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The Department of Commerce has issued a final rule to remove its regulations on guidance document procedures. This action follows a 2021 Executive Order by President Biden that revoked several previous Executive Orders on Federal regulation. After reviewing the policies, the Department determined that the existing rule unnecessarily limited its ability to effectively issue guidance and decided to rescind it. The final rule becomes effective on December 18, 2024, and it does not require public comment or additional analysis under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The Coast Guard has decided to remove a regulated navigation area in Sparkman Channel, Tampa, Florida. Initially, the area restricted vessel drafts to protect navigation due to an underwater pipeline, but advancements in technology have rendered these restrictions unnecessary. The change, effective March 4, 2021, aims to eliminate these outdated limitations, and the Coast Guard sees no significant impact on small businesses or the environment. This action is being taken under the authority granted by U.S. law, and no new rules or navigational hurdles are being introduced by this change.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend several Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways—specifically V-16, V-103, V-375, and V-473—in the eastern United States. This change is due to the planned decommissioning of the Roanoke, VA, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME). The amendments are part of efforts to maintain efficient air traffic flow and keep the National Airspace System (NAS) updated. The changes involve removing certain segments of these airways and listing any excluded airspace areas, ensuring that the airways remain operational and safe for aviation use.

The Federal Reserve Board is updating its rules to adjust the fines known as civil money penalties for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This adjustment ensures that penalties retain their deterrent effect by accounting for changes in the economy. The new penalty amounts will apply starting January 13, 2025, for violations occurring after November 2, 2015. The rule is implemented without the usual notice and comment process because of specific provisions in the law.

The FDIC has issued a final rule to simplify its regulations by rescinding outdated and redundant policies regarding nondiscrimination. It is removing a regulation known as "Nondiscrimination Requirements" and updating the "Fair Housing" regulation to also cover State savings associations. This change ensures all FDIC-supervised banks follow the same nondiscrimination rules, aligning with federal laws like the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Fair Housing Act. The rule will take effect on March 5, 2021, with additional compliance deadlines set for February 3, 2022.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a correction to a final rule titled "Adoption of 2020 Core Based Statistical Area Standards," originally published in the Federal Register on December 6, 2024. The correction addresses errors in the numbering of paragraphs in the rule, specifically in Section 5.3001, where two instances of paragraph (e) and paragraph (f) were mistakenly numbered. The document redesignates these duplicate paragraphs to ensure the rule's accuracy and clarity. The correction takes effect on January 6, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has extended the compliance date for its final rule on the Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program from March 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This extension is needed to give HUD more time to create a detailed handbook and new forms, as well as to allow all participants, including Tribes and lenders, to update their systems and procedures to meet the new requirements. The final rule originally aimed to update program regulations to manage risks and increase participation, while also clarifying rules for eligibility and operations in the program.

The Copyright Royalty Board is updating regulations for its electronic filing system, eCRB. These updates allow attorney designees with approved accounts to file documents electronically on behalf of attorneys. The changes are part of a final rule effective February 16, 2021. The Board also sets guidelines for the use of eCRB passwords and privacy measures to protect sensitive information filed within the system.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a correcting amendment to fix a typographical error in the 2021 Physician Fee Schedule final rule. The error involved an incorrect reference in the regulation instructions, which has now been accurately revised. The amendment ensures that the rule properly reflects intended policies without making any substantive changes. CMS determined that regular notice and comment procedures were unnecessary for this correction, as it is purely technical and aligns with previously finalized policies.

The Federal Maritime Commission has set a new rule requiring ocean common carriers to submit a documented export policy every year. Approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) means that relevant parts of this rule are effective as of February 3, 2025. The first documented export policy is due by March 1, 2025, and must be submitted annually by that date. The rule also includes a correction to the regulatory text and details on how submissions should be made, including that they must be in English and any non-applicable topics should be clearly noted.