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The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to make necessary editorial changes. These changes update certain sections and provisions within the FAR, affecting parts related to definitions, contracting by negotiation, special contracting methods, service contracting, and solicitation provisions. The amendments also include updates to various tables and clauses concerning foreign products, governmental procurement policies, and requirements related to hazardous materials and child labor certifications. The rule will take effect on February 16, 2021.

The Department of Labor has introduced a new rule focusing on electronic filing and service procedures for cases handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges. This rule mandates attorneys and representatives to use the Department's electronic system for filing and serving documents, making it easier and more streamlined. Individuals representing themselves can choose between electronic and traditional filing methods. Additionally, the rule covers various technical details, such as electronic signatures, the scheduling of hearings, and modifications to existing regulations to accommodate these new procedures.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued technical amendments to its Organization and Program Management regulations to update details about its regional offices. These changes were made to reflect the closure of the Salt Lake Regional Office and to update addresses for offices that have relocated. The amendments are procedural, so public commentary was not required, and they take effect on December 16, 2024. The changes are not expected to impact the rights or responsibilities of non-government parties.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a final rule to make editorial updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These changes, which affect various sections within 48 CFR parts 13, 25, 36, 49, and 52, are mostly minor adjustments, such as updating references and terminology. The rule will take effect on January 3, 2025. For any inquiries, individuals can contact Ms. Lois Mandell at the GSA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized revisions to streamline fuel quality regulations. These updates clarify testing and sampling standards while preserving existing fuel quality levels. The changes, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance clarity and compliance for stakeholders involved with fuels, fuel additives, and blendstocks, like producers and distributors. These modifications do not alter the current fuel quality standards but provide technical amendments and clarifications to help stakeholders comply with the EPA’s requirements.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide as part of Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-02. This guide summarizes important changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regarding various rules, including mandatory human trafficking prevention training for air carriers contracted by the federal government and certification requirements for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additionally, the document includes technical amendments to multiple FAR sections. These changes are meant to ensure compliance with federal acquisition policies and regulations.

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) has introduced several new rules as part of its Circular 2021-03. These rules include clarifications on handling violations related to arms control treaties and the criteria for using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Additionally, changes have been made to what assets individual sureties can use as security bonds. The updates also include various technical amendments across different FAR sections, with some rules becoming effective on February 16, 2021.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made changes to rules about animal drugs to update new and existing drug applications, improve readability, and ensure accurate information. These updates reflect approvals, withdrawals, and sponsorship changes for animal drugs from July to September 2024. The FDA also amended its regulations to communicate these changes and to clarify the information about sponsors and conditions of use for drugs. This rule is effective as of December 2, 2024.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued technical amendments to aviation security regulations, specifically regarding the recordkeeping requirements for criminal history record checks (CHRCs) for airport and aircraft operators. These amendments clarify that operators are required to retain only current CHRC records and certifications, rather than all historical records, and can keep these records in either paper or electronic format. This move aims to reduce the burden of storing unnecessary records without adding any new substantive requirements. The amendments are effective immediately and do not require a notice of proposed rulemaking or a delayed effective date, as they do not significantly change the rights or obligations of any parties involved.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making some technical changes to regulations that were published in October 2020. These regulations combined two programs, the 8(a) Business Development Mentor-Protégé Program and the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program, to reduce confusion and inefficiencies. The corrections address how joint ventures are defined, clarifying which parts of the regulations apply to specific rules like the "ostensible subcontractor rule." These changes took effect on February 23, 2021.