📄Analysis of Change Order Accounting and Notification of Changes Regulation
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning change order accounting and notification of changes. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through August 31, 2025. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.
Learn More🛣️Withdrawal of FHWA Information Collection Notice
The FHWA is withdrawing the notice, "Agency Information Collection Activities: Request for Comments for a New Information Collection," published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2024.
Learn More⚡Technical Conference on Resource Adequacy by FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will host a two-day technical conference to address resource adequacy challenges in various RTO and ISO regions. The conference aims to discuss the roles of capacity markets and explore regional differences related to resource challenges, featuring expert panels and open public comments.
Learn More📊GSA Seeks Comments on Improving Customer Experience Regulations
The General Services Administration (GSA) has under OMB review the following proposed Information Collection Request "Improving Customer Experience (OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation)" for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
Learn More⚡GreenGenStorage Hydro Project Licensing Notice and Deadlines
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding GreenGenStorage, LLC's original license application for the Mokelumne Pumped Storage Project. The document outlines the project's specifications, location, and the procedural schedule for environmental analysis and project licensing, providing stakeholders with essential timelines and compliance requirements.
Learn More🏫Call for Comments on Accrediting Agencies Under Review
This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for accrediting agencies currently undergoing review for the purpose of recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Learn More🛡️Executive Order 14251
Executive Order 14251 addresses exclusions from federal labor-management relations programs for agencies engaged in national security work. It revises the labor regulations applicable to these entities, emphasizing considerations for national security that reshape employee relations and operational oversight in relevant departments and subdivisions.
Learn More🎓Notice of Corrections to Indian Education Grants Applications
On January 17, 2025, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications (NIA) for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs; Professional Development Program--Native American Teacher Retention Initiative competition. The Department is correcting the NIA by changing the date of the pre-application webinar; extending the deadline for transmittal of applications, together with the intergovernmental review deadline; amending the Background information; changing the header of a requirement; adjusting certain selection criteria and point values; and editing the performance measure. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Learn More🏛️Impact of Historic Preservation Program Comment on Housing & Transportation
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has approved a program comment that provides all federal agencies with an alternative way to review effects to historic properties for certain housing-related, building-related, and transportation infrastructure- related undertakings.
Learn More⚒️Draft Environmental Assessment for Freedom Mine Coal Lease
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) announce that a draft environmental assessment (EA) is available for public review and comment for the Coteau Property Company's emergency Federal coal lease- by-application (LBA) for Freedom Mine, serial number NDM-111186, and mining plan modifications for NDM-091535 and the proposed NDM-111186. The BLM and OSMRE also announce that a public hearing will be held to receive comments on the draft EA, Fair Market Value (FMV), Maximum Economic Recovery (MER), and on factors that may affect the FMV and MER determinations of the coal resources contained in the proposed LBA lease tracts. The BLM and OSMRE take these actions in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended.
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