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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comments on a new survey titled "Auto Loan Survey." This survey aims to gather information on consumers' experiences with auto loans, including vehicle selection, loan financing, major vehicle expenses, and loan issues. The survey will collect data from about 23,000 participants to provide insights into consumer behavior and improve understanding of the auto financing market. Comments can be submitted by various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal and email, until March 18, 2025.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208 to enhance seat belt warning systems. The rule requires new warnings for rear seats and updates existing ones for the driver and front passenger seats in vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less. It mandates that these warnings be visible and audible to encourage seat belt use, aiming to address safety concerns and reduce injuries and fatalities. These changes must be implemented by September 1, 2027, for rear seat warnings and by September 1, 2026, for front seat warnings, with manufacturers given two years to comply.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is asking for public comments on changes to information collection forms related to the release of unaccompanied alien children from ORR custody. They plan to update and integrate several forms into a new case management system called UAC Path. These forms help process releases and provide post-release services. The ORR seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of these forms, and suggestions to reduce the burden on respondents, with comments welcomed within 60 days of publication.

The Department of Defense has issued a notification of a proposed arms sale to Kazakhstan, which includes various military equipment such as Raytheon AST TITAN Communication Intelligence Sensor Suites, King Air B300ER Scorpion aircraft, and other related systems. The total estimated value of this sale is $128.1 million and aims to enhance Kazakhstan's defense capabilities, helping it to address regional threats and ensure border security. This deal supports U.S. foreign policy goals and has been found not to affect the military balance in the region or U.S. defense readiness. The primary contractor for this sale will be Sierra Nevada Corporation.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) filed a proposed rule change to extend the compliance date for changes to Form G-32. Originally set for March 31, 2021, the compliance deadline has been moved to August 2, 2021, giving brokers and dealers more time to adapt to the updates due to ongoing COVID-19 disruptions. The proposed change is considered "noncontroversial," thus it becomes effective upon filing. The MSRB believes this extension will help brokers and dealers better allocate resources to implement new compliance processes and training.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes made by Delaware to its regulations on the Mobile Equipment Repair and Refinishing (MERR) rule. These changes align Delaware's rules with the Ozone Transport Commission's (OTC) updated standards for limiting volatile organic compounds (VOC) in vehicle refinishing products and methods. The updated rules aim to reduce VOC emissions, making Delaware's air quality management plan stronger and federally enforceable. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a final decision is made.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is seeking public comments on changes to an approved information collection related to the Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Program. These changes include updates to several forms to improve compliance monitoring and administrative tasks. Two new instruments will be added to the collection, while one existing instrument will be removed. The public has 60 days to submit comments on whether these updates are necessary, accurate, and useful.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced new safety standards, called FMVSS Nos. 307 and 308, aimed at ensuring the safe use of hydrogen as a fuel source in vehicles. These rules set performance requirements for hydrogen fuel systems and storage to reduce the risk of fires and explosions. While the rules apply to most hydrogen-fueled vehicles, they exclude certain types like those with cryo-compressed or solid-state hydrogen storage systems. The standards are designed to align with international regulations but include some U.S.-specific adjustments to ensure testing is clear and objective.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) intends to rescind rules related to its OTC Bulletin Board Service due to its decline in usage and replace them with stricter standards for member-operated systems that update real-time quotations for over-the-counter equity securities. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering whether to approve or disapprove this proposed rule change and invites public comments to ensure it meets legal standards aimed at preventing fraud and ensuring fair trading. Proposed changes include establishing policies to ensure reliable and accurate quotation dissemination and fair access to quoting services, among other responsibilities for member inter-dealer quotation systems.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. proposed a rule change that has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow its participants to use the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol in the Price Improvement Auction (PRISM) mechanism. This change lets BX Participants submit orders electronically while soliciting responses for initiating orders through a Request for PRISM, with interested recipients responding within a set period. The proposal aims to enhance the process of pairing orders by broadening the number of participants, improving price efficiency, and maintaining anonymity among traders. The rule is designed to prevent the misuse of non-public information and aims to align with fair trading practices.