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The Cost Accounting Standards Board (CAS Board) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes that would align two Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The standards in question, CAS 404 and CAS 411, deal with the capitalization of tangible assets and acquisition costs of material, respectively. The Board suggests removing much of the existing CAS 404 and CAS 411 because their requirements largely overlap with GAAP. One exception within CAS 404 will be moved to another section to ensure the government's interests are still protected. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 18, 2025.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a request related to Simplified Employee Pensions (SEPs) compliance. This information collection aims to ensure that employees participating in SEPs receive timely and specific written information about their plans, such as participation requirements and employer contribution details. The public is invited to comment on whether this information collection is necessary and useful, and the DOL seeks authorization for this request to be valid for three years. Public comments can be submitted until March 8, 2021.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request concerns a form called the Rehabilitation Maintenance Certificate, which helps track expenses for approved rehabilitation efforts. DOL is inviting public comments about the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection. Comments can be submitted through www.reginfo.gov until April 21, 2025.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on several IRS information collection requests that will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. These collections involve energy credits for small wind energy properties and a waiver of the 60-day rollover requirement for certain retirement funds. The public can submit their comments via the website www.reginfo.gov by February 18, 2025, to ensure consideration. The document mentions no changes are being made to the current processes, and it outlines the estimated burden hours for respondents.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) to modify the calculation of the VaR (Value at Risk) Floor for its Mortgage-Backed Securities Division. The change aims to incorporate a "Minimum Margin Amount" to better account for market volatility and ensure adequate risk management. This proposal was developed after the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that the existing calculations did not sufficiently cover risks, particularly during periods of extreme market changes, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this advance notice. The proposed enhancements are designed to limit FICC's exposure by ensuring that its systems account for recent and more volatile market conditions.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to adjust acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment is set to occur every five years, but excludes certain statutes like the Davis-Bacon Act and trade agreements thresholds. The proposed rule aims to maintain current regulations by reflecting economic changes, ensuring that thresholds keep pace with inflation, and is not expected to significantly affect the public or small businesses. Comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 18, 2025, and further details are available on the regulations.gov portal.

The Department of Labor is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a proposed information collection under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Public comments on this collection, which involves medical and compensation claims for federal employees, are invited until March 19, 2021. The goal is to ensure the process is necessary, efficient, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Department is looking for input on the utility, clarity, and cost-effectiveness of this information collection.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the information collection request titled "Work Application/Job Order Recordkeeping." This initiative aims to minimize paperwork and the burden on respondents as part of the department's ongoing effort to align with the Paperwork Reduction Act. They encourage feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the data collection and the methods used to collect it. Public comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, and will be made publicly available without redaction.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. filed a rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This fund is an Ethereum-backed commodity ETF, aiming to reflect Ethereum's performance and provide investors exposure to the Ethereum market without direct handling of the cryptocurrency. The Exchange proposes specific position and exercise limits for these options to minimize risks and maintain a fair trading environment. The SEC is seeking public comments on this rule change proposal before making a decision.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new rule to allow bicycles on approximately 79.8 miles of multi-use trails in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. This proposal is part of a comprehensive trail management plan aimed at improving access, accommodating the needs of the growing nearby city of Redding, and reopening trails impacted by the Carr Fire in 2018. The NPS plans to designate these trails for bicycles in a way that balances recreational use with the conservation of natural and cultural resources. Public comments on the proposed rule are being accepted until February 28, 2025.