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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget. This request, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to revise the collection of information for the ATF Citizens' Academy Application form. The revision includes updating the estimated number of respondents and their related time burden for completing the form, which has decreased from previous years. The public is invited to provide comments on the proposal, particularly concerning the accuracy, utility, and the reduction of respondent burden.

On November 19, 2024, MIAX Emerald, LLC filed a proposed minor rule violation plan (MRVP) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This plan allows the exchange to address certain rule violations with fines not exceeding $2,500, without having to report these minor infractions immediately to the SEC. Instead, the exchange will provide a quarterly report detailing such violations. The SEC found this proposal meets public interest standards and enables the exchange to manage oversight responsibilities more efficiently.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed a new rule to create an options trading facility called "IEX Options." This facility will be a fully automated system designed to trade options contracts, similar to other options exchanges. The plan includes implementing guidelines to protect Market Makers from risks, like the execution of outdated quotes, and to ensure fair trading practices. IEX will also adopt certain rules from other exchanges to maintain fairness and efficiency in the options market. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public feedback on this proposal.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is awarding around $20 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), with the total expected funding to reach approximately $100 million over five years. This funding will help CDC and WHO work together to improve the world's ability to detect, respond to, and prevent infectious diseases. The focus is on building infrastructure and preparing for disease outbreaks, using WHO's global network to support these efforts. The award period is from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule under the Federal Clean Water Act to amend the California Toxics Rule by establishing a revised selenium water quality criterion for certain freshwater bodies in California. This new criterion aims to protect aquatic life and wildlife that depend on these aquatic ecosystems from high selenium levels, which can be toxic. The EPA incorporated public feedback and scientific evidence into the rule, and it includes measures to account for site-specific conditions. The rule will take effect on January 16, 2025, unless California develops its own compliant standards.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public input on its plan to extend a 3-year information collection effort called the "Annual Tank Car Survey". This survey aims to gather data on tank car facilities capable of modifying or building tank cars to meet new safety specifications outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The information collected will help the Department of Transportation estimate the number of tank cars that will be updated or constructed to these safer standards. Individuals have until March 12, 2021, to submit their comments to BTS, with details on how to do so provided in the notice.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum that delegates authority to the Secretary of State. This authority allows the Secretary to decide if providing up to $35 million in aid to Ukraine is important for U.S. security interests, bypassing certain laws. This delegation is made under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum will be published in the Federal Register.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding around $1.5 million, with a total of about $7.5 million expected over five years, to the University of Oslo. This funding will help improve global health by enhancing public health surveillance and response systems worldwide, building capacity to better detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The project focuses on improving the DHIS2 software, a critical tool for public health data management, which is uniquely maintained by the University of Oslo. The award period runs from September 2025 to September 2030.

In a memorandum dated January 13, 2021, the President of the United States delegated authority to the Secretary of State. This delegation allows the Secretary to decide if it's crucial for national security to sell up to $6.8 million worth of cluster munitions technology to South Korea. The decision can be made without considering other legal restrictions related to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The memorandum also instructed that this authority be published in the Federal Register.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Secretary of State. This authority permits the Secretary to direct the use of up to $571.3 million in defense goods and services, and military training from the Department of Defense, to support Taiwan. This memorandum is to be officially recorded in the Federal Register.