It is Friday!
You do not know what you do not know.
Friday, November 29, 2024 is a great day for the federal government. Today, the federal government currently records 200 documents from 52 agencies (481 Pages) with 176 Notices, 1 Presidential Document, 13 Proposed Rules, 10 Rules, and 2 Significant Document. With this current issue, Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 230 / Friday, November 29, 2024 / Notices is up to page 95076. The federal government is busy.
One Presidential Document
National Rural Health Day, 2024 by the Executive Office of the President on 11/29/2024.
This proclamation dedicates November 21, 2024 as National Rural Health Day. This document goes on to present the achievements of the Office of the President in this matter. So, rural America, how are your healthcare needs being met?
Happy belated National Rural Health Day! May your health be good and your happiness better.
The 2 Significant Documents
DoD Discharge Appeal Review Board by the Defense Department on 11/29/2024.
These interim rules have an open comment period ending January 28, 2025. The summary provided, “This interim final rule implements Section 523 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020, which requires the DoD to provide Service members and their authorized representatives with one final review of requests for an upgrade in the characterization of a discharge or dismissal. This rule establishes the Discharge Appeal Review Board (DARB) as the DoD authority responsible for considering such requests after all other administrative remedies have been exhausted. This rule also details the procedures for a petitioner and their authorized representatives to request this final review, the standards the DARB will apply when considering a petitioner's request, and the procedures the Military Departments will follow after the DARB adjudicates the request. The purpose of DARB review is to ensure uniform standards of review are met for requests for upgrades of a discharge or dismissal regardless of the petitioner's service affiliation.”
While these interim rules are effective November 29, 2024, the comment period is still open.
Since I do not have any military experience, it is difficult to determine if any of these changes will allow for veterans easier or better access to correct errors in their discharge documents. The comments are recorded on www.Regulations.gov, but I cannot locate the specific location at this time. You know, the government…
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting by the Farm Credit Administration on 11/29/2024.
This is a proposed rule with an open comment period ending January 28, 2025. The provided summary for this rule, “The Farm Credit Administration (FCA, we, or Agency) is seeking comments on this proposed rule to amend the reporting regulations to require Farm Credit System (System) associations that meet certain asset thresholds or conditions, as well as all System banks, to obtain annual attestation reports from their external auditors that express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), are made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) as promulgated by the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) or the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's (“PCAOB”) auditing standards, and accompany management's assessment and be included with the System Institution's annual report (these attestation reports are hereinafter referred to as “Attestation Reports”). The proposed rule would also require Attestation Reports obtained by the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation (Funding Corporation) be made in accordance with GAAS.”
The Farm Credit Administration has specific requirements to make comments which are public. The first option is to email the comments directly to reg-comm@fca.gov. The alternative is to use the www.FCA.gov website and using the “I Want To…” feature select, “comment on pending regulation”
Somethings just make you wonder. It is a good day for the Federal Government. These items really show the scope and reach of this Government. Within the next day, there are 41 notices, rules, and proposed rules which are expected to close. The comments period ends soon. If you have a few hours and any motivation check out www.regulations.gov. In the explore section, check out the Comments Due Soon.
From USDebtClock.org
According to the US Debt Clock at roughly 9:17 AM, the US debt is roughly $36,079,344,000,000. It seems that the debt per taxpayer is $273,132. The good news is that the federal government revenue is roughly $5,059,367,000,000. Not too shabby if you ask me.
Special Note: Interest of Debt (Net) is $1,004,000,000,000.
The Sun Update:
From Spaceweather.com, “WEAK CME IMPACT: A CME hit Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 29th (0245 UT), but the impact was so weak it did not spark a geomagnetic storm. The G2-storm watch previously issued for Nov. 29th is cancelled. CME impact alerts: SMS Text”
Amazing website with great information about the Earth-Sun environment.
Black’s Law Dictionary word of the day:
Today’s word: Blue-ribbon Jury
Definition and Citations:
“specially selected jury that is composed of well qualified people.”
https://thelawdictionary.org/blue-ribbon-jury/