🍄Proposed Rescind of National Organic Program for Mushrooms & Pet Food
AMS is proposing to rescind the rule and regulations issued on December 23, 2024, titled, "National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food."
Learn More📊SBA Holds Tribal Consultation for Business Development Programs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces that it is holding a tribal consultation meeting in Anchorage, Alaska requesting comments and input on a variety of topics relating to the 8(a) program and the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program. SBA is requesting general comments and input on how the 8(a) program is working and is inviting suggestions on potential avenues for making the program more efficient or reducing the regulatory burden on participants in the program. Additionally, SBA requests comments and input on best practices for how entity-owned firms market their capabilities to procuring agencies. SBA is also requesting comments and input on how to ensure the mentor-prot[eacute]g[eacute] program is operating as intended.
Learn More📄Public Comments Requested on Tribal Child Custody Jurisdiction Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More🏡Bureau of Indian Affairs Information Collection on Housing Improvement Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More🏦Update on Legal Services Corporation's Sunshine Act Meeting
The Legal Services Corporation announced changes to its Sunshine Act meeting, closing part of the session to discuss internal activities and a resolution regarding the corporation's line of credit agreement. The meeting emphasizes transparency and governance within the organization while addressing financial matters that could impact operations and funding.
Learn More💻OCC's Request for Information on Community Bank Digitalization
To build on its understanding, OCC is issuing a request for information (RFI) on community bank engagement with digitalization. The RFI solicits comment on the key challenges and barriers faced by community banks in the adoption and implementation of digital banking solutions.
Learn More📄VA Notice on Application Request to Add/Remove Dependents
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Learn More💊FDA Notice on NGENLA Regulatory Review Period and Patent Extension
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) has determined the regulatory review period for NGENLA and is publishing this notice of that determination as required by law. FDA has made the determination because of the submission of applications to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Department of Commerce, for the extension of a patent which claims that human biological product.
Learn More🧬FDA Classifies Medical Device for Microbial Nucleic Acids Detection
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the device to detect and identify microbial nucleic acids by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) in clinical specimens into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the device to detect and identify microbial nucleic acids by FISH in clinical specimens classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More🏛️60-Day Notice
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
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