U.S. Notes 1 and 2 to Subchapter IV, Chapter 99, of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) contain safeguard measures established pursuant to Article 5 of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture, as approved pursuant to section 101 of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (Pub. L. 103-465). These safeguard measures include the imposition of additional duties based upon the volume of blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 imported into the United States. Subheadings 9904.17.73 through 9904.17.84 of the HTS provide for the imposition of additional safeguard duties for blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 upon notification in the Federal Register by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary's delegee that a specific volume of imports has been exceeded. The trigger level for the period October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025 for blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 is 758 metric tons (89 FR 55217, July 3, 2024). Specifically, HTS subheadings 9904.17.73 through 9904.17.84 provide for additional duties, ranging from 5.6¢/kg of total sugars + 1.7 percent to 23.5¢/kg + 2.8 percent.

Section 405(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act requires, among other things, that the President shall determine and cause to be published in the Federal Register the list of special safeguard agricultural goods and the applicable trigger prices and, on an annual basis, quantity trigger levels. Section 405(b) of that Act provides, in relevant part, that if the President determines with respect to a special safeguard agricultural good that it is appropriate to impose the volume-based safeguard, then the President shall determine the amount of the duty to be imposed, the period such duty shall be in effect, and any other terms and conditions applicable to the duty.

Further to the application of such special agricultural safeguard duties, the President proclaimed on December 23, 1994 (Presidential Proclamation No. 6763) the provisions of U.S. Notes 1 and 2 to Subchapter IV, Chapter 99, of the HTS as well as the automatically applicable safeguard duties set forth in such subchapter upon satisfaction of the requisite conditions. Such U.S. Notes 1 and 2 set forth the other terms and conditions for application of any such duty.

As also provided in Presidential Proclamation 6763, the President delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture the authority to make the determinations and effect the publications described in section 405(a) of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act. The Secretary of Agriculture has further delegated this authority to the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs (7 CFR 2.15(a)(1)(xlii)), who has in turn further delegated the authority to determine the quantity trigger levels to the Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service (7 CFR 2.601(a)(42)). The Administrator determined that the October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025 trigger level for blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 is 758 metric tons (89 FR 55217, July 3, 2024).

The Administrator has determined that the amount of blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 imported during the October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025 period has exceeded the trigger level of 758 metric tons. In accordance with U.S. Notes 1 and 2, Subchapter IV, Chapter 99 of the HTS and HTS subheadings 9904.17.73, 9904.17.74, 9904.17.75, 9904.17.76, 9904.17.77, 9904.17.78, 9904.17.80, 9904.17.81, 9904.17.82, 9904.17.83, and 9904.17.84, additional duties of 5.6 cents per kilogram of total sugars plus 1.7 percent; 5.6 cents per kilogram of total sugars plus 1.7 percent; 11.3 cents per kilogram of total sugars plus 1.7 percent; 11.3 cents per kilogram of total sugars plus 1.7 percent; 11.3 cents per kilogram of total sugars plus 1.7 percent; 12.4 cents per kilogram plus 2.8 percent; 12.4 cents per kilogram plus 2 percent; 10.2 cents per kilogram plus 2.8 percent; 10.2 cents per kilogram plus 2.8 percent; 23.5 cents per kilogram plus 2.8 percent; and 9.6 cents per kilogram plus 2.8 percent shall apply to blended syrups described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 imported under HTS subheadings 1702.20.28, 1702.30.28, 1702.40.28, 1702.60.28, 1702.90.58, 1806.20.94, 1806.90.39, 2101.12.38, 2101.20.38, 2106.90.72, or 2106.90.91, respectively, from the date of publication of this notice through September 30, 2025.

As provided in U.S. Note 1 to Subchapter IV, Chapter 99 of the HTS, goods of Canada, Mexico, Jordan, Singapore, Chile, Australia, Morocco, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Peru, Oman, Korea, Colombia, and Panama imported into the United States are not subject to such duty. As provided in U.S. Note 2, this duty shall not apply to any goods en route on the basis of a contract settled before the date of publication of this notice.

This Committee meeting is available to the public through the registration link above. Any interested members of the public may attend this meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make oral statements as time allows. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Closed captioning is available by selecting “CC” in the meeting platform. To request additional accommodations, please email svillanueva@usccr.gov at least 10 business days prior to the meeting.

Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Sarah Villanueva at svillanueva@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (202) 809-9618.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meetings will be available via the file sharing website, https://bit.ly/42t1cCA. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's website, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at svillanueva@usccr.gov.

This committee meeting is available to the public through the registration link above. Any interested members of the public may listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make oral comments as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Closed captioning is available by selecting “CC” in the meeting platform. To request additional accommodations, please email Sarah Villanueva, Support Specialist, at svillanueva@usccr.gov at least 10 business days prior to the meeting.

Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to svillanueva@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (202) 809-9618.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meetings will be available via the file sharing website, https://bit.ly/43f9RaP. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's website, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at the above phone number.

This Committee meeting is available to the public through the registration link above. Any interested members of the public may attend this meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make oral comments as time allows. Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, public minutes of the meeting will include a list of persons who are present at the meeting. If joining via phone, callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Closed captioning is available by selecting “CC” in the meeting platform. To request additional accommodations, please email svillanueva@usccr.gov at least 10 business days prior to the meeting.

Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the scheduled meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Sarah Villanueva at svillanueva@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at (202) 809-9618.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meetings will be available via the file sharing website, https://bit.ly/3ZzHlj5. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's website, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at svillanueva@usccr.gov.

On September 16, 2025, Commerce published in the Federal Register the preliminary results of the circumvention inquiry of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on standard steel welded wire mesh from Mexico. 1 In that notice, we incorrectly stated that imports by Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. will be subject to suspension of liquidation, instead of imports by Deacero USA, Inc.

Also in that notice, we incorrectly stated that we would instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to suspend liquidation and require cash deposit of estimated duties on unliquidated entries of low-carbon steel wire that are produced in Mexico and assembled or completed into welded wire mesh in the United States, that were entered, or withdrawn from warehouse, for consumption by Deacero USA, Inc. on or after “April 22, 2024” instead of “April 2, 2024.”

In the Federal Register of September 16, 2025, in FR Doc 2025-17905, correct the following:

• On page 44635, in the second column, in the Summary section, correct “Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. (Deacero)” to “Deacero USA, Inc.;”

• On page 44636, in the first column, in the Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposit section, correct “April 22, 2024” to “April 2, 2024;”

• On page 44636, in the first column, in the Suspension of Liquidation and Cash Deposits section, change “Deacero or its affiliates” to “Deacero USA, Inc.;”

• On page 44636, in the second column, in the Certification Requirements section, change “for consumption by Deacero” to “for consumption by Deacero USA, Inc.;” and

• On page 44637, in the first column, change “for consumption by Deacero” to “for consumption by Deacero USA, Inc.”

This notice is issued and published in accordance with section 781(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and 19 CFR 351.226(g)(1).

Section 101(a)(5)(A) and (D) of the MMPA (16 U.S.C. 1361 et seq. ) direct the Secretary of Commerce (as delegated to NMFS) to allow, upon request, the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens who engage in a specified activity (other than commercial fishing) within a specified geographical region if certain findings are made and either regulations are issued or, if the taking is limited to harassment, a notice of a proposed authorization is provided to the public for review.

An incidental take authorization shall be granted if NMFS finds that the taking will have a negligible impact on the species or stock(s), will not have an unmitigable adverse impact on the availability of the species or stock(s) for subsistence uses (where relevant), and if the permissible methods of taking and requirements pertaining to the mitigation, monitoring and reporting of such takings are set forth.

NMFS has defined “negligible impact” in 50 CFR 216.103 as an impact resulting from the specified activity that cannot be reasonably expected to, and is not reasonably likely to, adversely affect the species or stock through effects on annual rates of recruitment or survival. The MMPA states that the term “take” means to harass, hunt, capture, kill or attempt to harass, hunt, capture, or kill any marine mammal.

Except with respect to certain activities not pertinent here, the MMPA defines “harassment” as: any act of pursuit, torment, or annoyance, which (i) has the potential to injure a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild (Level A harassment); or (ii) has the potential to disturb a marine mammal or marine mammal stock in the wild by causing disruption of behavioral patterns, including, but not limited to, migration, breathing, nursing, breeding, feeding, or sheltering (Level B harassment).

On January 19, 2021, we issued a final rule with incidental take regulations (ITRs) to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activities conducted in U.S. waters of the GOA over the course of the statutory maximum of 5 years (86 FR 5322, January 19, 2021). NMFS subsequently discovered that the 2021 rule was based on erroneous take estimates. We conducted another rulemaking to reassess the statutorily required findings for issuance of the 2021 ITRs using correct take estimates and other newly available and pertinent information relevant to the analyses supporting some of the findings in the 2021 final rule and the taking allowable under the regulations. We issued a final rule affirming those findings in April 2024, effective through April 19, 2026 (89 FR 31488, April 24, 2024). The 2024 rule did not result in any changes to the existing ITRs, which provide a framework for authorization of incidental take through Letters of Authorization (LOAs) upon request from individual applicants planning specific geophysical survey activities. The existing ITRs are in effect through April 19, 2026.

On March 25, 2025, NMFS received an application from EnerGeo requesting development of ITRs governing the taking of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity conducted in the GOA over the course of five years following the date of issuance. EnerGeo submitted revised versions of the application on July 14, August 8, and August 12, 2025, and NMFS determined the last of these to be adequate and complete. As with the existing ITRs for geophysical survey activity in the GOA, which will expire in April 2026, the requested ITRs would establish a framework for authorization of incidental take, by harassment only, through LOAs. Under the requested ITRs, if issued, individual applicants planning specific geophysical survey activities would be able to request and receive LOAs.

Readers are advised that on September 3, 2025 (90 FR 42569), NMFS published a Notice of Receipt of a request from the NMFS' Office of Policy for reimplementation of the current ITRs governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the GOA. The request notes that the pending April 2026 expiration of the current ITR would affect regulatory certainty with loss of an efficient permitting framework, and that reimplementation of the existing ITRs on the basis of the same specified activity defined in the 2021 final rule and associated estimates of incidental take evaluated for the 2024 corrective rulemaking is consistent with the MMPA and appropriate pursuant to Executive Orders 14156, “Declaring a National Energy Emergency,” and 14154, “Unleashing American Energy.” If issued, the requested regulations would continue the established current framework from the previous rulemaking for authorization of incidental take through LOAs unless and until superseded by a rulemaking and issuance of the ITRs requested by EnerGeo.

EnerGeo's application describes geophysical survey activity, conducted by industry operators in the western and central GOA. The geographic scope of the request excludes the eastern GOA area placed under a Congressional leasing moratorium through 2022 under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) (Pub. L. 109-432, 104). On September 8, 2020, President Trump effectively extended this moratorium through withdrawal under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) of the same area covered by the GOMESA moratorium from disposition by leasing for 10 years, beginning on July 1, 2022, and ending on June 30, 2032. Geophysical activities are essential to oil and gas exploration, development, and production, and are used to characterize the shallow and deep structure of the shelf, slope, and deepwater environments. Geophysical surveys are conducted to obtain information on hydrocarbon production; identify and delineate new areas for hydrocarbon and mineral exploration; aid in siting offshore structures (facilities and pipelines); locate seafloor geologic hazards, archeological resources, and benthic habitats of interest. Geophysical surveys may occur before (pre) or after (post) leasing. Data collected through geophysical surveys may also inform leasing sale prices and business decisions by lessees.

Interested persons may submit information, suggestions, and comments concerning EnerGeo's request (see ADDRESSES ). NMFS will consider all information, suggestions, and comments related to the request during the development of proposed regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals, if appropriate.

CPSC seeks to renew the following currently approved collection of information:

Title: Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 Through 6X; and the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 Through 14.

OMB Number: 3041-0027.

Type of Review: Renewal of collection.

Frequency of Response: On occasion.

Affected Public: Manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear.

General Description of Collection: The Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 0 through 6X (16 CFR part 1615) and the Standard for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear: Sizes 7 through 14 (16 CFR part 1616) address the fire hazard associated with small- flame ignition sources for children's sleepwear manufactured for sale in, or imported into, the United States. The standards also require manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear to collect information resulting from product testing and maintenance of the testing records. 16 CFR part 1615, subpart B; 16 CFR part 1616; subpart B.

