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The Department of Health and Human Services has updated the name of the child support program from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). This change aligns the program with its commitment to support entire families rather than just enforce child support. Additionally, the rule removes outdated terms and updates sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect the new name and facilitate modern Tribal processes and reporting for child support programs. These updates aim to enhance family self-sufficiency and clarity in regulations without imposing any financial impact.

This document from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) corrects technical and typographical mistakes in a previous rule published in November 2024. It involves Medicare and Medicaid Programs, particularly regarding payment systems, quality reporting programs, and various health policies. The corrections ensure accurate implementation of payment methodologies without changing any policy decisions made in the original rule, with the goal of making sure health providers receive correct payments promptly. As these are minor technical fixes, CMS has skipped the usual public notice and comment stages to enable quick implementation.

In a recent proclamation, President Biden established the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in northern California. This area includes significant geological and cultural landmarks, such as the Medicine Lake Volcano, and is an important site for Indigenous communities. The proclamation aims to protect the region's natural, historical, and cultural resources, covering about 224,676 acres. The management of the area will involve consultation with Tribal Nations to ensure the protection of its sacred sites and resources while allowing for recreational activities.

The Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule superseding the interim rule to establish the Domestic Hemp Production Program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill. This rule outlines regulations for State and Tribal plans and a Federal plan for hemp production where State or Tribal plans are not USDA-approved. The program details requirements for record-keeping, THC level testing, disposal of non-compliant plants, producer licensing, and overall compliance. The rule also specifies procedures for land use data collection and cooperation with law enforcement and other agricultural agencies.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established a new rule about how federal agencies should use and report different types of administrative leave, known as administrative leave, investigative leave, and notice leave, as guided by the Administrative Leave Act of 2016. This rule, effective January 2025, sets guidelines on when and how these types of leave can be used, aiming to ensure they are granted responsibly and consistently across agencies. It requires careful recording and reporting of these leaves and includes guidance to help agencies maintain proper records, track leave usage effectively, and make informed decisions. The rule also emphasizes the need for agencies to act swiftly when investigating employee conduct, helping to manage costs and improve transparency.

The Department of the Treasury is planning to submit several information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These requests are related to financial crime regulations, such as reporting large cash transactions and anti-money laundering requirements for casinos. The public is encouraged to provide comments on these proposals by March 26, 2021. The document details different areas where the Treasury seeks to extend its data gathering efforts under existing regulations without making changes.

The U.S. Department of Energy is updating its Privacy Act System of Records, specifically the DOE-24 Land Records System. This update is intended to align with new formatting requirements and improve Privacy Act coverage for business processes and information. Key changes include revised privacy measures, updated categories for individuals and records, and the incorporation of cloud-based services for data storage. The department is seeking public commentary on these changes before they take effect on January 21, 2025.

Cboe Exchange, Inc. proposes to increase fees for its Legacy Silexx platform versions due to ongoing maintenance as they transition users to newer platform versions. The fee changes involve higher monthly rates for different platform versions; for example, the fee for the Basic version will increase from $500 to $625 per login. These platforms are optional tools for executing trades, and users can switch to other products if they find them more cost-effective. The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting public comments on this proposal.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing a rule to exempt certain confidential information in a National Institutes of Health (NIH) record system from parts of the Privacy Act. This proposal aims to protect the identities of reviewers who evaluate applicants for NIH's Loan Repayment Programs. By doing so, the rule seeks to ensure that reviewers can provide honest and unbiased feedback without fear of revealing their identities, which is crucial for the integrity of the review process. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by March 15, 2021.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a final rule that modifies work requirements and exemptions for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in response to the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This rule expands work requirements to include adults aged 50 to 54, but also provides new exemptions for homeless individuals, veterans, and young adults who have aged out of foster care. These changes are expected to affect federal spending and administrative processes while impacting SNAP eligibility for some participants. The rule will take effect on January 16, 2025, with certain provisions expiring on October 1, 2030.