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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection initiative. This initiative involves gathering applicants' social media identifiers to enhance identity verification and national security screening as directed by Executive Order 14161. The public can submit comments on this proposal within the 60-day period ending on May 5, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The initiative estimates a total of approximately 285,999 hours of public burden, yet no additional costs are anticipated for respondents beyond current requirements.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a final rule modifying the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. This rule adopts certain recommendations from the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to enhance safety, affordability, and flexibility of manufactured homes. Key amendments include updates to standards for attached garages and structures, interior passage dimensions, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and stairway design and requirements. The rule aims to modernize the standards, align them with best practices, and incorporate new technologies to provide benefits to consumers and the broader community.

The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change related to fees for connecting to its network, specifically increasing the cost of 10 gigabit (Gb) physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500 per month. This change aims to account for inflation and reflects investments in the Exchange's infrastructure, like upgraded switch hardware and new data centers, which enhance service quality and capacity. The Exchange argues that even with the fee increase, their pricing remains competitive with other exchanges. Public comments on this proposed change are solicited by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The U.S. Department of Education is announcing the availability of funding for the Disability Innovation Fund—Career Advancement Initiative Model Demonstration Project. This initiative aims to support state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies in developing career pathways to assist individuals with disabilities in advancing their careers, especially in high-demand fields like STEM. The program focuses on improving employment outcomes and reducing reliance on public benefits. Grants will be awarded to projects that create partnerships with various stakeholders to develop training and support services tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced an interim rule to help quantify, report, and verify greenhouse gas emissions linked with the production of biofuel feedstock crops grown using climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices. This rule is part of an effort to provide standardized guidelines for farmers and other entities within the biofuel supply chain, aiming to boost participation in environmental service markets. By offering a more uniform approach, the USDA hopes to increase transparency and efficiency in tracking reduced-carbon intensity crops, potentially enhancing environmental benefits and market opportunities. Comments from the public will be considered by the USDA as they seek to finalize the rule, which remains open for feedback until March 18, 2025.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification involving the Government of Jordan's request to purchase an F-16 Air Combat Training Center, which includes various training devices and support services. The proposed sale, valued at approximately $60 million, aims to enhance Jordan's military training capabilities and strengthen its partnership with the United States. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the main contractor, and the sale is expected to support U.S. foreign policy by contributing to the stability and security of a key ally in the Middle East. The transaction will not alter the military balance in the region and requires the presence of two U.S. contractors in Jordan for two years.

The Department of Justice is seeking public comments on a revised information collection related to the Personal Identity Verification Form (ATF Form 8620.40) used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This revision increases the estimated time to verify forms of identification from 5 minutes to 15 minutes, leading to a total annual burden of 500 hours for approximately 2,000 federal government respondents. The public is encouraged to submit comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this collection. Comments will be accepted for 60 days until July 7, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed a rule to update the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for Fiscal Year 2026. The rule also aims to revise hospice admission and face-to-face attestation requirements, correct previous technical errors, and update the Hospice Quality Reporting Program. CMS is seeking public comments on these changes, as well as input on future hospice quality measure concepts, including digital quality measurement and standards for interoperability, well-being, and nutrition. The proposed rule is expected to increase hospice payments by approximately $695 million in FY 2026.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the information collection titled FERC-715, which covers transmission planning and evaluation reports. This information is collected annually from utilities that operate large transmission systems and is used to assess the reliability and efficiency of the nation's power grid. The current request is to extend this information collection for three more years without any changes to the reporting requirements. Comments are due by June 23, 2025, and can be submitted via email or postal mail.

FMCSA, part of the Department of Transportation, has extended the compliance deadline for certain parts of the "Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility" rule from January 16, 2025, to January 16, 2026. This extension gives brokers, freight forwarders, and others additional time to prepare for and use a new online registration system that isn't expected to be ready until 2025. Despite opposition from some groups who argue the delay is excessive, FMCSA claims the extension will aid in a smoother transition and provide time for training. The final rule aims to enhance the tracking of financial responsibilities and streamline administrative processes related to broker and freight forwarder operations.