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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the current paperwork requirements for the Red Flags, Card Issuers, and Address Discrepancy Rules for another three years. These rules help prevent identity theft by requiring financial institutions and certain companies to have identity theft prevention programs and assess address changes. The current approval for these rules expires on January 31, 2025. Public comments are being accepted until February 6, 2025, and the FTC has received comments supporting more data protection.

The Department of Justice, specifically the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to emergency medical services and controlled substances. This proposal aims to ensure compliance with the Controlled Substances Act by setting new recordkeeping standards for emergency medical services agencies. These standards involve maintaining records of controlled substances used by these agencies, which include details about administration, disposal, and delivery. The DEA encourages comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of this information collection until January 13, 2025, as part of their efforts to secure approval for a three-year authorization under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an existing information collection, called the Consolidated Air Rule, which applies to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry. This rule helps ensure compliance with various environmental regulations by offering a single, consolidated set of requirements. Public comments on the proposal are being requested until January 27, 2025. The EPA reports an increase in the estimated reporting burden due to a rise in facilities choosing this compliance method and industry growth.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public feedback on its plan to extend the approval of the information collection requirements found in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard. This standard is in place to protect workers from the harmful health effects of inorganic arsenic exposure. OSHA is particularly interested in public comments on whether these requirements are necessary, the accuracy of the estimated costs and time involved, and ways to reduce the burden on employers. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by fax.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to extend an information collection regarding ethylene and spandex production to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is part of the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), aimed at ensuring these facilities meet environmental standards. The public has another 30 days to submit comments, following a previous 60-day period. The EPA expects this renewal to reduce the overall burden on respondents due to a decrease in the number of facilities covered, although costs have increased for certain requirements.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed regulations to implement the Section 45W credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles as introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These proposals explain how taxpayers can calculate and claim the credit when they place such vehicles in service, with specific details on determining vehicle eligibility, calculating the credit amount, and fulfilling reporting requirements. The regulations also address interactions with other credits, recapture rules, and special provisions for tax-exempt entities. Public comments are invited, and a hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes a new regulation to enable electronic filing of the Certification of Admissibility (COA) form for importing certain fish and fish products to the United States. This rule aims to streamline the entry process for non-restricted seafood imports while maintaining adherence to laws like the Marine Mammal Protection Act, enabling consistency across programs and reducing paperwork burdens. By automating the COA process through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal, NMFS intends to facilitate trade while ensuring compliance with U.S. import restrictions on fisheries from foreign nations. Stakeholders, including importers and exporters, are encouraged to submit their comments on the proposal by February 18, 2025.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has proposed revisions to the Local Union Report (EEO-3) and is seeking a three-year approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This report requires labor organizations with 100 or more members to submit demographic data about their workforce every two years. The EEOC is aiming to improve the reporting process by using a web-based system and better estimating the burden on respondents. Public comments on this proposal are open until January 6, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to establish critical habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population of the longfin smelt, a fish found in California's San Francisco Bay estuary. This includes approximately 91,630 acres of land to help conserve the species under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal outlines specific water conditions and habitat requirements needed for the smelt's survival. Public comments and economic analysis on the proposal are sought before finalizing the critical habitat designation.

The Department of Defense has released a notification about an arms sale to Egypt. The sale includes a system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-guided missile attacks, with various equipment such as the Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies and Missile Warning Sensors. The total estimated cost of this sale is $104 million. This move is intended to enhance the security of Egypt, a strategic partner of the U.S. in the Middle East, without affecting the military balance in the region.