Estimated Number of Respondents: Based on a review of past inspections and published industry information, CPSC staff estimates that there could be as many as 615 domestic children's apparel manufacturers in the United States subject to the rule. However, not all these manufacturers will produce children's sleepwear. Therefore, this figure is likely an overestimate of the actual number of firms responding to the collection of information in any given year.

Furthermore, using the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) codes for children's sleepwear, CPSC staff found approximately 3,641 importers that supply children's sleepwear to the U.S. market. Many of the 615 domestic manufacturers, along with many large U.S. retailers, may be among the importers, so this too could be an overestimate of respondents to the information collection. If all 615 U.S. producers and all 3,641 importers introduced new children's sleepwear garments each year, the total number of respondents to the information collection would be 4,256 (615 + 3,641). As noted above, the actual number of respondents is likely lower.

Estimated Time per Response: PRA burden associated with testing and recordkeeping of each sleepwear item is approximately three hours.

Total Estimated Annual Burden: The 50 largest domestic manufacturers and the 100 largest importers may each introduce an average of 100 new children's sleepwear items annually. The annual burden for the 50 large domestic manufacturers and the 100 largest importers is estimated at 45,000 hours for PRA burden associated with testing and recordkeeping (150 firms × 100 items × 3 hours). Without adjusting for possible double-counting, CPSC staff estimates that the remaining 565 manufacturers and 3,541 importers may each introduce an average of 10 new children's sleepwear items, for a total burden of 123,180 hours (4,106 × 10 items × 3 hours.) Therefore, the total estimated potential annual burden imposed by the standard and regulations on all manufacturers and importers of children's sleepwear will be about 168,180 hours (45,000 + 123,180).

Total Estimated Annual Cost to Respondents: Using compensation data available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Employer Costs for Employee Compensation,” December 2024, Table 4, total compensation for management, professional, and related workers in goods-producing private industries, http://www.bls.gov/ncs, the annual cost to the industry is estimated to be $12,748,044 based on an hourly wage of $75.80 × 168,180 hours.

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

OMB Control No.: 3060-0360.

Title: Section 80.409, Station Logs (Maritime Services).

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local and tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 19,770 respondents; 19,770 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 27.3-95 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609.

Total Annual Burden: 557,120 hours.

Annual Cost Burden: No cost.

Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this extension (no change in the recordkeeping requirement) to the OMB after this 60 day comment period to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The information collection requirements are as follows:

Section 80.409(c), Public Coast Station Logs: This requirement is necessary to document the operation and public correspondence of public coast radio telegraph, public coast radiotelephone stations, and Alaska public-fixed stations, including the logging of distress and safety calls where applicable. Entries must be made giving details of all work performed which may affect the proper operation of the station. Logs must be retained by the licensee for a period of two years from the date of entry, and, where applicable, for such additional periods such as logs relating to a distress situation or disaster must be retained for three years from the date of entry in the log. If the Commission has notified the licensee of an investigation, the related logs must be retained until the licensee is specifically authorized in writing to destroy them. Logs relating to any claim or complaint of which the station licensee has notice must be retained until the claim or complaint has been satisfied or barred by statute limiting the time for filing suits upon such claims.

Section 80.409(d), Ship Radiotelegraph Logs: Logs of ship stations which are compulsorily equipped for radiotelegraphy and operating in the band 90 to 535 kHz must contain specific information in log entries according to this subsection.

Section 80.409(e), Ship Radiotelephone Logs: Logs of ship stations which are compulsorily equipped for radiotelephony must contain specific information in applicable log entries and the time of their occurrence.

The recordkeeping requirements contained in section 80.409 is necessary to document the operation and public correspondence service of public coast radiotelegraph, public coast radiotelephone stations and Alaska-public fixed stations, ship radiotelegraph, ship radiotelephone and applicable radiotelephone including the logging of distress and safety calls where applicable.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0674.

Title: Section 76.1618, Basic Tier Availability.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,139 respondents; 4,139 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours.

Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Section 4(i) and Section 632 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 9,313 hours.

Total Annual Cost: No cost.

Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 76.1618 state that a cable operator shall provide written notification to subscribers of the availability of basic tier service to new subscribers at the time of installation. This notification shall include the following information: (a) That basic tier service is available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier service; and (c) a list of all services included in the basic service tier. These notification requirements are to ensure the subscribers are made aware of the availability of basic cable service at the time of installation.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0703.

Title: Determining Costs of Regulated Cable Equipment and Installation, FCC Form 1205.

Form Number: FCC Form 1205.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents; 600 responses.

Estimated Time per Response: 4-12 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement, Annual reporting requirement, Third party disclosure requirement.

Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Section 301(j) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and 623(a)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Total Annual Burden: 4,800 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $360,000.

Needs and Uses: Information derived from FCC Form 1205 filings is used to facilitate the review of equipment and installation rates. This information is then reviewed by each cable system's respective local franchising authority. Section 76.923 records are kept by cable operators in order to demonstrate that charges for the sale and lease of equipment for installation have been developed in accordance with the Commission's rules. The Commission modified the language in 47 CFR 76.923 in 90 FR 31145 (July 14, 2025), FCC 25-33, to exclude from regulation equipment that is used to receive tiers other than the basic tier of service. Due to this exclusion, fewer FCC Form 1205 filings will be filed with the Commission. Therefore, Commission is requesting approval of this revision to the information collection that reduces the paperwork burden.

This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following information collections. More detailed information can be found in each collection's supporting statement and associated materials (see ADDRESSES ).

Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term “collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA requires federal agencies to publish a 60-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice.

1. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision with of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Model Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Individual Enrollment Request Form; Use: The enrollment form is considered a “model” under Medicare regulations at §§ 422.2267 and 423.2267, for purposes of communication and marketing review and approval; therefore, MA and Part D plans are able to modify the language, format, or order of the enrollment form. The model enrollment form includes the minimal amount of information to process the enrollment, located in Section 1 of the MA/PDP enrollment form, and other limited information, in Section 2, that the sponsor is required ( i.e., accessible format preference) or chooses ( i.e., premium payment information) to provide to the beneficiary. The optional data elements, which aids the MA and Part D plan in processing the enrollment, is developed for efficiency for the plan. Plan sponsors can obtain information at the initial point of contact to help streamline the beneficiary's enrollment process. The optional questions include information specific to the plan's business needs that serves to reduce overall burden and allow for timely processing of an enrollment request. All data elements in Section 2 are optional for the beneficiary to complete. Plan enrollment will not be affected if the beneficiary does not complete this additional information. Form Number: CMS-10718 (OMB control number 0938-1378); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Individuals and Households, Private sector and Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents: 24,464,437; Number of Responses: 49,917,959; Total Annual Hours: 12,240,174. (For questions regarding this collection, contact: AnhViet Nguyen at (667) 290-9745 or anhviet.nguyen@cms.hhs.gov ).

2. Type of Information Collection Request: Extension of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Hospital Notice: Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON); Use: The Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON), serves as the written notice component of this mandatory notification process. The standardized content of the MOON includes all informational elements required by statute, in language understandable to beneficiaries, and fulfils the regulatory requirements at 42 CFR part 489.20(y).

The MOON is a standardized notice delivered to people entitled to Medicare benefits under Title XVIII of the Act who receive more than 24 hours of observation services, informing them that their hospital stay is outpatient and not inpatient, and the implications of being an outpatient. Form Number: CMS-10611 (OMB control number 0938-1308); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private sector, Business or other for-profits and Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents: 5,817; Number of Responses: 2,073,991; Total Annual Hours: 518,498. (For questions regarding this collection, contact: Katherine Hosna at 410-786-4993 or Katherine.Hosna@cms.hhs.gov ).

3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Program; Use: CMS requires MA organizations and Part D sponsors to use the standardized documents being submitted for OMB approval to satisfy disclosure requirements mandated by section 1851 (d)(3)(A) of the Act and § 422.111 for MA organizations and section 1860D-1(c) of the Act and § 423.128(a)(3) for Part D sponsors.

The regulatory provisions at §§ 422.111(b) and 423.128(b) require MA organizations and Part D sponsors to disclose plan information, including: service area, benefits, access, grievance and appeals procedures, and quality improvement/assurance requirements. MA organizations and sponsors may send the ANOC separately from the EOC but must send the ANOC for enrollee receipt by September 30. The required due date for the EOC is 15 days prior to the start of the AEP. Form Number: CMS-10260 (OMB control number 0938-1051); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private sector and Business or other for-profits; Number of Respondents: 712; Number of Responses: 45,996; Total Annual Hours: 12,316. (For questions regarding this collection, contact: Lauren Yeary at (410) 786-3211 or lauren.dulay@cms.hhs.gov ).

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. The term “collection of information” is defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(3) and 5 CFR 1320.3(c) and includes agency requests or requirements that members of the public submit reports, keep records, or provide information to a third party. Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)) requires federal agencies to publish a 30-day notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, before submitting the collection to OMB for approval. To comply with this requirement, CMS is publishing this notice that summarizes the following proposed collection(s) of information for public comment.

1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Supplemental Data Collection; Use: The adoption by the Secretary of HHS of the standard unique health identifier for health care providers is a requirement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The unique identifier is to be used on standard transactions and may be used for other lawful purposes in the health care system. The CMS Final Rule published on January 23, 2004 adopts the National Provider Identifier (NPI) as the standard unique health identifier for health care providers. Health care providers that are covered entities under HIPAA must apply for and use NPIs in standard transactions. The law requires that data collection standards for these measures be used, to the extent that it is practical, in all national population health surveys. It applies to self-reported optional information only. The law also requires any data standards published by HHS to comply with standards created by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The web based optional data fields can be seen in Appendix A1: Data Collected for the Office of Minority and Appendix A2: Data collected for the 21st Century Cures Act, interoperability. The standards apply to population health surveys sponsored by HHS, where respondents either self-report information or a knowledgeable person responds for all members of a household. HHS is implementing these data standards in all new surveys. Form Number: CMS-10749 (OMB control number: 0938-1427); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business or other for-profits, Not-for-profit institutions; Number of Respondents: 545,648; Total Annual Responses: 545,648; Total Annual Hours: 92,760. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Nora Simmons at 410-786-1981.)

2. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Registration Application; Use: Various sections of the Social Security Act (Act), the United States Code (U.S.C.), Internal Revenue Service Code (Code) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) require providers and suppliers to furnish information concerning the amounts due and the identification of individuals or entities that furnish medical services to beneficiaries before allowing payment. The principal function of the CMS-855O is to gather information from a physician or other eligible professional to help CMS determine whether he or she meets certain qualifications to enroll in the Medicare program for the sole purpose of ordering or certifying certain Medicare items or services. The CMS-855O allows a physician or other eligible professional to enroll in Medicare without approval for billing privileges.

The collection and verification of this information protects our beneficiaries from illegitimate providers/suppliers. These procedures also protect the Medicare Trust Funds against fraud. The CMS-855O gathers information that allow Medicare contractors to ensure that the physician or eligible professional is not sanctioned from the Medicare and/or Medicaid program(s), or debarred, or excluded from any other Federal agency or program. Furthermore, the data collected also ensures that the applicant has the necessary credentials to order and certify health care services. This is the sole instrument implemented for this purpose. Form Number: CMS-855O (OMB control number 0938-1135); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits), State, Local, or Tribal Governments; Number of Respondents: 2,250; Number of Responses: 2,250; Total Annual Hours: 1,125. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Frank Whelan at 410-786-1302).

3. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Medicare Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol; Use: Section 6409 of the ACA requires the Secretary to establish a voluntary self-disclosure process that allows providers of services and suppliers to self-disclose actual or potential violations of section 1877 of the Act. The SRDP is a voluntary self-disclosure process that allows providers of services and suppliers to disclose actual or potential violations of section 1877 of the Act. For purposes of the SRDP, a person submitting a disclosure to the SRDP will be referred to as a “disclosing party.” CMS analyzes the disclosed conduct to determine compliance with section 1877 of the Act and the application of the exceptions to the physician self-referral prohibition.

