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The Department of State is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to the Application for a U.S. Passport for Eligible Individuals (form DS-5504). This form is used by people who need to correct their passport, change their name, or replace a limited passport at no cost. The changes include revising certain statements on the form to comply with legal standards and updating language regarding gender to specify biological sex, as required by executive order. Interested individuals have until March 20, 2025, to submit their feedback.

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) within the Department of Health and Human Services has updated its organizational structure. The division previously known as the Division of Information and Education (DIE) has been renamed to the Division of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement (DCE) to better reflect its functions and to use a more socially acceptable acronym. The functions of the division remain the same as they were outlined in a previous notice from April 11, 1995.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) received a proposal from NYSE American LLC to change the name "NYSE Chicago, Inc." to "NYSE Texas, Inc." in their Connectivity Fee Schedule. The SEC has decided to approve this proposed rule change immediately rather than waiting 30 days, as this change mainly involves updating the name to avoid confusion and does not have a significant impact on investors or the market. The SEC invites the public to comment on this change by either submitting comments online or by mail by April 8, 2025.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) has proposed a rule change to amend its Connectivity Fee Schedule and market data fees to reflect the renaming of NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc. This proposal was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 27, 2025, and is set for immediate effectiveness, meaning it will become operative immediately to align with the corresponding name change filing. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposal by April 8, 2025, and the proposed rule change is considered not to have a significant impact on investor protection, public interest, or competition.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has announced several changes regarding the Accounting Standards Implementation Committee (ASIC), which was previously known as the Accounting and Auditing Policy Committee (AAPC). These changes involve adjustments to the committee's name, structure, and governance. Updated documentation about these changes can be found on the FASAB website. For additional details, Monica R. Valentine serves as the point of contact.

The Department of Health and Human Services has updated the name of the child support program from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). This change aligns the program with its commitment to support entire families rather than just enforce child support. Additionally, the rule removes outdated terms and updates sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect the new name and facilitate modern Tribal processes and reporting for child support programs. These updates aim to enhance family self-sufficiency and clarity in regulations without imposing any financial impact.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is inviting public comments on a proposed information collection related to life insurance through February 7, 2025. This initiative complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, requiring public input for such collections. The proposed collection involves the "Certification of Change or Correction of Name Government Life Insurance" form (VA Form 29-586), which is used by individuals to officially change or correct their names. The estimated annual burden for this is 20 hours, involving 120 respondents with an average response time of 10 minutes each.

On February 27, 2025, NYSE National, Inc. filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule change aims to amend the Connectivity Fee Schedule to reflect a name change from NYSE Chicago, Inc. to NYSE Texas, Inc. This proposal has been approved for immediate effectiveness as it neither impacts investor protection significantly nor burdens competition. The SEC is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change until April 8, 2025.