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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued Orders for stress test reporting by regulated entities, effective March 4, 2025. These Orders require financial companies with over $250 billion in assets to report their stress test results, ensuring they have enough capital to withstand severe economic conditions. The guidance includes detailed instructions on how the reports should be formatted and submitted. The Orders and instructions can be accessed online through the FHFA’s website.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced a Federal Personnel Vetting Core Doctrine to reform the process of vetting government employees. This document lays out the principles and priorities for evaluating the trustworthiness of federal workers, aiming to improve efficiency and promote mobility within the government workforce. The policy focuses on using risk management, data-driven improvements, and transparency to ensure fair and consistent vetting processes. The doctrine aligns with executive orders and will serve as a guide for government-wide and agency-specific policies.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking for people to join the Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest System Advisory Board for a three-year term. This board offers advice to the EPA on managing the electronic system used to track hazardous waste. Candidates with experience in information technology, hazardous waste management, or relevant state programs are encouraged to apply. Nominations need to include a resume and be submitted by April 7, 2025.

In Executive Order 14172, the President ordered the restoration of names to honor notable figures in American history. The order directs changes like reinstating the name "Mount McKinley" for North America's highest peak and renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." It also empowers the Secretary of the Interior and the U.S. Board on Geographic Names to implement these changes and consider additional naming honors, particularly in light of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The order emphasizes respecting past traditions while encouraging federal agencies to use the new names consistently in all official documents.

The Veterans Affairs Department has modified its system of records to assist veteran entrepreneurs. The system, known as the VA VetBiz Assistance Program Pages, allows VA personnel, government agencies, and the public to access resources, including business support services for veterans. This service provides information on assistance programs offered by Federal, State, and local governments and private sectors. It aims to help veterans start or expand small businesses by connecting them with available resources and services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced an information collection activity under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. They are seeking public comments on the use of two forms: VA Form 6298, which is used for obtaining cost data for architect-engineer contracts, and VA Form 10101, used to monitor contract work progress. The Office of Management and Budget will review and comment on this collection, which aims to ensure compliance with regulations. Comments should be submitted by February 14, 2025.

The executive order describes actions to improve the nation's cybersecurity, focusing on protecting digital infrastructure from cyber threats, especially those linked to the People's Republic of China. It outlines measures for third-party software security, improving federal system cybersecurity, securing federal communication, and enhancing cloud security policies. The document also emphasizes using AI in cybersecurity, promoting technology to prevent cyber fraud, and setting standards for identity verification and securing space systems against cyber attacks.

The National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves a revision of a previously approved data collection, aiming to ensure that funeral honors on VA properties uphold the dignity and safety of these sites. The public can share their thoughts on whether this information is necessary, how accurate the VA's burden estimates are, and how to improve the process. Comments are due by June 9, 2025, and can be submitted via the regulations.gov website.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalized a rule to implement the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, specifically its section 22425. This rule amends the Freight Car Safety Standards to enforce restrictions on new freight cars introduced in the U.S. It prohibits using sensitive technology and components originating from countries of concern or state-owned enterprises, as well as materials that infringe on U.S. intellectual property rights. From January 21, 2025, freight car manufacturers must certify compliance with these standards to operate their vehicles in the United States.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updated data collection practices related to the Elementary-Secondary Staff Information Report, also known as the EEO-5. This report collects workforce demographic data from public elementary and secondary school systems with 100 or more employees as part of the EEOC's mission to investigate employment discrimination. The EEOC plans to implement changes to modernize data collection and improve accuracy, aiming to reduce the reporting burden on schools. Comments on these proposed changes are due by January 6, 2025.