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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to improve transparency in its significant regulatory and scientific actions. The rule emphasizes the importance of making dose-response data publicly accessible for independent validation, which refers to reanalyzing data to confirm study results. While the rule encourages using studies with available data, it also allows for exceptions in specific cases, like when data privacy laws restrict sharing. This effort aims to enhance public trust in the EPA's decisions by promoting openness and scientific scrutiny.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled a closed meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025. This meeting will be conducted remotely and possibly at the SEC's headquarters in Washington, DC. The meeting will focus on topics such as the institution and settlement of injunctive actions, administrative proceedings, and civil litigation, along with other enforcement-related matters. Any changes to the meeting's time, date, or location will be announced on the SEC's website.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of certain products and services from the Procurement List. These items were previously provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The decision is based on the determination that these products and services are no longer suitable for government procurement. The change, published in the Federal Register, aims to comply with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act and will not impose any new burden on small entities.

The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council held a special closed meeting on January 15, 2025. This meeting was conducted virtually through Teams at 10:28 a.m. Eastern Time. The meeting was focused on discussing a personnel matter as per section 1104(b) of title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989. No decisions or actions were taken during this meeting.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice discusses the requirements and expected burdens associated with the information collection for the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Conditions for Coverage and Supporting Regulations and the Expanding Access to Women's Health Grant. The public has until February 21, 2025, to submit their input, which can help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of these programs.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service has filed several requests for adding new contracts to the Competitive Product List. These requests are related to negotiated service agreements and will be reviewed in public proceedings. The public is invited to comment on these proposals by December 31, 2024. Detailed information about each request, as well as instructions for submitting comments electronically, is available on the Commission's website.

The Federal Election Commission is holding a closed meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., which will continue after an open meeting on March 13, 2025. The meeting will be held at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and online as a hybrid event. The closed session will discuss compliance issues related to election law and involvement in legal actions. For more details, contact Myles Martin, Deputy Press Officer, at (202) 694-1221.

The National Institutes of Health is announcing a closed meeting of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council. The meeting, scheduled for April 24, 2025, will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. It will be held at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Rockville, MD, using video assistance. The meeting will be closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. Interested individuals can submit written comments to Dr. Kelly Y. Poe at least 10 days before the meeting.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a notice inviting comments on the renewal of an information collection regarding property management systems. The information collection aims to ensure accurate reporting of Government-owned property in the custody of NASA's award recipients and assess the effectiveness of their property management systems. The process will involve gathering data electronically from business and not-for-profit institutions, with the responses aiding in NASA's analysis and reporting. Comments are due by February 3, 2025, and NASA encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements for this information collection initiative.

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 Gb physical ports. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received this proposal on February 14, 2025, and it is effective immediately. The SEC is seeking comments from the public on whether this change aligns with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Comments can be submitted online, by email, or by mail to the SEC before March 19, 2025.