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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule in response to a petition from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. This rule addresses when to increase the civil penalty rate for automobile manufacturers that do not meet corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. The updated penalty rate will be enforced starting with the 2022 model year, unless a court decision is overturned. NHTSA has decided this rule to ensure fairness and avoid retroactive penalties, especially as manufacturers have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided not to extend the deadline for the Uinta Basin in Utah to meet the 2015 ozone air quality standards. Originally classified as a Marginal nonattainment area, the Uinta Basin failed to meet its ozone limits by the set date, so it will now be reclassified as a Moderate nonattainment area. As a result, Utah must revise its State Implementation Plan to include measures for achieving compliance by August 3, 2024. This decision took into account public comments, recent air quality data, and potential health impacts.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has introduced a final rule called the Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees. This rule aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the prices of live-event tickets and short-term lodging. It requires businesses to clearly disclose the total price that includes all mandatory fees, to avoid bait-and-switch tactics that hide the real cost. The rule also prohibits businesses from lying about the nature, purpose, amount, or refundability of these fees, ensuring that consumers have a true understanding of the cost before making a purchase.

The Executive Order 14231 was issued to address trade and duty arrangements concerning the flow of illicit drugs across the U.S.-Canada border. It amends tariffs related to automotive imports from Canada, allowing certain Canadian goods, including automotive parts, to enter the U.S. without additional duties. The order also lowers the duty on Canadian potash from 25% to 10%. This amendment is intended to minimize disruption to the U.S. automotive industry and maintain economic and national security.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released the 36th edition of its Supervisory Highlights, focusing on significant findings in the student loan market. It highlights issues such as deceptive practices by private lenders that misled borrowers about losing federal loan benefits when refinancing, unfair denial of benefits like disability discharges, and misleading information about autopay discounts. The report also examines improper loan collection tactics and the handling of federal student loan services during the COVID-19 pandemic repayment pause, pointing out issues like long call wait times and inaccurate billing statements. The CFPB is calling for corrective actions to protect consumers and ensure fair practices.

Mack Trucks, Inc., has discovered that certain Mack truck models from the 2017-2026 and 2017-2019 model years don't fully meet specific air brake safety standards. They have asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine that this issue doesn't significantly affect vehicle safety. Mack believes their trucks compensate well for the shortfall in the required air reservoir volume due to design features like higher air pressure and additional air dryers. The public has until April 23, 2025, to submit comments, and the agency will announce their decision in the future.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a rule change to allow FM broadcasters to use booster stations for geo-targeted content like local news and ads. This change would let these stations broadcast different content to specific parts of their normal service area without interference. The proposal, backed by GeoBroadcast, aims to benefit small and minority-owned stations and boost local advertisements, while also addressing potential technical and regulatory challenges. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged before the final decision is made.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke the registration of Svetlana Burtman, N.P., in Tucson, Arizona, and deny her application for a registration for her clinic in Green Valley, due to non-compliance with controlled substance laws. Burtman dispensed controlled substances from an unregistered location, failed to maintain proper records of controlled substances received, and did not keep accurate dispensing logs. The DEA determined that Burtman did not adequately accept responsibility for her actions, and thus, could not be trusted with a registration. The revocation and denial of her applications aim to uphold public interest and ensure adherence to federal regulations regarding controlled substances.

The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued a statement to encourage financial institutions to better serve consumers who have limited English proficiency. This statement offers guidelines to help these institutions comply with existing laws like the Dodd-Frank Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act while expanding their services to non-English speakers. The Bureau emphasizes the importance of providing access to financial products and ensuring fairness and compliance without engaging in deception or discrimination. Approximately 67.8 million people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home, highlighting the need for financial services that are accessible in multiple languages.

The final rule from the United States Department of the Interior updates how the Federal government acknowledges Indian Tribes by allowing previously denied petitioners a chance to re-petition. This change responds to court decisions that found the prior re-petition ban to be arbitrary. Under the new rule, petitioners have five years to show new evidence or changes in regulations that could alter previous denial outcomes, though re-petitioning is still limited by certain conditions to balance fairness and finality interests. The rule aims to enhance fairness in recognizing Tribes while maintaining efficient administrative processes.