🏥Comment Request on Medicare Information Collection Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More⚓️Notice on Changes in NSTIC Membership and Antitrust Provisions
The Department of Justice published a notice regarding the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation (NSTIC), which informs of new membership additions and a withdrawal, ensuring compliance with antitrust provisions. This notice is significant for businesses involved in cooperative research and production within the naval defense arena, as it outlines ongoing commitments under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Antidumping Duty Results for Stainless Steel from India
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on stainless steel bar from India. The period of review (POR) is February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024. This review covers eight producers/exporters of the subject merchandise. We preliminarily determine that Atlas Stainless Corporation Private Limited (Atlas) to be collapsed with Astrabright LLP, Bahubali Steel Industries, Eurostahl Tech LLP, Venus Metal Corporation, Precision Metals, Venus Wire Industries Private Limited, Hindustan Inox Limited, and Sieves Manufactures (India) Private Limited, and sold subject merchandise at less than at normal value (NV) during the POR. We also preliminary determine that Aamor Inox Limited (Aamor) did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than NV during the POR. We invite interested parties to comment on these preliminary results.
Learn More🏥Agency Information Collection Activities and Financial Implications
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Compliance for Regulation Crowdfunding Intermediaries
The SEC has announced a request for OMB review regarding the extension of information collection rules under Regulation Crowdfunding, detailing the compliance requirements for intermediaries facilitating securities sales. It emphasizes the operational and disclosure obligations intermediaries must fulfill to align with legal expectations, impacting investor engagement and operational procedures.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to amend the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, permitting in-kind creations and redemptions. This regulatory update aims to enhance operational flexibility and market efficiency for these cryptocurrency trusts, allowing Authorized Participants to engage in direct asset exchanges.
Learn More📈FICC Proposed Rule Changes for Intraday Margin Collection
The SEC has approved a proposed rule change by the FICC concerning enhancements in the collection of intraday margins, requiring more frequent monitoring and adjustments based on market volatility. This change aims to improve financial stability and safeguard investor interests while aligning with new regulatory requirements under the CCAS Margin Rules.
Learn More🐟NOAA's Notice on Alaska Fisheries Act Reporting Requirements
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More⚰️Notice of Inventory Completion for Repatriation of Funerary Objects
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Bruce Museum has completed an inventory of an associated funerary object and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the associated funerary object and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More🧬FDA Proposes Reclassification of Hematology Devices Affecting ISH Systems
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify in situ hybridization (ISH) test systems indicated for use with a corresponding approved oncology therapeutic product (product codes NYQ, MVD, OWE, and PNK) from class III (premarket approval) into class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification. FDA is also proposing a new device classification regulation, along with the special controls that FDA believes are necessary to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for this device type.
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