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The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has issued a final rule that changes how long AmeriCorps members can receive living allowances and benefits. The rule allows funding for these benefits for either the time it takes a member to earn two full-time education awards or for four terms, depending on which is longer. Public comments received on the proposed rule were addressed, with some supporting the increased flexibility it provides, while others had concerns about the limits set. The regulatory change is designed to provide more flexibility for members, grantees, and the communities they serve without changing the overall terms of service limits.

The Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued final regulations for a program that offers bonus credits for clean electricity projects in low-income communities, under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Starting in 2025, these regulations outline how eligible projects can receive increased tax credits by meeting specific energy and environmental criteria, including generating electricity without combustion. Various categories, like projects sited in low-income areas or benefiting low-income households, are eligible for different levels of increased credits. The regulations also detail rules for applying, calculating financial benefits, and maintaining eligibility over time.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service under the USDA has issued a notice inviting applications for grants under the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) Program for the fiscal year 2021. These grants aim to promote economic development and job creation in rural areas by funding business opportunity and enterprise projects. Applications must be submitted by March 31, 2021, to the appropriate USDA Rural Development State Office. Eligibility is limited to public bodies, government entities, Indian Tribes, or nonprofit entities primarily serving rural areas, with strict requirements and a competitive selection process based on specific criteria.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a final rule modifying the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards. This rule adopts certain recommendations from the Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee (MHCC) to enhance safety, affordability, and flexibility of manufactured homes. Key amendments include updates to standards for attached garages and structures, interior passage dimensions, carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, and stairway design and requirements. The rule aims to modernize the standards, align them with best practices, and incorporate new technologies to provide benefits to consumers and the broader community.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule allowing the collection of wage data for the Federal Wage System through various methods such as phone, mail, and electronic means, rather than just in-person visits. This rule aims to provide more flexibility in gathering accurate wage data amidst challenges posed by COVID-19. The rule was implemented based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee and a request from the Department of Defense. Public comments are invited on this change until March 31, 2021, but the rule is already in effect temporarily due to urgency.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. The Decree is part of a lawsuit where the U.S. government is seeking recovery of costs related to cleaning up contamination from uranium processing at a site in North St. Louis County. The Cotter Corporation, Norfolk Southern Railway Company, and the U.S. will together pay nearly $164 million for these costs. Public comments on this proposal are invited for thirty days following the notice's publication, and the document can be reviewed online.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the FERC-517 information collection related to the safety of waterpower projects, with comments due by April 25, 2025. This information helps assess the safety of water projects, ensuring they're maintained well and safe for the public. The document outlines the reporting requirements, such as prompt incident reports and inspections by independent consultants. It also describes the Owner's Dam Safety Program, which mandates regular audits and includes key elements like dam safety policy and training.

The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, is implementing new regulations under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. These regulations require the Treasury to provide states with information about unredeemed U.S. savings bonds to help locate their owners. However, the information can only be used for locating bond owners, not for claiming ownership through state escheatment laws, which attempt to take control of unclaimed property. The regulations also include privacy protections and prevent states from publicly sharing the information without Treasury's consent to avoid fraud and misuse.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed regulations to implement the Section 45W credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles as introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. These proposals explain how taxpayers can calculate and claim the credit when they place such vehicles in service, with specific details on determining vehicle eligibility, calculating the credit amount, and fulfilling reporting requirements. The regulations also address interactions with other credits, recapture rules, and special provisions for tax-exempt entities. Public comments are invited, and a hearing is scheduled for April 28, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain models of Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. helicopters. This proposal is due to reports of cracks in the main rotor transmission drive shaft that could result in dangerous conditions. The directive requires inspecting specific drive shafts for cracks, prohibits installing uninspected drive shafts, and restricts the use of certain paint removers. The FAA has invited public comments on this proposal, highlighting the importance of addressing these safety concerns.