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The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking public feedback on its proposal to extend the use of an information collection tool called Form I-134A. This form is used to assess if U.S.-based individuals can financially support certain immigrants during their temporary stay in the U.S., as part of several programs, including Uniting for Ukraine and Family Reunification Parole processes. The public can submit comments for 60 days to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the information collection, which affects over a million respondents annually. The USCIS is also collecting biometric data to verify identities and conduct background checks as part of this process.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an update to the reimbursement rates for caskets and urns purchased for the burial of veterans in national, state, or tribal veterans' cemeteries when there is no known next of kin and insufficient funds for burial containers. In 2021, the maximum reimbursement rates are set at $1,984.00 for caskets and $145.00 for urns, based on the average costs determined from a market analysis in 2020. This ensures that veterans who are unclaimed are given a proper burial.

The United States International Trade Commission has started a review to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on potassium permanganate imported from China would likely cause harm to the U.S. industry. This review is in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930 and involves interested parties providing information to the Commission by specific deadlines. The review process will evaluate whether to conduct a thorough review or a quick examination, based on responses. The Commission's findings will affect whether the antidumping duties will remain or be removed.

MIAX PEARL, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission to change its fee schedule for trading equity securities on its exchange platform. The proposed changes aim to introduce several fees, including connectivity fees, port fees, technical support request fees, and historical market data fees. The exchange argues that these fees are necessary to recover some of the costs associated with providing and maintaining their trading infrastructure and to ensure fair and equitable access for all users. The SEC is seeking comments on this proposal from interested parties to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has begun a review to decide if ending the antidumping duty order on steel threaded rod from China would likely harm the U.S. industry. This review follows previous determinations and considers whether lifting these duties could negatively impact U.S. producers due to imports from China. Interested parties are invited to participate by submitting relevant information to the Commission by the specified deadlines. The Commission will evaluate these responses to determine whether a full or expedited review is necessary, based on factors like the expected volume and impact of imports on the domestic market.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that enables it to accept air operator certificates from Regional Safety Oversight Organizations (RSOOs) for foreign air carriers, as long as the State of the Operator is a member of that organization. This change eases the process for foreign airlines to gain operational specifications for flying to and from the United States. While some industry groups expressed concerns about safety and legal issues, the FAA assures that it will review and validate these certificates to ensure they meet international safety standards. The rule will become effective on January 16, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule exempting certain pesticide residues in food from needing a tolerance level when used according to label guidelines. Specifically, residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 in all food commodities are exempt as they are deemed non-toxic and safe based on data evaluation. This ruling ensures there is no significant risk to human health, including infants and children. The decision, effective March 27, 2025, reiterates that no maximum permissible residue level is required for this strain when used properly.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a provisionally accepted settlement with Cybex International, Inc. The settlement involves a civil penalty of $7,950,000 due to Cybex's failure to promptly report defects in their Arm Curl and Smith Press machines, which posed serious injury risks. Cybex has agreed to enhance its compliance program but does not admit to any wrongdoing. The public can submit comments or objections to this settlement until March 4, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that The Depository Trust Company (DTC) has proposed a rule change to introduce a new fee for its optional service called ClaimConnect. This service allows participants to match and settle cash claim transactions, like payment requests due to trading discrepancies, using a new system. The fee will charge $1.75 per side for matched claims, totaling $3.50 per transaction, to help cover DTC's costs for developing and operating the service. The new fees will be implemented starting January 1, 2021, and participants have the option to continue settling claims through their existing methods if they choose not to use ClaimConnect.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that would require companies to pay all outstanding fees before their compliance plans can be reviewed if they are below listing standards. If fees remain unpaid by a certain deadline, the NYSE could begin suspension and delisting procedures immediately. The SEC is concerned about whether this change is fair, promotes just and equitable trade principles, and protects investors. They are inviting comments from the public to help decide whether the rule should be approved.