📜Charter Renewal for the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy
The Department of State has renewed the Charter for the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy (ACPD).
Learn More📜Notice of Civil Rights Cold Case Records Release Determination
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 857 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to two civil rights cold case incidents to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifiers 2024-003-041 and 2024-003-042. NARA did not propose any postponements of disclosure. The Department of Justice and the FBI proposed 1,422 postponements of disclosure and later withdrew 97 of those postponements. On April 23, 2025, the Review Board approved 489 postponements and portions of 28 additional postponements, and determined that 648 pages in full and 209 pages in part should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More🏡HUD's Proposed Information Collection on Environmental Quality
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
Learn More🚛Notice of Meeting for Transportation Equipment Advisory Committee
The Transportation and Related Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (TRANSTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the TRANSTAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Learn More🏥Notice of Change to NIH Meeting Schedule
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a change in the meeting of the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research. Originally scheduled for April 25, 2025, the meeting has been rescheduled to June 18-19, 2025. This meeting will be closed to the public, continuing the council's confidential discussions on genomic research matters.
Learn More📄Analyze Executive Order on Strengthening Federal Probationary Periods
Executive Order 14284 mandates improvements in the assessment of Federal employees during probationary periods. It aims to enhance workforce efficiency by ensuring agencies actively evaluate and confirm the suitability of new appointees, thereby optimizing the Federal workforce dedicated to public interests. The order initiates a new Civil Service Rule XI and repeals ineffective regulations, ensuring agencies can take decisive actions as needed.
Learn More📝DoD Information Collection Notice for Pentagon Athletic Center Membership
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More🥦Submission for OMB Review
The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement for SNAP, requesting comments on its necessity and utility. The collection involves notifying households about the status of their benefits, particularly regarding inactivity and potential expungement. The notice encourages public participation via comments by a specified deadline.
Learn More🏳️Presidential Proclamation Honoring Pope Francis - April 2025
This proclamation by the President of the United States commemorates the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis. It orders that the U.S. flag is to be flown at half-staff in all public buildings, military posts, and at embassies for a specified duration, recognizing the significance of the late pontiff's contributions.
Learn More❌Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule on Child Support Services
ACF published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2024, a direct final rule making technical updates throughout Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Chapter III. On February 27, 2025, ACF re- opened the comment period and delayed the effective date until April 28, 2025. The comment period closed March 31, 2025. ACF is withdrawing the direct final rule because the Agency received significant adverse comment.
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