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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule updating the specifications for the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy. These changes address issues with the chest jacket and spine box components, which are used in crash testing to ensure vehicle safety. The new specifications aim to resolve inconsistencies in jacket designs by adopting a standardized design and eliminating signal noise issues from the spine box. The rule is effective February 18, 2025, and is not expected to impose additional costs on vehicle manufacturers, as the replacement parts are already part of routine maintenance.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is revising an existing process for submitting notarized documents related to the System for Award Management (SAM) registration. This change is meant to enhance the security and accuracy of the information in SAM, which is crucial for government acquisitions and assistance programs. GSA is proposing a more efficient method that only requires notarized letters when appointing a new administrator to an existing entity, ensuring minimal disruption to businesses. Public comments on this revision are invited until February 26, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized new rules amending the test procedures for central air conditioners and heat pumps, incorporating updated industry standards. The changes include adding new cooling and heating efficiency measures, SCORE and SHORE, which factor in energy use during off modes. The rule updates various testing standards and clarifies the requirements for systems like dual-fuel heat pumps and those using newer refrigerants. These rules aim to provide more accurate efficiency ratings without increasing testing costs for manufacturers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to renew the information collection request for the Mobile Air Conditioner Retrofitting Program. This program is part of the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP), which aims to replace ozone-depleting substances with

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing updates to the Standards of Performance for stationary combustion turbines and gas turbines to better control emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Based on a review required by the Clean Air Act, these amendments aim to establish new subcategories and lower NOX emission limits by using improved technologies like post-combustion selective catalytic reduction (SCR). These changes are expected to reduce environmental impacts, particularly for new and reconstructed turbines, and address concerns about turbines that may co-fire with hydrogen. The proposal also considers public comments and suggestions regarding technical updates and regulatory simplifications.

The Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking public comments on its information collection proposal related to electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. This collection is critical for verifying practitioners' identities and managing their access to prescription systems securely. Affected groups include businesses, non-profits, and government entities, required to respond mandatorily. The DEA estimates that the total annual time burden for respondents will be 107,733 hours, with no additional cost burdens. Comments on the proposal will be accepted until March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing changes to how airline passenger data is collected and processed in the Origin-Destination Survey. These changes aim to modernize data collection by aligning it with current airline business practices, increasing the sample size to enhance the accuracy of data on smaller markets, and reducing the time delay before data is released. The proposal also intends to reduce administrative burdens for airlines by moving data reporting to the airline that issues the ticket and improving data accuracy with additional details like dwell times and total tax amounts. The department is seeking public comment on these proposed changes.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking for public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) before submitting it for approval. This request is related to the Passenger Equipment Safety Standards, which help ensure the safety of passenger trains. The FRA wants feedback on whether these information collection activities are necessary, if their burden estimates are accurate, and ways to improve or minimize the burden of these activities. Interested parties can submit their comments by May 20, 2025, through the website www.regulations.gov.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a request for public comments on the extension of an existing information collection concerning fire safety in hotels and motels. This collection helps maintain a list of accommodations that meet fire safety standards, which federal employees and other travelers can use to ensure safe lodging. The information is collected through the Federal Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Declaration Form and is published on the National Master List. Comments on this extension, which involves no change to the current collection, must be submitted by February 10, 2025.

The FBI's Cyber Division plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the continuation of a previously approved information collection, specifically the 2013 Private Industry Feedback Survey. This survey aims to gather feedback from their private sector partners on cyber trend reports to enhance future communications. The survey will be voluntary, targeting approximately 5,000 respondents, each expected to complete it within 3 minutes annually. Comments and suggestions on the proposed collection are encouraged and will be accepted until February 21, 2025.