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The National Park Service (NPS) has revised the rules for right-of-way (ROW) permits, which allow the use of lands and waters they manage for infrastructure like power lines and cell towers. These updates make the NPS's process more similar to other Department of the Interior bureaus, introduce pre-application meetings, and require standardized application forms. The new rules also broaden the ways to determine fair market value and highlight the need for construction permitting, address advances in technology, and align with recent laws. These changes aim to protect park resources while making the process clearer for applicants.

The Employee Benefits Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor has issued an exemption notice for UBS-managed Qualified Professional Asset Managers (UBS QPAMs). This exemption allows UBS QPAMs to rely on Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-14 (PTE 84-14), despite past criminal convictions within the UBS and Credit Suisse corporate families. The exemption is valid from June 12, 2023, through June 11, 2029, provided UBS QPAMs adhere to specific conditions designed to ensure compliance with fiduciary standards and protect ERISA-covered plans and IRAs. This decision aims to shield plan participants and beneficiaries from potential financial harm while maintaining oversight over UBS QPAMs' activities.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule aimed at protecting federal properties more effectively. This rule would give more authority to DHS's Federal Protective Service to manage security on and around federal buildings. The rule includes updates to existing regulations, like prohibiting drones, smoking, and unauthorized camping on federal property. It also extends some regulations to areas outside federal properties where necessary to protect the properties and the people there.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new final rule to clarify the differences between employees and independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule is intended to make these distinctions clearer by providing guidance based on economic realities, which consider factors like a worker’s control over their work and the potential for profit or loss. Two main factors, related to control and profit potential, are seen as more significant in determining a worker's status. The rule aims to increase predictability for both workers and businesses across all industries.

The regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury Department relate to changes in energy credits, specifically around defining energy property and determining eligibility for tax credits. These changes are largely driven by amendments from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aiming to spur investments in renewable energy projects. The rules set performance and quality standards for different types of energy properties, introduce provisions for energy storage technology, and adjust eligibility criteria based on new construction, usage, and ownership rules. The regulations also highlight how various projects can qualify for increased credit amounts if they meet certain requirements, like prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards.