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This final rule, implemented by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fulfills requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act. It offers rewards to whistleblowers who provide original information regarding motor vehicle defects, noncompliance, or violations that might lead to severe injury or death, if this information aids in successfully resolving enforcement actions. The rule details procedures for submitting information, eligibility for awards, maintaining confidentiality, and factors in award determination. It aims to motivate employees of car manufacturers, part suppliers, and dealerships to report serious safety issues by clarifying protections and ensuring confidentiality.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is asking for public comments on their updated draft document, Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Safety of Modern Vehicles. This document is a revision of their 2016 guidance and focuses on improving vehicle cybersecurity with an emphasis on safety. NHTSA's recommendations are voluntary and aim to guide the automotive industry in managing cybersecurity risks in motor vehicles. The Agency is seeking feedback on the draft update, which includes new best practices addressing evolving cybersecurity challenges in vehicle electronics, software, and wireless connectivity.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to its Rule 971.2NY, which involves their Complex Customer Best Execution Auction (CUBE). This rule change introduces an optional all-or-none feature for larger orders in the Complex CUBE Auction, aiming to offer better pricing and competition for larger-sized trades (with at least 500 contracts on the smallest leg). The proposed functionality aligns with similar mechanisms available on other exchanges, enhancing the ability of ATP Holders to secure price improvements for large orders. The Securities and Exchange Commission has determined that this rule change does not significantly impact investor protection or competition and has allowed it to go into effect immediately.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized a rule changing the 5.9 GHz band to support cellular-vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology, which is intended to improve transportation safety and efficiency. By 2027, existing systems using older technology known as Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) must transition to C-V2X, as the DSRC licenses will no longer be issued. The rule outlines technical guidelines for both roadside and vehicle units, emphasizes message priority for safety communications, and does not require compensation for entities transitioning to the new technology. The FCC expects these changes to enhance traffic safety while supporting the development of new transportation technologies.

The Department of Commerce has completed its review of a countervailing duty order on aluminum extrusions from China for 2018. This review found that Chinese producers and exporters of these aluminum products received subsidies, with the final subsidy rates listed in the official review results. Some companies had their participation in the review rescinded, and the Department plans to enforce cash deposits and duties accordingly. The merchandise included in this review involves a wide variety of aluminum extrusions, with some exceptions for specific alloy compositions and finished products.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a proposed rule change by the Cboe Exchange, Inc., which was amended twice. The rule change allows Cboe to impose a maximum size requirement of ten contracts for agency orders in SPX options during Regular Trading Hours (RTH) on its Automated Price Improvement Mechanisms (AIM and C-AIM). The decision was made based on data showing that smaller orders, between one to ten contracts, benefited most from these electronic auctions in terms of price improvements, compared to larger orders. This measure is expected to enhance retail customer participation and provide better execution opportunities for these smaller orders.

The Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of stainless steel flanges from India received countervailable subsidies from January 23, 2018, to December 31, 2018. This review, initiated in December 2019, determines that Chandan Steel Limited and Kisaan Die Tech Pvt Ltd. benefited from subsidies, prompting a weighted-average subsidy rate for unreviewed companies. Interested parties can comment on these findings, and the final results will follow within 120 days unless extended. The Commerce Department will notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess duties and collect cash deposits on imports of the targeted products.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for public feedback on proposed changes to their data collection process for the ORR-1 Cash and Medical Assistance (CMA) Program Estimates. These changes include minor updates to the existing ORR-1 form and introducing a required template for recipients to use when preparing annual budget estimates. This standardized format aims to simplify the process, as recipients must now submit their budget justifications in a Microsoft Excel workbook that auto-calculates necessary values, reducing burden for both submitters and reviewers. Comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection are welcome until February 25, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from The NOCO Company regarding the importation and sale of portable battery jump starters, which allegedly violate trade laws. The complaint lists numerous companies, including some from the U.S. and abroad, and requests the Commission to issue orders to stop these activities and possibly impose a bond during a review period. The public is invited to comment on this issue, especially on how the proposed actions might impact public health and U.S. consumers. Any submissions must be made electronically, and the rules for confidential submissions are outlined.

The proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), aims to update the ClaimConnect Service Guide. This change introduces a new "Claim Upload" function that allows users to submit multiple claims simultaneously, instead of manually entering each claim one by one. Additionally, the update will include clarifying, technical, and administrative changes to ensure the guide remains clear and current, all of which are intended to streamline the processing of cash claims related to securities transactions. DTC believes these improvements will facilitate the accurate and speedy settlement of securities transactions without affecting competition.