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The Surface Transportation Board issued a final rule to update its civil monetary penalties by accounting for inflation, as required by federal law. This annual adjustment, effective January 14, 2025, follows a specific calculation method and does not allow for public comment because the Board is following a mandated federal formula. The rule applies only to violations occurring after the regulation's effective date. It also clarifies that the Board has no authority to adjust criminal penalties for inflation.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing changes to the Federal Management Regulation to improve how federal real estate is managed and disposed of, aligning it with existing laws. This involves adding new definitions, policies, and guidelines to aid federal agencies in understanding their roles when dealing with real property. These changes aim to enhance efficiency and reduce costs by better managing unused government-owned land and buildings. The proposal is open for public comments until February 21, 2025.

The Copyright Royalty Judges are starting a process to adjust the fees for cable companies who want to retransmit TV and radio broadcasts, as outlined in the Copyright Act. This process involves a specific license that allows for such retransmissions, and cable companies have to pay royalties based on the money they make from subscribers. The new rates need to be adjusted every five years, and since no one requested a change for 2025 yet, the Judges are required to announce this process and are asking interested parties to submit their requests to participate by January 27, 2025, using an online form and paying a fee.