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The Securities and Exchange Commission has released an amended order regarding the way non-U.S. security-based swap dealers and participants must report their financial and operational information when they are relying on certain compliance orders. This updated order, which replaces the 2021 version, requires these entities to file specific parts of the FOCUS Report using the SEC's eFOCUS system. The order clarifies filing deadlines, the type of financial information needed, and how this information should be formatted according to the involved entities' local accounting standards. Importantly, the updated guidance adjusts the required fields due to recent changes in reporting forms, ensuring consistency with both U.S. and international standards.

The United States Department of Justice has proposed new rules to allow certain firearm dealers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) for conducting background checks on employees who handle firearms, as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This proposal aims to prevent firearms from reaching individuals prohibited by law from possessing them, by enabling checks on employees who might access or use firearms through their work. The rules clarify how these checks, known as Firearm Handler Background Checks (FHCs), will be conducted, including what information can trigger a "Pass" or "Did Not Pass" notice and how individuals can appeal a "Did Not Pass" result. Comments on the proposal can be submitted until January 13, 2025.

The final rule, published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) within the Department of Agriculture, solidifies the interim rule from February 13, 2020, which was brought about by the 2018 Farm Bill. This rule involves changes to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), making the provisions of the interim rule permanent and addressing public comments received. It involves various amendments concerning partnerships, funding, land eligibility, and program expectations aimed at enhancing conservation efforts across agricultural and forest lands. The rule also aims to ensure effective participation and support for historically underserved producers and guarantees that conservation projects are efficiently implemented and monitored.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is updating the rules for civil monetary penalties under the Commodity Exchange Act to account for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. This update adjusts the maximum fines for violations based on the change in the Consumer Price Index. The new penalties will apply to violations assessed after January 15, 2025. This rule aims to ensure penalties remain effective as deterrents over time and doesn’t require the standard notice and comment process normally needed for new regulations.

The Department of Education is announcing the availability of new grant funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the COVID-19 relief act, CRRSAA, signed into law on December 27, 2020. Proprietary institutions of higher education can apply for these grants to provide financial aid to students facing economic challenges due to the pandemic. Around $680 million is available, and the funds must be used to assist students with exceptional needs, covering expenses like tuition, housing, or child care. Applications, which must be submitted via Grants.gov, are being accepted on a rolling basis until April 15, 2021.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued a final rule to revise its regulations regarding brokered deposits and interest rate restrictions for less than well-capitalized banks. For brokered deposits, the rule creates a new framework to determine what qualifies as a "deposit broker," including an evaluation of what it means to "facilitate," and introduces several designated exceptions that qualify for this exception without requiring an application. For interest rate restrictions, the FDIC has updated how it calculates the national and local rate caps that less than well-capitalized banks can offer on deposits, aiming to ensure these caps more accurately reflect market conditions. The rule aims to provide clarity to banks while still promoting safety and soundness in their operations.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has updated its regulations related to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) to adjust civil penalties for inflation in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments ensure the penalties maintain their deterrent effect and further policy objectives. The rule also updates the mailing address for the NAGPRA Program. The final rule takes effect on January 16, 2025, and applies to penalties assessed after this date, including for violations since November 2, 2015.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on continuing information collections related to the electronic deposit of tax refunds of $1 million or more, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments are invited on the necessity and utility of the information collection, its burden estimates, and suggestions for improving its accuracy and minimizing respondent burden. Comments should be submitted by March 22, 2021, to be considered. This initiative is part of the IRS's ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, and all comments will become public record.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposal is driven by the need for updated airworthiness limitations to ensure airplane safety. Affected operators would need to update their maintenance or inspection programs accordingly within a specified time. The proposed changes aim to maintain the structural integrity of these airplanes and include a call for feedback from the public by April 12, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new information collection related to their concessions program, as part of their efforts to reduce paperwork and gather comments from the public. This program involves private businesses and nonprofits managing recreation facilities within National Wildlife Refuges. They aim to collect information to ensure operations minimize wildlife disturbance, offer high-quality visitor experiences, and comply with financial and management requirements. Comments are invited from the public until February 3, 2021, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collection process.