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The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has delayed the effective date of a rule regarding plant records for the Dairy Grading and Inspection Program. Originally set for January 16, 2025, the rule's new effective date is March 21, 2025. This rule allows butterfat tests to be conducted at either in-house or third-party labs and requires records to be available for USDA inspector review. The delay is part of a regulatory review to ensure compliance with a recent presidential memorandum.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule to revise the "estimated cost of the assistance" factor used in disaster declarations. This extension, lasting until March 12, 2021, follows a regulatory review memorandum from President Biden's administration. A virtual public meeting will be held on February 24, 2021, to gather feedback on the changes, which aim to update disaster response criteria and consider the economic impact on affected regions. FEMA is seeking input from various stakeholders, including state and local governments, on how these factors affect their ability to manage disasters.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from the Department of Health and Human Services is delaying the effective date of a new rule concerning Medicare Part D. Originally set to take effect on February 1, 2021, the rule will now start on March 30, 2021. This delay follows a Presidential memorandum on January 20, 2021, aiming to freeze new regulations for 60 days. The rule in question will establish a new electronic standard for how prescribers and insurers manage authorizations for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change from Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. This change would allow users to use match trade prevention when they enter periodic auction orders on the exchange. The Commission has decided to extend the decision deadline to February 16, 2025, to have enough time to consider the proposal, which includes modifications made in Amendment No. 1. This extension ensures the Commission can make a well-informed decision on whether to approve or disapprove the rule change.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA announced a delay in the effective date of a rule regarding the Paper and Paper-Based Packaging Promotion, Research, and Information Order. Originally set to take effect on January 21, 2025, the rule is now postponed until March 21, 2025. This delay allows for further review of the amendments, which clarify various processes like partnership definitions, nomination procedures, and voting formats for board meetings, along with financial reporting timelines. The postponement aligns with a presidential directive for regulatory review.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has issued a rule to postpone the effective date of changes to the organic standards for mushrooms and pet food. Initially set to take effect on December 23, 2024, the new regulations will now be effective from March 21, 2025, with compliance required by March 22, 2027. This delay follows a presidential directive for a regulatory review, addressing aspects like mushroom growing materials and the use of certain synthetic substances in organic pet food. The decision is immediate to allow more time for review and was made without public comment, as it was considered impractical and against public interest to delay this process until after additional comments.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it will not enforce a rule titled "Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; Correction" until March 20, 2025. This decision was made to allow time for a review of the rule by executive departments and agencies, ensuring it aligns with legal and policy requirements. The rule, originally published on January 10, 2025, corrected two errors in a previous regulation. FMCSA's action is part of a broader regulatory review initiated by the President.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that it will not enforce the compliance of specific bus safety rules, known as the Bus Rollover Structural Integrity final rule, until March 20, 2025. These rules require buses to pass a rollover test to ensure passenger protection, and they were supposed to take effect on December 30, 2024. However, due to a regulatory review ordered by the President, NHTSA is allowing time for further examination to ensure the rules align with legal and policy standards.

The Department of Agriculture is requesting public comments on an information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and disaster relief food distribution. This request is part of a review by the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. People are invited to comment on whether the information collection is necessary and how it could be improved. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, through the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released revised final guidances to minimize the risk of spreading disease agents like sepsis and Mycobacterium tuberculosis through human cells, tissues, and related products. The guidances originally advised establishments to implement recommendations within four weeks, but now suggest a longer timeframe until May 4, 2025, to allow for further review and consideration of public comments. These changes follow a presidential directive for regulatory review, prioritizing public health while seeking further input. The FDA emphasizes that these updates are being implemented immediately, even as they remain open to additional public comments.