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The Department of the Treasury has reissued guidance for the Coronavirus Relief Fund, which distributes $150 billion to states, tribal governments, and eligible local governments to help them manage costs associated with the COVID-19 public health emergency. This guidance outlines how the funds should be used, ensuring expenditures are necessary and incurred due to the pandemic, fall outside the existing budget as of March 27, 2020, and occur within the defined period from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. It also provides nonexclusive examples of both eligible and ineligible expenses, discussing conditions under which funds can be used to support various sectors like healthcare, public safety, and economic relief efforts. Recipients need to ensure compliance and maintain records to avoid repayment of improperly utilized funds.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is finalizing new rules to protect natural resources and ensure public safety on lands managed by the Colorado River Valley, Grand Junction, and Kremmling Field Offices, as well as the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area in Colorado. These rules include regulations on camping, campfires, target shooting, and mechanized travel, with specific restrictions depending on the location to address concerns such as resource damage, wildlife disruption, and public safety. The rules will take effect on January 18, 2025, and exempt certain federal, state, or local officers acting within their official duties. Violating these rules could lead to fines and imprisonment.

The National Park Service has issued a final rule to regulate motor vehicle use in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The rule requires permits for operating vehicles off designated roads in certain areas and allows the superintendent to create closures and restrictions. It designates specific routes and areas for off-road vehicles and sets noise and speed limits. The rule aims to protect natural resources while providing recreational opportunities, and it becomes effective on February 16, 2021, with some provisions starting on April 15, 2021.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Department of Labor, is seeking public comments on an information collection related to "Main Fan Operation and Inspection" in certain types of mines. This effort aims to reduce paperwork and improve data collection practices while ensuring the safety of mine workers. The information collected will help monitor mine ventilation systems to identify and address dangerous conditions promptly. Public comments are encouraged and must be submitted by February 25, 2025, through various methods, including https://www.regulations.gov.

The Executive Order, titled "Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities," proposes closing the Department of Education and returning educational authority to the states and local communities. The order criticizes the federal control over education as ineffective and aims to reduce the federal bureaucracy involved in education. It calls for the Secretary of Education to ensure a smooth transition and maintain compliance with federal law, particularly in avoiding programs that promote illegal discrimination or gender ideology. The order asserts that its implementation should not impair existing legal authority or budget considerations.

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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comments on the information collection related to the Vessel Monitoring System requirement in the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery. This system tracks commercial fishing vessels to enforce fishing regulations and protect marine resources. Comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of these requirements on the public. The feedback will help refine the process and potentially reduce the reporting burden for the public.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued final regulations to address uncertainties regarding the supervisory approval of penalties. These rules are meant to clarify when and how the IRS must obtain supervisor approval for penalty assessments, ensuring penalties are imposed correctly and consistently. Public comments were reviewed, but proposed changes to the timing and definitions related to these approvals were not adopted, as they conflicted with existing laws and policies. The rules will take effect on December 23, 2024, and are designed to prevent improper use of penalties while making the process more transparent for taxpayers.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed a new rule to allow healthcare practitioners to prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine, without needing an in-person exam, through a Special Registration framework. This framework permits three types of special registrations: Telemedicine Prescribing Registration for Schedule III-V drugs, Advanced Telemedicine Prescribing Registration for Schedule II-V drugs for certain specialists, and Telemedicine Platform Registration for online platforms to dispense these drugs. These changes, which aim to expand patient access while safeguarding against drug abuse, also require practitioners to perform additional prescription checks and comply with detailed reporting and recordkeeping. Public comments on this proposal are welcome before final implementation.

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.