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The U.S. Copyright Office has amended its regulations to allow the registration of copyright claims in secure tests via secure videoconference due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This interim rule enables remote examinations for secure tests to take place until the national emergency ends, addressing a backlog of over 1,500 pending claims. While in-person examinations are on hold, applicants must still submit necessary documents electronically, and remote videoconferencing will be utilized to review these applications. The situation will be monitored to determine future procedures once regular operations resume.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is proposing to update its guidelines on applying drug and alcohol testing rules to transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft that work with public transit agencies. This update aims to fix previous misunderstandings, particularly about when drivers for these companies need to be part of a drug testing program, especially when they provide critical services such as ADA paratransit. If a transit agency has a contract with TNCs to provide transportation services, the drivers must be tested under federal law, unless the service is chosen randomly by passengers without any control from the transit agency. The FTA is seeking feedback on this proposal before finalizing the rules.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new version, Revision 4, of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.32 and introduced a new guide, RG 1.238, concerning the standards for power systems in nuclear power plants. RG 1.32 details how to design, operate, and test electric power systems in nuclear plants, while RG 1.238 focuses on protecting specific types of power systems and equipment. These guides provide methods approved by the NRC for meeting regulations, and they incorporate updated standards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The issuance of these guides does not enforce any new regulatory requirements on licensees.

The Department of Defense is announcing a public meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing that will take place on January 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The meeting will cover various topics related to military personnel testing, including updates on testing programs such as the AFQT and ASVAB. The event will be held in a location to be determined and will be open to the public, with opportunities provided for public comments. Further details and updates about the meeting can be found on their website.

On November 4, 2024, The Open Group, L.L.C. (TOG) submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes to its membership, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain circumstances. Several companies, including Aeronix Technologies and Booz Allen Hamilton, have joined the group, while others, such as Ball Aerospace and Teradata Corporation, have left. Additionally, Software AG changed its name to Software GmbH. The TOG group remains open to new members and plans to continue notifying authorities of any further membership changes.

In response to requests from industry participants, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a temporary exemption for institutional investment managers from complying with Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO reporting requirements. Originally set to start on January 2, 2025, the compliance date has been extended to January 2, 2026, giving these managers additional time to adjust their systems and address any operational challenges. This decision was made to ensure the accuracy of the information that will be shared with investors. The SEC believes this extension will help achieve the goals of transparency and accurate data reporting, while balancing the preparation needs of the industry.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule adding 70 entities to the Entity List. These entities are located in China, Iran, Pakistan, South Africa, and the UAE and have been identified as acting against the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. The entities listed will require a license for all items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and such applications will be presumed denied. Additionally, four existing entries are being modified on the Entity List, affecting entries under France, Iran, Senegal, and the United Kingdom.

The National Institutes of Health, part of the Health and Human Services Department, has announced a proposed data collection project that requires public comments under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The project, titled the Genetic Testing Registry, aims to collect detailed information on the availability and scientific basis of over 26,000 genetic tests. This registry is intended to help clinicians by providing insights into the accuracy, validity, and usefulness of genetic tests. The NIH seeks approval for the project to continue for three years, and public comments are requested within 60 days of the notice publication.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Alaska Groundfish and Halibut Seabird Working Group. The meeting, scheduled for March 10-11, 2021, will focus on seabird and fisheries interactions, with topics including vessel collisions, strategies for monitoring and reporting these interactions, and an inquiry into whether the short-tailed albatross is two separate species. The NMFS aims to inform the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council about any recommendations that arise from the meeting concerning reducing seabird bycatch. For further participation details, one may contact Joseph Krieger.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments from the public and other Federal agencies on a proposed information collection effort as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves evaluating whether the information collected is necessary for the FCC’s functions, how to improve the quality and clarity of this information, and ways to reduce the burden on businesses, particularly small ones. The FCC is focusing on compliance with rules that address robocall mitigation and caller ID authentication under various Acts and Orders, requiring service providers to certify their efforts and document specific practices to enforce compliance with regulations. Comments should be submitted by June 20, 2025.