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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending for three years the requirement for Holding Company Reports on their transactions with affiliates, known as FR Y-8. This report collects information about transactions between insured depository institutions and their affiliates, helping monitor bank exposures and compliance. The reports must be filed quarterly by certain bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, and foreign banking organizations owning U.S. insured depository institutions. Despite a call for public comments on this extension, no feedback was received.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing the environmental impacts of the proposed expansion of Rover Pipeline LLC's facilities in Pennsylvania. This includes adding new equipment to the Bulger Compressor Station and expanding the Harmon Creek Meter Station to increase natural gas delivery capacity. FERC is extending the public comment period to gather input on the project’s potential environmental effects. They invite comments on suggested alternatives and measures to minimize environmental impacts by February 13, 2025.

Eagle Creek Schoolfield and the City of Danville have applied to relicense the 4.5-megawatt Schoolfield Hydroelectric Project on the Dan River in Virginia. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission plans to create an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project. The EA will be open for a 30-day public comment period, allowing all interested parties to share their opinions. Public participation is encouraged, and assistance is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several electric rate and securities filings, which are detailed in a document titled "Combined Notice of Filings #2." Notable applicants include Malaga BESS LLC, Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc., and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. These filings include tariff amendments, rate changes, and requests for authorization to issue securities. The public can view these filings online and has the opportunity to intervene, protest, or make comments on them by specific deadlines.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement with Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel for allegedly violating federal laws by engaging in unfair practices. The companies, which are data brokers, were accused of selling sensitive geolocation data without proper consent, potentially allowing tracking of individuals to places like medical facilities and religious sites. The proposed order aims to prevent future misconduct by prohibiting them from misrepresenting their data practices and from selling location data associated with sensitive locations unless under specific legal circumstances. Members of the public can comment on this agreement until January 6, 2025.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has issued an interim final rule that allows current and former Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees to appeal the recoupment of awards, bonuses, or relocation expenses. This regulation, which stems from the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017, establishes procedures for these appeals to be made to the Director of OPM if the VA requires repayment, possibly due to misconduct or errors in payment authorization. OPM's review is limited to ensuring the VA followed its recoupment policies and relevant legal procedures, without evaluating the underlying disciplinary actions. The rule aims to provide clarity and fairness in the appeal process and is open for public comment until March 17, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a rule to incorporate the FNS Handbook 310, a manual for conducting quality control reviews of SNAP cases, into SNAP regulations. This incorporation ensures public notice and comment before implementing any revisions to the handbook. The rule also seeks to remove references to another manual, the FNS Handbook 311, until it can be officially incorporated later. The Department is inviting public feedback on these changes until March 4, 2024.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule to revise the "estimated cost of the assistance" factor used in disaster declarations. This extension, lasting until March 12, 2021, follows a regulatory review memorandum from President Biden's administration. A virtual public meeting will be held on February 24, 2021, to gather feedback on the changes, which aim to update disaster response criteria and consider the economic impact on affected regions. FEMA is seeking input from various stakeholders, including state and local governments, on how these factors affect their ability to manage disasters.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced a meeting of the New York Advisory Committee, scheduled to take place online via WebEx on January 15, 2021, from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EST. The meeting will focus on discussing the Committee's project and briefings regarding eviction policies and enforcement in New York. Members of the public are invited to join, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments afterward. Meeting records will be accessible online, and further information can be obtained by contacting the relevant Commission officials.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced they have received applications for permits related to activities that help endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They are asking for comments from the public and various agencies on these applications by February 22, 2021. These permits would allow certain activities for the scientific purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of these species. All public comments, including those with personal information, may be made available publicly, so commenters should be aware of this when submitting feedback.