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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released three draft guidelines aimed at reducing the transmission risk of hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV through human cells and tissues. These guidelines update previous recommendations to help organizations determine donor eligibility through proper screening and testing. Comments on these drafts are encouraged by February 6, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or in writing. The drafts also advise on eliminating certain donor screening questions and focus on assessing each donor's risk based on relevant factors, regardless of gender.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates the process for requesting special flight authorizations for supersonic aircraft in the U.S. This rule simplifies the application procedure for testing these aircrafts at speeds over Mach 1, mainly for purposes like checking airworthiness and reducing sonic boom impacts. While the rule streamlines administrative requirements, it does not change the long-standing general ban on routine overland supersonic flight. The FAA still heavily focuses on ensuring these tests consider potential environmental impacts, following regulations like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that MIAX Sapphire, LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule. This amendment would establish a fee for market participants that use a dedicated cross connection to access the Exchange's testing systems environment. The proposal is effective immediately, and the public is invited to submit comments on it until February 21, 2025. The details of the proposed rule change can be accessed on the websites of both the Exchange and the Commission.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input on a proposed information collection project called "NCHHSTP Generic Clearance Formative Research and Tool Development." This project will help CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention collect information to enhance surveillance, communication, and research concerning diseases like HIV/AIDS, STDs, viral hepatitis, and tuberculosis, as well as school and adolescent health. The proposal aims to gather data efficiently and reduce public burden by improving research methods and developing better communication strategies. Public comments are invited by April 13, 2021, to ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed data collection.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received and published a petition from Hercules, a Senneca Holdings company, requesting a waiver for certain models of walk-in cooler and freezer doors from DOE's standard test procedure for determining energy consumption. Hercules argues that the current procedure assumes an excessive motor operation time, which does not reflect actual usage, and proposes an alternate test procedure with more realistic values. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order allowing Hercules to use this alternate procedure while seeking public comments before making a final decision. This move aims to ensure accurate energy consumption representation and maintain market competitiveness for Hercules's products.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a meeting for the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) scheduled for April 14-15, 2021, which will be held virtually. This meeting, open to the public, will focus on topics like the role of clinical laboratories during the COVID-19 pandemic and updates from relevant health agencies. Public comments can be submitted prior to the meeting. CLIAC provides advice to authorities regarding laboratory standards and practices, especially in light of technological advancements.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule updating the specifications for the Hybrid III 5th Percentile Female Test Dummy. These changes address issues with the chest jacket and spine box components, which are used in crash testing to ensure vehicle safety. The new specifications aim to resolve inconsistencies in jacket designs by adopting a standardized design and eliminating signal noise issues from the spine box. The rule is effective February 18, 2025, and is not expected to impose additional costs on vehicle manufacturers, as the replacement parts are already part of routine maintenance.

Mazda North American Operations submitted a petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claiming that a defect in Takata airbag inflators in some Mazda vehicles was inconsequential to safety. The defect involves propellant degradation that could lead to inflator ruptures and potentially cause injury. After reviewing the evidence and arguments presented, NHTSA denied Mazda's petition, stating that Mazda had not adequately demonstrated that the defect posed no significant risk to motor vehicle safety. Consequently, Mazda is required to notify vehicle owners and provide a remedy for the defect.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army for permission to take marine mammals during military activities in the Hawaii-California Training and Testing Study Area from 2025 to 2032. The activities, including the use of sonar and explosives, may disturb or injure marine mammals. NMFS is considering rules to manage this and invites the public to submit comments by January 13, 2025. The plan includes measures to reduce harm and monitor the effects on marine life.

The document is a technical correction from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. It fixes errors in the amendatory instruction for Part 217 of the Board's Regulation Q that was published in the Federal Register on February 3, 2021. The corrections involve changes to specific paragraphs and sections within the regulation to ensure proper headings and numbering. The document also informs readers of the effective date of April 5, 2021, for these corrections.