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The Department of Labor has withdrawn a rule announced on January 11, 2021, that would have required electronic filing and service of legal documents, after receiving significant negative feedback. This rule, which aimed to make e-filing mandatory for individuals with legal representation, is no longer proceeding because of the comments received before the deadline. The Department will reopen the comment period for the related proposed rule and plans to conduct public sessions to gather more input on its electronic filing system. The Department will provide advance notice if a final rule requiring e-filing is issued.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking comments on the continued collection of information through Form TH. This form is used by companies to notify the SEC when they're experiencing technical difficulties that prevent them from filing documents electronically. Even though no companies have submitted Form TH recently, the SEC is estimating a minimal annual burden, just in case. They invite written comments on improving the form's effectiveness and reducing the filing burden within 60 days following the publication date.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has started an investigation to determine if PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.'s tariff is unfair or unlawful. This action was taken under the authority of the Federal Power Act, and the Commission has set a refund effective date following this notice's publication for the investigation case. Interested parties have 21 days to intervene by filing with FERC. To make it easier for the public to engage, FERC offers support and encourages electronic filing of comments and interventions through their website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for public comments on the renewal of a form used in its electronic filing system, EDGAR. Known as Form SE, this document is for submitting paper copies of exhibits when electronic filing cannot be done, and SEC estimates it takes about 0.10 hours per response. The SEC invites feedback on the necessity and impact of the form, and suggestions for improving the process, by March 3, 2025. Comments can be sent to the SEC's Chief Data Officer, Austin Gerig, via mail or email.

The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) is withdrawing a direct final rule published on December 14, 2020, which proposed changes to regulations on electronic filing, settlements, and penalties under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act. This action aligns with a January 20, 2021, memorandum from the Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff aiming for a regulatory review by the new administration. The withdrawal provides the administration time for assessment and may invite further public comments later.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is planning to ask the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the State and Local Government Information (EEO-4) data collection for three more years without any changes. This information collection, required every two years from state and local governments with 100 or more employees, helps the EEOC investigate discrimination claims and is crucial for the EEOC's research. Comments on this proposal are accepted until March 22, 2021. The process of reporting has been made easier through electronic filing, which is the preferred method for submission.

The Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that would require attorneys and lay representatives to file documents electronically in cases before the Benefits Review Board. This rule aims to make the filing process more efficient and reduce traditional mailing costs by using an electronic case management system. Self-represented individuals can still choose to file documents either electronically or by traditional methods. The Department is inviting public comments on this proposed rule until February 10, 2021.

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission has finalized revisions to its procedural rules to ensure that legal proceedings are fair, fast, and inexpensive. These revisions include updates to the Commission's electronic filing system, adopting gender-neutral language, and aligning with the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct. The changes aim to clarify procedures, improve consistency, and promote greater efficiency in handling cases. The new rules will apply beginning March 3, 2025, and will affect both new cases and ongoing proceedings, except where applying them would be unfair or impossible.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input on proposed updates to its rules for broadcast radio and TV stations. These updates aim to align current application processing requirements, remove outdated references to older filing systems, and make rules clearer to reduce confusion. Key proposals include changing rules about electronic filing, updating guidelines for certain stations to increase power, and introducing new notification requirements for applicants. The changes are intended to make the process more efficient and accessible to station operators, especially small business owners.

The Department of Labor issued a direct final rule requiring attorneys and lay representatives representing parties before the Benefits Review Board to use electronic filing (e-filing) and automatic electronic service (e-service) for submitting documents. This rule, effective on February 25, 2021, aims to streamline the process, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by moving towards completely electronic case files. Self-represented parties are given the option to use these electronic systems or continue with traditional methods. The rule is designed to be non-controversial and mimics procedures already familiar in federal courts.