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The Federal Election Commission is updating the financial penalties they impose to keep up with inflation, as required by law. This affects fines under several election-related acts, including penalties for late or missing reports. The adjustments are calculated using a specific formula linked to the Consumer Price Index and will be applied to fines assessed from January 3, 2025. The Commission does not need to follow usual procedural requirements because these updates are mandated by Congress with no room for policy changes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule updating an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B due to concerns about the axial play of the rotating scissors spherical bearings. This updated directive requires additional inspections, extends the list of affected helicopter parts, and outlines reporting requirements for inspection outcomes. This rule is essential for maintaining helicopter safety, with the new compliance measures coming into effect on April 25, 2025. The FAA has made these changes in response to updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ensuring alignment with international safety standards.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule in response to a petition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. This rule addresses when to increase the civil penalty rate for automobile manufacturers that do not meet corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. The updated penalty rate will be enforced starting with the 2022 model year, unless a court decision is overturned. NHTSA has decided this rule to ensure fairness and avoid retroactive penalties, especially as manufacturers have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 interim final rule from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury outlines updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness and review procedures, incorporating changes mandated by the Economic Aid Act. This includes guidelines for forgiving loans from both the first and second draw of PPP loans and addressing necessary documentation and processes for loan forgiveness. Key updates include the extension of the program, new rules regarding nonpayroll costs, and exemptions for certain borrowers. The rule aims to provide immediate relief to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and allows the SBA to continue remitting forgiveness payments promptly.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced the launch of the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, which provides financial support to specialty crop producers to help them expand or develop markets. Applications for this assistance will be accepted from December 10, 2024, to January 8, 2025. To qualify, producers must be actively engaged in farming specialty crops, such as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and floriculture, among others. The program aims to boost domestic market growth and address the challenges specialty crop producers face due to high costs and lower cash receipts.

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced changes to the drug testing panels used in Federal workplace testing programs. The revised panels now include fentanyl and its metabolite norfentanyl, reflecting changes in drug use patterns and safety concerns, particularly related to the opioid crisis. Although there was a proposal to remove MDMA and MDA from the tests due to their low detection rates, this has been postponed for further study. These updates aim to improve the accuracy and relevance of drug tests, balancing scientific evidence, and public input to maintain workplace safety.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule aimed at protecting federal properties more effectively. This rule would give more authority to DHS's Federal Protective Service to manage security on and around federal buildings. The rule includes updates to existing regulations, like prohibiting drones, smoking, and unauthorized camping on federal property. It also extends some regulations to areas outside federal properties where necessary to protect the properties and the people there.

MIAX Sapphire, LLC, a self-regulatory organization, has proposed changes to its fee schedule for three specific market data feeds: MIAX Sapphire Top of Market, MIAX Sapphire Complex Top of Market, and MIAX Sapphire Liquidity Feed. These fees will initially be waived for six months to encourage market participation. The proposed fees are structured to cover the costs associated with providing these data feeds and are intended to be competitive with fees charged by other exchanges for similar services. The proposal maintains that the fees are fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory, applying consistently to all subscribers based on their use and distribution of the data.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit a request to renew an existing information collection related to air monitoring methods. The EPA is asking for public comments on the proposed collection, which aims to determine if certain air monitoring techniques can be classified as reference or equivalent methods under their regulations. Manufacturers seeking EPA approval for their air monitoring products must follow specific testing protocols and submit their results to the EPA. The agency is looking at maintaining the current level of respondents and costs, with no expected increase in time or expense from the previously approved collection.