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The President issued Executive Order 14220 to address the threat to national security posed by the United States' reliance on imported copper. The order calls for an investigation into how copper imports affect national security, considering factors such as foreign market control, domestic production capabilities, and the potential for foreign nations to manipulate supplies. The Secretary of Commerce, along with other relevant departments, is tasked with analyzing these risks and providing recommendations within 270 days. The goal is to strengthen the U.S. copper supply chain and ensure it is secure and resilient.

The Appraisal Subcommittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council has proposed a rule to guide its enforcement powers over the effectiveness of Appraiser and Appraisal Management Company (AMC) Programs managed by State Appraiser Regulatory Agencies. This proposed rule aims to formalize the current compliance review process with some modifications, requiring evaluation of program effectiveness and setting requirements for maintaining effective programs. It also authorizes the ASC to take enforcement actions, such as issuing warnings or suspending programs that do not meet effectiveness standards. Public comments on this proposal are invited by February 4, 2025.

Zinus USA Inc. submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about their plan for production activity in McDonough, Georgia, within Foreign-Trade Zone 26. The board published this in the Federal Register to invite public comments and later decided that no additional review was necessary. As of February 19, 2021, the production activity was authorized according to the relevant laws and regulations.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a general license known as GL 5A. This license, which was issued on November 6, 2024, allows certain activities related to pumps made or distributed by two companies, Kaldera and Elpring, for the treatment or distribution of drinking water. It replaces the previous General License No. 5 and aims to authorize transactions that were previously prohibited under the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations. However, it does not permit transactions with blocked persons not specifically mentioned in the license.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on its information collection for the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program as part of an effort to assess its social, ecological, and economic impacts. The feedback will help with adaptive management and improve future forest restoration projects. People can submit their comments by February 26, 2021, through the reginfo.gov website, where they can find the survey under “Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments.” The survey targets individuals or households, with an estimated 2,330 respondents expected to participate annually, contributing to a total burden of 320 hours.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., alleging that certain companies in China are violating U.S. trade laws by importing and selling urine splash guards without proper authorization. The complaint seeks a ban on these products and asks for other measures like cease and desist orders to stop the sale and importation. The Commission is inviting comments from the public and interested parties on the public interest issues related to the complaint, such as health, safety, and economic impacts. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain companies have applied for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies. These applications are compliant with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. Interested individuals can inspect the applications at specified Federal Reserve Banks or on the Federal Reserve's website. Comments on these applications must be submitted in writing by April 3, 2025, and will be publicly disclosed.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule setting the 2021 allocation of Pacific whiting fishery resources. This rule allocates 17.5% of the U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting to Pacific Coast Indian tribes, honoring their treaty rights. The remaining TAC will be divided among various non-tribal fishing sectors, with a focus on preventing overfishing and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 18, 2021, emphasizing the importance of community input.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on information collection requests related to the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and Native American CDFI Assistance Program. These requests are under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as per the Paperwork Reduction Act. The CDFI Fund supports organizations that provide financial services to underserved communities, including Native American communities. The Department has also implemented the CDFI Equitable Recovery Program to address economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are making updates to reporting requirements to accommodate this program. Public comments are invited until February 26, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to remove the Class E airspace designation at Pinecreek, Minnesota. This action is due to the cancellation of instrument procedures and the airport's closure, meaning the airspace is no longer needed. The proposed change is part of routine updates to airspace regulations and is expected to have minimal impact. The public can submit comments on this proposal until April 4, 2025.