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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has finalized a rule to remove certain regulations that were transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to the FDIC in 2011 under the Dodd-Frank Act. These regulations mainly dealt with the supervision of State savings associations. The final rule, effective March 5, 2021, aims to simplify regulations by rescinding unnecessary ones and making technical changes so that State savings associations follow similar filing requirements as other FDIC-supervised institutions. The FDIC expects these changes to have minimal impact on the affected institutions.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is making corrections to a rule originally published on December 17, 2024, which aimed to update the HUBZone Program and other small business programs. The corrections fix errors related to size recertifications, financial statement thresholds, and terminology changes. Specifically, they address the incorrect addition of size protest rules, rectify missing regulation amendments, increase the financial statement threshold from $10 million to $20 million, and update definitions in the HUBZone Program. These changes are intended to improve consistency and reduce burdens for small businesses.

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) implemented new export control rules to manage the global distribution of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and computing technologies. These rules introduce tighter controls on exporting certain AI model weights and advanced computing chips to protect national security. The measures include new licensing requirements, exceptions, and procedures for companies to follow when exporting these technologies. Additionally, BIS aims to balance securing these technologies with allowing their beneficial uses, ensuring that they are shared responsibly and securely.

In this notice, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) details the actions taken by its Mortgagee Review Board against various mortgage companies. These actions include penalties and the withdrawal of FHA approval for violations like failure to maintain required financial standards, incorrect certifications, and untimely notifications of sanctions. The penalties often involve civil money fines and, in some cases, settlement agreements that do not admit fault. The document lists numerous mortgage companies and their specific violations as part of HUD's compliance enforcement efforts.

The Rural Utilities Service, a part of the USDA, is inviting applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grants for fiscal year 2025. This program aims to fund projects that enhance education and healthcare services through technology in rural areas, with an estimated $40 million available. Applications must be submitted online by March 6, 2024. The grants require a 15% funding match, and successful projects could receive between $50,000 to $1,000,000, provided they meet certain eligibility and criteria.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a new rule to prevent the use of unfair terms in contracts for consumer financial products, such as credit cards and loans. This proposal aims to stop businesses from including terms that waive consumers' legal rights, allow companies to unilaterally change contracts, or prevent consumers from expressing their opinions about the services. Additionally, the rule will officially codify prohibitions from an existing Federal Trade Commission rule that limits certain unfair credit practices. The CFPB is inviting public comments on these proposed changes until April 1, 2025.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final rule to establish harvest specifications and management measures for the 2025-26 Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This rule sets limits on how much groundfish can be caught each year and revises management measures to prevent overfishing and help rebuild stock. Key changes include implementing a rebuilding plan for California quillback rockfish and updating allocation frameworks and fishing regulations. The rule also introduces a new permit system for the directed open access fishery and includes technical corrections and modifications to existing regulations.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is proposing new procedures to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including the addition of new categorical exclusions (CEs). These CEs are actions usually not expected to impact the environment significantly. NIST seeks public input on these draft procedures and the justification for the new CEs by January 10, 2025. The proposal is part of a larger effort to streamline and ensure consistency with environmental regulations.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule to update the rules for civil money penalties by adjusting them for inflation. This adjustment is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, ensuring penalties stay current with economic changes. The new penalty amounts will be effective from January 16, 2025, and apply to violations occurring on or after January 15, 2025. The FHFA will calculate penalties on a case-by-case basis, using a formula tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index, and these updates are mandated by law.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule to adjust civil money penalties for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. This rule is applied to various penalties under FHFA’s purview, including those related to flood insurance and program fraud. The adjustments are calculated based on changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). The adjustments are mandated by law, and the FHFA has determined it does not need to seek public comments on this rule.