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The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board finalized a new rule allowing certain credit unions to issue subordinated debt to boost their regulatory capital. This rule primarily affects low-income designated credit unions, complex credit unions, and new credit unions. The final rule outlines several requirements such as amending the definition of "Accredited Investor," setting disclosure guidelines, and reviewing credit unions' applications to issue subordinated debt. Additionally, it includes changes aiming to safeguard both the credit unions and the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) from increased financial risk.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has postponed the effective date of a new rule concerning privacy for certain records systems until April 11, 2025. This rule was originally set to take effect on February 10, 2025, and involves exempting a USDA records system from some Privacy Act provisions to avoid interfering with law enforcement. This delay allows further review and aligns with a presidential memorandum that calls for regulatory review. The action uses a legal exemption that allows the immediate delay without public comment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a new rule regarding volatile organic compounds (VOC) at a specific printing plant in Ohio. This approval is part of Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) and applies to a printing line at the Valgroup company's plant in Findlay, Ohio. The new VOC rules are stricter than previous ones and aim to control air pollution more effectively. The rule will become effective on May 19, 2025, and does not impose any additional requirements beyond existing state laws.

The Coast Guard is removing the safety and security zone for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, since the facility has stopped power operations permanently. This change, effective January 16, 2025, is due to the rules no longer being needed because the plant is no longer operational. The removal will affect navigation charts and publications, and related navigation markers will also be taken down. This decision was supported by all commenters and will not significantly impact small enterprises or require new information collections.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule introducing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS A300-600 series airplanes. This rule, effective April 15, 2025, requires updating maintenance or inspection programs to include new or stricter airworthiness limits. These updates are needed to address potential safety issues like fatigue cracking, which could jeopardize the airplane's structural integrity. The AD aims to ensure the safety of these aircraft by implementing the guidelines set forth by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that New York's commercial fishing quota for summer flounder for the year 2024 has been fully used. Starting December 21, 2024, and continuing for the rest of the year, vessels with a Federal permit for summer flounder are not allowed to land flounder in New York unless new quota becomes available through a transfer from another state. This rule is necessary to ensure that the state does not exceed its allocated quota and aligns with both Federal and New York State management plans for fishery sustainability. The rule was issued urgently to avoid exceeding the quota, which supports conservation efforts.

On November 27, 2024, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) updated their Area Risk Protection Insurance Regulations and Common Crop Insurance Policy. They later found some mistakes in these changes, such as missing provisions and included ones that shouldn’t have been there. This document corrects those errors, especially in the Small Grains and Green Pea Crop Insurance Provisions. The corrections are effective as of December 27, 2024.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated its EDGAR Filer Manual to streamline the electronic filing process by removing outdated content and allowing for electronic notarizations and remote online notarizations. Changes in Volume I clarify the consequences of false statements in submissions, while revisions in Volume II focus on incorporating updates made to EDGAR on December 14, 2020. Additionally, the SEC seeks comments on potential changes to the Form ID information collection, necessary for accessing and using the EDGAR system.

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is withdrawing a direct final rule published on December 14, 2020, which proposed changes to regulations on electronic filing, settlements, and penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This action aligns with a January 20, 2021, memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff aiming for a regulatory review by the new administration. The withdrawal provides the administration time for assessment and may invite further public comments later.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to the air quality regulations managed by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in Arizona. These updates include rules and certifications to control emissions from coating processes and adhesives, as well as declarations related to ozone standards. The EPA's approval, which comes after no public comments were received, ensures that these rules meet federal requirements under the Clean Air Act. The actions taken are not expected to have any negative economic or environmental justice implications.