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The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for grants aimed at providing technical assistance to improve rural transportation systems. These grants, available for fiscal year 2025, especially target transportation systems on Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available, with applications due by April 7, 2025. The program seeks proposals that align with key priorities like economic recovery, climate change, and ensuring equitable access to resources.

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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has introduced proposed rules requiring certain registered public accounting firms to report firm- and engagement-level metrics on their audit practices. These metrics will provide stakeholders like investors and audit committees with valuable insights into audit processes, helping them make informed decisions. The metrics cover areas such as partner and manager involvement, workload, training, and retention of audit personnel. The PCAOB believes this initiative will enhance investor protection and foster transparency by offering more consistent and comparable information about audits and auditors.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has put out a call for public feedback on information collection practices related to geospatial metadata. This request invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of collecting such data, with the goal of minimizing the public's reporting burden. Public comments will be accepted until March 30, 2021, and will be considered in the agency's submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. NOAA's tools for collecting metadata support various scientific research fields and aim to enhance understanding and reuse of geospatial data.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced that it has shared detailed information about its current method for valuing the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and monopoly of the Postal Service. This includes documentation and workpapers explaining how recent valuations were calculated. The public is invited to review this information and submit comments by March 26, 2021. Anyone interested can submit comments online through the Commission's website or contact the provided telephone number for other submission options.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new information collection to better manage the usage of Carbon Dioxide-Carp for controlling invasive Asian carp species. This initiative includes various forms to be filled out by state and tribal governments, helping to track the product's application and effects. The Service is also considering using an automated, online permitting system called "ePermits" to streamline this process and reduce the burden on respondents. Public comments are invited by March 12, 2021, to help improve and assess the utility of this information collection.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing updates to the payment system for Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities (IPFs) for the fiscal year 2026. The rule suggests changes to the payment rates, including a market basket increase of 3.2%, reduced by a productivity adjustment, resulting in a 2.4% overall increase. CMS is also proposing adjustments to quality reporting requirements by removing several measures that are seen as burdensome, such as the Facility Commitment to Health Equity and COVID-19 vaccination coverage measures. Additionally, CMS seeks to improve the accuracy of payments and reduce administrative burden by modifying various data reporting processes.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) has submitted a proposal for changes to a Master Repurchase Agreement involving a billion-dollar liquidity facility, which is aimed at enhancing their overall liquidity strategy. The proposed change introduces a limited right for the bank counterparty to rehypothecate non-customer collateral, which is intended to make the agreement more commercially appealing and increase funding sources. OCC believes this will strengthen its risk management capabilities and make it easier to manage financial obligations, thus supporting broader financial stability. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposal before making a decision.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing and seeking public feedback on a proposed rule change by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This proposal aims to amend Rule 7.35C to allow NYSE to facilitate a Trading Halt Auction if a security doesn't reopen by 3:30 p.m. after a market-wide circuit breaker halt, known as an "MWCB Halt." The proposal includes changes such as widening the price range for these reopening auctions and allowing certain market maker interests to remain active. The SEC is also considering whether these changes meet the legal standards to ensure fair and orderly markets and is inviting comments from the public by March 10, 2021.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service is seeking an exemption from the annual revenue cap for its market test of an experimental product called Extended Mail Forwarding. This service helps customers receive mail after changing addresses and has expanded from nine districts to a nationwide scope. The Postal Service expects the market test to exceed the $10 million revenue limit but argues that the service benefits the public and supports their financial stability without causing unfair competition. The Commission invites public comments on this request by February 10, 2021.