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The Department of Commerce is proposing to continue its information collection via the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS). This survey helps gather detailed, frequent, and timely data on U.S. economic conditions and trends. With a target of 795,000 respondents, the survey will be conducted biweekly and seeks to include more multi-unit businesses for comprehensive economic representation. The department is also revising the survey to focus on core questions and plans to extend it for another three years, along with a possibility of including updated questions on artificial intelligence. Public comments are invited within 30 days on the proposed collection.

The Miami International Securities Exchange LLC (MIAX Options) has proposed changes to its fee schedule to extend the waiver for certain non-transaction fees applicable to Market Makers trading solely in Proprietary Products, including options on the SPIKES Index, until March 31, 2021. The fees waived include Membership Application fees, Trading Permit fees, API Testing and Certification fees, and MEI Port fees. The aim of these waivers is to encourage Market Makers to trade these Proprietary Products, thereby increasing market liquidity. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published this notice to solicit comments from the public on this proposed rule change.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is updating the test procedures for compressors to correct errors and ensure calculations are accurate across different conditions, such as altitude. These changes include fixing formulas for efficiency calculations and updating the definition of "air compressor" to clarify that multiple compression elements are included. The updates align DOE procedures with industry standards and are designed to be more precise without adding extra testing burdens on manufacturers. The updated rules will be effective April 2, 2025, and mandatory for product testing by July 16, 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Pipeline Safety Regulations to reduce regulatory burdens on gas pipelines while maintaining safety. It includes revisions to inspection requirements, such as extending intervals for atmospheric corrosion checks on certain pipes and allowing remote monitoring of rectifier stations. The rule also updates the reporting criteria for incidents by adjusting monetary thresholds for inflation and revises welding and testing requirements for pipe components. These changes aim to streamline regulatory processes and reduce costs without compromising safety standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Surface Coating of Metal Cans. This request is part of a routine process required to ensure compliance with air quality standards. The EPA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 31, 2025. The information collected is crucial for verifying that facilities using significant quantities of surface coatings comply with air pollution regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final rule, effective March 16, 2021, for the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones, over people and at night under certain conditions. The rule introduces four categories of operations based on the risk of injury to people, allowing drones to fly over people without a waiver if they meet specific safety standards. It also requires drones flying at night to have anti-collision lights and operators to undergo training that covers night operations. Additionally, the rule allows drones to fly over moving vehicles, provided specific conditions are met to ensure safety.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new rule that would allow states to waive the hazardous materials endorsement requirement for drivers with a Class A commercial driver's license who transport up to 1,000 gallons of aviation jet fuel for agricultural operations. This change aims to help agricultural aviation companies, especially those in remote areas, by making it easier to find drivers to deliver jet fuel, thus supporting these businesses' efficiency. The proposal may lead to cost savings for both drivers and agricultural operators, without reducing safety, as these operations typically occur in low-traffic rural areas. Public comments on the proposal are being accepted until February 3, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Clean Water Act methods for analyzing pollutants in effluent. This rule aims to improve data quality and consistency by introducing new methods for detecting specific substances like PFAS and PCB congeners, while withdrawing outdated testing parameters and methods. Additionally, the proposal includes simplifying certain sampling requirements and making minor corrections to existing tables of approved methods. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 20, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking for a three-year extension from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the clearance of information collection requirements related to the Amplifier Rule, which concerns power output claims for amplifiers in home entertainment products. This clearance, initially expiring on January 31, 2021, helps standardize the measurement and disclosure of these products' features, aiding consumers in making informed purchases. The FTC invites public comments on this extension by February 22, 2021. The deadline extension aims to continue ensuring manufacturers provide consistent information about amplifiers, improving transparency and consumer trust.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule for managing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units (CISWI) that were built on or before June 4, 2010, and not updated since August 7, 2013. This rule applies to states without approved plans for reducing emissions from these units and entails adopting federal guidelines to decrease pollutants like lead, mercury, and sulfur dioxide. In addition, the rule introduces changes to testing, monitoring, and recording requirements, emphasizing reductions in emissions and the implementation of stricter operational practices to curb pollution. Units in Alaska that qualify as "small, remote incinerators" are exempt from certain standards until further regulations address this category.