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The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a rule to update the system of records for the DoD 0004 "Defense Repository for Common Enterprise Data (DRCED)" under the Privacy Act of 1974. This update includes an exemption from certain Privacy Act provisions due to national security concerns, allowing certain records to withhold classification information. Comments on this proposal are open until March 8, 2021, and the DoD states that the rule will not significantly impact small businesses or impose extra information collection requirements on the public.

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 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued a final rule to adjust the amounts of civil money penalties to account for inflation as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments are based on the change in the Consumer Price Index and are applied to penalties assessed on or after January 13, 2021, for violations occurring on or after November 2, 2015. The rule bypasses the usual requirements for public notice and commentary due to provisions in the 2015 Act, and it does not involve any collection of information that would necessitate paperwork under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has proposed a new rule to modify a system of records called the "Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database," which is intended to collect data related to sexual assault cases involving members of the Armed Forces. The rule seeks to exempt certain records within this database from parts of the Privacy Act to allow for better handling of legal actions or investigations without interference. The rule also invites the public to submit comments before it becomes final, and it explains that it won't significantly affect small businesses or impose compliance costs on state, local, or Tribal governments. The proposal is primarily focused on maintaining the privacy and integrity of ongoing investigations and ensuring a streamlined process for handling reports of sexual assault.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is introducing a new system of records called "Military Corrections and Parole Board Records." This system will track information related to military personnel who are confined due to violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including details about their confinement, health, and parole decisions. DoD proposes to exempt portions of these records from certain parts of the Privacy Act for reasons related to national security and law enforcement. Public comments on this proposal are being sought until February 21, 2025.

The document is a proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, which seeks to amend the regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less. CBP aims to create a new process for these shipments to better target high-risk consignments, including those possibly containing illicit substances like fentanyl. This new "enhanced entry process" involves electronic data submission for a more efficient screening and clearance, while also offering a modified version of the current "release from manifest" process, now called the "basic entry process." Comments on the proposed changes are invited from the public until March 17, 2025.

The Federal Reserve Board is updating its rules to adjust the fines known as civil money penalties for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This adjustment ensures that penalties retain their deterrent effect by accounting for changes in the economy. The new penalty amounts will apply starting January 13, 2025, for violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The rule is implemented without the usual notice and comment process because of specific provisions in the law.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed a rule change to allow individuals with vision impairments in one eye to operate commercial motor vehicles without needing an exemption. Currently, these individuals need an exemption to drive interstate. The new rule suggests using a standard that includes a road test instead of requiring three years of intrastate driving experience. This change aims to simplify the qualification process and improve employment opportunities for drivers while maintaining safety standards.

The Department of Labor issued a direct final rule requiring attorneys and lay representatives representing parties before the Benefits Review Board to use electronic filing (e-filing) and automatic electronic service (e-service) for submitting documents. This rule, effective on February 25, 2021, aims to streamline the process, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by moving towards completely electronic case files. Self-represented parties are given the option to use these electronic systems or continue with traditional methods. The rule is designed to be non-controversial and mimics procedures already familiar in federal courts.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued a final rule to remove regulations related to the Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), as directed by an Executive Order from 2025 aimed at reducing federal bureaucracy. The FEBs, originally established by President Kennedy to improve government efficiency outside Washington, DC, have officially ceased operations. Property and personnel linked to the FEBs have been reallocated or notified of new procedures. The rule is effective immediately and complies with various legal requirements, although no public input was needed due to the direct presidential directive.