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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule that amends the existing exemption for residues of Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy Acids (CPPA). This change allows CPPA to be used not only as a plant growth regulator but also as a nematicide, which is a type of pesticide that kills nematodes. The EPA concluded that the use of CPPA, when applied following proper practices, presents no risk to the U.S. population, including infants and children. This decision follows a petition by FBSciences, Inc. and upholds safety standards set under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture released a correction to a final rule regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment and Training (E&T) program. This correction modifies specific sections of the rule to help meet the program's goal of helping participants acquire the skills necessary for employment. It addresses errors in the previously published document and clarifies requirements for E&T participants who have completed high school or an equivalent before joining the program. The amended rule will take effect on January 17, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule about airspace in Austin, TX. Initially, a typographical error was made in the header section of the rule, where it mistakenly read "ASW AR E3" instead of "ASW TX E3." This correction clarifies the establishment of Class E airspace for Austin and its surrounding areas, ensuring that the rule is accurately represented in the Federal Register. The corrected rule will take effect on June 12, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a new rule regarding its Director of the Division of Enforcement. The Director will no longer have the power to issue formal orders of investigation, which are needed to authorize enforcement staff to issue subpoenas under Federal securities laws. This change aims to improve efficiency and align the SEC's investigative efforts with its priorities. The adjustment is effective from March 14, 2025, and is considered an internal procedural change that doesn't significantly impact external parties.

The Department of Defense issued a final rule to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, aligning it with the requirements from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This rule emphasizes that when awarding architectural and engineering service contracts under multiple-award contracts, the selection should be based on qualifications. It avoids unnecessary duplication of qualification information requests from contractors and is expected to lighten some administrative burdens for small entities by preventing repetitive information submissions. The rule doesn't impose new reporting requirements and is expected to maintain existing procedures without significant public impact.

The Department of Commerce updated and finalized a rule on January 31, 2024, concerning procedures related to discrepancies between past trade agreements like NAFTA and the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This update corrects a regulatory error where language was mistakenly duplicated in the legal text, specifically in section 19 CFR 356.8(b)(2). The correction clarifies who can request the continuation of trade reviews but notes that foreign governments are not authorized to make such requests. The changes are effective as of December 12, 2024.

The New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE) filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend rules about reverse stock splits, aiming to prevent companies that fall below certain price criteria from using reverse stock splits to reclaim compliance under specific circumstances. The SEC is taking extra time beyond the usual 45-day review period to evaluate this proposal and any comments received. They have extended the deadline to either approve or disapprove the changes to January 15, 2025. The proposal was initially published for public comment on October 17, 2024.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule to amend its FM Table of Allotments by adding Channel 238A in Edgefield, South Carolina, as the area's first local radio service. This amendment follows a request from Georgia-Carolina Radiocasting Company, LLC and is based on an engineering analysis confirming compliance with the FCC's distance separation rules using specific city coordinates. The ruling took effect on February 24, 2021.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) submitted a proposed rule change to amend Section 907.00 of the NYSE Manual. This amendment aims to clarify the application of complimentary products and services offered to companies listed on the exchange, depending on their global market value. Companies that listed on or after January 11, 2021, will receive these services for 48 months, while those listed earlier will get them for 24 months. The change is primarily for clarification and transparency and does not impose any significant burden on competition or affect investor protection.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is set to revise a rule concerning the Federal Management Regulation, titled "Designation of Authority and Sustainable Siting," which was initially announced on April 22, 2024. This revision aligns with Executive Order 14148, aiming to eliminate certain language related to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion. The affected regulation deals with the location of federal space or properties. The planned revision will be finalized with amendments announced in the Federal Register.