Specifically, under the proposal a physician practice disclosing group practice noncompliance will submit an SRDP form consisting of the following components: (1) the SRDP Disclosure Form, (2) a single Group Practice Information Form covering all the physicians in the practice who made prohibited referrals to the practice, and (3) a Financial Analysis Worksheet. All other entities will continue to submit disclosures using the SRDP Disclosure Form, separate Physician Information Forms for each physician covered in the self-disclosure, and a Financial Analysis Worksheet. Form Number: CMS-10328 (OMB control number: 0938-1106); Frequency: Yearly; Affected Public: Private Sector (Business or other for-profits, Not-for-Profit Institutions); Number of Respondents: 100; Total Annual Responses: 100; Total Annual Hours: 4,950. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Caitlin Bailey at 410-786-9768.)

4. Type of Information Collection Request: Revision of a currently approved collection; Title of Information Collection: HIPAA Administrative Simplification (Non-Privacy/Security) Complaint Form; Use: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), hereafter known as “The Secretary,” codified 45 CFR parts 160 and 164 Administrative Simplification provisions that apply to the enforcement of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 Public Law 104-191 (HIPAA). The provisions address rules relating to the investigation of non-compliance of the HIPAA Administrative Simplification code sets, unique identifiers, operating rules, and transactions. 45 CFR 160.306, Complaints to the Secretary, provides for investigations of covered entities by the Secretary. Further, it outlines the procedures and requirements for filing a complaint against a covered entity.

Anyone can file a complaint if he or she suspects a potential violation. Persons believing that a covered entity is not utilizing the adopted Administrative Simplification provisions of HIPAA are voluntarily requested to file a complaint with CMS via the Administrative Simplification Enforcement and Testing Tool (ASETT) online system, by mail, or by sending an email to the HIPAA mailbox at hipaacomplaint@cms.hhs.gov. Information provided on the standard form will be used during the investigation process to validate non-compliance of HIPAA Administrative Simplification provisions.

This standard form collects identifying and contact information of the complainant, as well as the identifying and contact information of the filed against entity (FAE). This information enables CMS to respond to the complainant and gather more information if necessary, and to contact the FAE to discuss the complaint and CMS' findings. Form Number: CMS-10148 (OMB control number: 0938-0948); Frequency: Occasionally; Affected Public: Private sector, Business or Not-for-profit institutions, State, Local, or Tribal Governments, Federal Government, Not-for-profits institutions; Number of Respondents: 400; Total Annual Responses: 400; Total Annual Hours: 400. (For policy questions regarding this collection contact Kevin Stewart at 410-786-6149).

5. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information Collection: Transparency in Coverage Reporting by Qualified Health Plan Issuers; Use: Sections 1311(e)(3)(A)-(C) of the ACA, as implemented at 45 CFR 155.1040(a)-(c) and 156.220, establish standards for qualified health plan (QHP) issuers to submit specific information related to transparency in coverage. QHP issuers are required to post and make data related to transparency in coverage available to the public in plain language and submit this data to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Exchange, and the state insurance commissioner. Section 2715A of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act as added by the ACA largely extends the transparency provisions set forth in section 1311(e)(3) to non-grandfathered group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group and individual health insurance coverage. Form Number: CMS-10572 (OMB control number: 0938-1310); Frequency: Annually; Affected Public: Private Sector, Business, and Not-for Profits; Number of Respondents: 400; Number of Response s: 400; Total Annual Hours: 22,000. (For questions regarding this collection, contact Jack Reeves at 301-492-5152.)

The applicants listed in table 1 have informed FDA that these drug products are no longer marketed and have requested that FDA withdraw approval of the applications under the process in § 314.150(c) (21 CFR 314.150(c)). The applicants have also, by their requests, waived their opportunity for a hearing. Withdrawal of approval of an application or abbreviated application under § 314.150(c) is without prejudice to refiling.

Therefore, approval of the applications listed in table 1, and all amendments and supplements thereto, is hereby withdrawn as of October 23, 2025. Approval of each entire application is withdrawn, including any strengths and dosage forms inadvertently missing from table 1. Introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of products listed in table 1 without an approved new drug application or ANDA violates sections 505(a) and 301(d) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(a) and 331(d)). Drug products that are listed in table 1 that are in inventory on October 23, 2025 may continue to be dispensed until the inventories have been depleted or the drug products have reached their expiration dates or otherwise become violative, whichever occurs first.

FDA is announcing approval of the previously withdrawn NDA 018342 for Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base in accordance with 21 CFR 314.160, which provides, in relevant part, that FDA may, on the basis of new data, approve an application for which it had previously withdrawn approval.

Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, are the subject of NDA 018342, initially approved on July 8, 1983, and held by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). The most recently approved labeling for Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, stated that the drug products were indicated to diminish the toxicity and counteract the effects of impaired methotrexate elimination and of inadvertent overdosages of folic acid antagonists. In the Federal Register of September 22, 1999, FDA announced that it was withdrawing approval of NDA 018342 after GSK notified the Agency that Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, were no longer marketed and requested that the approval of the application be withdrawn under 21 CFR 314.150(c). Subsequently, in the Federal Register of April 28, 2017, FDA announced its determination that Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness under 21 CFR 314.161.

Under 21 CFR 314.160, FDA, on its own initiative or upon request of an applicant, may, on the basis of new data, approve an application or abbreviated application which it had previously refused, suspended, or withdrawn approval. With respect to leucovorin calcium tablets, FDA has conducted a systematic analysis of literature published between 2009-2024 and has determined that the information supports a finding that orally administered leucovorin calcium tablets improve certain symptoms in adults and pediatric patients with cerebral folate deficiency (CFD). Published case reports provided patient-level data on over 40 patients, including both adults and pediatric patients, with genetically confirmed CFD due to variants in the FOLR1 gene who were treated with oral leucovorin. Patients had heterogenous clinical symptoms that included global developmental delays with autistic features and psychomotor regression, intractable epilepsy, and cerebellar ataxia. In some patients, leucovorin dosing was titrated based on levels of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or symptoms. Clinical outcomes were compared to the known natural history of CFD due to variants in the FOLR1 gene as historic control. The majority of patients demonstrated substantial improvement of symptoms of CFD that would not be expected when compared to the natural history of CFD due to FOLR1 gene variants. In addition, we reviewed mechanistic data that demonstrated a normalization in CSF 5-MTHF levels in 80% of patients who had CSF samples available for analysis following administration of leucovorin. We note that CFD has been reported in patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms, including autistic features, and detectable serum autoantibodies to the folate receptor alpha; however, data on the use of leucovorin is limited in this population and additional studies are needed.

Subsequent to the approval of NDA 018342 for Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, that is being announced in this Notice, FDA intends to request that GSK submit a prior approval supplemental NDA to revise the prescribing information for Wellcovorin (leucovorin calcium) tablets, EQ 5 mg base and EQ 25 mg base, to include the essential scientific information needed for the safe and effective use of these drug products for the treatment of CFD in adults and pediatric patients.

FDA envisions a future state where the medical device ecosystem is inherently focused on device features and manufacturing practices that promote product quality and patient safety. FDA has sought to identify and promote successful manufacturing practices and help device manufacturers raise their manufacturing quality level. In doing so, one goal is to help manufacturers produce high-quality medical devices that align with the laws and regulations implemented by FDA. Compliance with quality system obligations including those in 21 CFR part 820 is required for manufacturers of finished medical devices to the extent they engage in operations to which those obligations apply. This guidance addresses practices relating to computers and automated data processing systems used as part of production or the quality system.

FDA recognizes the potential for advances in manufacturing technologies, including the adoption of automation, robotics, simulation, and other digital capabilities, to provide significant benefits for enhancing the quality, availability, and safety of medical devices. Medical device manufacturers have expressed a desire for greater clarity regarding the Agency's expectations for software validation for computers and automated data processing systems used as part of production or the quality system. Given the rapidly changing nature of software, manufacturers have also expressed a desire for a more iterative, agile approach for validation of computer software used as part of production or the quality system.

Traditionally, software validation has often been accomplished via software testing and other verification activities conducted at each stage of the software development life cycle. However, software testing alone is often insufficient to establish confidence that the software is fit for its intended use. FDA believes that applying a risk-based approach to computer software used as part of production or the quality system would better focus manufacturers' assurance activities to help ensure product quality while helping to fulfill validation requirements. This guidance provides recommendations on computer software assurance for computers and automated data processing systems used as part of medical device production or the quality system. FDA believes that these recommendations will help foster the adoption and use of innovative technologies that promote patient access to high-quality medical devices and help manufacturers to keep pace with the dynamic, rapidly changing technology landscape, while promoting compliance with laws and regulations implemented by FDA.

This guidance supplements FDA's guidance entitled “General Principles of Software Validation,”  1 except this guidance supersedes Section 6 (“Validation of Automated Process Equipment and Quality System Software”) of the “General Principles of Software Validation” guidance.

A notice of availability of the draft guidance appeared in the Federal Register of September 13, 2022 (87 FR 56059). FDA considered comments received and revised the guidance as appropriate in response to the comments, including adding a definitions section to provide clarity on commonly used terms in the guidance, updating examples of manual and automated testing, and adding examples throughout the guidance that apply the concepts in the guidance to different types of software.

This guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). The guidance represents the current thinking of FDA on Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software. It does not establish any rights for any person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

Persons interested in obtaining a copy of the guidance may do so by downloading an electronic copy from the internet. A search capability for all Center for Devices and Radiological Health guidance documents is available at https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/device-advice-comprehensive-regulatory-assistance/guidance-documents-medical-devices-and-radiation-emitting-products . This guidance document is also available at https://www.regulations.gov, https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents, or https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/guidance-compliance-regulatory-information-biologics . Persons unable to download an electronic copy of “Computer Software Assurance for Production and Quality System Software” may send an email request to CDRH-Guidance@fda.hhs.gov to receive an electronic copy of the document. Please use the document number GUI00017045 and complete title to identify the guidance you are requesting.

While this guidance contains no new collection of information, it does refer to previously approved FDA collections of information. The previously approved collections of information are subject to review by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501- 3521). The collections of information in the following table have been approved by OMB:

The Animal Drug User Fee Act (Pub. L. 108-130) (ADUFA or the Act) was originally signed into law in 2003 and was subsequently reauthorized by Congress in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023. ADUFA authorizes FDA to collect fees for certain new animal drug applications, products, establishments, and sponsors. Resources generated under ADUFA supplement the Agency's funding to enhance the performance of the drug review process, ensuring that new animal drug products are safe and effective for animals, and that food derived from treated animals will be safe for consumption. FDA considers the timely review of the safety and effectiveness of new animal drug applications to be central to the Agency's mission to protect and promote human and animal health.

In 2023, during negotiations for the reauthorization of ADUFA, FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and stakeholders from the animal drug industry agreed that the Agency would engage an independent third-party to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the process for the review of animal drug applications. The assessment, completed in December 2024, evaluated the effectiveness of the ADUFA program, including the review process, the tools used to improve efficiency, and the allocation of available resources. The assessment consisted of stakeholder interviews with CVM and industry personnel, a comprehensive review of CVM system records and performance data, and an examination of the activities in the review process. This assessment examined user fee enhancements to the ADUFA program and animal drug review process, and it assessed the effectiveness of these enhancements against their intended objectives and goals. The assessment was conducted from January 2024-December 2024. The purpose of this virtual public meeting is to provide an overview of the results of the assessment.

At the virtual public meeting, FDA will provide a general overview of the Third-Party Assessment. FDA is seeking input, via written comments to the docket referenced above, on all aspects of the third-party assessment. FDA encourages respondents to provide the specific rationale and basis for their comments, including any available supporting data and information. Respondents need not address all topics of the assessment.

Registration: Persons interested in attending this virtual public meeting must register online at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0c499308-1f4e-49ef-8c23-a3d3b0712963@7d2fdb41-339c-4257-87f2-a665730b31fc. Please provide complete contact information for each attendee, including name, title, affiliation, address, email, and telephone number.

Registration is free but limited to 1000 participants. Persons interested in attending this virtual public meeting must register by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 29, 2025. Registrants will receive confirmation when they have been accepted. We will inform registrants if the limit of 1000 is reached, at which point we will no longer be able to accommodate additional participants.

