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On December 13, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule to amend Regulation V, which is tied to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This proposed rule seeks to clarify the definitions of "consumer report" and "consumer reporting agency" and lays out guidelines for when consumer reports can be given to agencies and businesses. Originally, the comment period was set to end on March 3, 2025, but it has been extended to April 2, 2025, to give people more time to provide feedback. Comments can be submitted through various channels, including an online portal, email, and mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a regulation to address the health risks associated with a chemical called C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), as part of their assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Initially, the comment period for this proposal was scheduled to end on February 28, 2025, but it has now been extended by 60 days, giving the public until April 29, 2025, to submit their feedback. The purpose of this extension is to allow stakeholders more time to review the materials and provide their comments. To participate, the public can submit comments online at regulations.gov and should refer to the ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0277.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a rule change proposed by NYSE Arca, Inc. to amend Rule 7.31-E and introduce something called the Selective Midpoint Order. The proposed change was announced on December 30, 2024, and the SEC received comments from the public. Normally, the SEC is supposed to decide within 45 days—by February 13, 2025—but they extended the deadline to March 30, 2025, to have more time to review everything. This extension means the SEC can choose to approve, disapprove, or continue investigating the proposal.

The Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) published a notice about a new system of records called the PRAC Data Warehouse System (PDWS)—CIGIE-5, which is subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. Initially, there was an error in how comments on this notice could be submitted, mistakenly directing people to the Federal Rulemaking Portal. This notice corrects that mistake and informs the public of an extension for the comment period. Comments can now be submitted by mail to CIGIE's address or via email at comments@cigie.gov.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is extending the comment period for a proposal regarding changes to how identity theft and coerced debt are reported to credit bureaus. Initially set to end on March 7, 2025, the period will now close on April 7, 2025, to give people more time to provide their feedback. This proposal involves updating definitions within Regulation V, which backs up the Fair Credit Reporting Act, to better tackle issues of coerced debt. People are encouraged to submit their comments quickly, preferably online, to avoid mail delays.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule concerning air quality management in the Bay Area, California. Originally, the comment period was supposed to end on December 30, 2024, but due to public requests, it has been extended to January 29, 2025. This extension allows more time for people to submit their opinions and feedback on the proposed rule. Comments should be submitted through the EPA's official website, and any questions or requests for additional information can be directed to Allison Kawasaki at EPA Region IX.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the period for public comments on a concept paper titled "Potential Approach for Defining Durations of Use for Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Intended for Use In or On Feed." Originally, the comment period was set to end on April 12, 2021, but it has been extended by 60 days to June 11, 2021, to give people more time to share their thoughts. The concept paper was published on January 11, 2021, and this extension is in response to requests for more time to provide comprehensive feedback. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or in written form by the new deadline.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment periods for two notices originally published in the Federal Register last December and January. The new deadlines for submitting comments are now April 25, 2025, for one notice and April 16, 2025, for the other. These notices involve the draft national recommended ambient water quality criteria for certain chemicals and a draft sewage sludge risk assessment. The extension gives people more time to review and provide feedback on how these regulations might affect them.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has extended the comment period for a proposed rule, originally published on October 24, 2024. This rule aims to update the safety standards for railroad tracks, requiring various classes of railroads to use Track Geometry Measurement System technology at certain frequencies. Two associations requested a 60-day extension to better assess the rule's impact, but the FRA granted a 15-day extension, moving the new deadline to January 7, 2025. Public comments are requested and will be published online, with privacy considerations in place.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the deadline for public comments on a draft test procedure called TP-523-00, which is used to assess vehicles' off-road capabilities as part of vehicle classification for fuel economy standards. Originally, the comment period was set to close on November 30, 2024, but it has now been extended to February 28, 2025. This extension allows more time for the public to provide input. Additionally, a workshop and demonstration for this test procedure will be held at the McNease Convention Center in San Angelo, Texas.