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The Rural Utilities Service of the USDA has announced that applications are open for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025. This program provides approximately $26 million to help construct broadband networks in rural areas lacking such services. Eligible entities like incorporated organizations, state or local governments, and Indian tribes can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $5,000,000 to ensure rural communities have access to affordable, high-speed internet. Applications must be submitted online between February 20, 2025, and April 21, 2025.

The document is a proposed rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, which seeks to amend the regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less. CBP aims to create a new process for these shipments to better target high-risk consignments, including those possibly containing illicit substances like fentanyl. This new "enhanced entry process" involves electronic data submission for a more efficient screening and clearance, while also offering a modified version of the current "release from manifest" process, now called the "basic entry process." Comments on the proposed changes are invited from the public until March 17, 2025.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs published a notice about changes to the Liquor Ordinance for the Blackfeet Tribe on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. The amendment, effective January 21, 2025, updates regulations on the sale and control of alcoholic beverages. It aims to manage the sale of liquor to ensure public welfare and safety, with restrictions on who can sell alcohol and strict rules about when and where it can be sold. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violations and outlines conditions under which alcoholic beverage licenses can be granted or revoked.

The Department of Labor's Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is seeking public comments on its proposal to collect information related to the Disclosure of Medical Evidence. This is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and ensure clarity while assessing the impact on respondents according to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments must be submitted by May 5, 2025, and should focus on evaluating the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the proposed information collection. The OWCP aims to minimize the burden on respondents and improve data collection using technological methods.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a notice to adjust civil monetary penalties for inflation as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments apply to penalties under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act, and part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The new amounts were calculated using a percentage change between the Consumer Price Index for October 2023 and October 2024 and will be effective from January 15, 2025. This update ensures penalties keep pace with inflation and remain effective deterrents.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for grants under the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program. This program aims to support community-driven projects that create innovative services to improve the educational opportunities for Indian students. The Department is offering an estimated $20 million for this competition, with awards ranging from $400,000 to $500,000 each. These projects should focus on preparing Native youth for college and careers and may gain additional points if they include partnerships with local businesses or focus on early learning initiatives.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a final rule to adjust the way deposit insurance assessments for large banks are calculated. This change is aimed at preventing the temporary double counting of certain credit loss amounts related to the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) methodology in these assessments. By doing so, the rule ensures that big banks are charged fairly and accurately for their deposit insurance. The final rule will take effect on April 1, 2021, and is not expected to affect small banks or change regulatory capital.

The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines for children's meal programs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. These guidelines determine who can get free or reduced-price meals and free milk through programs like the National School Lunch Program and are updated to reflect changes in the cost of living. Income is calculated before taxes and includes various sources like wages and benefits, but some federal benefits are not counted as income. The updated guidelines help ensure the programs reach children who need them the most.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This program aims to enhance career and technical education for Native Hawaiians. This notice outlines eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines, highlighting significant changes from the Perkins V Act. Successful applicants may receive grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 for projects up to five years.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has updated its rules related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to better reflect modern costs and practices. Changes include adjustments to the fees associated with providing information, such as increasing photocopy fees from $0.10 to $0.15 per page and eliminating fees for fully redacted pages. The CPSC will also no longer charge for electronic files due to minimal costs. Additionally, the rule outlines new procedures for fee notifications and payments, as well as updates reflecting changes in CPSC's organizational structure and practices.