Information on requesting special accommodations due to a disability will be provided during registration.

Notice of this meeting is given pursuant to 21 CFR 10.65.

As specified in the Combating Autism Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-416) and reauthorized by the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act of 2024 (Pub. L. 118-180).

The Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC) of the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health is assisting the Department in conducting an open nomination process. Appointments of non-federal public members to the committee shall be made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Nominations of new non-federal public members are encouraged, and previous non-federal public members may also be re-nominated to serve if they have served only one term previously, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 280i-2(c)(3). Self-nominations and nominations of other individuals are both permitted. Only one nomination per individual is required. Multiple nominations of the same individual will not increase likelihood of selection. The Secretary may select non-federal public members from the pool of submitted nominations and other sources as needed to meet statutory requirements and to form a balanced committee that represents a broad range of expertise and perspectives within the autism community in the United States and its territories.

Those eligible for nomination include individuals on the autism spectrum; parents, guardians, or family members of individuals on the autism spectrum; leaders or representatives of major autism research, advocacy, and service organizations; healthcare and service providers; educators; researchers; and other individuals with professional or personal experience with autism. Nominations of individuals from all U.S. states and territories, and individuals representing a range of lived experience, community service perspectives, and/or professional expertise within the autism community are encouraged. Nominations of individuals with a variety of disability and support needs are encouraged; requests for reasonable accommodation to enable participation on the Committee should be indicated in the nomination submission.

IACC non-federal public members are appointed as special government employees (SGEs) and are required to be at least 18 years old and U.S. citizens. Male non-federal public members must have signed up for the U.S. Selective Service in order to be eligible. To serve, SGEs must submit an annual confidential financial disclosure report used to determine conflicts of interest as well as a foreign activities questionnaire. Prohibited foreign activities include holding a position or title with a foreign governmental entity (including certain universities), and from receiving compensation and certain gifts from a foreign government. In accordance with White House Office of Management and Budget guidelines ( https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions ), federally-registered lobbyists are not eligible. Federal employees may not serve as non-federal public members. IACC non-federal public members may be restricted from serving on other federal advisory committees while serving on the IACC and are subject to standard background checks associated with federal employment.

As specified in the Committee's authorizing statute (section 399CC of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 280i-2, as amended), the Committee will carry out the following responsibilities: (1) on a regular basis, monitor autism spectrum disorder research, and to the extent practicable, services and support activities, across all relevant Federal departments and agencies, including coordination of Federal activities with respect to autism spectrum disorder; (2) summarize advances in autism spectrum disorder research related to causes, prevention, treatment, early screening, diagnosis or ruling out a diagnosis; interventions, including school and community-based interventions, and access to services and supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan of such individuals; (3) make recommendations to the Secretary regarding any appropriate changes to such activities, including with respect to the strategic plan; (4) make recommendations to the Secretary regarding public participation in decisions relating to autism spectrum disorder, and the process by which public feedback can be better integrated into such decisions; (5) develop a strategic plan for the conduct of, and support for, autism spectrum disorder research, which shall include (A) proposed budgetary requirements; and (B) recommendations to ensure that autism spectrum disorder research, and services and support activities to the extent practicable, of the Department of Health and Human Services and of other Federal departments and agencies are not unnecessarily duplicative; and (6) submit to Congress and the President: (A) an annual update on the summary of advances; and (B) a biennial update to the strategic plan, including progress made in achieving the goals outlined in such strategic plan and any specific measures taken pursuant to such strategic plan.

In accordance with the Committee's authorizing statute, “Not more than 1/2 , but not fewer than 1/3 , of the total membership of the Committee shall be composed of non-Federal public members appointed by the Secretary.”

All non-Federal public members are appointed as Special Government Employees for their service on the IACC, of which:

• At least three such members shall be individuals with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder; and

• At least three such members shall be parents or legal guardians of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder; and

• At least three such members shall be representatives of leading research, advocacy, and service organizations for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

The Department strives to ensure that the membership of HHS Federal advisory committees is balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made to ensure that a range of perspectives and expertise are represented on HHS Federal advisory committees and, therefore, the Department encourages nominations of qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities, from across the United States and its territories. Appointment to this Committee shall be made free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Non-Federal public members of the Committee “shall serve for a term of 4 years and may be reappointed for one additional 4-year term. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. A member [with a valid appointment] may serve after the expiration of the member's term until a successor has been appointed.”

“The Committee shall meet at the call of the chairperson or upon the request of the Secretary. The Committee shall meet not fewer than 2 times each year.” In the years 2021-2024, the IACC typically held 3-4 meetings per year, including full committee, subcommittee, working and planning group meetings, and workshops. Meetings were held as either hybrid meetings with both in-person and videoconference accessibility, or as videoconference only. Travel expenses are provided for non-federal public Committee members to facilitate in-person attendance at hybrid meetings. Members are expected to be committed to making every effort to attend, either in-person or by video conference, all IACC full committee meetings and workshops and relevant subcommittee, working and planning group meetings. Accessible meeting design is employed, and reasonable accommodations are provided to facilitate full participation of individuals with disabilities.

Nominations should include a cover letter of no longer than 3 pages describing the candidate's interest in seeking appointment to the IACC, including relevant personal/lived, professional, and/or community service experience with autism; indication of any membership eligibility requirements met; disability accommodation requests; and an indication of commitment to attend IACC meetings if selected; as well as full contact information and a current resume or curriculum vitae. Up to 2 letters of support are permitted in addition to the nomination, with a page limit of 3 pages per letter. Please do not include other materials unless requested.

Nominations are due by Monday, November 10, 2025. Nominations may be sent to Dr. Susan Daniels, Director, Office of National Autism Coordination/NIMH/NIH, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6119, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 by standard or express mail, or via email to IACCPublicInquiries@mail.nih.gov. Please include full contact information (address, phone number, and email). Electronic confirmation of receipt will be provided. More information about the IACC is available at https://iacc.hhs.gov/.

Currently, to receive certain electronic refunds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), each importer or person, business firm, or other organization that is entitled to receive such refunds or other disbursements from CBP must submit an Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Refunds Enrollment Form via an email message to CBP's Revenue Division. Once CBP receives and manually processes the enrollment form, refunds are deposited electronically in the importer's bank account.

With this notice, CBP is announcing that it is making the availability of electronic refunds via ACH more accessible by deploying a new functionality, the ACH Refund Authorization tab, in the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE Portal). CBP developed the ACH Refund Authorization tab in the ACE Portal for faster processing of applications for electronic refunds via ACH (ACH Refund). This new tab in the ACE Portal is now the primary method for applying for ACH Refund for importers or similar parties that are entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP and that are able to obtain an ACE Portal account, replacing the more manual email process. If an individual or entity is not able to obtain an ACE Portal account or otherwise cannot access the ACE Refund Authorization tab in the ACE Portal, the individual or entity may submit an ACH Refunds Enrollment Form for manual processing.

An importer or other party that is entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP must have an ACE Portal account before applying for ACH Refund. 1 The ACE Portal account application process allows CBP to validate that the applicant is a person authorized to act on behalf of the importer or other party that is entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP. Once the ACE Portal account is established, the account owner may log in, set up the account, and create user profiles and sub-accounts. Only individuals with the designated account owner role in the ACE Portal will be able to perform certain functions, including applying for ACH Refund. CBP is developing a new ACE Portal account user permission that will give account owners the ability to grant access to the ACH Refund Authorization tab to other trade account users. CBP will announce this new development at a later date.

To apply for ACH Refund, the importer or other party with an account owner role in the ACE Portal that is entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP must navigate to the ACH Refund Authorization tab within the ACE Portal and provide information for the U.S. bank account designated to receive electronic refunds. Once this bank account information is successfully submitted and approved in the ACE Portal, all future refunds owed to the importer or other party that is entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP will be issued electronically to the designated bank account. 2

An importer may designate a third party, such as a licensed customs broker, to receive a refund check on behalf of the importer. To accomplish this, the importer must fill out and submit CBP Form 4811 (Special Address Notification) via an email message to the importer's assigned Center of Excellence and Expertise (Center) or the Center that most closely aligns with the tariff number of the importer's highest valued commodity, designating the third party as the recipient of the refund. At this time, third parties designated by an importer on a processed and approved CBP Form 4811 will continue to receive refunds via paper check until CBP transitions the refund process for designated third parties to electronic payment. CBP will announce any further requirements or expansions of the availability of electronic refunds, such as for designated third parties, in a separate document published in the Federal Register .

CBP encourages importers and other parties entitled to receive refunds or disbursements from CBP to apply for access to an ACE Portal account and utilize the new ACH Refund Authorization tab to receive refunds electronically and take advantage of the benefits associated with electronic refunds. This enhancement provides operational and functional benefits to both the trade community and CBP. Electronic refunds can be processed and deposited in the designated bank account in one to two business days, whereas the mailing of a traditional paper check takes much longer, in addition to the time it takes to deposit the check in the refund recipient's bank account. Electronic refunds also provide security benefits over paper checks as they are less likely to have post-payment issues, such as claims of missing or misdelivered payments or check fraud. For CBP, electronic refunds reduce the printing and mailing costs associated with paper checks and save resources that currently go towards supporting check fraud investigations, including the tracking, researching, and reissuing of check refunds.

Additionally, while third party refund recipients designated on a CBP Form 4811 will still receive paper checks at this time, CBP encourages these designated third parties to apply for access to an ACE Portal account and sign up for ACH Refund in order to be ready to receive refunds electronically when CBP announces that functionality. CBP will provide any support needed for setting up an ACE Portal account and applying for ACH Refund.

The appropriations acts cited in the Table of Contents (Pub. L. 115-123 and Pub. L. 116-20) authorize the Secretary to waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of any statute or regulation the Secretary administers. This includes requirements in connection with the obligation by the Secretary, or use by the recipient, of grant funds, except for requirements related to fair housing, nondiscrimination, labor standards, and the environment. HUD may also exercise its regulatory waiver authority under 24 CFR 5.110, 91.600, and 570.5.

All waivers and alternative requirements authorized in this notice are based upon a determination by the Secretary that good cause exists and the waiver or alternative requirement is not inconsistent with the overall purposes of title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq. ) (HCDA). The basis for the waiver and alternative requirement is summarized in this notice.

The Department received a request and justification of good cause from the State of Texas to waive the alternative requirement in the second paragraph of Section V.A.3.c of the notice published in 84 FR 45838 on August 30, 2019 (“the August 2019 Notice”), which requires CDBG-MIT grantees to form one or more citizen advisory committees. These committees are required to meet at least twice a year and solicit and respond to public comments, serving a function to provide increased transparency to the public on the use of the CDBG-MIT allocation. This waiver, as further described below, applies to the following grants allocated to the State: CDBG-MIT for disasters occurring in 2015 to 2017 funded by Public Law 115-123 and subject to the requirements in the August 2019 Notice, as modified by the noticed published in 85 FR 60821 on September 28, 2020 (“the September 2020 Notice”), and CDBG-MIT for disasters occurring in 2018 funded by Public Law 116-20 and subject to the requirements in 86 FR 561 on January 6, 2021 (“the January 2021 Notice”) and the August 2019 Notice and September 2020 Notice. This waiver request aligns with HUD's requirements included in the notice titled, Common Application, Waivers, and Alternative Requirements for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grantees: The Universal Notice, published on January 8, 2025, at 90 FR 1754, as amended by Memorandums 2025-02  1 and 2025-03  2 (“The Universal Notice”). Section III.A.6.a of the Universal Notice does not require the use of citizen advisory committees but instead encourages their use as a means to gather feedback and recommendations from the public at least annually.

The August 2019 Notice requires that following HUD's approval of the action plan, each grantee must form one or more citizen advisory committees to meet in an open forum, at least twice a year. The primary function of these groups is to provide increased transparency to the public on use of the CDBG-MIT funds by soliciting and responding to public comments and serving as an on-going public forum to continuously provide input into the CDBG-MIT funded projects and programs. Citizen advisory committees could also be a part of the process to prepare the initial CDBG-MIT action plan submitted to HUD, although not expressly required.

