USTR Seeks Nominations for Trade Policy Advisory Committee

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking nominations for the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN). The notice announces the renewal of the committee's charter for a new four-year term and requests applications from qualified individuals interested in serving.

USTR Seeks Nominations for Trade Policy Advisory Committee

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking nominations for the Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee on Trade (IGPAC). The committee provides policy advice on trade matters impacting U.S. state and local governments. Applications are due three weeks from the filing date for full consideration.

Industry Trade Advisory Committees: Charter Renewal and Membership Applications

The U.S. Trade Representative and Secretary of Commerce are renewing the charters for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) for a new four-year term (2026-2030). Applications are now being accepted for membership, with a priority deadline of April 2, 2026.

Community Reinvestment Act Regulations Revisions

The OCC, Board, FDIC, and OTS have issued a joint final rule revising the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The revisions expand the definition of 'community development' to include activities supporting the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), providing favorable CRA consideration for such activities that benefit low-, moderate-, and middle-income individuals and geographies.

Rule: Prohibited Service at Savings and Loan Holding Companies

The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has issued a final rule amending its regulations concerning prohibited service at savings and loan holding companies (SLHCs). This rule reinstitutes a temporary exemption for individuals who held positions with an SLHC as of the enactment of Section 19(e) of the FDIA, extending its expiration date to December 31, 2012.

Community Reinvestment Act Regulations: Technical Amendment to Asset Thresholds

The OCC, Board, FDIC, and OTS jointly issued a technical amendment to their Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. This amendment adjusts the asset-size thresholds used to define 'small bank' and 'intermediate small bank' based on the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index.

OTS Proposed Rule on Basel II Capital Standards

The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has proposed amendments to its advanced risk-based capital adequacy standards to align with the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposal also seeks to provide limited flexibility in general risk-based capital rules for certain assets not typically held by depository institutions.

IPEC Proposed Rule on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) is proposing new regulations to implement the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. The proposed rule outlines procedures for making FOIA requests and details IPEC's Privacy Act policies and procedures for accessing and amending records.

IPEC Final Rule on Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act

The Office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has issued its final rule implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. This rule details how to submit FOIA requests to IPEC, how IPEC processes them, and outlines IPEC's Privacy Act policies and procedures for accessing and amending records.

IPEC Correction to FOIA Privacy Act Rule

The Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) has issued a correction to a previously published rule concerning FOIA and Privacy Act provisions. This correction amends specific text related to the issuance and chapter heading within title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.