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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate filings from different companies, including Union Electric Company, Avista Corporation, and California Independent System Operator Corporation, among others. These filings relate to changes in status, compliance filings, tariff cancellations, and notices of succession. For example, the Public Service Company of New Mexico filed a response to a deficiency letter, and BlackRock, Inc. submitted a notice of change in fact. Persons interested in these proceedings can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system and are encouraged to submit any comments or protests by the specified deadlines.

The Federal Open Market Committee has updated its internal rules to use gender-neutral terms. Previously, they used "Chairman" and "Vice Chairman," but now they will use "Chair" and "Vice Chair." This amendment aligns their language with current practice. This change is internal and doesn't require public notice or comment.

The Office of the Secretary of Transportation is asking for public feedback on the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan. This plan outlines how the Department of Transportation is working on safely integrating Automated Driving Systems into current transportation systems. Although there are no fully automated vehicles for sale yet in the U.S., the plan sets short-term goals and prepares for future advancements. Comments on this plan will help the Department prioritize its future tasks and update plans according to new technological advancements and feedback, but comments on specific planned actions should be directed to those actions during their official comment periods.

The Bureau of Prisons of the Justice Department has finalized minor changes to the regulations concerning the Federal Tort Claims Act. These changes clarify how to present claims and correct outdated references to Bureau offices. A single public comment was received, but it did not result in any changes to the rule. The final rule specifies that if a claimant does not receive a denial letter within six months, they can consider their claim denied and may proceed to file a lawsuit in federal court.

The Rural Housing Service has issued a final rule to update regulations for the Single Family Housing Direct Loan Program and the SFH Guaranteed Loan Program. This change aims to provide borrowers with more purchase options and enhance the overall experience of these programs. Key updates include allowing the purchase of existing manufactured homes according to safety standards and extending land-lease terms for new energy-efficient homes. The rule also revises definitions and removes some administrative requirements, reflecting public feedback to improve access to affordable housing in rural areas.

The Executive Order establishes the order of succession for the Office of the National Cyber Director. If the current National Cyber Director is unable to perform their duties, the responsibilities will pass down a list of officials, beginning with the Deputy National Cyber Director and continuing through several Assistant Directors and the General Counsel. There are exceptions, such as that individuals serving in an acting capacity or those not eligible under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act cannot assume the role. Furthermore, the President retains the discretion to appoint a different acting Director, and the order does not create any enforceable rights for others.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule to revise civil penalty amounts for violations of various transportation regulations, effective December 30, 2024. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and are meant to ensure that penalties maintain their deterrent effect by accounting for inflation. The rule covers a wide array of areas including aviation, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, among others. The adjustments apply prospectively, meaning they will only affect violations occurring after the rule takes effect.

MIAX PEARL, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to update its By-Laws with changes that would, among other things, remove the need to maintain certain committees such as the Compensation Committee and the Quality of Markets Committee. The proposal also includes updates to how compensation for officers is determined, excluding the Chief Regulatory Officer, and other personnel-related processes. The proposed changes will be effective immediately, and the SEC is inviting public comments on these updates until February 19, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a request for public and governmental comments on an Initial Determination concerning a potential violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This investigation involves certain liquid coolers for computer components potentially imported or sold by various companies. The Commission is considering remedies that might include exclusion orders if a violation is confirmed. Public input is sought on how such orders could affect public health, safety, competitive conditions, and consumers in the U.S. Public submissions are invited by April 23, 2025, and must be no longer than five pages.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request, referred to as RI 30-9, regarding the reinstatement of a disability annuity that was previously terminated because of the recipient's restoration to earning capacity. Comments will be accepted until February 22, 2021. The OPM is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, the quality and clarity of the information, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.