📄Proposed Changes to Railroad Retirement Board Data Collection Practices
In accordance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 which provides opportunity for public comment on new or revised data collections, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) will publish periodic summaries of proposed data collections. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information has practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the RRB's estimate of the burden of the collection of the information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden related to the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 1. Title and purpose of information collection: Application for Benefits Due But Unpaid at Death; OMB 3220-0055. Under Section 2(g) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act (45 U.S.C. 352), benefits that accrued but were not paid because of the death of the employee shall be paid to the same individual(s) to whom benefits are payable under section 6(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act. The provisions relating to the payment of such benefits are prescribed in 20 CFR 325.5 and 20 CFR 335.5. The RRB provides Form UI-63, Application for Benefits Due But Unpaid at Death, to those applying for the accrued sickness or unemployment benefits unpaid at the death of the employee and for obtaining the information needed to identify the proper payee. One response is requested of each respondent. Completion is required to obtain a benefit. The RRB proposes the following changes to Form UI-63:
Learn More🧪IRS Notice on Taxable Acrylonitrile-Butadiene Rubber Filing
This notice of filing announces that a petition has been filed requesting that acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber ((C<INF>4</INF>H<INF>6</INF>)<INF>n</INF>- (C<INF>3</INF>H<INF>3</INF>N)<INF>m</INF>; n=13.44, m=25.54) be added to the list of taxable substances. This notice of filing also requests comments on the petition. This notice of filing is not a determination that the list of taxable substances is modified.
Learn More📊Comments Requested on Proposed Federal Reserve Information Collection
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, with revision, the Selected Balance Sheet Items for Discount Window Borrowers (FR 2046; OMB No. 7100-0289).
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Embraer S.A. Airplanes by FAA
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a jamming failure of the main door lock sensor. This proposed AD would require repetitive main door sensor operational tests, repetitive lubrication of the main door sensor mechanism, and on-condition actions, as specified in an Ag[ecirc]ncia Nacional de Avia[ccedil][atilde]o Civil (ANAC) AD. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More💊Notice of Pharmaron's Application for Controlled Substances Manufacturing
Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US), LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION listed below for further drug information.
Learn More📄Proposed Extension of Information Collection for Carrier's Report
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance request for comment to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request helps to ensure that: requested data can be provided in the desired format; reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized; collection instruments are clearly understood; and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. Currently, the OWCP is soliciting comments on the information collection for the Carrier's Report of Issuance of Policy, LS-570.
Learn More🐋Authorization for Marine Mammal Takes in Alaska Ferry Project
NMFS has received a request from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to Angoon Ferry Terminal Modification Project in Angoon, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More📈SEC Extends Compliance Date for Investment Company Name Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is extending the compliance dates for the amendments to the rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act") that addresses certain broad categories of investment company names that are likely to mislead investors about the investment company's investments and risks, as well as related enhanced prospectus disclosure requirements and Form N-PORT reporting requirements, that were adopted on September 20, 2023. The compliance date is extended from December 11, 2025 to June 11, 2026, for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more as of the end of their most recent fiscal year; and from June 11, 2026 to December 11, 2026, for fund groups with less than $1 billion in net assets as of the end of their most recent fiscal year. In addition, the Commission is modifying the operation of the compliance dates to allow for compliance based on the timing of certain annual disclosure and reporting obligations that are tied to the fund's fiscal year-end.
Learn More🏛️Sunshine Act Meeting Notice from the Federal Election Commission
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announces a closed meeting concerning compliance matters under U.S. election laws. The discussion includes legal participation in civil actions, emphasizing the importance of adherence to compliance standards in corporate political activities. A funding lapse may result in meeting cancellation. Contact details for further inquiries are provided.
Learn More📄SEC Notice on Form T-1 Collection and Compliance Requirements
The SEC is soliciting comments on the extension of Form T-1, which evaluates corporations' qualifications to act as trustees under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. The notice outlines the information collection process and invites feedback on its necessity and burden. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide their input within the given timeframe.
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