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The FAA has issued special conditions for the Airbus Model A321neo ACF and A321neo XLR airplanes because they feature a unique seat design that current safety standards do not fully address. This design includes a single-occupant oblique seat with an airbag and a 3-point or pretensioner restraint system positioned at a 49-degree angle. The special conditions include new safety standards to ensure a level of safety similar to existing regulations. These conditions were prompted by feedback from Airbus and Boeing and apply immediately, even as the certification date approaches.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed First Amendment to a Consent Decree with the District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania concerning a lawsuit against Lehigh Cement Company LLC and Lehigh White Cement Company, LLC. This amendment involves extending the deadlines for choosing between building new kilns or retrofitting existing ones at the Mitchell facility. It designates new kiln construction as the default if the decision is not made in time. Public comments on the amendment are open for 30 days, and the document can be accessed online or through a mail request.

The Forest Service, part of the USDA, is asking for public input on the continuation of a form used to protect financial information, known as the Financial Information Security Request Form. They want to gather opinions on whether this form is necessary, accurate, and how the information collected can be made more useful and less burdensome to gather. Comments can be submitted in writing by April 12, 2021, and will become part of the public record. This form is mostly used by contractors who work with the Forest Service and need access to financial systems.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change proposed by ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) to revise its Operational Risk Management Framework (ORMF). This change enhances how ICC manages risks from partnerships with core service providers, including requiring evaluations of these relationships by senior management and ICC's Board. The updates align ICC with regulatory requirements, helping ensure clear responsibilities and improving the governance and risk management of operations associated with clearing securities transactions. The approval was granted on an accelerated basis to meet the compliance date of December 5, 2024.

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation is asking for public feedback on the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan. This plan outlines how the Department of Transportation is working on safely integrating Automated Driving Systems into current transportation systems. Although there are no fully automated vehicles for sale yet in the U.S., the plan sets short-term goals and prepares for future advancements. Comments on this plan will help the Department prioritize its future tasks and update plans according to new technological advancements and feedback, but comments on specific planned actions should be directed to those actions during their official comment periods.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is updating their system of records, known as "The Revenue Program-Billing and Collections Records-VA" (114VA10D), to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974. These updates include changes to system numbers, locations, purposes, and categories of individuals covered. The VA is also revising rules on how records are stored and used, including the introduction of electronic storage in secure facilities like Amazon Web Services and Cerner Technology Centers, while maintaining safety measures. The VA invites public comments on these changes by February 24, 2021, after which the system will go into effect.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is updating its system for managing personnel records to improve how it handles personal information. This revised system will help with tasks like hiring, pay, and performance management for GAO employees. The notice informs individuals about how their personal information is collected, used, and protected. Comments on this update can be submitted until March 10, 2021.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) seeking approval for updates to their Exercise Information System (EXIS®). EXIS® is a web-based tool to help organize and manage training exercises for the Transportation Systems Sector. TSA plans to streamline the user registration process by eliminating certain data collection elements deemed unnecessary due to new identity verification capabilities. The application of these changes, motivated by the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, aims to reduce the administrative burden while maintaining the system's utility and security. Public comments on this proposal are invited by January 6, 2025.

The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, has issued a notice certifying that the systems to process and collect tariffs on aluminum and steel imports into the United States are adequate. This follows the President's Proclamations on February 10, 2025, which adjusted the import duties on these materials. The certifications confirm that the necessary processes are effectively in place to handle tariff revenue for both steel and aluminum, ensuring compliance with the new import duties set by the proclamations.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is examining a potential violation regarding the importation of certain capacitive discharge ignition systems by MOTORTECH GmbH and MOTORTECH Americas, LLC. The Commission is asking for public comments on whether excluding these products from the U.S. would impact health, safety, the economy, or consumer access. People and agencies can share their views by February 27, 2025, focusing on how these products are used, potential alternatives, and the impact on consumers. If confidential comments are needed, specific procedures for secure submissions must be followed.