The State of Texas reports that despite their efforts to engage and support the citizen advisory committees, member participation and engagement have significantly decreased over the last four years, and these groups no longer serve their intended purpose. The State of Texas describes its good faith attempts to create and maintain citizen advisory committees to include: soliciting membership applications from the public and non-profit sectors across different geographic regions in the state; creating two committees, with leadership positions within the committee, to allow for more stakeholder representation; and holding regularly scheduled meetings to maximize committee turnout.

Despite these efforts, the State reports that citizen advisory committees have become increasingly ineffective due to several challenges, including: a low response during the initial committee member application period; a lack of participation and low attendance at committee meetings; and a lack of interest in committee leadership roles or backfilling vacant positions. These ongoing recruitment, retention, and engagement challenges have resulted in the State spending a disproportionate amount of staff time trying to increase committee participation despite the overall decline in the committee's overall effectiveness.

After reviewing the State's request and based on the good cause provided herein, the Department is waiving the alternative requirement found in the second paragraph of Section V.A.3.c of the August 2019 Notice. HUD notes the State's efforts to try and form a successful citizen advisory group for its CDBG-MIT grants and, in alignment with Section III.A.6.a. of the Universal Notice, waives this requirement. However, if the State decides later that they do wish to work with a citizen advisory group, then the State can determine the cadence of the meetings and how the group would provide feedback to the grantee. This waiver only applies to the second paragraph of Section V.A.3.c as it relates to citizen advisory groups. The State must continue to follow the first paragraph of Section V.A.3.c as it relates to the availability and accessibility of the action plan, substantial amendments, and performance reports, as well as other citizen participation requirements in Section V.A.3.

Background. —On August 4, 2025, the Commission determined that the domestic interested party group response to its notice of institution (90 FR 18704, May 1, 2025) of the subject five-year reviews was adequate and that the respondent interested party group response was inadequate. The Commission did not find any other circumstances that would warrant conducting full reviews. 1 Accordingly, the Commission determined that it would conduct expedited reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)(3)). 2

The Commission instituted this investigation on December 6, 2023, based on a complaint filed by Samsung Display Company, Ltd. of the Republic of Korea (“SDC”). 88 FR 84829 (Dec. 6, 2023). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337) (“section 337”), in the importation into the United States, or in the sale of certain organic light-emitting diode display modules and components thereof by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure a domestic industry (“DI”) or to prevent the establishment of an industry in the United States. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation named the following as respondents: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. of Beijing, China; Mianyang BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. of Mianyang, China; Ordos Yuansheng Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China; Chengdu BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. of Chengdu, China; Chongqing BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. of Chongqing, China; Wuhan BOE Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. of Wuhan, China; BMOT f/k/a Kunming BOE Display Technology of Yunnan Dianzhong New Area, China; and BOE Technology America Inc. of Santa Clara, California (collectively, “Respondents”). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (“OUII”) is participating in the investigation. Id.

On June 17, 2025, the Commission amended the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect the change in the name of respondent BMOT to Yunnan Invensight Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. Order No. 63 (May 27, 2025); unreviewed by Notice (June 17, 2025).

On October 23, 2024, the ALJ granted in part SDC's motion in limine 1, precluding Respondents from introducing any argument or evidence that the manufacturing processes for Respondents' micro-OLED products materially differ from their main OLED lines. That same day, the ALJ also granted in part SDC's motion for sanctions based on spoliation of evidence, imposing certain non-monetary sanctions against Respondents (collectively, “the ALJ's Sanctions Orders”).

On July 11, 2025, the ALJ issued the FID finding a violation of section 337. Specifically, the FID finds that Respondents misappropriated the asserted trade secrets under the category of TS I, TS II, TS IV, and TS VII, but that Respondents did not misappropriate the asserted trade secret under the category TS III. The FID also finds that the statute of limitations provision in the Defense Trade Secret Act, 35 U.S.C. 1836(d), (“DTSA SOL”) is inapplicable to section 337 investigations and, even if applicable, Respondents failed to show that the DTSA SOL would time-bar SDC's claims of trade secrets misappropriation. Lastly, the FID finds that a DI exists, and that the threat or effect of Respondents' trade secrets misappropriation is to substantially injure that DI or to prevent the establishment of such an industry in the United States.

The FID also includes a Recommended Determination (“RD”) recommending, should the Commission find a violation of section 337, that the Commission issue: (1) a limited exclusion order (“LEO”) directed to Respondents' “OLED display modules, OLED display panels, and components of OLED display modules or panels” manufactured using the misappropriated trade secrets with a duration of 15 years and 0.5 months; and (2) cease-and-desist orders against any of Respondents found to be in violation. The RD further recommends that the Commission set a bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) during the period of Presidential review. On August 11, 2025, the ALJ issued an order correcting typographical errors in the FID and the recommended duration of the LEO from 15 years and 0.5 months to 14 years and 8 months. Order No. 70 (Aug. 11, 2025).

On July 14, 2025, the Commission issued a post-RD notice seeking submissions on public interest issues raised by the relief recommended by the ALJ should the Commission find a violation. 90 FR 33395-96 (July 17, 2025). On August 11, 2025, Robert D. Atkins from Information Technology and Innovation Foundation filed a statement in response to the Federal Register notice in support of excluding imports of OLED displays made by Respondents. On August 12, 2025, members of the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party filed a statement in response to the Federal Register notice in support of excluding imports of OLED displays made by Respondents. On the same day, SDC filed a statement on the public interest pursuant to Commission Rule 210.50, 19 CFR 210.50. Respondents did not file a public interest statement, and no other submissions were received.

On July 25, 2025, Respondents petitioned for Commission review of (1) the ALJ's Sanctions Orders, (2) the FID's findings with respect to the DTSA SOL, (3) the FID's findings with respect to the existence of a DI and injury or threat of injury thereto, and (4) the FID's findings of trade secrets misappropriation. No other petitions were filed. On August 4, 2025, SDC and OUII filed respective responses to Respondents' petition.

Having reviewed the record of the investigation, including the FID and the parties' submissions, the Commission has determined to review the FID in part as well as the ALJ's Sanctions Orders. Specifically, the Commission has determined to review (1) the ALJ's Sanctions Orders, (2) the FID's findings with respect to the applicability of the DTSA SOL, and (3) the FID's findings with respect to the existence of a DI and injury or threat of injury thereto and the prevention of the establishment of such an industry in the United States. The Commission has determined not to review the remainder of the FID.

In connection with its review, the Commission requests that the parties brief their positions on the following questions with citations to the existing evidentiary record:

1. Please explain whether and how much SDC, prior to filing the complaint in this investigation, has invested in any OLED R&D and/or manufacturing apart from eMagin Corp. (“eMagin”) and Samsung Display America Lab (“SDAL”) either in the United States or globally.

2. How should the Commission define the DI for purposes of the Commission's consideration of the nature and significance of the DI's investments and whether an industry in the United States is substantially injured or threatened with substantial injury? Should the DI be defined as an industry for OLED displays or should it be two industries comprised of micro-OLEDs and all other OLED displays? What are the implications for the Commission's analysis and any potential remedies based on how the U.S. industry is defined?

3. What are the realities of the marketplace that the Commission should consider in analyzing whether the DI requirement is satisfied?

4. Please explain the nature and significance of each of eMagin's and SDAL's DI investments in the context of SDC's domestic and global OLED operations.

5. Please explain the causal nexus between Respondents' unfair acts and the alleged actual or threatened injury with respect to eMagin and SDAL specifically, rather than a nexus between the unfair acts and any injury to SDC more generally. Should the Commission find actual or threatened injury solely with respect to eMagin, please explain whether and why such finding would support a violation of section 337 and, if there is such a violation, whether the scope of the requested remedial orders should be limited to micro-OLEDs.

6. Please explain the appropriate duration of any remedial orders, should the Commission find a violation of section 337 and determine to issue remedial orders based on the FID's findings that Respondents misappropriated the asserted trade secrets under the category of TS I, TS II, TS IV, and TS VII.

In answering the above briefing questions, the parties should specifically point to where in their arguments before the ALJ and in their petition for review or responses thereto where these issues were addressed and the corresponding record evidence discussed. In seeking briefing on these issues, the Commission will not excuse any party's noncompliance with Commission rules and the ALJ's procedural requirements, including requirements to present issues and arguments in submissions to the ALJ and/or in petitions for Commission review. Any such attempts will be regarded as waived. Additionally, the parties are invited to brief only the discrete issues requested above. The parties are not to brief other issues on review, which are adequately presented in the parties' existing filings.

In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the statute authorizes issuance of, inter alia, (1) an exclusion order that could result in the exclusion of the subject articles from entry into the United States; and/or (2) cease and desist orders that could result in the respondents being required to cease and desist from engaging in unfair acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly, the Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered. If a party seeks exclusion of an article from entry into the United States for purposes other than entry for consumption, the party should so indicate and provide information establishing that activities involving other types of entry either are adversely affecting it or likely to do so. For background, see Certain Devices for Connecting Computers via Telephone Lines, Inv. No. 337-TA-360, USITC Pub. No. 2843, Comm'n Op. at 7-10 (Dec. 1994).

The statute requires the Commission to consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The public interest factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and cease and desist orders would have on: (1) the public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of this investigation.

If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the Commission's determination. See Presidential Memorandum of July 21, 2005, 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005). During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the United States under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving submissions concerning the amount of the bond that should be imposed if a remedy is ordered.

Written Submissions: The parties to the investigation are requested to file written submissions on the issues identified in this notice. Parties to the investigation, interested government agencies, and any other interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Such submissions should address the recommended determination by the ALJ on remedy and bonding.

In the initial submission, Complainant is also requested to identify the remedy sought and Complainant and OUII are requested to submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission's consideration. Complainant is further requested to provide the HTSUS subheadings under which the accused products are imported, and to supply the identification information for all known importers of the products at issue in this investigation. All initial written submissions from the parties and/or third parties/interested government agencies, and proposed remedial orders from the parties must be filed no later than close of business on September 25, 2025. All reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on October 2, 2025. Opening submissions from the parties are limited to 75 pages. Reply submissions from the parties are limited to 45 pages. All submissions from third parties and/or interested government agencies are limited to 10 pages. No further submissions on any of these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.

Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above pursuant to 19 CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (“Inv. No. 337-TA-1378”) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. ( See Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf ). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary, (202) 205-2000.

Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-confidential version of the document must also be filed with the Commission and served on any parties to the investigation within two business days of any confidential filing. All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection on EDIS.

The Commission vote for this determination took place on September 11, 2025.

The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).

On February 6, 2025, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed on behalf of Spanx, LLC (“Spanx”) of Atlanta, Georgia. 90 FR 9083-84 (Feb. 6, 2025). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (“Section 337”), based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or sale within the United States after importation of certain shapewear garments by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,179,713; 9,930,916; 10,455,866; D707,920 (“the '920 patent”); D796,780; and D796,784 (“the '784 patent”). Id. at 9083. The Commission's notice of investigation named the following respondents: (1) Honeylove; (2) Guangzhoushi Chiping Dianzi Maoyi Co. Ltd. of Guangzhou, China; (3) Daerwene Inc. of Boulder, CO; (4) Guangzhoushi Cedong Shangmao Youxiangongsi of Guangzhou, China; (5) Bingrong Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China; and (6) Dolce Vita Intimates LLC of Harrison, NJ. Id. at 9084. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (“OUII”) was also named as a party in this investigation. Id.

On April 1, 2025, the Commission terminated this investigation in part based on withdrawal of the complaint with respect to (1) all allegations against respondents Guangzhoushi Chiping Dianzi Maoyi Co. Ltd., Daerwene Inc., Guangzhoushi Cedong Shangmao Youxiangongsi, Bingrong Co., Ltd., and Dolce Vita Intimates LLC; and (2) allegations based on the '784 and '920 patents brought against respondent Honeylove. See Order No. 6 (Mar. 10, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025).

On August 12, 2025, Spanx and Honeylove, the only remaining respondent, filed a joint motion to terminate this investigation based on a consent order stipulation and proposed consent order. On August 22, 2025, OUII filed a response supporting the motion.

On August 28, 2025, the presiding ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 21) granting the joint motion pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21 (19 CFR 210.21). ID at 2. The ID finds that the joint motion includes the statement that “there are no other agreements, written or oral, express or implied between the parties concerning the subject matter of the investigation.” Id. The ID finds that the motion attaches a consent order stipulation that complies with Commission Rule 210.21(c)(3) (19 CFR 210.21(c)(3)) and a consent order that complies with Commission Rule 210.21(c)(4) (19 CFR 210.21(c)(4)). Id. The ID also finds that “there is no evidence indicating that terminating this investigation based on the settlement agreement and consent order would be contrary to the public interest.” Id. at 3.

No party filed a petition for review of the subject ID.

The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID (Order No. 21). The investigation is terminated in its entirety based on a consent order issued herewith to the remaining respondent Honeylove.

The Commission vote for this determination took place on September 22, 2025.

The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).

The proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2025, allowing a 60-day comment period. Written comments and suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should address one or more of the following four points:

Written comments and recommendations for this information collection should be submitted within 30 days of the publication of this notice on the following website www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain . Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments” or by using the search function and entering either the title of the information collection or the OMB Control Number 1122-0NEW. This information collection request may be viewed at www.reginfo.gov. Follow the instructions to view Department of Justice, information collections currently under review by OMB.

DOJ seeks PRA authorization for this information collection for three (3) years. OMB authorization for an ICR cannot be for more than three (3) years without renewal. The DOJ notes that information collection requirements submitted to the OMB for existing ICRs receive a month-to-month extension while they undergo review.

1. Type of Information Collection: New Collection.

2. Title of the Form/Collection: Semi-annual and Annual Performance Reporting Data Catalog for Formula and Discretionary Grant Programs.

3. Agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department of Justice sponsoring the collection: Form Number: 1122-1NEW. U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.

4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as well as a brief abstract: The affected public includes grantees and subgrantees of federal grant programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (as amended) and administered by the Office on Violence Against Women. These include formula grant program administrators/grantees and subgrantees and discretionary grant program grantees.

5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of time estimated for an average respondent to respond/reply: It is estimated that it will take the approximately 6,112 respondents, which include grantees and subgrantees under formula and discretionary programs authorized by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (as amended) and administered by the Office on Violence Against Women, approximately one hour to complete a performance reporting form that is specific to the OVW grant program under which they receive funding. In addition, a grantee or subgrantee will only be required to complete the sections of the form that pertain to those specific activities that are supported by federal funding and permissible under the authorizing legislation.

6. An estimate of the total public burden (in hours) associated with the collection: The total hour burden to complete the data collection form is 9,112 hours, that is 3,112 formula program grantees and subgrantees completing a form once a year with an estimated completion time for the form being one hour and 3,000 discretionary program grantees completing a form twice a year with an estimated completion time of one hour.

7. An estimate of the total annual cost burden associated with the collection, if applicable: The annualized costs to the Federal Government resulting from the OVW staff review of the performance reports submitted by grantees are estimated to be $800,000. This includes the cost of building and maintaining this data collection as well as administrative costs.

8. Total Burden Hours:

If additional information is required contact: Darwin Arceo, Department Clearance Officer, United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division, Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, 4W-218, Washington, DC.

The closed portions of meetings are for the purpose of Panel review, discussion, evaluation, and recommendations on financial assistance under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, as amended, including information given in confidence to the agency. In accordance with the determination of the Chair of March 11, 2022, these sessions will be closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 10.

Music Theater (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 6, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Music (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 12, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Music (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 12, 2025; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Theater (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 13, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Theater (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 13, 2025; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Film & Media Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 14, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Film & Media Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 14, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Music (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 17, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Music (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 17, 2025; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Theater (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 18, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Visual Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 18, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Visual Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 18, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visual Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 19, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Music (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 19, 2025; 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Opera (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 19, 2025; 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Locals (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: November 20, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Presenting and Multidisciplinary Works (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 2, 2025; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Arts Education (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 2, 2025; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Presenting and Multidisciplinary Works (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 3, 2025; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Arts Education (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 3, 2025; 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Presenting and Multidisciplinary Works (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 4, 2025; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Arts Education (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 4, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Arts Education (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 4, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Folk and Traditional Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 8, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Literary Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 9, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Literary Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 9, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dance (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 9, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Design and Our Town (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 9, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Design and Our Town (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 9, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Folk and Traditional Arts (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 10, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Museums (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 10, 2025; 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Museums (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 10, 2025; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dance (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 11, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Dance (review of applications): This meeting will be closed.

Date and time: December 15, 2025; 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The United States Postal Service hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission the following requests:

Documents are available at www.prc.gov.

The United States Postal Service hereby gives notice that, pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3642 and 3632(b)(3), it filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission the following requests:

Documents are available at www.prc.gov.

For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' application, dated September 8, 2025, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search field on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch. You may also call the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy at (202) 551-8090.

For Applicants' representations, legal analysis, and conditions, please refer to Applicants' application, dated August 19, 2025, which may be obtained via the Commission's website by searching for the file number at the top of this document, or for an Applicant using the Company name search field on the SEC's EDGAR system. The SEC's EDGAR system may be searched at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch. You may also call the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy at (202) 551-8090.

The foregoing determinations were made pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq. ), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236-3 of August 28, 2000, and Delegation of Authority No. 523 of December 22, 2021. The notice of determinations published on July 2, 2024, appears at 89 FR 54949.

On August 25, 2025, TBL Group filed an application under 49 U.S.C. 14303 and 49 CFR part 1182, for Board authority for TBL Group to control BTM Coaches, currently an interstate motor passenger carrier, from its sole shareholder, William A. Moberg (Proposed Transaction). (Appl. 1.)

According to the application, TBL Group is a Texas corporation, headquartered at 15734 Aldine Westfield Road, Houston, TX 77032. ( Id. ) TBL Group asserts that it is not a federally regulated carrier. ( Id. at 2.) The application further states that it controls five interstate motor passenger carriers (Affiliated Carriers): GBJ Inc. (GBJ), Echo Tours & Charters, LP (Echo Tours), Echo East Cost Transportation LLC (Echo East), Echo Windy City, LLC (Echo Windy), and Reston Limousine & Travel Service, Inc. (Reston). ( Id. at 2-5). TBL Group states that GBJ is a Texas corporation doing business as Echo AFC Transportation, AFC Transportation, and Echo AFC Medical Transportation that primarily provides charter and contract shuttle services for companies, non-profits, schools, and tour operators in Houston, Tex., but also provides interstate charter passenger transportation service. ( Id. at 2-3.) Echo Tours is described as a Texas limited partnership doing business as Echo Transportation that primarily provides charter and contract shuttle services for companies, non-profits, schools, and tour operators in the metropolitan area of Dallas, Tex., but also provides interstate charter passenger transportation. (Id. at 3.) Echo East is described in the application as a Texas limited liability company that primarily provides interstate and intrastate contract and charter services in the area of Jacksonville, Fla. ( Id. at 4.) Echo Windy is described as a Texas limited liability company doing business as Echo Windy City Transportation that primarily provides intrastate limousine and charter passenger service in the metropolitan area of Chicago, Ill., but also provides interstate passenger limousine and charter passenger services. ( Id. at 4.) Reston is described as a Virginia corporation that provides limousine, shuttle, and charter passenger service, interstate and intrastate, in the metropolitan area of Washington, DC ( Id. at 5.) TBL Group states that, except for GBL, Echo Tours, Echo East, Echo Windy, and Reston, there are no other affiliated interstate carriers with which the TBL Group is involved. ( Id. at 8.)

The application describes BTM Coaches as a Florida corporation with its primary place of business in Cocoa, Fla. ( Id. at 6.) TBL Group describes BTM Coaches as primarily providing general charter motor coach and contract bus services to schools/universities, companies, organizations, and groups of individuals for activities such as tours, to/from airport, weddings, athletics, recreation/entertainment, and other activities favoring group transportation. ( Id. at 7.) The application also states that BTM Coaches provides a limited amount of student home-to-school transportation in the area of Cocoa, Fla. ( Id. ) It also describes BTM Coaches' primary service area as East Central Florida, i.e., the area around Daytona Beach and south to the area around Vero Beach, including Orlando and the various theme parks and resorts, and the cruise terminals at Port Canaveral (collectively, the Service Area). ( Id. ) The application also states that, in providing its services, BTM Coaches utilizes approximately 40 motor coaches, 11 minibuses, and 9 school buses. ( Id. ) It also utilizes approximately 102 drivers. ( Id. ) The application asserts that no authority from the state of Florida is required for the operations of BTM Coaches. ( Id. )

Under 49 U.S.C. 14303(b), the Board must approve and authorize a transaction that it finds consistent with the public interest, taking into consideration at least (1) the effect of the proposed transaction on the adequacy of transportation to the public, (2) the total fixed charges resulting from the proposed transaction, and (3) the interest of affected carrier employees. TBL Group has submitted the information required by 49 CFR 1182.2, including information demonstrating that the proposed transaction is consistent with the public interest under 49 U.S.C. 14303(b), see 49 CFR 1182.2(a)(7), and a jurisdictional statement under 49 U.S.C. 14303(g) that the aggregate gross operating revenues of the involved carriers exceeded $2 million during a consecutive 12-month period ending not more than six months before the date of the agreement of the parties, see 49 CFR 1182.2(a)(5).

TBL Group asserts that granting the application is not expected to have any detrimental impact on the adequacy of transportation services available to the public in the Service Area. (Appl. 9.) TBL Group anticipates that services available for the public will improve as operating efficiencies are realized and additional services and capacity are made available. ( Id. ) TBL Group further states that for the foreseeable future, the services currently provided by BTM Coaches will continue to be provided by BTM Coaches under the same name used to provide such services prior to the Proposed Transaction. ( Id. ) TBL Group asserts that its experience in the same market segments served by BTM Coaches, charter transportation and contract shuttle services, is expected to result in improved operating efficiencies, increased equipment utilization rates, and cost savings derived from economies of scale, all of which will help ensure the provision of adequate service to the public. ( Id. at 9-10.) TBL Group also asserts that BTM Coaches' Service Area is geographically diverse from the areas served by the Affiliated Carriers except for Echo East. ( Id. at 12.) TBL Group states that it is estimated that Echo East and BTM Coaches each generate less than five percent of their respective revenues from the overlap in their service areas. ( Id. ) TBL Group also represents that in the overlapping geographic area the services provided by Echo East tend to involve smaller vehicles and shorter moves, while the services provided by BTM Coaches tend to involve larger motor coaches and longer trips and/or longer periods of time. ( Id. at 13.) In addition, TBL Group asserts that BTM Coaches competes directly with other passenger transportation service providers in the Service Area, which is a very competitive market due to the significant number of national, regional, and local providers operating within that area, including Academy Bus, Lamers Bus Lines, Motor Coach Class A Transportation, Inc., Escot Bus Lines, Empire Coach Lines, Inc., and Mears Transportation, LLC. ( Id. at 12.)

TBL Group states that the Proposed Transaction would increase fixed charges, in the form of interest expenses, because funds will be borrowed to assist in the financing of the Proposed Transaction. ( Id. at 10.) TBL Group asserts that the increase will not impact the provision of transportation services to the public. ( Id. ) TBL Group further asserts that it is the current intention of TBL Group to continue the existing operations of BTM Coaches, and as such, the Proposed Transaction is not expected to have substantial impacts on employees or labor conditions. ( Id. ) TBL Group does not expect or contemplate a measurable reduction in force or changes in compensation levels and/or benefits, although staffing redundancies could potentially result in limited downsizing of back-office and/or managerial level personnel. ( Id. )

Based on TBL Groups' representations, the Board finds that the acquisition as proposed in the application is consistent with the public interest. The application will be tentatively approved and authorized. If any opposing comments are timely filed, these findings will be deemed vacated, and, unless a final decision can be made on the record as developed, a procedural schedule will be adopted to reconsider the application. See 49 CFR 1182.6. If no opposing comments are filed by the expiration of the comment period, this notice will take effect automatically and will be the final Board action in this proceeding.

This action is categorically excluded from environmental review under 49 CFR 1105.6(c).

Board decisions and notices are available at www.stb.gov.

It is ordered:

1. The Proposed Transaction is approved and authorized, subject to the filing of opposing comments.

2. If opposing comments are timely filed, the findings made in this notice will be deemed vacated.

3. This notice will be effective on November 8, 2025, unless opposing comments are filed by November 7, 2025. If any comments are filed, TBL Group may file a reply by November 21, 2025.

