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The Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule superseding the interim rule to establish the Domestic Hemp Production Program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill. This rule outlines regulations for State and Tribal plans and a Federal plan for hemp production where State or Tribal plans are not USDA-approved. The program details requirements for record-keeping, THC level testing, disposal of non-compliant plants, producer licensing, and overall compliance. The rule also specifies procedures for land use data collection and cooperation with law enforcement and other agricultural agencies.

The U.S. Department of State has determined that a painting titled “The Swan, The SUW Series, Group IX: Part I, No. 12” by Hilma af Klint is culturally significant. This artwork is being temporarily imported from abroad for display at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and possibly other locations. The exhibit is considered to be in the national interest of the United States. Public Notice regarding these determinations has been ordered to be published in the Federal Register.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a part of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is asking for public comments on an information collection related to their study, Variations in Implementation of Quality Interventions (VIQI). The study aims to evaluate and improve early care and education (ECE) centers. They are seeking a 3-year extension to gather more data, make adjustments based on previous research, and consider new factors caused by COVID-19. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of the collection, as well as suggestions for minimizing it, are welcomed.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced that it is granting temporary relief to certain financial institutions. These institutions, which manage mortgage servicing accounts, are being given until March 31, 2022, to meet specific technology and recordkeeping requirements necessary for calculating deposit insurance. This relief period is intended to allow these institutions more time to improve their systems and processing capabilities. The FDIC will continue to monitor the situation and may change or withdraw the relief if needed.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated guidelines for women's preventive health services, focusing on three areas: Screening and Counseling for Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence, Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk, and Patient Navigation Services for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening. These updates were based on recommendations from the Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) and were developed by expert health professionals. The updates aim to ensure that certain preventive health services are covered without cost-sharing by health insurance plans. For most plans, these changes will take effect in 2026.

CME Securities Clearing, Inc. (CMESC) is seeking to register as a clearing agency with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. If registered, CMESC would provide central counterparty clearing services for transactions involving U.S. Treasury securities and related agreements. The application details CMESC’s structure, including its board and risk management framework, and outlines its plans for ensuring financial stability and resilience. The Commission is requesting public comments on whether the application meets the requirements of the Exchange Act.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced plans to update an information collection process concerning the importation of undenatured inedible products and samples for research and testing. This proposal aims to make the forms more user-friendly, thus reducing the time and burden on importers by 8,818 hours. Comments on these changes are welcomed until April 21, 2025, via multiple submission methods including online or mail. The main goal is to ensure the safe import of these products without them being mixed with goods intended for sale.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking public feedback regarding their plan to renew several information collection activities set to expire in 2021. These collections, which involve activities like post-accident drug testing, public awareness programs, and maintaining certain pipeline safety records, are crucial for ensuring ongoing pipeline safety. PHMSA is inviting comments to explore ways to improve the relevance, accuracy, and efficiency of this data collection. Public comments should be submitted by April 19, 2021, and PHMSA provides various means, such as online, fax, and mail, for submitting these comments.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change by the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) to enhance its methods for assessing the risks of short-dated options. The OCC plans to adjust how it aligns day-count conventions between option price smoothing and implied volatility scenarios and extend the term structure to better account for options with less than one month to expiration. These changes aim to improve the accuracy of margin and stress testing components, ensuring that the financial risks are well-managed. The rule also outlines the potential impacts on margin requirements and clearing funds, with slight increases expected for accounts with a high concentration of short-dated options.

In a new rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) removed Sudan from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, effective December 14, 2020. This change means Sudan is no longer subject to certain export controls, allowing it to be eligible for more license exceptions. Sudan has been moved from the list of countries supporting terrorism to Country Group B, which makes it easier to export certain U.S. products to Sudan. However, some licensing restrictions remain on specific exports and reexports.