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The Department of Commerce, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is inviting public and federal agency comments on the collection of information regarding access to tissue samples from the National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank (NMMTB). The information helps assess the utility and efficiency of these collections and aims to reduce reporting burdens. Comments are being accepted until March 15, 2021, and suggestions should evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements in the information collection process. Changes to the current protocol include additional checkbox options for data collection but maintain the mandatory submission of specimen information.

The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is holding public scoping meetings through webinars regarding Amendment 10 to the Coral, Coral Reef, and Live Hard Bottom Habitat Fishery Management Plan. This amendment is about setting up a Shrimp Fishery Access Area along the eastern border of the northern extension of the Oculina Bank Coral Habitat Area to allow rock shrimp trawling. The meetings will take place online on February 8 and 9, 2021, and the public is encouraged to share their comments by February 10, 2021. Attendees must register to participate, and the meetings are accessible to people with disabilities.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is asking for public feedback on a proposal to continue, for another three years without changes, the recordkeeping requirements related to changes in foreign investments by certain U.S. banking organizations. This proposal, known officially as form FR 2064, involves maintaining internal records that help the banks show they comply with investment rules. Public comments must be submitted by April 19, 2021, and can be submitted using various methods, such as via the Federal Reserve's website or by mail. The collected comments will help the Board decide if any adjustments are needed for the proposal.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

The Federal Reserve Board has updated its Regulation A to decrease the interest rates for loans given to banks. The primary credit rate has been lowered from 4.75% to 4.50%, and the secondary credit rate from 5.25% to 5.00%. These changes reflect adjustments in line with the Federal Open Market Committee's decision on the target federal funds rate. The Board has bypassed the usual procedures for public notice and comment because the changes are deemed urgent and relate to loans.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These remains and objects, linked to various locations like Atka Island, Agattu Island, and Tanaga Island in Alaska, are culturally affiliated with Native American groups, particularly the Native Village of Atka. The notice outlines that eligible Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations can request the repatriation of the remains and objects. Repatriation may begin after April 18, 2025, following consideration of any potentially competing requests.

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking public feedback on a proposal regarding the Central Bank Survey of Foreign Exchange and Derivatives Market Activity, known as FR 3036. This survey, which is conducted every three years, gathers information on foreign exchange transactions as part of a global data collection effort by central banks. Public comments are requested on various aspects of this information collection, such as its necessity, the accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve or streamline the process. The Board intends to incorporate revisions to the survey for clearer data collection and enhanced alignment with international standards.

The Department of Agriculture has submitted an information collection requirement to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public comments on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection are invited until March 11, 2021. The collections involve loans for community facilities like fire and rescue services, and supervised bank accounts for managing financial assistance, with the aim of ensuring proper fund use and financial management. The information collected helps determine eligibility, project viability, and loan fund usage, impacting both government operations and borrowers.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is proposing changes to its regulations concerning securities offerings by State savings associations and State nonmember banks. The FDIC plans to streamline regulations by removing outdated rules transferred from the Office of Thrift Supervision and creating a new unified regulation for securities disclosures. This new rule aims to simplify and align requirements with current securities laws, ensuring both State savings associations and State nonmember banks are subject to the same rules. The proposed rule also includes technical amendments and invites public comments on these changes until April 5, 2021.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has updated the asset-size exemption threshold for banks, savings associations, and credit unions under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) to $58 million for 2025, based on an average 2.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index. This change means that institutions with assets of $58 million or less as of December 31, 2024, will not have to collect certain data in 2025. The amendment, which eliminates the need for public comment due to its technical and non-discretionary nature, will take effect on January 1, 2025.