WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families is seeking public comment on its proposed extension and revision of the Program Performance Report form, which is used by its discretionary grantees. The agency requested a three-year extension for the ACF-OGM-SF-PPR-B form to streamline the reporting process and reduce the time burden on recipients. The form, which discretionary grantees must use to report program performa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau issued the following information collection: Title: Monthly Retail Surveys. OMB Control Number: 0607-0717. Form Number(s): SM-4417S, SM-4417SE, SM-4417SS, SM-4417B, SM-4417BE, SM-4417BS, SM-7217S, SM-2017I, SM-4417A, SM-4417AE, SM-4417AS, SM-7217A. Type of Request: Regular submission, Request for an Extension, without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection. Number of Respondents: 13,000. Average Hours per Res more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced the annual adjustment to the amount in controversy (AIC) threshold amounts required for Medicare appeals. This adjustment affects the minimum dollar amount a claimant must have in dispute to qualify for a hearing and to seek judicial review in Federal court. The adjustment is based on a statutory formula that uses the percentage increase in the medical care co more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has finalized the addition of a single service requirement to the federal procurement list. This action is intended to expand employment for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities by requiring the Federal Government to purchase the service from a qualified nonprofit agency. The mandatory purchase requirement applies to a single contracting activity and location. The addition more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Committee is proposing the addition of two items to the federal procurement list. This move is intended to expand employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other severe disabilities by requiring federal government entities to procure supplies and services from qualified nonprofit agencies. The proposal includes one product for the total Government requirement and a specific service that would be mandatory for a single U.S. Air Force installatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency published a notice detailing the members of its Performance Review Board. The board is established to comply with Federal law that requires each agency to have a board for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating the initial performance appraisals of Senior Executive Service (SES) members. The council, which was established by the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008, serves as an interagency council more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia has issued a notice regarding the appointment of members to its Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). The U.S. Code, Title 5, Section 4314(c)(1), mandates that each government agency create one or more SES PRBs. Furthermore, Section 4314(c)(4) requires that the appointment of PRB members be published in the Federal Register. The board's core function is to provi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the "Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release" program. The collection involves CBP Forms 3461 and 3461 ALT, which are used to process the release of imported merchandise into the U.S. The forms help officers verify consignee and shipment information, confirm a bond is on file, close out the manifest,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking comments on an extension of its information collection entitled "International Mail Duty Worksheet." The agency is seeking to extend the use of the collection, identified by OMB Control Number 1651-0147, without change. This collection is crucial for implementing Executive Order 14324 of July 30, 2025, which suspended the duty-free de minimis exemption for low-value imported ar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection is seeking comments on a proposed revision to its core import document entitled "Entry Summary." This action is part of the review process mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The document is utilized by importers or their agents to identify merchandise entering the commerce of the U.S. and to document the payment of duties and taxes. The data collected serves as a record of the tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked the federal controlled substance registration of Latania Akers-White of Richmond, Virginia. The revocation is based on the physician's lack of authority to handle controlled substances in the state where she is registered. The action follows an Order to Show Cause (OSC) issued to Akers-White on March 18, 2025, which alleged that her registration should be pulled because she is "currently without more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an initiative to establish a public-private consortium focused on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for national security, scientific discovery and energy advancement. This mobilization is intended to serve as a force multiplier in executing America's AI Action Plan to achieve global dominance in the field. In accordance with Public Law 119-21, Section 50404, the DOE's Office of Science is leading the effort to dev more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy removed its support for the "National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building" guidance document, a reversal made to align with current Administration priorities as directed by various executive orders. The action ends the DOE's backing of the non-binding criteria, which was established on June 4, 2024. The definition was meant to provide a voluntary framework for public and private entities to determine if a building had zero greenho more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation temporarily halted the enforcement of rules regarding airline refunds for what it previously considered cancelled flights. This interim step gives airlines a reprieve from refund requirements when a flight's number changes, provided the passenger is rebooked on the operationally identical flight and experiences no significant