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The Department of Defense has published an unclassified notice about a potential arms sale to Canada, involving telecommunications services that provide satellite communications support for the Canadian Armed Forces. This $138 million proposed sale aims to enhance Canada’s military capabilities, especially in support of North American defense operations, and to bolster U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The sale includes technical support, training, and logistics services, with no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness anticipated. The prime contractor for this project will be General Dynamics, and the sale is not expected to affect the regional military balance.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed arms sale to Italy. The sale includes 173 Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II and 14 Captive Carry Reliability Tests, along with training and support equipment, at an estimated value of $150 million. This proposal aims to enhance Italy's military capabilities and supports U.S. foreign policy by strengthening a NATO ally. The sale is intended to improve interoperability between the U.S. and Italian Armed Forces without affecting the regional military balance or U.S. defense readiness.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on a new information collection process related to handling informal complaints about employment discrimination at the Census Bureau, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice encourages public input on the proposed "EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form" before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The form will help collect necessary information to address claims of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or age. Feedback is sought to optimize the form's utility, accuracy, and efficiency, and comments will be publicly accessible.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities. These grants are designed to support and expand high-quality charter schools across the U.S. by helping state entities open new charter schools, replicate successful ones, and provide necessary resources and technical assistance. Applications open on January 21, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2025, and a review deadline of June 20, 2025. The initiative aligns with the Department’s goal to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for underserved students.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a final rule aiming to make payments to poultry growers fairer. This rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act prohibits certain unfair practices used by live poultry dealers, especially in the competitive systems that determine how much growers are paid. It also requires dealers to provide more information to growers before asking them to invest in expensive farm updates, helping to reduce confusion and unfair advantage. Overall, the rule strengthens transparency, fairness, and accountability in the industry.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to add all species of Asian pond mussels (Sinanodonta), golden mussels (Limnoperna), and marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) to the list of injurious wildlife. This action aims to prohibit the importation and transport of these species within certain U.S. jurisdictions due to their potential to harm native ecosystems by competing for resources, spreading quickly, and carrying pathogens. The proposed listings are part of efforts to protect U.S. interests by preventing these invasive species from establishing themselves and causing ecological damage. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 11, 2025.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification involving the Government of Jordan's request to purchase an F-16 Air Combat Training Center, which includes various training devices and support services. The proposed sale, valued at approximately $60 million, aims to enhance Jordan's military training capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the main contractor, and the sale is expected to support U.S. foreign policy by contributing to the stability and security of a key ally in the Middle East. The transaction will not alter the military balance in the region and requires the presence of two U.S. contractors in Jordan for two years.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change filed by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. Nasdaq wants to share an early version of order imbalance information, adjust certain time limits for market orders during its Opening Cross auction, and extend the deadline for submitting some types of orders. These changes aim to improve price discovery and market stability during the opening of the trading day by giving participants more information and flexibility. The commission is asking for public comments on this proposal to help them decide whether to approve or disapprove the changes.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is asking for public comments on how the growing use of devices connecting directly to satellites in the L-band might affect GPS signals. These devices, operating between 1610-1660.5 MHz, have less strict emission limits than terrestrial ones, posing risks of interference with GPS signals at 1575.42 MHz. NTIA seeks input on the interference risks and possible solutions to safeguard GPS while allowing the advantages of these direct-to-device services. The comments are due by February 10, 2025.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) adopted a final rule to codify the Interagency Statement Clarifying the Role of Supervisory Guidance issued in 2018 along with the Federal Reserve, FDIC, NCUA, and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. This rule emphasizes that supervisory guidance, unlike laws or regulations, does not have legal force and doesn't create legally binding obligations for the public. The rule aims to ensure that the OCC will follow the principles of administrative law and use guidance to support transparency and consistency in the supervision of banks. The final rule takes effect on March 15, 2021, and assures that supervisory guidance will continue to be a valuable tool without being enforceable like laws.