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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced an interim rule to help quantify, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions linked with the production of biofuel feedstock crops grown using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. This rule is part of an effort to provide standardized guidelines for farmers and other entities within the biofuel supply chain, aiming to boost participation in environmental service markets. By offering a more uniform approach, the USDA hopes to increase transparency and efficiency in tracking reduced-carbon intensity crops, potentially enhancing environmental benefits and market opportunities. Comments from the public will be considered by the USDA as they seek to finalize the rule, which remains open for feedback until March 18, 2025.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached a proposed consent agreement with Tapjoy, Inc. to resolve allegations of deceitful practices in its mobile gaming advertising platform. The FTC claims Tapjoy misled consumers by promoting false offers of in-app rewards that were often not delivered, causing harm to both gamers and game developers. The proposed order requires Tapjoy to prevent such deceptive practices by ensuring accurate reward representations and providing a clear method for consumers to report issues. The Commission has invited public comments on this proposal until February 12, 2021.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities program for fiscal year 2021. The program aims to set up a Captioned and Described Educational Media Center to provide accessible educational materials, such as captioned and described video content, for students with disabilities. The center seeks to improve educational results for these students by developing and offering technology and media resources that are accessible and useful in classroom settings. The application submission deadline is April 27, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposal from BOX Exchange LLC to change their rules, enabling the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. The proposed rule change aims to enhance market transparency and provide investors with additional hedging strategies and lower-cost investment options related to Ethereum. These proposed options would follow similar procedures as those for existing options on Bitcoin or precious-metal exchange-traded products, with specific limitations set on contract positions to ensure market stability and prevent manipulation. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal and has provided details on how to submit feedback.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) under the Department of Commerce is amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) with new rules to enhance national security by regulating the export of advanced computing integrated circuits (ICs). The Interim Final Rule (IFR) introduces new due diligence measures to help foundries and semiconductor companies comply with U.S. export laws, especially concerning ICs sold to countries like China. It updates existing semiconductor export controls and sets reporting requirements, license exceptions, and a framework for realizing transparency between IC designers and manufacturers. Public comments on the rule are invited until March 14, 2025.

The Miami International Securities Exchange (MIAX) has proposed changes to their rules to permit the listing and trading of options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. These options aim to provide investors with new opportunities to interact with the cryptocurrency market, particularly Ethereum, in a more transparent and regulated environment rather than the over-the-counter market. To ensure investor protection and market integrity, the proposal also covers specific listing standards and includes position and exercise limits for these options. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has waived the 30-day waiting period, allowing the proposal to become immediately effective.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule updating the specifications for the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy. These changes address issues with the chest jacket and spine box components, which are used in crash testing to ensure vehicle safety. The new specifications aim to resolve inconsistencies in jacket designs by adopting a standardized design and eliminating signal noise issues from the spine box. The rule is effective February 18, 2025, and is not expected to impose additional costs on vehicle manufacturers, as the replacement parts are already part of routine maintenance.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued a public interest waiver allowing certain infrastructure projects in the Pacific Island territories (Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa) and the Freely Associated States (Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Federated States of Micronesia) to bypass the Buy America requirements. These requirements usually mandate that materials like iron, steel, and manufactured goods used in U.S. infrastructure projects be made domestically. The waiver, lasting five years from January 10, 2025, aims to reduce costs and avoid project delays caused by shipping and sourcing issues from the mainland U.S. DOT decided on this waiver after considering public comments and addressing concerns about regional supply chains and cost impacts.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented the 5G Fund for Rural America, aimed at expanding 5G mobile wireless broadband in rural areas. This plan builds on improved data from the National Broadband Map to identify areas lacking high-speed mobile service, ensuring that efforts are targeted to the most underserved regions. The 5G Fund Phase I budget has been increased to $9 billion, with adjustments for Tribal lands, and includes timelines for transitioning away from legacy support systems to this more modern structure. Furthermore, recipients of this fund will need to implement cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans, and there are incentives for integrating Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technologies into the supported networks.