change or delay to their itinerary. Under the agency's current regulations in 14 CFR parts 260 and 399 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following information collection: (1) OMB No.: 1910-5160; (2) Information Collection Request Title: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery; (3) Type of Request: Extension; (4) Purpose: The information collection activity provides a means to garner qualitative customer and stakeholder feedback in an efficient, timely manner, in accordance with the Department's commitment t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken final action to approve several revisions to the regional haze state implementation plans (SIPs) submitted by Oklahoma and Texas, concluding a multi-year effort to satisfy federal requirements for improving visibility in U.S. national parks. The agency approved revisions submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on March 20, 2014, and July 20, 2021. The TCEQ's plans address requirements unde more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency received six environmental impact statements (EIS) filed between Nov. 21 and Dec. 1, 2025. These documents, submitted by Federal agencies, initiate the required public review process under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The submissions included both Final and Draft EIS filings, covering a range of proposed activities across the U.S. The notice was signed by Nancy Abrams, Deputy Director, Federal Activities D more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revoked an interim final rule that had extended compliance deadlines for air pollution standards for coke oven facilities. This action reverses the compliance extensions set forth in the rule published on July 8, 2025, thereby reinstituting the original deadlines established in the 2024 final rule. The interim final rule had extended compliance dates for several standards under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Financial Responsibility for Licensed Launch Activities. OMB Control Number: 2120-0601. Form Numbers: There are no FAA forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of informati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has made available a proposed voluntary agreement in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Interior National Park Service to manage commercial air tour operations over four prominent San Francisco Bay Area parks in California. The agreement covers Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, Point Reyes National Seashore, and Muir Woods National Monum more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Malden Regional Airport & Industrial Park, Missouri, has moved forward with a request to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to sell a 0.52-acre parcel of federally obligated airport property. This action is necessary because the land was originally acquired with Federal Aviation Administration grants. The grant assurances require that federally funded airport property be used only for aviation purposes. By releasing the land, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Farm Credit Administration proposes to amend its rules regarding high-risk loan performance categories, primarily by removing the classification for "Formally Restructured Loans (TDR)," also known as troubled debt restructurings. This proposed rule and request for comment is driven by changes in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) which, in 2022, eliminated the accounting guidance for TDRs. The agency's proposal aims to align its regulatory loan pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a final rule modifying its previous rate caps for incarcerated people's communications services (IPCS) after finding unintended consequences in the prior structure. FCC's action establishes interim audio and video IPCS rate caps by revising the calculation methodology. The primary goal is to better reflect the costs incurred by providers and correctional authorities, ensuring just and reasonable rates for consumers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to expand the ecosystem for next generation wireless services by making a portion of the 3.98-4.2 GHz band, known as the Upper C-band, available for terrestrial wireless flexible use. This action was taken to fulfill a congressional mandate set by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB Act), which directed FCC to complete a system of competitive bidding for at least 100 megahertz more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following information collection: Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule C (Former FCC Form 346); Sections 74.793(d) and 74.787, LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application; Section 73.3700(g)(1)-(3), Post-Incentive Auction Licensing and Operations; Section 74.799, Low Power Television and TV Translator Channel Sharing; Section 74.720, Digital Low Po more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following information collection: Title: Local Telephone Competition and Broadband Reporting, Report and Order, FCC Form 477, (WC Docket No. 19-195, WC Docket No, 11-10, FCC 19-79). OMB Control Number: 3060-0816. Form Number: FCC Form 477. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; and state, local, or tribal gov more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to overhaul its space and earth station licensing process, aiming for greater speed and predictability to maintain U.S. leadership in the booming space economy. FCC issued a Proposed Rule to develop a "licensing assembly line" that segments applications for review, anticipating dramatically accelerated processing while improving the quality of its licensing work. The proposal is driven by a surge in satellite appl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission proposed rules to improve the accuracy and availability of caller identification information to help consumers better decide which calls to answer. The proposals aim to enhance the effectiveness of the Stir/Shaken framework, which is designed to prevent illegal spoofing. Specifically, FCC proposes requiring terminating providers to transmit verified caller name or other identity information to a consumer's phone whenever a call more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has