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The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing updates to the rules governing operational contract support (OCS) outside the United States. These changes aim to broaden the scenarios where contracted support can be used, improve accountability and reporting of contractor personnel, and clarify the responsibilities of those involved. The updated rule seeks to enhance integration and oversight of contracted support as a vital defense capability, addressing areas identified as high-risk by the Government Accountability Office. Overall, these efforts intend to minimize wastage and improve the effectiveness of military operations supported by contractors.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public comments on their proposal to continue the Office of Management and Budget's approval for collecting information related to confined spaces in construction sites. OSHA is focused on obtaining feedback about the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of these information requirements. They also want to know how to reduce the burden on employers while ensuring safety standards are met. The public can submit their comments by April 27, 2021, through various methods, including online submissions at regulations.gov.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking public comments on its plan to extend a data collection process related to funding opportunity announcements. This request, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, involves gathering information from various public and private entities to ensure grants are given to the most suitable applicants. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) sponsors this collection, which currently has OMB Control Number 1225-0086. Comments are being accepted until April 29, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to Nora Hernandez for more information or to submit feedback.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This is an extension of the current request, which is valid until December 31, 2024, and the public is invited to submit comments until January 13, 2025. These regulations apply to mineral processing plants that use specific calciners and dryers, focusing on controlling particulate matter pollution. The estimated cost for this compliance is about $990,000 annually, with no expected increase in regulatory burden, but slight cost adjustments due to inflation.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a rule clarifying how spectrum sharing will work between different generations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems. The rule sets specific technical criteria, including a limit on interference to earlier established satellite systems to promote effective coordination and protect network operations. A transitional protection period of ten years is specified, after which later systems must share spectrum equally with earlier systems. These measures aim to ensure efficient use of satellite spectrum and facilitate a competitive environment for new satellite entries.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to continue collecting information under Rule 17Ad-11. This rule requires transfer agents to report specific discrepancies in securities records and other matters to the SEC and relevant regulatory bodies. The Commission estimates the industry-wide annual time burden is minimal, amounting to about 0.5 hours or a cost of $39 per report. Public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection are invited until March 31, 2025.

The Farm Credit Administration has introduced a final rule adjusting civil money penalties (CMPs) for inflation, in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as updated. This adjustment ensures that penalties retain their deterrent effect and compliance is maintained with the Farm Credit Act and Flood Disaster Protection Act. The new maximum daily penalties for specific violations have been increased, such as $2,904 for violating a final order and $1,313 for breaching the Farm Credit Act, effective January 15, 2025. These changes, driven by mandatory annual updates, aim to keep CMPs in line with inflation without needing a public comment process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a rule that requires repair stations outside the United States, which maintain certain U.S. commercial aircraft, to conduct drug and alcohol testing for their employees who perform safety-sensitive tasks. This rule aims to align with local laws where these stations operate and provides several pathways for compliance, such as seeking waivers if local laws conflict with FAA regulations. The rule will take effect in January 2025, with full compliance required by December 2027. This regulation is part of an ongoing effort to ensure aviation safety by ensuring that repair station employees meet similar standards to those in the United States.