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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is implementing changes to the EDGAR Filer Manual, which outlines how companies should submit electronic filings. These updates, effective from January 30, 2025, include new forms and methods for reporting financial data and changes to existing filing requirements. Among the changes, a new Form SHO will be available for reporting short sales by institutional investors, and new XML-based formats will replace older formats for certain ownership reports. The changes ensure better transparency and align the manual with recent technological and regulatory developments.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, has issued a final rule requiring remote identification for unmanned aircraft, including drones, in U.S. airspace. This rule addresses safety and security concerns by ensuring that unmanned aircraft provide identification and location information, making it easier to track and manage their operations. The rule outlines three ways for compliance: using a standard remote identification system, utilizing a broadcast module, or operating in specific areas recognized by the FAA. Compliance with this rule becomes mandatory by September 16, 2023, for all unmanned aircraft operations.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly updated Form PF, used for confidential reporting by certain investment advisers. These changes correct previous errors and add omitted amendments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The updates, effective April 11, 2025, do not introduce new regulations but refine existing requirements. The agencies expedited the amendments without seeking public comments due to their non-substantive nature.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding Utah's State Implementation Plans (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Initially, the EPA mistakenly stated that no comments were received during the public comment period. However, it turned out they had overlooked one electronically submitted comment. The EPA clarified that they had temporarily stopped accepting mailed comments because of COVID-19, but they maintained the requirement to consider public feedback through electronic means. This rule is now effective as of February 23, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule affecting certain Embraer airplanes, prompted by a structural assessment that found fatigue damage in the central fuselage. This rule requires regular inspections and reporting of specific areas prone to fastener issues, with corrective actions required if problems are found. Despite a request from Embraer to withdraw the directive, the FAA agrees with Brazil’s aviation authority that the threat to safety justifies these measures. The rule is set to ensure aircraft safety by maintaining the structural integrity of these planes.

The Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued final regulations for a program that offers bonus credits for clean electricity projects in low-income communities, under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Starting in 2025, these regulations outline how eligible projects can receive increased tax credits by meeting specific energy and environmental criteria, including generating electricity without combustion. Various categories, like projects sited in low-income areas or benefiting low-income households, are eligible for different levels of increased credits. The regulations also detail rules for applying, calculating financial benefits, and maintaining eligibility over time.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule extending the validity of recreational vessel endorsements on Certificates of Documentation from 1 year to 5 years, as mandated by the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018. This change aims to reduce the administrative burden on vessel owners and allows them to renew their documentation less frequently. Additionally, the rule establishes phased user fees based on the selected duration of the endorsement. By aligning the Code of Federal Regulations with this new statutory requirement, the Coast Guard anticipates that these updates will save time and money for both vessel owners and the government.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule amending its Privacy Act regulations. This amendment exempts the Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS) from certain Privacy Act provisions to help with law enforcement operations. The USDA is also updating its regulations to reflect the consolidation of certain records systems into a single system. The rule takes effect on February 10, 2025, and does not impose any new reporting requirements for small businesses.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a final rule to improve transparency in its significant regulatory and scientific actions. The rule emphasizes the importance of making dose-response data publicly accessible for independent validation, which refers to reanalyzing data to confirm study results. While the rule encourages using studies with available data, it also allows for exceptions in specific cases, like when data privacy laws restrict sharing. This effort aims to enhance public trust in the EPA's decisions by promoting openness and scientific scrutiny.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to update the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) by revising the reference to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) from the 2018 edition to the 2022 edition. This change is meant to keep Indiana's regulations in sync with the current federal standards. The decision, effective January 27, 2025, received no negative feedback during the public comment period. The rule does not impose additional requirements and is consistent with existing federal regulations.