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The Coast Guard is making corrections to a rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This rule requires Coast Guard-approved training providers to submit course completion data electronically within 5 business days and introduces some editorial changes. However, the document had four errors that needed fixing, which are addressed in this correction. The corrections are effective on January 17, 2025, and involve updates to various sections and instructions in the original document.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending, with revisions, the rules for recordkeeping and disclosure related to real estate appraisal standards, known as FR Y-30. This extension is set for three years and takes effect immediately. These rules are mandatory for state member banks and nonbank subsidiaries of bank holding companies, aiming to ensure compliance with uniform appraisal standards as required by law. No public comments were received during the notice period despite an invitation for input.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has extended the compliance date for its final rule under the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) for certain Community Planning and Development (CPD) programs until January 1, 2026. This extension is due to delays in updating HUD systems and aims to give grantees more time to incorporate the necessary changes. HUD is also allowing the use of income safe harbor provisions established in the HOTMA rule before the new compliance date. These changes affect programs like the HOME Investment Partnerships program, Housing Trust Fund, and others, allowing grantees flexibility in transitioning to new requirements.

Rural Development, part of the USDA, is adopting seven Categorical Exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy to use in their programs, under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). These CEs will help streamline environmental reviews for projects improving infrastructure like electric power, water systems, and renewable energy in rural areas. The agency has consulted with the DOE to ensure appropriateness and plans to apply these CEs while considering environmental impact safeguards. This decision aims to enhance the efficiency of RD projects while maintaining environmental compliance.

The Cboe Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding their "Consolidated Audit Trail Funding Fees" for 2025. This proposal sets the fee rate at $0.000022 per executed equivalent share and is designed to take immediate effect. The Commission is seeking feedback on this change, inviting the public to submit comments electronically or by mail before January 27, 2025. The full details are available on both the Cboe and SEC websites.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive to replace a previous directive regarding Embraer S.A. airplanes, addressing issues with the aileron power control actuator (PCA) that could impact flight safety. This proposed rule aims to correct a previously identified error in task identification numbers and reiterates the need for routine inspections and corrections of PCA rod ends and fittings to prevent cracks or failures that could reduce aircraft controllability. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 17, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the 2022 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit (CGP) for stormwater discharges from construction activities. This renewal request, which is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process, is necessary as the current permit is set to expire on February 28, 2025. The public can comment on this proposal until March 31, 2025. The renewal will affect approximately 3,631 operators per year and involves changes like new questions and requirements for notices and inspections, contributing to an increased estimated cost of over $15 million per year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request related to the distribution of Off-Site Consequence Analysis information under the Clean Air Act. This request will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget according to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The EPA is inviting public comments on various aspects of this proposed information collection, which is an extension of a current collection approved until November 30, 2025. This request is part of regulations intended to prevent, detect, and respond to accidental chemical releases and to share information with state and local agencies as well as the general public.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a rule clarifying how spectrum sharing will work between different generations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems. The rule sets specific technical criteria, including a limit on interference to earlier established satellite systems to promote effective coordination and protect network operations. A transitional protection period of ten years is specified, after which later systems must share spectrum equally with earlier systems. These measures aim to ensure efficient use of satellite spectrum and facilitate a competitive environment for new satellite entries.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an existing information collection related to the "Domestic Licensing of Special Nuclear Material" to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This collection requires certain entities to provide information about their use of special nuclear material and is crucial for the NRC's licensing and regulatory decisions. The public is invited to submit comments on this proposal by February 22, 2021. The estimated annual response involves 1,214 responses from 200 respondents, requiring a total of 37,050 hours to comply with the requirements.