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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is asking the public to share their thoughts on a new version of the management plan for the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (NBNERR). This plan helps guide how the reserve operates, reviews progress, and adapts to changes every five years. The new draft plan aims to replace the one from 2010, introducing details like added staff and new goals. The public can view and comment on this plan until January 2, 2025, by reaching out to NOAA contacts or accessing the plan online.

The Library of Congress is forming a public committee to focus on the modernization of technology in the U.S. Copyright Office. This committee will provide a platform for communication and feedback on technological aspects of the initiative. Membership is voluntary and open to qualified individuals from the public, and the Library will accept applications until March 15, 2021. Meetings will occur twice a year, either in person or virtually, continuing until the modernization efforts are completed around the end of fiscal year 2023.

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 United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has decided to withdraw the proposed "Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets" rule. This decision comes after receiving significant public feedback, with 13,241 comments during a 75-day comment period. Although the rule aimed to address unfair practices in livestock and poultry markets, the agency believes withdrawing it allows for reevaluation and further stakeholder engagement. The withdrawal does not change the agency's authority or existing legal requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on its plan to collect feedback from customers and stakeholders. This feedback aims to improve how the SEC delivers services and will gather opinions and perceptions, not statistical data. The SEC will conduct about 20 activities annually, involving around 30,000 respondents with each activity taking approximately 10 minutes. The public has the opportunity to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of this information collection until April 14, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received and announced several filings related to electric corporate activities, exempt wholesale generator filings, and electric rate filings. Companies like Interstate Gas Supply, PJM Interconnection, Pine Forest, and others submitted various applications and notices related to their activities and compliance needs. Interested parties are welcome to submit interventions, protests, or comments by the specified deadlines for each filing. The Commission provides resources and assistance for public participation in these proceedings.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to introduce a new collection to gather information on grantee reporting requirements specific to its Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaboration (AccelNet) Program. This action is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NSF is inviting public comments on this proposal until February 28, 2025. The proposed modification focuses on creating a tailored report template that reflects the international networking aims of the AccelNet program, as opposed to the NSF's standard template which does not adequately address these aspects.

NOAA's National Ocean Service, in collaboration with several agencies, is seeking public input to identify data for transmission planning in the Gulf of Mexico off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This Request for Information aims to improve coastal and marine spatial studies, focusing on offshore wind and transmission planning. The public can provide feedback through written comments or by participating in a public meeting in New Orleans on January 14-15, 2025. The feedback will help NOAA understand data needs and gaps for marine spatial planning and engage better with communities.

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, has scheduled a closed meeting for April 14-15, 2025. This meeting will focus on reviewing and evaluating cooperative agreement applications related to pain care in healthcare systems, as part of the NIH HEAL Initiative. The discussions will be private to protect confidential trade secrets, patentable materials, and personal information. The meeting is set to take place virtually.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. These ports are used by members and non-members to connect to the exchange. The increase is intended to help maintain and improve market technology and services, as well as keep fees in line with or lower than similar charges by other exchanges. The notice invites public comments and explains the rationale behind the fee change, such as inflation impacts and investments in technology improvements.