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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is revising its information collection process under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This revision involves a new application for individuals seeking access to sensitive security information (SSI). The changes include splitting the current form into two separate forms, used for court proceedings and standard use, and updating how background checks are conducted. The TSA is seeking public comments on this proposal and estimates it will impact 263 respondents, with a total burden of about 104.53 hours annually.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an exemption allowing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund to sell a 19.25-acre property in Las Vegas to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for cash. This decision was based on the finding that the sale to UBC would result in significantly higher net proceeds for the Pension Fund compared to selling the property to a third party. Following public input, the Department removed a proposed revenue-sharing condition but kept a "Clawback Condition" ensuring that if UBC resells the property within ten years for a profit, any excess proceeds must be given to the Pension Fund. The exemption ensures that the sale benefits the Pension Fund and its participants.

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 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites public comments on its plan to collect data for evaluating the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Services Program. This evaluation aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of crisis care by analyzing the implementation, outcomes, and impact of the 988 Lifeline, which connects people in crisis to essential support services across the U.S. The evaluation consists of system-level, client-level, and impact studies, involving various SAMHSA-funded and related programs. SAMHSA encourages written feedback on the necessity and efficiency of the proposed data collection by January 31, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public and federal agency comments on its information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC wants feedback on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy in estimating the paperwork burden, and suggestions for improving quality and reducing burden, particularly for small businesses. The current information collection involves 2,925 respondents and requires 244,477 hours annually to complete. These efforts are part of a broader initiative to ensure that telecom services remain fair and reasonable, particularly following changes in rules for toll-free service charges.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission to list and trade the Hennessy Stance ESG ETF under Nasdaq Rule 5750. This ETF was previously traded on NYSE Arca and the change involves switching to Nasdaq's set of rules. The proposed change includes implementing surveillance and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with federal securities laws. The rule filing has been made effective immediately, as it does not significantly impact investor protection or competition.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing a new rule to introduce a forced distribution system for rating Senior Executive Service (SES) members, which would set limits on the number of top performance ratings given out. This proposal aims to improve the appraisal process by ensuring that only top performers receive the highest ratings, addressing an issue where nearly all SES members were receiving high ratings despite performance discrepancies. Additionally, the rule suggests removing language related to diversity, equity, and inclusion from SES performance management regulations, aligning with a recent executive order. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until June 2, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposed rule change submitted by Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., to list and trade options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. These proposed ETFs, backed by Ethereum, aim to give investors a more straightforward method to invest in Ethereum without handling the cryptocurrency directly. The rule change seeks to establish guidelines on listing, trading specifications, position and exercise limits, and ensures these options meet existing trading regulations. The SEC is open to public comments on this proposal as part of its decision-making process.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), is introducing a temporary rule to help U.S. businesses struggling from a lack of workers by increasing the number of H-2B visas available for Fiscal Year 2025 by up to 64,716. These visas will be distributed over the fiscal year in four allocations, with a portion reserved specifically for nationals of certain countries including Guatemala, El Salvador, and Haiti. The rule also allows greater job flexibility for H-2B workers already in the U.S. by letting them change employers more easily. Businesses must attest they are facing severe loss without these workers for their applications to be considered.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration granted an exemption allowing the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc. to lease its training facility to its Apprenticeship and Training Fund under specific conditions. The agreement ensures the Plan pays fair market rent, verified by an independent fiduciary, and that the lease benefits participants by providing effective training facilities. The fiduciary also monitors compliance with the lease terms and any rent increases must adhere to changes in the Consumer Price Index. This exemption is designed to avoid conflicts with ERISA's prohibited transaction rules.