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The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, has announced a mandatory survey for U.S. insurance companies that deal with foreign entities, called the Quarterly Survey of Insurance Transactions by U.S. Insurance Companies with Foreign Persons (BE-45). This survey aims to collect data on the trade of insurance services between the U.S. and foreign entities to understand the impact of U.S. trade. U.S. companies that have insurance transactions surpassing $8 million in a year must report, and BEA will contact those required to file the survey. Reports are due within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter, except the final quarter, which has a 45-day deadline.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey called the Quarterly Survey of U.S. Airline Operators' Foreign Revenues and Expenses (BE-37). This survey collects data from U.S. airline operators involved in international transportation if their total revenues or expenses are $500,000 or more. Reports must be submitted using BEA's electronic system, and they are due 30 days after the end of each quarter. The survey aims to measure U.S. trade in transport services and is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued Orders for stress test reporting by regulated entities, effective March 4, 2025. These Orders require financial companies with over $250 billion in assets to report their stress test results, ensuring they have enough capital to withstand severe economic conditions. The guidance includes detailed instructions on how the reports should be formatted and submitted. The Orders and instructions can be accessed online through the FHFA’s website.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) of the Department of Commerce has announced it is conducting the BE-9 survey, which is mandatory for U.S. representatives of foreign airlines that have significant revenue or expenses in the U.S. The survey gathers data on these airlines' revenues, expenses, and passenger numbers. U.S. entities that meet the criteria will be contacted by BEA and must submit their reports within 30 days after each quarter. The survey aims to help analyze U.S. trade in transport services and is authorized by federal law.

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 Energy (DOE) has announced a final interpretive rule regarding energy conservation standards for products like residential furnaces and commercial water heaters. The rule states that non-condensing technology and its associated venting is considered a "feature" that must be preserved under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This decision comes after public comments and aims to prevent eliminating this technology through energy-saving regulations. This interpretation may limit potential energy savings but allows consumers more choices and prevents unnecessary building modifications. The DOE also withdrew previous proposals on energy conservation standards that were inconsistent with this interpretation.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) announced a proposal for a new information collection related to a study on "Conservation Auction Behavior." This study aims to examine how different factors, like high-scoring default offers and live score updates during bidding, affect decision-making in the Conservation Reserve Program's auction process. The ERS plans to test these factors using an online simulated auction involving both former Conservation Reserve Program participants and university students. Public comments are being solicited on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of agency estimates, and how to improve data collection.

The Executive Order 14178 aims to enhance U.S. leadership in digital financial technology by promoting the growth of digital assets and blockchain technology. It supports the development of stablecoins while preventing the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. The order revokes previous guidelines on digital assets and establishes a President's Working Group to create a new regulatory framework for the sector. It ensures people's ability to use digital networks freely and emphasizes protection against private monetary alternatives to the U.S. dollar.

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), part of the Department of Commerce, announced a mandatory survey called the Quarterly Survey of Financial Services Transactions (BE-185) to measure trade in financial services between U.S. providers and foreign persons. This survey is essential for understanding the impact of U.S. trade both domestically and internationally and is authorized by relevant trade acts. U.S. companies involved in these transactions exceeding specific thresholds are required to report, with details on how and when to submit the reports provided. The survey process is overseen by the Office of Management and Budget and has an estimated completion time of 10 hours per response.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule that requires its regulations to be reviewed periodically, with most regulations set to expire automatically every ten years unless reviewed. This is intended to ensure that regulations stay up-to-date and relevant. The final rule also includes processes for public comments and specifies the criteria for reviews, which include assessing whether the regulations significantly impact small entities, and if they are still necessary or need amendments. Certain regulations, such as those mandated by federal law and the annual Medicare payment update rules, are exempt from these reviews.