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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) decided to withdraw a proposed rule that was aimed at adding a new requirement for terminal disclaimers to address nonstatutory double patenting. This proposal was initially published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2024, and received over 300 comments during the open comment period, which ended on July 9, 2024. After considering the feedback and due to resource constraints, the USPTO chose not to proceed with this rule at the moment. However, they acknowledged the input from stakeholders and emphasized their commitment to maintaining a balanced and reliable intellectual property system.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is asking for public comments on how it can improve its communication and transparency with federally insured credit unions. They aim to make their communications more efficient and clear to reduce the unnecessary burden on credit unions. The NCUA uses various communication methods such as its website, press releases, and letters, and seeks feedback on their effectiveness. They also want suggestions on how to improve their websites, including the presentation and usefulness of financial and economic data.

The Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc. has announced a proposed change to increase the monthly fee for a 10 Gb physical port, effective immediately as of February 14, 2025. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which is now inviting public comments on this change until March 27, 2025. The documents related to this proposal are available on both the Exchange's and SEC's websites. The public is encouraged to share their views on whether the proposed rule change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposal from Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. on February 13, 2025, to amend its fee schedule by adding fees for Cboe Timestamping Service reports. This proposal has been marked for immediate effectiveness. The Commission is seeking comments from the public on whether this proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by March 19, 2025.

The Postal Service has announced that it has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request is to add a new shipping services contract to a special list called the Negotiated Service Agreements under the Competitive Products List. The contract involves Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage services. Details of the filing can be accessed via the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received filings regarding rate changes and refund reports for natural gas pipelines. Liberty Utilities and El Paso Natural Gas Company have submitted rate filings with proposed effective dates in early February 2025. Stakeholders must file any comments, interventions, or protests by the specified deadlines later in February. The filings and further information are available on the Commission's eLibrary system, and the Office of Public Participation offers assistance to the public for engaging in these processes.

The National Institutes of Health has announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled meeting of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting was originally set to take place from June 3, 2025, to June 5, 2025, in Bethesda, Maryland. The notice of cancellation was published to inform interested parties that this meeting will not be rescheduled.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual meeting for the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB) on April 7 and 8, 2021. During this meeting, members will discuss topics such as federal ocean exploration programs and the Office of Ocean Exploration and Research's competitive grants program. The meeting is open to the public, with a specific time allocated for public comments on April 8, 2021. NOAA aims to develop a national program for ocean exploration, involving various stakeholders from government, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a data collection project titled "Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MCAM)." This project aims to study the differences in patients with ME/CFS and improve measurement methods using data from various clinical practices in the U.S. The CDC invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this data collection until 30 days past the notice publication. Responses can be submitted electronically or in writing to the OMB's CDC Desk Officer.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is modifying a FEMA system of records related to flood mapping and hazard mitigation planning, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. These changes involve updates to record locations, authorities, purposes, and categories of individuals and records. The primary goal is to improve how FEMA manages flood maps and hazard mitigation, involving public officials, property owners, and other stakeholders. Comments on these modifications can be submitted until February 10, 2021.