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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has proposed a new rule to simplify its regulations by removing outdated and unnecessary ones. This proposed rule focuses on eliminating certain definitions transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) that are no longer applicable because related regulations are being removed. The change would primarily affect a small number of state savings associations supervised by the FDIC and is not expected to have a significant impact on these institutions or the larger economy. The FDIC invites public comments on the proposed rule and its potential effects.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Bureau of Prisons announced the Cost of Incarceration Fee (COIF) for Fiscal Year 2023. This fee, which covers the average cost of housing federal inmates, is calculated at $44,090 annually, or $120.80 per day, for those in Bureau or non-Bureau facilities. Inmates in Residential Reentry Centers cost $41,437 annually, or $113.53 per day. This information helps outline the financial obligations for housing inmates under federal care.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice regarding two applicants, Premier Multi-Series VIT and SEI Insurance Products Trust, seeking orders to stop being classified as investment companies. Premier Multi-Series VIT made a final distribution to its shareholders on April 22, 2020, and incurred expenses of roughly $97,923 in this process. SEI Insurance Products Trust completed a similar process on September 28, 2020, costing around $21,512. Both companies filed official applications in 2020 to formalize their requests with the SEC.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering applications from several investment companies seeking to deregister under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as they have stopped operations. These companies have either distributed their assets or transferred them to other funds, with some incurring liquidation or reorganization expenses, often covered by investment advisers or related parties. Various applications were filed or amended in 2020 and 2021, with the companies seeking orders to cease being recognized as investment companies. Some entities, like American Independence Funds Trust and Boston Income Portfolio, have requested official deregistration following the liquidation of their assets.

The National Marine Fisheries Service is announcing the standard prices and the fee percentage for cost recovery for the Central Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program for the 2024 fishing year, which runs from May 1 to November 15. The fee percentage is set at 3.00 percent, which is the maximum allowable by law, even though the calculated cost recovery rate was higher. These fees are used to cover management and enforcement costs and must be paid by February 15, 2025. The significant increase in program costs and the decrease in fishery value led to the higher calculated recovery rate.

The U.S. Trade Representative has decided to change the trade measures in a dispute with the European Union (EU) over airplanes. This change aims to mirror the EU's approach and will add specific products from certain EU countries to the list of items facing extra duties. The decision comes as a response to the EU's similar actions and is intended to push for a fair resolution to the disagreement. The revised measure will take effect on January 12, 2021, and involve products from France and Germany, focusing on addressing subsidies deemed inconsistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.

OSHA is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection requirements outlined in the Benzene Standard. The goal of these requirements is to protect workers from harmful health effects due to exposure to benzene. OSHA welcomes comments on whether these requirements are necessary, their accuracy, and ways to reduce their burden on employers. The comment period is open until May 27, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically or by fax.

The Department of the Interior is changing its rules for buying land around reservoir areas. This new rule lets them use different kinds of ownership, like easements, instead of buying the land completely, especially for older reservoirs built before 1962. The rule aims to save money, reduce project completion time, and decrease conflicts with landowners. If there are no strong objections by March 17, 2025, the rule will take effect on April 16, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a final rule that modifies the duration limits on permits and Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Previously, these permits and LOCs were limited to five years, but now NMFS can issue them for longer periods if deemed appropriate. This change aims to make the permitting process more efficient and less burdensome for researchers and other permit holders. Public comments regarding the proposed change have been considered, and any new permits will continue to be subject to a public comment period before issuance.