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The National Park Service is proposing new rules for using powered micromobility devices, like electric scooters, hoverboards, and Segways, in national parks. These devices will be classified separately from motor vehicles and bikes, and specific regions within parks can be designated for their use. The proposal ensures that these devices aren't allowed in wilderness areas and provides clear guidelines for where and how they can be used, giving park superintendents the flexibility to manage their use. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 17, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to modify event data recorders (EDRs) requirements. The rule changes the duration and frequency at which EDRs record pre-crash data from 5 seconds at 2 Hz to 20 seconds at 10 Hz. These changes, effective by September 2027 for most manufacturers, aim to provide investigators with better data to understand vehicle crashes. The rule responds to a mandate by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and includes allowances for small-volume and limited-line manufacturers to comply by later dates.

The Federal Reserve System has published a notice listing companies that have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire significant portions of existing bank holding companies, as per the Bank Holding Company Act. The notice invites public comments on these applications, which should be sent to the designated Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors by March 25, 2021. Examples include the Banner County Ban Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust seeking to increase its stake in Banner County Ban Corporation, and Carpenter Acquisition Corporation aiming to become a bank holding company by acquiring First Colorado Financial Corp.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to determine if the proposed rate schedule by Richmond Spider Solar, LLC is fair and lawful. This inquiry is based on Section 206 of the Federal Power Act, and if the rate is found unfair, changes may be required. The notice of this investigation, and any potential refund effects, became effective upon publication in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days from the date of the order to file motions to participate in the proceedings. Due to COVID-19, FERC encourages electronic submissions and has suspended in-person access to its Public Reference Room.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several companies seeking approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of other banks or bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956. The public can view these applications at the Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors' offices, or request them online. People interested in these applications may submit their comments in writing by January 21, 2025. The applications include F&M Bancshares, Inc. acquiring Newcastle Bancshares, Inc. in Texas, and LevelField Financial, Inc. becoming a bank holding company by acquiring Burling Bank in Illinois.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is inviting credit card issuers to voluntarily submit data on credit card prices and availability. This information can be provided through the CFPB's Terms of Credit Card Plans (TCCP) Survey, which aims to improve transparency and help consumers compare credit card offers. The initiative seeks to create competition and empower consumers to make informed choices, with the ultimate goal of updating the TCCP Survey to enhance its usefulness for the public. Credit card issuers can begin participating by visiting the provided CFPB website.

The Federal Reserve System is reviewing several applications from companies that want to form bank holding companies or acquire control of banks. The applications are submitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and other regulations. People interested in these actions can check the details at the mentioned Federal Reserve Bank locations or online, and they can send written comments. Comments must be submitted by May 16, 2025, and will be open to public inspection.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. These applications are available for public inspection, and people can also comment on them. Comments will be publicly disclosed and must be submitted by March 12, 2025. One notable application comes from Bosshard Financial Group, Inc., which is seeking approval to merge with Bosshard Banco, Ltd. and acquire two banks in Wisconsin.

The document is a Presidential Memorandum addressing the inflation crisis experienced under the Biden Administration. It criticizes the administration's policies for causing high costs in energy, housing, and other essential goods due to regulatory burdens. The memorandum directs government agencies to take actions to reduce costs in housing, healthcare, and transportation, and to eliminate policies that increase food and fuel prices. Agencies must report on their progress in implementing these actions every 30 days.

The document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System about applications by companies to become bank holding companies or to acquire control of existing ones. Specifically, Sturdy Bancorp, MHC, and its proposed subsidiary, Sturdy Bancorp, Inc., both based in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, are seeking to acquire Sturdy Savings Bank. The document invites public comments on these applications and specifies that comments must be submitted by May 30, 2025. It also provides information on how and where to submit these comments, including electronic submission options.