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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to implement Framework Adjustment 39 to the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan for the 2025 and 2026 fishing years. This plan includes setting scallop catch limits, allocating fishing efforts, and modifying access area management to protect juvenile scallops. The adjustment also involves seasonal closures, area openings, and a research set-aside for scallop studies. The proposed rule aims to prevent overfishing, increase yield, and optimize the sustainability of scallop fisheries.

The Department of Education has issued new regulations to adjust penalties for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments affect various fines related to educational institutions and government interactions, such as failure to report information or improper lobbying. The changes, effective January 21, 2025, are calculated using a set multiplier for inflation and will impact penalties assessed after this date for violations occurring post-November 2, 2015. The adjustments ensure the penalties continue to serve their deterrent purpose without being subject to a public comment period, as allowed by the law.

The Department of Education has issued final regulations to adjust civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation, as required by law. This adjustment is based on the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 and affects penalties related to higher education, violations by lenders, and improper lobbying, among others. The new penalty amounts are calculated using a specific multiplier from the Office of Management and Budget, ensuring they retain their deterrent effect. These updates apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015, and penalties assessed after February 3, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Leonardo S.p.a. helicopters. This mandate is in response to a reported manufacturing issue with specific main rotor blades (MRBs) that could lead to safety risks. The AD requires repeated inspections and replacements of the affected MRBs to ensure the safety of the helicopters and prohibits the installation of these defective blades. The compliance is based on guidelines from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and includes provisions for special flight permits to allow helicopters to be flown to maintenance facilities for necessary repairs.

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 U.S. Copyright Office has issued a final rule making changes to how cable operators report their royalties, specifically through the Statement of Account form. The changes clarify how different fees, like equipment and broadcast fees, must be reported, remove outdated references, and eliminate certain reporting categories to streamline the process. The rule also requires all payments to be made electronically and introduces measures for closing out statements of account when inquiries are not responded to within a set time frame. These updates aim to improve the clarity and efficiency of royalty reporting for statutory cable, satellite, and digital audio recording licenses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced updates to the rules for managing lead and copper in drinking water to better protect public health. These changes include improved methods to detect high levels of lead, enhance sampling reliability, and increase public awareness on the risks of lead exposure. For the first time, community water systems are required to test lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. The rule also aims to speed up the replacement of lead service lines and close existing regulatory gaps to ensure safer drinking water.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new regulations that explain how to determine if a foreign corporation qualifies as a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC), focusing on insurance companies and banks. These regulations clarify the rules for when income from banking and insurance activities can be considered non-passive, making the company potentially exempt from certain U.S. taxes. They address details like how to value assets and manage accounting standards, aiming to provide clearer guidelines and reduce inconsistencies. This proposal is part of broader efforts to ensure foreign investment income is taxed fairly while maintaining clarity for U.S. investors.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has finalized a rule that allows settlement agreements to include payments or loans to non-governmental third parties who are not part of the dispute, under certain conditions. This rule revokes a 2020 regulation that prohibited such payments. Despite some public concerns about fairness and legality, the DOJ maintains this new rule will enable more effective settlements by compensating victims and addressing harms. The rule also includes guidelines such as ensuring a strong connection between the payment and the violation and restricting government involvement after the settlement.

The Copyright Royalty Judges are proposing new regulations for the digital performance of sound recordings and making transient copies by new subscription services for the years 2026 to 2030. These regulations will determine how royalty rates are calculated for music services provided as part of TV packages, like cable or satellite, with a key change being the annual adjustment of fees based on inflation. Interested parties can comment or object to these proposed rules by January 21, 2025. Additionally, the changes incorporate the existing framework but include some updates, such as using proxy data to distribute royalties when licensees fail to report use data.