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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a final rule to repeal a previous requirement for State departments of transportation (State DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to establish greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets and report their progress. This decision was made because the rule was seen as unnecessary and potentially burdensome, with no clear legal backing and minimal benefits. Notably, the courts had already blocked the rule, citing legal and regulatory issues. Repealing this requirement provides clarity and aligns with recent legal decisions, but it doesn't stop State DOTs and MPOs from voluntarily tracking their own CO2 emissions.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that NYSE National, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to establish fees for industry members in 2025. This change is related to the costs of the National Market System Plan for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) and involves setting a fee of $0.000022 per executed share, known as CAT Fee 2025-1. The fee is expected to be in effect for six months and aims to cover about half of the anticipated CAT costs for 2025. Public comments on this proposal are invited and should be submitted by January 31, 2025.

The Executive Order, titled "Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities," proposes closing the Department of Education and returning educational authority to the states and local communities. The order criticizes the federal control over education as ineffective and aims to reduce the federal bureaucracy involved in education. It calls for the Secretary of Education to ensure a smooth transition and maintain compliance with federal law, particularly in avoiding programs that promote illegal discrimination or gender ideology. The order asserts that its implementation should not impair existing legal authority or budget considerations.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 fiscal year for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. It aims to enhance educational and developmental outcomes for children in distressed U.S. communities. The program focuses on offering a range of high-quality services to ensure school readiness, high school graduation, and readiness for higher education and careers. Interested applicants should check eligibility requirements and be prepared to meet specific application criteria, including submitting a memorandum of understanding with partnering organizations.

President has issued an Executive Order to eliminate the Federal Executive Institute, which was established over 50 years ago to provide leadership training for government officials. The President believes that this institute contributes to a bureaucracy that doesn't benefit American families and wants to refocus the government on serving taxpayers. The order directs the Office of Personnel Management to take the necessary steps to close the institute and revokes earlier documents that mandated its existence. This order aims to shift government priorities towards direct benefit to citizens while ensuring it complies with existing laws and available funding.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to amend the USDA organic regulations with new standards for organic mushroom production and pet food handling. This rule clarifies standards such as the composition and sourcing of materials used in organic mushroom production and the use of synthetic nutrients like taurine in organic pet food. These amendments aim to resolve inconsistencies in existing regulations to promote fair competition and market growth for both organic mushrooms and pet food. The rule is effective February 21, 2025, with compliance required by February 22, 2027.

The Department of Justice has proposed changes to the regulations of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) to comply with the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. The proposal includes adding new definitions and procedures to incorporate local and Tribal firearms prohibitions alongside existing federal and state laws. It also covers enhanced background checks for firearm buyers under 21, introduces denial notifications to law enforcement when a gun sale is denied, and suggests improvements like identifying agencies that can't share certain records due to state laws. The Department seeks public comments on these proposed changes to refine and ensure their effectiveness in preventing prohibited individuals from acquiring firearms.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted a request for public comments regarding the revision of an information collection process associated with the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360). This notice provides an additional 30 days, until January 21, 2025, for the public to comment on the estimated burden of the required information and associated response times. USCIS uses this information to assess eligibility for certain immigration benefits, and the data may also be used to provide employment authorization for specific groups. The total estimated annual burden in hours for this collection is 127,230 hours, with a cost burden of $7,820,533.

The Department of Commerce is requesting public comments on its plan to reinstate and update the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses (NSSRN). This survey, conducted by the Census Bureau, aims to gather detailed information about the characteristics and employment patterns of registered nurses in the U.S. to inform healthcare workforce decisions. Changes to the survey will include updated questions and the removal of pandemic-related queries. They are seeking feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection, with public comments accepted until June 17, 2025.

The Department of Education has proposed a new priority to create a National Technical Assistance Center. This Center aims to help states improve their ability to collect, report, analyze, and use fiscal data related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parts B and C. The goal is to train and support states in accurately managing and using IDEA fiscal data to ensure funds are used effectively to benefit children with disabilities. Public comments on this proposal are due by April 7, 2025, and further information can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal.