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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule to change how Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area boundaries are defined, making them more similar to those used for General Schedule (GS) locality pay areas. This rule, effective October 1, 2025, and impacting about 10% of FWS employees, aims to address pay disparities by reducing the number of FWS wage areas and aligning them more closely with GS locality pay areas. It is based on recommendations from the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee (FPRAC) and is expected to result in pay increases for some workers while others may see little change or enter pay retention due to the restructuring.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is correcting a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 13, 2024. The rule focuses on transitioning the 5.9 GHz Intelligent Transportation System from DSRC-based technology to C-V2X-based technology. Several corrections were made, including changes to effective dates for certain amendments and updates to definitions and instruction texts. The corrections ensure clarity and consistency in the regulatory text.

The Executive Order establishes the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to improve federal operations by modernizing technology and software. It renames the United States Digital Service as the United States DOGE Service and creates a temporary organization to advance the President's DOGE agenda. Each federal agency must form a DOGE Team to support this initiative, comprising a leader, an engineer, a human resources specialist, and an attorney. The order emphasizes enhancing software quality, facilitating data sharing between agencies, and granting DOGE access to essential records while maintaining strict data protection standards.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an existing information collection regarding state criminal history systems. Known as the Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems (SSCHIS), this collection aims to gather comprehensive data on how state criminal history record systems function and their effectiveness. Comments are encouraged and accepted until January 2, 2025, focusing on aspects such as the necessity, burden, and utility of this data collection. The information is collected biennially from state, local, and tribal governments, with this year's collection covering key details like the percentage of automated records and participation in national fingerprint exchanges.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) Program is organizing public meetings throughout 2021. These meetings are facilitated by the Joint Engineering Team (JET) and the Middleware And Grid Interagency Coordination (MAGIC) Team. They provide a platform for people to engage with federal agencies and participate in discussions about research and technological developments. Interested individuals can find meeting details and sign up for updates via the NITRD website or their mailing lists. Public comments are encouraged and may be submitted for consideration.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Boeing 737 models due to safety concerns from engine fan blade-out (FBO) events. These incidents caused damage to the aircraft, including cracks in the primary exhaust nozzle. The FAA's directive mandates inspections and modifications, such as the installation of bridge brackets or serviceable nozzles, to ensure safety. Operators must also update their maintenance programs to include new airworthiness limitations to prevent future unsafe conditions.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request involves a three-year plan to pre-test surveys to enhance the quality and usability of data collection instruments, ensuring data is collected efficiently and accurately. Comments from the public are invited, especially those that address the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of the proposed data collection. Feedback can be submitted via the specified online or mail channels before the deadline, March 16, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request (ICR) for renewed approval of background checks for contractor employees. This involves evaluating various aspects such as the necessity and burden of information collection. The EPA is seeking public comments by March 22, 2021, on the utility and burden of this proposed collection. The ICR applies to contractors involved in environmental emergencies and sensitive projects, ensuring they meet the government's suitability criteria for employment.

PXI Systems Alliance, Inc. submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to report changes in its membership as part of a research project under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Five members, including companies from Germany, Japan, Tennessee, and California, have left the group. Despite these changes, PXI Systems plans to continue its work and will update membership changes as needed. The project remains open to new members, and the last notification was made in August 2024.

The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BioMaP-Consortium) submitted a notice on January 14, 2025, to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission regarding changes in its membership. This action aims to ensure the Consortium's activities remain protected under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages in certain cases. Several companies, including Bella Biologics and CellCo, were added as parties to the venture. The group maintains an open membership and plans further notifications for any additional changes.