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The Department of Energy (DOE) has decided to delay the effective date of a rule concerning the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps. This action aligns with a directive from President Trump, urging the review of certain rules. The delay gives additional time for feedback and analysis, particularly on a new component of the testing procedure, the controls verification procedure (CVP). Some manufacturers expressed concerns about the potential costs and challenges of implementing these new tests, as they might require design adjustments and could be burdensome. DOE will continue to review the rule and consider comments received from industry stakeholders.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on a planned update to its information collection regarding apprenticeship programs. This revision aims to streamline the data collection process to minimize paperwork and enhance clarity. The update will incorporate modifications to existing forms and introduce a new form for state apprenticeship agencies. Feedback is requested by March 15, 2021, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the data gathering process, as well as to ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew an information collection request. This request is related to compliance with commercial driver licensing and testing standards, involving drivers and state licensing agencies, to ensure accurate recordkeeping of testing, licensing, and violations as stated in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986. Comments on the renewal, which does not include proposed changes from a previously discussed rule, need to be submitted by May 16, 2025. The FMCSA is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity of the data collection, its burden estimates, and ways to improve the information's quality and minimize the burden.

The Executive Order titled "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's 'Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative" seeks to review and potentially rescind federal regulations that are unconstitutional, poorly justified by laws, or hinder the national interest. It mandates federal agencies to assess their regulations for legality and alignment with administration goals, especially focusing on reducing unnecessary burdens and promoting innovation. Agencies will then report these assessments and potentially modify regulations. This order does not affect national security, foreign affairs, or employee management and does not create legal rights against the government.

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has released a document addressing comments about reducing regulatory burdens on Farm Credit System (FCS) institutions, such as the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. It explains the FCA's response to feedback received about rules considered unnecessary or burdensome. Key points discussed include changes needed for accounting practices and reporting requirements, and some suggestions that align with ongoing regulatory projects. The FCA also mentions willingness to evaluate certain comments further and emphasizes its commitment to maintaining necessary regulations to ensure safety and soundness while reducing unnecessary burdens.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking comments to help improve its procedures for setting energy conservation standards for consumer products and certain commercial equipment. This request is part of the implementation of the Executive Order "Unleashing American Energy" and aims to ensure consistency with recent directives while meeting statutory obligations. The DOE is encouraging feedback on various topics, including safeguarding consumer choice, reducing regulatory burdens, promoting market competition, and analyzing the costs and benefits of regulations. Comments are due by June 2, 2025, and can be submitted online, via email, or by mail.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has issued a new rule aimed at improving succession planning for federally insured credit unions. This rule mandates that these credit unions create a written succession plan covering key positions and specifies that the plan must be regularly updated at least every 24 months. Responding to public comments, the NCUA has made several adjustments, such as reducing the frequency of required plan reviews and removing certain officials from the mandatory coverage list. The rule will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving credit unions time to prepare.

The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These requests are related to financial crime regulations, such as reporting large cash transactions and anti-money laundering requirements for casinos. The public is encouraged to provide comments on these proposals by March 26, 2021. The document details different areas where the Treasury seeks to extend its data gathering efforts under existing regulations without making changes.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on their information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on the usefulness and efficiency of collecting information about television broadcast blackouts that occur when negotiations between broadcasters and video service providers fail. This information will be collected through an online portal and aims to help the FCC understand the impact of these blackouts on viewers and competition. The collected data will be used to improve reporting and better inform Congress about the state of video programming markets.