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The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to sell military equipment to the Republic of Korea, totaling $170.6 million. This includes five BQM-177A Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets for use on AEGIS Class Destroyers and additional support elements. The sale is designed to strengthen U.S. ties with South Korea by enhancing their defense capabilities. The equipment will remain under U.S. control and will not change the military balance in the region.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comments on renewing two information collection requirements as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The first collection relates to recordkeeping, disclosure, and reporting requirements in connection with Regulation Z, which involves the Truth in Lending Act. The second concerns account-based disclosures linked to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Regulations E and DD and Federal Reserve Regulation CC, ensuring proper disclosure about electronic fund transfers and deposit accounts. The public has until April 27, 2021, to submit their comments, which will be considered a matter of public record.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum that delegates authority to the Secretary of State. This authority allows the Secretary to decide if providing up to $35 million in aid to Ukraine is important for U.S. security interests, bypassing certain laws. This delegation is made under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has approved the use of up to $16 million for foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. This money will support countries participating in the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti. The decision, authorized by Deputy Secretary of State Richard R. Verma, was made possible by overriding other legal provisions. This determination will be reported to Congress and published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain models of Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. helicopters. This proposal is due to reports of cracks in the main rotor transmission drive shaft that could result in dangerous conditions. The directive requires inspecting specific drive shafts for cracks, prohibits installing uninspected drive shafts, and restricts the use of certain paint removers. The FAA has invited public comments on this proposal, highlighting the importance of addressing these safety concerns.

In a memorandum dated January 13, 2021, the President of the United States delegated authority to the Secretary of State. This delegation allows the Secretary to decide if it's crucial for national security to sell up to $6.8 million worth of cluster munitions technology to South Korea. The decision can be made without considering other legal restrictions related to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also instructed that this authority be published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has updated the financial thresholds that determine when a person is prohibited from being a director or officer of two competing companies, which is governed by Section 8 of the Clayton Act. As of January 21, 2021, competing companies are covered by these rules if each has combined capital, surplus, and undivided profits over $10,000,000, unless the competitive sales of either company are less than $1,000,000. The new threshold amounts are $37,382,000 for one type of evaluation and $3,738,200 for another. These changes reflect adjustments that happen every year based on the gross national product.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is updating the thresholds related to interlocking directorates as required by a 1990 amendment to section 8 of the Clayton Act. This section generally prevents a person from serving as a director or officer for two competing companies if certain financial thresholds are met. For 2025, the new thresholds are $51,380,000 for larger companies and $5,138,000 for smaller ones, reflecting changes in the gross national product. These thresholds will apply immediately.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period on the request for information about export lists for human food from other countries until February 21, 2025. This extension allows individuals and companies more time to provide input, especially regarding the potential fees for export certification services, which could affect businesses significantly. This decision follows requests for more time due to the overlap with the holiday season and the complexity of the proposed changes. Interested parties can submit comments electronically or via mail.

The Department of the Treasury has announced that it will submit several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These requests include forms for reporting income tax withholding on non-payroll payments, procedures for master and prototype plans, and rules for longevity annuity contracts. Public comments on these requests are invited until March 22, 2021. This notice provides detailed information on the purpose and requirements of each collection, along with estimates of the number of respondents and total annual burden hours.