4. A copy of this notice will be served on: (1) the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; (2) the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, 10th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530; and (3) the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the General Counsel, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

The NGCC functions as a continuing working group to facilitate private-sector solutions and recommendations to the Board on matters affecting grain transportation. The NGCC functions solely as an advisory body and complies with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. 10, and its implementing regulations.

The NGCC consists of approximately 40 voting members, excluding governmental representatives. The membership comprises a balanced representation of individuals knowledgeable in the transportation of grain, including no fewer than 12 members from the Class I railroads (one marketing and one car management representative from each Class I), seven representatives from Class II and III carriers, 14 representatives from grain shippers and receivers, and seven representatives from private car owners and car manufacturers. All voting members of NGCC serve on the Council in a representative capacity on behalf of their respective industry or stakeholder group. The members of the Board are ex officio (non-voting) members of the NGCC, and the Vice Chair of the Board is designated as Co-Chair of the NGCC. Representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Transportation may be invited to serve on the Council in an advisory capacity as ex officio (non-voting) members. Non-voting members of NGCC may consist of regular government employees, and, in some circumstances, special government employees.

The NGCC meets at least annually, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409 (1976).

Further information about the NGCC is available on the Board's website ( https://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/grain-car-council/ ) and at the General Services Administration's FACA database ( https://facadatabase.gov/ ).

Decided: September 19, 2025.

By the Board, Anika Cooper, Director, Office of Chief Counsel.

RETAC was established by the Board on September 24, 2007, to provide advice and guidance to the Board, on a continuing basis, and to provide a forum for the discussion of emerging issues and concerns regarding the transportation by rail of energy resources, including, but not necessarily limited to, coal and biofuels (such as ethanol), and petroleum. RETAC functions solely as an advisory body and complies with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. Chapter 10, and its implementing regulations.

RETAC consists of approximately 31 voting members, excluding governmental representatives. The membership embraces a balanced representation of individuals experienced in issues affecting the transportation of energy resources, including no fewer than: 1 representative from each of the 6 Class I railroads; 3 representatives from Class II and III railroads; 3 representatives from coal producers; 5 representatives from electric utilities (including at least one rural electric cooperative and one state- or municipally-owned utility); 4 representatives from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; 2 representatives from private car owners, car lessors, or car manufacturers; 3 representative from the petroleum shipping industry; 2 representatives from renewable energy sources; and 1 representative from a labor organization. The Committee may also include up to two members with relevant experience but not necessarily affiliated with one of the aforementioned industries or sectors. All voting members of the Committee serve in a representative capacity on behalf of their respective industry or stakeholder groups. The members of the Board are ex officio (non-voting) members of RETAC. Representatives from the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy, and Transportation, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission may be invited to serve on the Committee in an advisory capacity as ex officio (non-voting) members. Non-voting members of RETAC may consist of regular government employees and, in some circumstances, special government employees.

RETAC meets at least twice a year, and meetings are open to the public, consistent with the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94-409 (1976).

Further information about RETAC is available on the Board's website ( https://www.stb.gov/resources/stakeholder-committees/retac/ ) and at the General Services Administration's FACA database ( https://facadatabase.gov/ ).

The FAA invites public comment on the request to release approximately 89.16-acres of airport property at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). The Director of Aviation has requested from the FAA one parcel totaling 89.16-acres of airport property be released from obligations and sold. The FAA determined the request to release and sell this property at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the release and sale of the property does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the publication of this Notice.

The following is a brief overview of the request:

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) is proposing the release and sale of 89.16-acres of airport property. The release of land is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Grant Assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be used for non-aviation purposes. The sale of the subject property will result in the release of land and surface rights at the Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) from the conditions of the AIP Grant Agreement Grant Assurances. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport will receive fair market value when the parcel is sold.

Any person may inspect, by appointment, the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . In addition, any person may request an appointment and inspect the application, notice and other documents determined by the FAA to be related to the application in person at the Waterloo Regional Airport.

Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information collection.

OMB Control Number: 2120-0045.

Title: Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report.

Form Numbers: 5200-7.

Type of Review: This is a renewal of an information collection.

Background: 14 CFR 139.337, Wildlife Hazard Management, requires the FAA to collect wildlife strike data to develop standards and monitor hazards to aviation. Data identify wildlife strike control requirements and provide in-service data on aircraft component failure. Pilots, airport operations staff, aircraft and airport maintenance personnel, air traffic controllers, wildlife biologists, and anyone else having knowledge of a strike can report incidents to the FAA, primarily using the online version of FAA Form 5200-7. The data becomes part of the publicly available National Wildlife Strike Database used to enhance safety by airports, airlines, engine and airframe manufacturers, and the FAA.

Respondents: Approximately 19,739 pilots, airport operations staff, aircraft and airport maintenance personnel, air traffic controllers, wildlife biologists, and others with knowledge of a strike.

Frequency: As needed.

Estimated Average Burden per Response: 5 Minutes.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,645 Hours.

UAFAC was established by the Secretary on January 14, 2025 pursuant to Section 916 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, Public Law 118-63, and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The purpose of UAFAC is to provide advice on policy and technical-level issues related to unmanned and autonomous aviation operations and activities, including, at a minimum, the following:

a. The safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems and autonomous flight operations into the National Airspace System, including feedback on the following:

(1) The certification and operational standards of highly automated aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and associated elements of such aircraft; and

(2) Coordination of procedures for operations in controlled and uncontrolled Airspace, and communication protocols;

b. The use cases of unmanned aircraft systems, including evaluating and assessing the potential benefits of using unmanned aircraft systems;

c. The development of processes and methodologies to address safety concerns related to the operation of unmanned aircraft systems, including risk assessments and mitigation strategies;

d. Unmanned aircraft system training, education, and workforce development programs, including evaluating aeronautical knowledge gaps in the unmanned aircraft system workforce, assessing the workforce needs of unmanned aircraft system operations, and establishing a strong pipeline to ensure a robust unmanned aircraft system workforce;

e. The analysis of unmanned aircraft system data and trends; and

f. Unmanned aircraft system infrastructure, including the use of existing aviation infrastructure and the development of necessary infrastructure.

In addition, UAFAC will provide advice on equipping and enabling communities to be informed about how unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous aviation operations, and other technologies may operate in ways that are least impactful to those communities.

The Committee is chartered through January 14, 2027 and is subject to renewal every two years. The Committee is expected to meet an estimated three times a year. Unless otherwise required by law or approved by the Secretary, all meetings will be held virtually (or in a hybrid forum that does not require additional use of Federal funds).

In this notice, the Department is soliciting nominations for membership to the Committee. Members are appointed by the Secretary of Transportation. The Committee shall report to the Secretary of Transportation through the FAA Administrator. UAFAC comprises no more than 12 representative members from the following stakeholder groups:

(1) Commercial operators of unmanned aircraft systems;

(2) Unmanned aircraft system manufacturers;

(3) Counter-UAS manufacturers;

(4) FAA-approved unmanned aircraft system service suppliers;

(5) Unmanned aircraft system test ranges under section 44803 of title 49, United States Code;

(6) Unmanned aircraft system physical infrastructure network providers;

(7) Community advocates with safety, privacy, and noise interests related to unmanned and autonomous aviation operations and activities;

(8) Certified labor organizations representing commercial airline pilots, air traffic control specialists employed by the Administration, certified aircraft maintenance technicians, certified aircraft dispatchers, or aviation safety inspectors; and

(9) Academia or a relevant research organization.

Members will serve a 2-year term but may be reappointed. The Department is interested in ensuring membership is balanced fairly in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed by the Committee.

Process and Deadline for Submitting Nominations: Qualified individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by any individual or organization. To be considered for UAFAC, nominators should submit the following information:

(1) Name, title, and relevant contact information (including phone, fax, and email address) of the individual requesting consideration.

(2) A letter of support from a company, union, trade association, academic, or nonprofit organization on letterhead containing a brief description of why the nominee should be considered for membership.

(3) A short biography of the nominee, including professional and academic credentials.

(4) An affirmative statement that the nominee meets all Committee eligibility requirements and identifies which stakeholder group they would represent.

Please do not send company, trade association, or organization brochures or any other information. Materials submitted should total two pages or less. Should more information be needed, DOT staff will contact the nominee, obtain information from the nominee's past affiliations, or obtain information from publicly available sources, such as the internet.

Nominations must be received before October 24, 2025. Nominees selected for appointment to the Committee will be notified by return email and by letter of appointment.

The Draft EIS analyzes:

Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask the FAA in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, the FAA cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so. All comments received during the comment period will be given equal weight and be taken into consideration in the preparation of the Final EIS.

The FAA invites public comment on the request to release approximately 3.59-acres of airport property at the Maquoketa Municipal Airport (OQW) under the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 47107(h)(2). The City Manager has requested from the FAA one parcel totaling 3.59-acres of airport property be released from obligations and sold. The FAA determined the request to release and sell this property at the Maquoketa Municipal Airport (OQW) submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration and the release and sale of the property does not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. The FAA may approve the request, in whole or in part, no sooner than thirty days after the publication of this Notice.

The following is a brief overview of the request:

Maquoketa Municipal Airport (OQW) is proposing the release and sale of 3.59-acres of airport property. The release of land is necessary to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Grant Assurances that do not allow federally acquired airport property to be used for non-aviation purposes. The sale of the subject property will result in the release of land and surface rights at the Maquoketa Municipal Airport (OQW) from the conditions of the AIP Grant Agreement Grant Assurances. In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 47107(c)(2)(B)(i) and (iii), the airport will receive fair market value when the parcel is sold.

Any person may inspect, by appointment, the request in person at the FAA office listed above under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . In addition, any person may request an appointment and inspect the application, notice and other documents determined by the FAA to be related to the application in person at the Maquoketa Municipal Airport.

Under part 211 of title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), this document provides the public notice that by letter dated August 7, 2025 PNWR petitioned FRA for an extension of a waiver of compliance from certain provisions of the Federal railroad safety regulations contained at 49 CFR part 213 (Track Safety Standards). FRA assigned the petition Docket Number FRA-2016-0034.

PNWR requests extended relief from 49 CFR 213.234, Automated inspection of track constructed with concrete crossties, which requires railroads to conduct automated inspections to identify rail set deterioration. In lieu of the regulation's requirements, PNWR seeks to continue the practices of the current waiver, including annual training to employees on identifying the signs of and handling rail seat deterioration; bi-annual on-foot track inspections; and annual light and heavy hi-rail geometry vehicle inspections. PNWR requests to continue using this relief on 20.3 miles of track constructed with concrete ties on the Oregon Electric subdivision on which DMU commuter trains operate.

A copy of the petition, as well as any written communications concerning the petition, is available for review online at www.regulations.gov .

Interested parties are invited to participate in these proceedings by submitting written views, data, or comments. FRA does not anticipate scheduling a public hearing in connection with these proceedings since the facts do not appear to warrant a hearing. If any interested party desires an opportunity for oral comment and a public hearing, they should notify FRA, in writing, before the end of the comment period and specify the basis for their request.

Communications received by October 24, 2025 will be considered by FRA before final action is taken. Comments received after that date will be considered if practicable.

Anyone can search the electronic form of any written communications and comments received into any of FRA's dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the document, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Under 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to inform its processes. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy . See also https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov .

In order to comply with subsequent Executive Orders and to incorporate FY 2025 annual and advanced funding, and additional FY 2022-2024 advanced funding, FRA is withdrawing the full text of the October 2, 2024 NOFO, 89 FR 80304, and re-issuing a notice for FSP-National. The full text of the reissued NOFO can be found at www.Grants.gov using the funding opportunity ID FR-FSP-23-004. The total funding available for awards under the reissued NOFO is up to $5,070,784,989.

Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), the U.S. Coast Guard may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise trade endorsement for eligible, small passenger vessels authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire if MARAD, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, determines the use of the small passenger vessel in the coastwise trade will not adversely affect United States vessel builders or the coastwise trade business of any person that employs vessels built in the United States in that business. 1

MARAD has received an eligibility determination request. Further details about the requester's vessel and its proposed operations may be found in the determination request posted in the DOT Docket Number listed in the ADDRESSES section above at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the undue adverse effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses in the U.S. that employ U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter's interest in the request, and demonstrate, with supporting documentation, the undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

Please submit comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES . It may take a few hours or even days for comments to be reflected on the docket. Comments must be written in English. Provide concise comments and attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments.