announced the effective date for an amendment to its regulations concerning information collection. This action follows approval of the associated collection requirements by the Office of Management and Budget. The amendments were adopted by the Commission in a previous action, FCC 25-33, which was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2025 (90 FR 31145). The effective date of the amendments had been delayed becaus more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has adopted revised interim audio and video rate caps for Internet Protocol Communicated Services (IPCS), which are used by incarcerated people. FCC's action establishes the interim caps to address reported unintended consequences of previous rules and to ensure the ongoing availability of calling services at correctional facilities. FCC's action creates a uniform interim rate additive of up to $0.02 per minute for both audio  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is requesting public comments on its information collection activities for a grant program dedicated to making surface transportation stronger against severe weather and natural disasters. The information collection notice relates to "Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Competitive Grant Program." Established by the Infrastructur more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration proceeded with the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate potential solutions for the approximately 1.5-mile I-794 corridor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Working with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the EIS will study improvements for the section between the Marquette Interchange and the Daniel W. Hoan Bridge, including the Lake Interchange. Aging Infrastruc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission announced the appointment of the members of its Performance Review Board (PRB). This board is tasked with reviewing the performance appraisals of the commission's senior executives who are both career and non-career employees. The PRB will make recommendations on matters involving proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments and other personnel actions for these executives. The members app more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Bridge Safety Standards. OMB Control Number: 2130-0586.[1] Abstract: Section 11405, "Bridge Inspection Reports," of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (Pub. L. 114-94, Dec. 4, 2015) provides a means for a State or a political subdivision of a State to obtain a public version of a bridge inspection report generated by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Certification of Glazing Materials. OMB Control Number: 2130-0525. Abstract: Title 49 CFR part 223 contains requirements for certification and permanent marking of glazing materials by the manufacturer. The manufacturer must make test verification data available to railroads and to FRA upon request. In this 60-day notice, after a thorough r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Special Notice for Repairs. OMB Control Number: 2130-0504. Abstract: Under 49 CFR part 216, FRA and State inspectors may issue a Special Notice for Repairs to notify a railroad in writing of an unsafe condition involving a locomotive, car, or track. The railroad must notify FRA in writing when the equipment is returned to service or the trac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has published a notification regarding an application filed by the Fuller Family Group, a collection of individuals and trusts acting in concert, to acquire voting shares of Capra Financial Inc., both of Dubuque, Iowa. The application, which is being handled by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, involves several related parties from Dubuque, Iowa. These include Fuller Family Holdings LLLP, the Alison J. Fuller 2025 GST Trust, the Lynn H more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has received an application from FirstSun Capital Bancorp, Denver, Colorado, to merge with First Foundation Inc., Irving, Texas. This proposed action is one of several corporate applications currently under review by the Federal Reserve that seek approval to become or expand a bank holding company. These applications typically involve a company acquiring the assets, ownership, or control of a bank or existing bank holding company. Pursu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has accepted a proposed consent agreement with Illuminate Education Inc., Irvine, California, settling alleged violations of federal law that prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The settlement follows a proposed complaint alleging that the California-based software company failed to employ reasonable security measures, leading to a network breach that exposed the personal information of millions of students. Illuminate Edu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is extending an opportunity for public comment on an information collection request related to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). This request pertains to the extension of an approved collection for CLIA Proficiency Testing (PT) and the reapproval of PT programs. Federal agencies must announce their intent to collect information from the public  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following information collection: Title: Environmental Taxes. OMB Control Number: 1545-1361. Regulation Project Number: T.D. 8622. Abstract: These regulations impose reporting and recordkeeping requirements necessary to implement Internal Revenue Code sections 4681 and 4682 relating to the tax on chemicals that deplete the ozone layer and on products containing such chemicals. The regulati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation following a complaint filed by Wahoo Fitness LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, concerning the importation and sale of bicycle trainers and their components. