🍔FDA and USDA Extend Comment Period on Ultra-Processed Foods
FDA and USDA (we) are extending the comment period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register of July 25, 2025. In the notice, we requested data and information to help develop a uniform definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF or UPFs). In response to requests for an extension, we are extending the comment period until October 23, 2025, to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments.
Learn More⚡Reliability Technical Conference Notice by Department of Energy
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold its annual Reliability Technical Conference on October 21, 2025, focused on discussing policy issues crucial for the reliability and security of the Bulk-Power System. The event will take place in Washington, D.C., and will include additional sessions on wildfire risk mitigation, with further details to be provided prior to the conference.
Learn More📊Proposed Collection Notice for Active Duty Spouse Survey
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(P&R) announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's 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 through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Learn More🗣️Public Meeting Notice by Michigan Advisory Committee on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom. The purpose of the meeting is to continue discussing and potentially voting on the unit policy and procedural rules document, and to begin discussing potential civil rights topics for study.
Learn More🚦NHTSA Seeks Public Comment on Service Delivery Feedback Collection
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) invites public comments about our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), before seeking OMB approval, Federal agencies must solicit public comment on proposed collections of information, including extensions and reinstatements of previously approved collections. This document describes a collection of information for which NHTSA intends to seek OMB approval on generic clearance for qualitative feedback on agency service delivery.
Learn More⚓️Request for Comments on Maritime Service Obligation Renewal
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0510 (Request for Waiver of Service Obligation, Request for Deferment of Service Obligation, and Application for Review) is used to determine if waivers and deferments may be granted to graduates of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and State Maritime Academies (SMAs) who participated in the Student Incentive Payment (SIP) Program. There was a reduction in the total burden hours for this collection, due to less time taken to complete the forms associated with this collection. There are no other changes to this collection. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More📅Notice of Amended Meeting at the National Institutes of Health
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a change in the schedule for the Pathophysiology of Obesity and Metabolic Disease Study Section meeting. The meeting is set for June 09-10, 2025, at the NIH, Bethesda, MD, with a change in contact personnel; it will be closed to the public.
Learn More🧠Proclamation of National Mental Health Awareness Month 2025
The proclamation by the President recognizes May 2025 as National Mental Health Awareness Month, calling for awareness and support for individuals facing mental health challenges. It highlights the administration's commitment to improving mental health care accessibility and encourages dialogue and compassion in addressing these issues.
Learn More⚠️Notice of Withdrawal on Policy-Making Positions by DNFSB
The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) is announcing the withdrawal of a notice that was published in the Federal Register of April 24, 2025.
Learn More🏗️Opportunities for Business Leaders on Federal Advisory Committees
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to ten existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and NTIS will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered Federal lobbyists may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.
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