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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule to include Saratoga County, New York, in the Jefferson, NY, nonappropriated fund (NAF) Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area. This change is due to one employee working in Saratoga County and aims to address the employee's pay-setting considerations. The rule is set to take effect on January 13, 2025, and OPM anticipates minimal economic impact given the small number of employees affected. The regulation was subject to review and found to have no significant economic or federalism impact and does not impose additional record-keeping requirements.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to establish a new fee program for using a rental cabin called Tarpons Roost, located on the Continental Divide near Lemhi Pass in Idaho. Starting July 17, 2025, there will be a $75 per night fee to cover maintenance and operational costs, as approved by the BLM Idaho Resource Advisory Council. The plans comply with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and have been detailed in a business plan available at the BLM offices. The purpose is to ensure the cabin remains well-maintained and provides quality experiences for visitors.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking public comments on its information collection process for the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. The comment period is open until February 16, 2021, and is intended to get feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the information collection. The USCIS will submit the collection request for an extension, without changes, to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. Interested individuals can submit their comments online, considering the estimated time and cost the collection imposes on respondents.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted a request for public comments regarding the revision of an information collection process associated with the Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360). This notice provides an additional 30 days, until January 21, 2025, for the public to comment on the estimated burden of the required information and associated response times. USCIS uses this information to assess eligibility for certain immigration benefits, and the data may also be used to provide employment authorization for specific groups. The total estimated annual burden in hours for this collection is 127,230 hours, with a cost burden of $7,820,533.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security announced a 30-day period for public comments on changes to the information collection related to the H-2 program. These changes are in line with the proposed rule titled "Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections." The notice emphasizes the need for public input, particularly regarding the burden of information collection on businesses and how it may affect H-2 worker compliance. The agency also provided details on how to submit feedback and encouraged stakeholders to consider privacy when providing information.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has received an application for a long-term loan or financial guarantee exceeding $100 million to support the export of U.S.-manufactured Boeing commercial aircraft to Azerbaijan. The intended use of these aircraft is to provide air cargo transport services. The principal supplier is The Boeing Company, and the obligor is Silk Way West Airlines LLC, with guarantors being Silk Way Development LLC, Silk Way Holding LLC, and Silk Way Airlines LLC. Public comments on this transaction are open until February 7, 2025, and the outcome will be shared on EXIM's website.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a 30-day period for public comments regarding an information collection related to the Citizenship and Integration Direct Services Grant Program. This request, reviewed under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to extend the current information collection without changes. The feedback will help evaluate aspects like the necessity, accuracy, and impact of the collection process. Public comments can be submitted online, and USCIS seeks input on how to improve the process while minimizing the burden on respondents.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced that it is extending the collection of information for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program without any changes. This notice, published in the Federal Register, allows an additional 30 days for the public to comment on this extension. The document outlines that comments can focus on the necessity and efficiency of the data collection and suggests that individuals limit the personal information they share in their submissions, as these will be made public. Additionally, it provides estimates of the number of respondents and the public's time and cost burden associated with this information collection.

The FBI's Cyber Division plans to submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for the continuation of a previously approved information collection, specifically the 2013 Private Industry Feedback Survey. This survey aims to gather feedback from their private sector partners on cyber trend reports to enhance future communications. The survey will be voluntary, targeting approximately 5,000 respondents, each expected to complete it within 3 minutes annually. Comments and suggestions on the proposed collection are encouraged and will be accepted until February 21, 2025.

MIAX Emerald, a national securities exchange, has proposed a rule change to implement new fees, including a one-time membership application fee and testing and certification fees. The membership fee varies based on the applicant's role, with Electronic Exchange Members (EEMs) charged $2,500 and Market Makers $3,000, reflecting the greater complexity in evaluating Market Maker applications. Additionally, fees for Application Programming Interface (API) testing and Network Connectivity are being introduced to offset resources spent in the process. The fees are being structured to ensure they cover the costs incurred by the exchange, without imposing unfair discrimination among market participants.