The docket online is located at https://www.regulations.gov, keyword search the DOT Docket Number list in the ADDRESSES section above or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). Please periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material.

Yes. Your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available.

You may request that MARAD treat your comments as commercially confidential by submitting them to SmallVessels@dot.gov. Include in the email subject heading “Contains Confidential Commercial Information” or “Contains CCI” and state in your submission, with specificity, the basis for any such confidential treatment highlighting the CCI portions. If possible, please provide a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public.

If MARAD receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the information, procedures described in the Department's FOIA regulation at 49 CFR 7.29 will be followed. Only information that is ultimately determined to be confidential under those procedures will be exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). For information on DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), the U.S. Coast Guard may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise trade endorsement for eligible, small passenger vessels authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire if MARAD, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, determines the use of the small passenger vessel in the coastwise trade will not adversely affect United States vessel builders or the coastwise trade business of any person that employs vessels built in the United States in that business. 1

MARAD has received an eligibility determination request. Further details about the requester's vessel and its proposed operations may be found in the determination request posted in the DOT Docket Number listed in the ADDRESSES section above at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the undue adverse effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses in the U.S. that employ U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter's interest in the request, and demonstrate, with supporting documentation, the undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

Please submit comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES . It may take a few hours or even days for comments to be reflected on the docket. Comments must be written in English. Provide concise comments and attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments.

The docket online is located at https://www.regulations.gov, keyword search the DOT Docket Number list in the ADDRESSES section above or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). Please periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material.

Yes. Your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available.

You may request that MARAD treat your comments as commercially confidential by submitting them to SmallVessels@dot.gov. Include in the email subject heading “Contains Confidential Commercial Information” or “Contains CCI” and state in your submission, with specificity, the basis for any such confidential treatment highlighting the CCI portions. If possible, please provide a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public.

If MARAD receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the information, procedures described in the Department's FOIA regulation at 49 CFR 7.29 will be followed. Only information that is ultimately determined to be confidential under those procedures will be exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). For information on DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), the U.S. Coast Guard may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise trade endorsement for eligible, small passenger vessels authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire if MARAD, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, determines the use of the small passenger vessel in the coastwise trade will not adversely affect United States vessel builders or the coastwise trade business of any person that employs vessels built in the United States in that business. 1

MARAD has received an eligibility determination request. Further details about the requester's vessel and its proposed operations may be found in the determination request posted in the DOT Docket Number listed in the ADDRESSES section above at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the undue adverse effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses in the U.S. that employ U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter's interest in the request, and demonstrate, with supporting documentation, the undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

Please submit comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES . It may take a few hours or even days for comments to be reflected on the docket. Comments must be written in English. Provide concise comments and attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments.

The docket online is located at https://www.regulations.gov, keyword search the DOT Docket Number list in the ADDRESSES section above or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). Please periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material.

Yes. Your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available.

You may request that MARAD treat your comments as commercially confidential by submitting them to SmallVessels@dot.gov. Include in the email subject heading “Contains Confidential Commercial Information” or “Contains CCI” and state in your submission, with specificity, the basis for any such confidential treatment highlighting the CCI portions. If possible, please provide a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public.

If MARAD receives a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the information, procedures described in the Department's FOIA regulation at 49 CFR 7.29 will be followed. Only information that is ultimately determined to be confidential under those procedures will be exempt from disclosure under FOIA.

Anyone can search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). For information on DOT's compliance with the Privacy Act, please visit https://www.transportation.gov/privacy.

Pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 12121(b), the U.S. Coast Guard may issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise trade endorsement for eligible, small passenger vessels authorized to carry no more than 12 passengers for hire if MARAD, after notice and an opportunity for public comment, determines the use of the small passenger vessel in the coastwise trade will not adversely affect United States vessel builders or the coastwise trade business of any person that employs vessels built in the United States in that business. 1

MARAD has received an eligibility determination request. Further details about the requester's vessel and its proposed operations may be found in the determination request posted in the DOT Docket Number listed in the ADDRESSES section above at https://www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the undue adverse effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or coastwise trade businesses in the U.S. that employ U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter's interest in the request, and demonstrate, with supporting documentation, the undue adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.

Please submit comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES . It may take a few hours or even days for comments to be reflected on the docket. Comments must be written in English. Provide concise comments and attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments.

The docket online is located at https://www.regulations.gov, keyword search the DOT Docket Number list in the ADDRESSES section above or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). Please periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material.

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I. Overview: Hercules determined that certain Ironman iMove PT radial tires do not fully comply with paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139, New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles (49 CFR 571.139).

Hercules filed an original noncompliance report dated October 26, 2022, and amended the report on November 28, 2022, pursuant to 49 CFR part 573, Defect and Noncompliance Responsibility and Reports. Hercules petitioned NHTSA on October 27, 2022, and amended its petition on December 1, 2022, for an exemption from the notification and remedy requirements of 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 on the basis that this noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h) and 49 CFR part 556, Exemption for Inconsequential Defect or Noncompliance.

Notice of receipt of Hercules's petition was published with a 30-day public comment period, on July 26, 2024, in the Federal Register (89 FR 60686). No comments were received. To view the petition and all supporting documents log onto the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) website at https://www.regulations.gov/. Then follow the online search instructions to locate docket number “NHTSA-2022-0103.”

II. Tires Involved: Approximately 5,146 Ironman iMove PT radial tires, size 215/55R17, manufactured between March 7, 2022, and May 16, 2022, were reported by the manufacturer.

III. Noncompliance: Hercules explains that the date code portion of the Tire Identification Number (TIN) on the subject tires inaccurately identifies the week of manufacture and, therefore, does not comply with paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139 and 49 CFR part 574.5(b)(3). Specifically, the TIN on the subject tires contains a date code in which the first symbol is “7” when it should be “1.”

IV. Rule Requirements: Paragraph S5.5.1(b) of FMVSS No. 139 and 49 CFR 574.5(b)(3) include the requirements relevant to this petition. Each tire (manufactured on or after September 1, 2009) must be labeled with the TIN, as required by 49 CFR part 574.5(b)(3), on the intended outboard sidewall of the tire. The date code, consisting of four numerical symbols, is the final group of the TIN and must identify the tire's week and year of manufacture. The first and second symbols of the date code must identify the week of the year by using “01” for the first full calendar week in each year, “02” for the second full calendar week, and so on. The third and fourth symbols of the date code must identify the last two digits of the year of manufacture.

V. Summary of Hercules's Petition: The following views and arguments presented in this section, “V. Summary of Hercules's Petition,” are the views and arguments provided by Hercules. They do not reflect the views of the Agency. Hercules describes the subject noncompliance and contends that the noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.

Hercules explains that the subject tires were manufactured in calendar weeks 10-19 of calendar year 2022, therefore the first symbol of the date code portion of the TIN should be “1.” However, the tires contain a TIN in which the first symbol of the date code is “7,” indicating that the tire was manufactured in calendar weeks 70-79, which do not exist.

Hercules states that other than the incorrect first digit of the date code, all other content within the TIN is accurate and the tires comply with the applicable FMVSS No. 139 performance requirements.

Hercules believes that subject noncompliance will not cause consumers to be misled because the incorrect date code indicates a calendar week that does not exist. For example, if the date code listed on the subject tire is “7322,” it indicates that the tire was manufactured in calendar week 73 of the year 2022, which does not exist.

According to Hercules, NHTSA has granted prior petitions in which the noncompliance involves mislabeled or inaccurate date codes because the noncompliance will not confuse or mislead the consumer. Hercules believes that NHTSA's main concern with TINs that are mislabeled or inaccurate is the potential for adverse safety consequences due to consumers using aged tires that are beyond the manufacturer's recommended service life, regardless of the condition of the tire. 1

Hercules says that the incorrect date code “cannot be confused with any other reasonably related date code that would lead a consumer to use the subject tires for longer than the recommended time frame.” Further, Hercules says the date code indicates the correct year that the tire was manufactured, thus the consumer would not be misled about the overall age of the tire.

Hercules says the subject noncompliance is similar to noncompliances in prior petitions that were granted by NHTSA that involved discrepancies in the TIN. 2 Hercules states that there is no risk a consumer would use the subject tire beyond the recommended maximum service life because the year of manufacture indicated by the date code is correct. In the worst-case scenario, Hercules expects that a consumer would contact them or their local tire distributor regarding the accuracy of the date code on the subject tires.

Hercules states that in the event of a recall, it is able to identify the subject tires and notify consumers. Hercules contends that NHTSA has granted prior petitions in which the manufacturer had the ability to identify affected tires if a recall were to occur. 3 Hercules quotes NHTSA as stating, “The purpose of the date code is to identify the tire so that, if necessary, the appropriate action can be taken in the interest of public safety—such as, a safety recall notice.” Hercules notes that NHTSA has previously granted a petition for a noncompliance in which a date code was not provided but the manufacturer was able to notify consumers using that TIN with a missing date code.

Hercules concludes by stating its belief that the subject noncompliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety and its petition to be exempted from providing notification of the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30118, and a remedy for the noncompliance, as required by 49 U.S.C. 30120, should be granted.

VI. NHTSA's Analysis: In determining inconsequentiality of a noncompliance, NHTSA focuses on the safety risk to individuals who experience the type of event against which a recall would otherwise protect. 4 In general, NHTSA does not consider the absence of complaints or injuries when determining if a noncompliance is inconsequential to safety. The absence of complaints does not mean vehicle occupants have not experienced a safety issue, nor does it mean that there will not be safety issues in the future. 5 Further, because each inconsequential noncompliance petition must be evaluated on its own facts and determinations are highly fact-dependent, NHTSA does not consider prior determinations as binding precedent. Petitioners are reminded that they have the burden of persuading NHTSA that the noncompliance is inconsequential to safety.

NHTSA has evaluated the merits of the petition submitted by Hercules and is granting its request for relief from notification and remedy based on the following three considerations:

1. NHTSA has no basis to believe that the subject tires do not meet the performance and labeling requirements of FMVSS No. 139, except for the incorrect number used for the first digit of the week portion of the TIN.

2. The year portion of the date code is correct, indicating that the tires were manufactured in 2022, therefore consumers can rely on the correct year portion of the date code to determine when it is appropriate to replace their tires in order to avoid using them beyond their recommended life.

3. Hercules stated that they have ensured that the tires can be registered on the Ironman registration site such that Hercules will be able to isolate and identify any affected tires in the event that a safety recall were to be required. NHTSA has verified that the tires may successfully be registered using the incorrect date code.

Lastly, the agency would like to provide additional context to the petitioner's quotation of previous statements made by the agency regarding the purpose of the date code portion of the TIN. The statement quoted by the petitioner was made in the context of responding to a specific petition and not intended to be a general statement regarding the sole purpose of the date code. The date code provides information to consumers about the age of their tires in addition to facilitating the identification of affected tires in the event of a recall.

VII. NHTSA's Decision: In consideration of the foregoing, NHTSA finds that Hercules has met its burden of persuasion that the subject FMVSS No. 139 noncompliance in the affected tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. Accordingly, Hercules's petition is hereby granted and Hercules is consequently exempted from the obligation of providing notification of, and a free remedy for, that noncompliance under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120.

NHTSA notes that the statutory provisions (49 U.S.C. 30118(d) and 30120(h)) that permit manufacturers to file petitions for a determination of inconsequentiality allow NHTSA to exempt manufacturers only from the duties found in sections 30118 and 30120, respectively, to notify owners, purchasers, and dealers of a defect or noncompliance and to remedy the defect or noncompliance. Therefore, this decision only applies to the subject tires that Hercules no longer controlled at the time it determined that the noncompliance existed. However, the granting of this petition does not relieve tire distributors and dealers of the prohibitions on the sale, offer for sale, or introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of the noncompliant tires under their control after Hercules notified them that the subject noncompliance existed.