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NSF Biomaterials Program Publishes RFI

The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Biomaterials Program published a request for information (RFI) on August 20, 2024. NSF requests input from stakeholders on opportunities, challenges, emerging areas, and frontiers in...more

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Bank Regulators Issue Statement on Third-Party Relationships with Financial Institutions and Publish Request for Information on...

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The federal banking regulators (The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) issued on July 25 a lengthy joint statement...more

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Federal Banking Agencies Highlight Bank-Fintech Partnership Risks and Invite Comment

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On July 25, 2024, the federal banking agencies issued a joint statement flagging potential risks in bank-fintech arrangements, along with a request for public information (RFI) on the benefits, risks, and risk management...more

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U.S. Census Bureau Seeks Feedback on Implementing New Federal Race and Ethnicity Categories in 2027

The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking feedback on its plan to implement the White House’s newly adopted statistical standards for race and ethnicity data collection for federal agencies in 2027. Federal agencies must implement...more

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CMS Releases CY 2025 OPPS and ASC Proposed Rule

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the calendar year (CY) 2025 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Proposed Rule (CMS-1809-P),...more

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CFPB Probing Alleged “Junk Fees” in Mortgage Closing Costs

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On May 30, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a request for information (Request) regarding alleged “junk fees” in closing costs charged by mortgage lenders and related settlement service...more

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Not an April Fools Joke – FAR Part 40 Final Rule Has Been Published

On April 1, 2024, the FAR Council published a new Final Rule that establishes FAR Part 40 – but without any new provisions of substance. This Final Rule becomes effective on May 1, 2024. Subsequently, the FAR Council...more

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FinCEN Proposes Loosening Customer Identification Program Requirements

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On March 29, the Federal Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in collaboration with other federal agencies, issued a Notice and Request for Information and Comment (Notice and Request) seeking public comment on its proposal...more

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Department of Energy Solicits Information on AI

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On March 1, 2024, the Department of Energy (“DOE”) published a Request for Information (“RFI”) Related to DOE’s Responsibilities on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. Comments...more

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U.S. Dept. of Energy seeks comment on using AI to improve electric grid and mitigate climate risks

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for information (RFI) on artificial intelligence’s (AI) potential to enhance U.S. electric grid infrastructure, expand the domestic electric energy supply, and mitigate...more

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PTAB/USPTO Update - January 2024

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On January 4, the USPTO announced the appointment of new leaders for the agency’s policy and communications teams. Sharon Israel will serve as the Chief Policy Officer and Director for International Affairs, and Jack...more

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The Drive for Equitable Healthcare Access: Departments Seek Public Input on Over-the-Counter Preventive Services

On September 29, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that the federal Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury departments are seeking public input on the possibility of...more

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Another Critical Item for Long-Term Care Facilities to Add to Their To-Do List — New Staffing Mandates

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On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting proposed rule. This...more

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NAIC releases highly-anticipated draft model bulletin on artificial intelligence systems used by insurers

On July 17, 2023, the Innovation, Cybersecurity and Technology (H) Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released for comment a highly anticipated model bulletin (Model Bulletin) on...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

CMS Innovation Center Requests Comments for New Episode-Based Payment Model

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a Request for Information (RFI) on July 18 regarding the design of a future, episode-based payment model on behalf of CMS’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid...more

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CFPB, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Department of Treasury Initiate Public Inquiry into Financial...

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​​​​​​​On July 7, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DOH), and U.S. Department of Treasury (DOT) initiated a public inquiry into certain financial products,...more

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CFPB launches medical-debt inquiry with HHS and Treasury

On July 7, the CFPB, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Treasury Department announced they are looking into high-cost specialty financial products such as medical credit cards and installment loans used by...more

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The On-Ramp: An Autonomous and Connected Mobility Newsletter - June 2023

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Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, and emerging...more

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CMS Proposes FY 2024 Inpatient Payment Policies for Hospitals

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS or Agency) on April 10, 2023, published its annual proposed rule for the federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital...more

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CFPB Seeks Comments Regarding the Collection and Sale of Consumer Information by Data Brokers

Earlier this month, the CFPB issued a press release and a Request for Information (“RFI”) that is focused upon whether the CFPB should promulgate additional rules implementing the Fair Credit Reporting Act....more

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FTC Seeks Public Comment on Potential Franchise Rule

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made another move to protect two of the Biden administration’s priority constituencies: small business and workers. This time, it targeted perceived unreasonable restraints in the franchise...more

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CFPB seeks input on data broker businesses

On March 15, the CFPB issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public input on data broker business practices in order to inform planned rulemaking under the FCRA and help the agency understand the current state of the...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

USDA Seeks Comments, Announces Public Listening Sessions on Inflation Reduction Act Implementation

On October 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced a request for information (RFI) and notice of public listening sessions on...more

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EPA Moves Ahead on Green Bank: Opportunity to Weigh In Is Now

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) authorized the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a $27 billion clean energy deployment bank housed at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The GGRF is the largest single pot of...more

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CMS Seeks Provider and Stakeholder Feedback on First National Directory of Healthcare Providers and Services

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The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking comments on the creation of a national directory of healthcare providers and services that would become a “centralized...more

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