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The articles in question include certain bicycle trainers and their parts that are imported into the U.S., sold for importation and sold within the U.S. after importation. The compl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission adjusted the schedule for its anti-dumping review concerning monosodium glutamate (MSG) imports from China and Indonesia. The change follows a lapse in congressional appropriations that forced a temporary halt to the Commission's operations. The investigation, titled "Monosodium Glutamate From China and Indonesia; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding," is the second five-year review of anti-dumping duty orders originally i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- Doosan Bobcat North America Inc. dba Bobcat Co. filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The action targets the importation and sale of certain construction machines, naming Caterpillar Inc., Irving, TX, as a respondent. The complaint specifically covers skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, and dozers, along with associated components. Bobcat alleges vio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- Superior Communications Inc., Irwindale, California, has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding the importation and sale of certain screen protectors. The action targets Belkin International Inc. and Belkin Inc., both of El Segundo, California, as proposed respondents. The complaint alleges that the respondents are engaging in violations concerning the importation into the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following information collection: 1. Type of Information Collection: Extension of a previously approved collection. 2. The Title of the Form/Collection: COPS Progress Report. 3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: OMB #1105-0102 DOJ Component: COPS. 4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: [Affected more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a substantial recalibration of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program. This proposed rule aims to realign the program with congressional intent by amending fuel economy standards for light-duty vehicles across model years (MYs) 2022-2026 and 2027-2031. The proposal sets standards founded on vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel fuels, including non-plug-in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of various cultural objects. These objects are intended for display in the exhibition "New Humans: Memories of the Future" The determination applies to objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements established with their foreign owners or custodians. The State Department determined that th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Alaska Chinook Salmon Economic Data Report (EDR). OMB Control Number: 0648-0633. Form Number(s): None. Type of Request: Regular submission. Extension of a current information collection. Number of Respondents: 151. Average Hours per Response: Compensated Transfer Report: 40 hours; Vessel Fuel Survey: 4 hours; Vessel Master Surve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The Office of Personnel Management issued the following information collection: Title: Request for Reduction or Cancellation of Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI). OMB Number: 3206-NEW. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents: 5,000. Estimated Time per Respondent: 10 minutes. Total Burden Hours: 833. * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this ICR with applicable supporting documentat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Small Business Administration has appointed five members to its Performance Review Board (PRB). Federal law mandates that each agency must publish notice of the appointments to this board, which oversees the performance appraisals for senior executives. The agency's previous PRB membership, which appeared in the Federal Register on May 14, 2025, is no longer valid. The following individuals have been named to serve on the PRB for the Small Business Admin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Small Business Administration issued a direct final rule to clarify the calculation of annual charges for leverage between different types of small business investment companies (SBICs). The rule modifies existing regulations to expressly state that the annual charge assessed on SBA Leverage may differ between Accrual licenses and those using standard or Discount Debentures. SBICs are private investment funds, licensed and regulated by the agency, that use pri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a call for design, construction and financing proposals to transform Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia. The request for information (RFI) aims to gather imaginative, uncompromising ideas for entirely replacing or building upon the airport's existing terminals and concourses. The department cites the airport's current problems, including an inefficient system of people movers, the presence of "mobile l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Navy announced its decision to proceed with training and testing within the Hawaii-California Training and Testing (HCTT) Study Area. The exercises account for variables such as changes in training cycles, scheduling of deployments, the employment of synthetic training methods, and various testing programs. This action is being taken pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114. The agency is making its findings public rega more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comment on an extension of an existing information collection concerning labeling requirements for recreational vessels and associated equipment. This action complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection of information covers regulations found in parts 181 and 183 of 33 CFR and 46 CFR 25.10-3. These rules establish safety standards that require manufacturers of recreational boats, un-inspected commerc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Coast Guard withdrew a proposed rule regarding the preemption of state laws by its regulations, stating that its existing practice is adequate. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled "Assessment Framework and Organizational Restatement Regarding Preemption for Certain Regulations Issued by the Coast Guard," was first published in the Federal Register on Dec. 27, 2013, with a subsequent comment period extension on March 28, 2014. USCG's decision more PR