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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting public comments on their information collection methods as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The comments will help evaluate and improve their data collection process related to customer satisfaction with NOAA's products and services. This will involve online surveys and emails, affecting both individual citizens and various types of organizations, with an estimated 10,000 respondents. Comments must be received by April 29, 2025, and are part of the public record to ensure transparency and solicit improvement ideas.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for all Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. Model PC-7 airplanes. This rule addresses an identified unsafe condition concerning a missing screw on a harness shoulder strap buckle that could lead to loss of pilot restraint and potential loss of airplane control or crew injury. Effective February 12, 2021, it requires inspections and potential repairs or replacements of the affected parts to ensure safety. The FAA invites comments on this rule until March 29, 2021, and has deemed the situation urgent enough to forgo the usual public comment period prior to enacting the rule.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for the information collection of Form N-54A, which investment companies use to notify the SEC of their election to be regulated as business development companies. This form is mandatory and aims to help the SEC administer specific provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. On average, about seven companies file this notification annually, with a total burden of 3.5 hours and an estimated cost of $1,288 to the industry. Public comments on the information collection are invited and can be submitted via the provided contact details.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs for Fiscal Year 2024. These changes, effective March 3, 2025, adjust fees arising from specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. The rule is classified as procedural and, therefore, exempt from public comment and additional information collection requirements. It includes changes in several fee sections, like increasing the fees for specific services as detailed in the amendments to part 381 of the Commission's regulations.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is setting up a new program called the Dietary Supplement Laboratory Quality Assurance Program (DSQAP) Consortium. This program aims to improve the accuracy and safety of dietary supplements by developing better testing and measurement methods. NIST is inviting organizations to join the Consortium by sharing their expertise, like analytical testing skills or unique industry knowledge, on a voluntary basis. Participants will sign a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), though non-CRADA options exist for those unable to enter such agreements due to legal or governmental constraints.

The FAA has issued a new airworthiness directive for specific models of Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH, including EC135 and its variants. This directive requires operators to remove certain Titanium (Ti) bolts, identified by specific part numbers and markings, from service and ban their installation on the forward tail rotor drive shaft. These actions were prompted by safety concerns following a report of a broken Ti-bolt, which could lead to reduced control of the helicopter. The rule is effective as of March 29, 2021, and aims to prevent possible helicopter control issues linked to these Ti-bolts.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended Q Link Wireless LLC from the federal Lifeline program and all universal service support mechanisms following its conviction for defrauding the government. Q Link was found guilty of fraudulent activities, including wire fraud, theft of government funds, and submitting false claims to the Lifeline program. The suspension is effective immediately, and debarment proceedings are also being initiated, which may prevent the company from participating in these federal programs for at least three years. Q Link and any related parties can contest this decision within 30 days by providing supporting documents.

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.

The Department of Labor is considering a proposed exemption that would allow Northern Trust Corporation and its affiliates to continue using a special legal exemption for certain financial transactions despite Northern Trust Fiduciary Services (NTFS) being convicted of aiding and abetting tax fraud in France. The proposed exemption would be in effect for five years and aims to prevent disruptions for pension plans and other financial entities relying on Northern's services. This proposal includes various safety measures to ensure Northern's operations remain lawful and in compliance with fiduciary duties, also detailing costly procedures and conditions to protect involved parties and maintain trust.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule allowing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to send immigration bond-related notices electronically, provided obligors agree to this method of communication. Although no significant changes were made from an earlier interim rule, this final rule clarifies text, updates terminology, and fixes typographical errors. Commenters raised concerns about technical issues, accessibility, and fairness, particularly regarding the new Cash Electronic Bonds Online System (CeBONDS), but the rule aims to make processes more efficient and reduce mail costs. This transition to electronic service is optional, and obligors can still opt for traditional mail service.