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The Department of Labor is proposing changes to rules regarding filing and service in proceedings involving the Administrative Review Board. The new rules aim to make electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) mandatory for attorneys and representatives, while self-represented individuals will have the choice of using electronic or traditional methods. The proposed changes include updates to existing regulations, aiming for improved efficiency and reduced processing time by transitioning to electronic case files. Public comments on the proposed rulemaking are being solicited until February 10, 2021.

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has finalized revisions to its procedural rules to ensure that legal proceedings are fair, fast, and inexpensive. These revisions include updates to the Commission's electronic filing system, adopting gender-neutral language, and aligning with the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The changes aim to clarify procedures, improve consistency, and promote greater efficiency in handling cases. The new rules will apply beginning March 3, 2025, and will affect both new cases and ongoing proceedings, except where applying them would be unfair or impossible.

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) of the Department of the Interior is making changes to its regulations to improve the hearings and appeals process. These updates aim to make procedures more efficient, reflect changes in the law, and incorporate modern technology like electronic filing and case management systems. They are meant to help both the people involved in these cases and the department work more effectively, ensuring that decisions are reviewed quickly and fairly. The new regulations will be effective from February 10, 2025, and public comments on these changes can be submitted until March 11, 2025.

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is withdrawing a direct final rule published on December 14, 2020, which proposed changes to regulations on electronic filing, settlements, and penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This action aligns with a January 20, 2021, memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff aiming for a regulatory review by the new administration. The withdrawal provides the administration time for assessment and may invite further public comments later.

Polaris Power Services LLC has applied for the authority to set market-based rates, with a request for blanket authorization to issue securities and assume liabilities in the future, under specific federal regulations (18 CFR part 34). Those who wish to intervene or protest this request must file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by March 8, 2021, and ensure the applicant receives a copy of any motions submitted. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission encourages electronic submissions through their website, but those unable to file electronically can mail their documents to the Commission. Due to the COVID-19 emergency, physical access to the Commission's Public Reference Room is suspended, but documents can be accessed online through the Commission's eLibrary.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is conducting an investigation to determine if Potomac Electric Power Company's proposed depreciation rates are unfair or illegal. This was initiated on December 30, 2020, under Docket No. EL21-28-000, and the refund effective date will be the day this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties must file for intervention with FERC within 21 days of the order's issuance, and submissions are encouraged to be electronic due to COVID-19 related restrictions. For assistance, FERC can be contacted online or via phone.

The Southwestern Power Administration filed a tariff submission on December 19, 2024, which concerns the Upper Great Plains Region Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Eastern Division under the Western Area Power Administration. The tariff is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Those wishing to intervene or protest this filing must submit their comments by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 21, 2025. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) encourages electronic filing of comments and provides assistance through their Office of Public Participation for those needing help with the process.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on the continued collection of information through Form TH. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC when they're experiencing technical difficulties that prevent them from filing documents electronically. Even though no companies have submitted Form TH recently, the SEC is estimating a minimal annual burden, just in case. They invite written comments on improving the form's effectiveness and reducing the filing burden within 60 days following the publication date.

The Department of Labor is withdrawing a rule that would have made electronic filing and service mandatory for legal representatives involved with the Benefits Review Board unless a different filing method was justified. This decision came after receiving significant negative feedback during the comment period, indicating some concerns with the filing system. While the rule won't take effect, the department plans to extend the comment period and hold listening sessions to gather more user feedback. The rule withdrawal applies to changes that were to be introduced on January 11, 2021.

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced a new rule requiring most legal representatives to file documents electronically and accept electronic service in cases before the Administrative Review Board (ARB), unless given an exemption for a good reason. This rule aims to streamline procedures and reduce reliance on paper documents by establishing a new set of rules for filing and service. Self-represented individuals will, however, have the option to file either electronically or conventionally. The rule is expected to make the process more efficient and aligns with practices used in federal courts.