRC to conduct technical evaluations. Public access to these requests and their supporting information will be available online.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information related to Rules 6a-1 and 6a-2, and Form 1 under the Securities Exchange Act. Rule 6a-1 requires national securities exchanges to file a Form 1 for initial registration or exemption based on limited trading volume. Rule 6a-2 mandates that registered or exempt exchanges update their Form 1 when there are significant changes or periodically, which incurs an annual burden of around 8,030 hours for all respondents. Public comments on this information collection request can be submitted by March 31, 2025, via the identified web address or email.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is asking for public comments on a draft regulatory issue summary (RIS). This summary clarifies the requirements for moving radioactive material within a temporary jobsite. According to NRC rules, certain parts of the regulations about packaging and transporting radioactive material do not apply when the materials are moved within a temporary jobsite as defined by the service provider's license. The public is encouraged to submit comments by May 5, 2025, and electronic submissions are preferred.