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The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition from Mr. Ken Kay, requesting the DOE to create rules that would allow states to work collaboratively with the DOE on developing new nuclear technologies, including small nuclear reactors. The petition also seeks to establish programs where states can create nuclear and non-nuclear labs on existing or previous nuclear facility sites. DOE is inviting public comments on this petition until April 15, 2021, to decide whether to move forward with rulemaking. Interested parties can submit their comments through various methods, including an eRulemaking portal, email, or postal mail.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule change. This new rule would create an exemption from licensing requirements for products that contain byproduct material incidental to their production. It aims to address a previous petition by GE Osmonics, Inc. and to facilitate the distribution of certain products containing these materials. The NRC encourages comments to be submitted electronically through the Federal Rulemaking Website by April 5, 2021.

The U.S. Copyright Office is planning to hold public hearings as part of the eighth triennial rulemaking proceeding under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). These hearings will discuss potential exemptions to the DMCA's rules against bypassing technological controls that safeguard access to copyrighted works. Scheduled to take place remotely via Zoom in April 2021, the hearings will give individuals a chance to speak about different proposed classes of exemptions. Interested parties must submit a request to testify by February 24, 2021, providing specific details about their intended testimony.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule to update regulations for temporary agricultural (H-2A) and nonagricultural (H-2B) workers. The rule aims to enhance the integrity of these programs and improve protections for workers. Key changes include strengthening rules against charging workers certain fees, providing increased flexibility and grace periods for H-2 workers, and enhancing whistleblower protections. The rule becomes effective on January 17, 2025.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has proposed a rule to change how Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are filed by certain financial institutions, like state member banks and bank holding companies. The rule aims to allow for exemptions from these requirements to help banks more effectively meet Bank Secrecy Act requirements, potentially leading to innovative ways to tackle financial crime. The Board will coordinate with FinCEN on exemption requests and is seeking public comments on the proposal until February 22, 2021. The proposal emphasizes that these exemptions won't relieve institutions from complying with FinCEN’s SAR regulations.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a proposed rule change concerning the licensing of new nuclear power reactors. The aim of the changes is to make licensing more consistent, efficient, and clear, while reducing the need for exemptions and amendments. The NRC plans to hold a public meeting to explain the rule change and gather input. People can submit comments until April 14, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a previous rule concerning updates to BasicMed, part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. This correction amends a mistake where a rule on flight instructor certification inadvertently removed parts of the authority citation intended by the BasicMed updates. The correction ensures both regulatory changes are accurately reflected in the authority citation for part 61, which relates to the certification of pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors. The correction took effect on December 27, 2024.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has received a submission from the Postal Service asking for a rulemaking process to review a financial model, minimum rates, and Mail Classification Schedule changes. This aims to streamline the evaluation of certain negotiated service agreements, and there's a request to introduce a new product to the Competitive product list. The Commission has set a deadline for public comments on this proposal by December 12, 2024. They will assess whether the proposed framework aligns with established regulations, and Christopher Mohr will serve as the public representative during this process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies the Class E airspace at Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This change establishes Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above the ground and removes Class E airspace from 1,200 feet above the ground to enhance the airport's instrument flight procedures. The rule also updates the airport's legal description and corrects previous language to accurately describe the airspace modification. The FAA determined this rule would not have significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its rules for the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) to align with new federal award regulations and to improve the grant administration process. These updates include changes to terms and timelines for reporting by grant recipients, without significantly impacting small entities receiving grants. The rule ensures that there are no new information collections required beyond those already approved and incorporates executive orders to maximize regulatory benefits. It will be effective from January 30, 2025, and does not impose significant economic impacts or unfunded mandates.