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The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is proposing a new rule to update the overdraft policy requirements for federal credit unions. This rule aims to remove the current 45-day limit for members to resolve overdrafts and instead require that the policy sets a reasonable and universally applicable time frame. This change is intended to provide more flexibility for credit unions and their members, especially considering the impacts of COVID-19. The proposal also introduces a cross-reference to Regulation E to ensure compliance with existing federal requirements for overdraft services.

The Caribbean Fishery Management Council's Outreach and Education Advisory Panel will host a virtual public meeting over two days in March 2021. The meeting aims to discuss various topics including virtual meeting arrangements, the impact of COVID-19 on fishing communities, and ongoing projects related to responsible seafood consumption and ecosystem management. People interested in attending can join via a Zoom link, and additional details are available from Diana Martino of the Caribbean Fishery Management Council.

The NYSE Arca proposed a change to their fee schedule, seeking to extend the waiver of certain fees for businesses unable to resume full operations due to COVID-19. These waivers apply to fixed fees related to Floor operations, benefiting firms that haven't reached pre-pandemic levels of activity. The goal of the waiver is to ease the financial burden on affected businesses as they adjust their operations. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, which went into effect on January 1, 2021, and may be suspended within 60 days if the Commission finds it necessary for investor protection or public interest.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is asking for more time to finish their Line SM-116 Forced Relocation Project in West Virginia, extending the deadline to October 31, 2021. They have experienced construction delays due to rain and safety concerns, as well as impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is giving people until February 23, 2021, to comment on this request, and FERC encourages submitting comments electronically. If there are no disputes over the request, FERC will likely grant the extension without further formalities.

The Department of Education is announcing a proposed change to an ongoing information collection related to the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study for the Kindergarten Class of 2022-23. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study is delayed by one year and will now target the Kindergarten Class of 2023-24. This study focuses on early childhood education and development by collecting data on children from preschool through elementary school. The public is invited to comment on the changes by March 22, 2021.

The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services is holding a public meeting on January 25, 2021, which will be conducted virtually. This meeting aims to provide advice on reducing the impact of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. During the meeting, there will be presentations on how COVID-19 affects people with dementia, disparities in dementia research, and new technologies for identifying Alzheimer's through blood tests. Public comments will be considered, and those interested in contributing should register by January 21.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has submitted a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This study focuses on understanding the impact of opioids and COVID-19 on Adult Protective Service (APS) programs. The study explores challenges faced by APS due to opioid abuse and aims to gather data on the effects of the pandemic on service needs and outcomes. Although the public was invited to comment in a previous notice, no comments were received. Findings from the study will guide ACL and federal partners in better targeting resources to address these challenges.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the Department of Labor is seeking public comments on the proposed reinstatement of the "Current Population Survey (CPS) Disability Supplement." This effort is part of their ongoing initiative to minimize paperwork and assess the impact of information collection on respondents. The CPS Disability Supplement aims to gather updated information on the employment challenges faced by people with disabilities, especially in light of changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. The BLS is particularly interested in feedback regarding the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the proposed data collection.

The Department of Commerce has conducted a review and states that the sole producer/exporter of hot-rolled steel products from Korea, Hyundai Steel Company, did not sell their products below the normal value from October 2018 through September 2019. They are inviting comments from interested parties on these preliminary findings. The final results, along with the assessment of duties, will be published later, and new cash deposit requirements for hot-rolled steel from Korea will be established. The preliminary findings and methodologies are available for public access online.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a proposed rule change by MIAX Emerald, LLC to extend the period that certain individuals designated as principals can perform their duties without passing a qualification exam, due to challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary extension, now allowing until April 30, 2021, aligns their rules with those of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FINRA), ensuring consistency across the securities industry. The change aims to help firms manage disruptions to business operations and maintain staff during the pandemic, without compromising investor protection. The extension only applies to individuals who were designated as principals before January 1, 2021.