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In Executive Order 14215, the President emphasizes the need for accountability and oversight of all federal agencies, including independent regulatory agencies. The order mandates that these agencies must submit significant regulatory actions for review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to ensure consistency with Presidential policies. It also establishes performance standards and requires agency heads to consult regularly with White House offices. Additionally, the order clarifies that only the President and the Attorney General can provide official interpretations of the law for executive branch employees.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NS) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver from certain safety regulations for railroad signal and train control systems. They specifically want to use locomotives equipped with Positive Train Control (PTC) but not cab signal equipment in certain areas, from milepost RY 0.0 to RY 21.9 in the Royalton Branch of the Keystone Division. The request, documented under Docket Number FRA-2021-0021, invites public comments until April 8, 2021, either online, by fax, mail, or hand delivery. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there are specific requests suggesting one is needed.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) received a petition from the City of San Clemente and Metrolink on December 11, 2020, requesting a waiver from certain railroad safety regulations about the use of locomotive horns at seven rail crossings. They seek to use a Pedestrian Audible Warning System (PAWS) instead, which emits a sound similar to a wayside horn. While similar relief was granted in 2015 for five years, a subsequent extension request was denied due to procedural issues and safety concerns. The current petition includes maintenance and communication plans, and the FRA invites public comments until March 19, 2021, with details available online.

The final regulations from the Treasury Department and the IRS provide guidelines for claiming tax credits under section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code, which encourages carbon oxide sequestration. They clarify how the capture, storage, and utilization of carbon oxide must be conducted and verified to qualify for credits. The regulations also define key terms, explain the process for credit recapture if captured carbon oxide leaks, and specify the documentation and reporting requirements necessary for compliance. The aim is to foster innovation and investment in technologies that reduce carbon emissions and assist in capturing carbon oxide effectively.

Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) has requested an extension from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver of compliance regarding some railroad safety regulations. Specifically, UPRR is seeking relief from certain requirements related to the reservoir systems and brake systems on locomotives. They have been operating under these waiver conditions for 15 years without any negative impact on safety. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the petition, with a deadline for submission by March 22, 2021.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has issued a final rule to adjust the maximum civil monetary penalties for specific violations to account for inflation, in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. Effective January 13, 2025, these adjustments apply to penalties under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act and Restrictions on Lobbying. The penalties are calculated based on a specific Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) multiplier. This rule ensures that the penalties remain effective deterrents without any need for public comment, as established by the requirements of the 2015 Act.

Brightline West has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for a waiver to bypass some specific railroad safety regulations pertaining to the new high-speed trainsets they plan to operate between California and Nevada. These electric trainsets, which Siemens Mobility will manufacture, will adhere to certain alternative safety standards instead of the current ones. Brightline claims these trainsets include advanced features that negate the need for traditional safety equipment. The FRA doesn't see the need for a public hearing to decide on this waiver because similar exemptions have been granted before. Interested individuals may submit comments or ask for a public hearing before March 22, 2021.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting public comments on extending current data collection activities for the Chafee Foster Care Program, which helps young adults transition to adulthood. This involves interviews, focus groups, and data collection to evaluate the program's effectiveness. The ACF is asking for feedback on the necessity, utility, and efficiency of the proposed data collection methods and encourages suggestions to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted within 60 days of publication to ensure they are considered in evaluating the program's readiness for further assessment.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new version, Revision 4, of Regulatory Guide 1.105, which focuses on the setpoints for safety-related instrumentation used in nuclear facilities. This guide has been updated to include information from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and International Society of Automation (ISA) Standard 67.04.01-2018. It provides an approved method for ensuring that these setpoints comply with required safety and technical specifications. The guide is available for public access, and there were 24 public comments submitted during its review process.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has issued a final rule to adjust the amounts of civil money penalties to account for inflation as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. These adjustments are based on the change in the Consumer Price Index and are applied to penalties assessed on or after January 13, 2021, for violations occurring on or after November 2, 2015. The rule bypasses the usual requirements for public notice and commentary due to provisions in the 2015 Act, and it does not involve any collection of information that would necessitate paperwork under the Paperwork Reduction Act.