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Agency Rulemaking Highlights
Notable ActionsCRA Disapproval of Update of EEOC Conciliation Procedures
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is removing a rule from the Code of Federal Regulations that was rescinded using the Congressional Review Act in 2021. On June 30, 2021, President Biden signed the joint resolution disapproval for the final rule, “Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures,” which was published on January 14, 2021. The Commission is making the change to reflect what congressional and presidential action already has accomplished. Effective February 16.
Strengthening Oversight of CMS Accrediting Organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a proposed rule that would strengthen oversight of accrediting organizations. The proposed rule would address conflicts of interest, establish consistent standards, processes, and definitions, and update validation and performance standards systems. Comments due April 15.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
The Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule that aims to better align regulations related to substance use disorder (SUD) patient records and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations. The rule will enhance restrictions against, consent for, and rights related to the use and disclosure of SUD records. Effective April 16.
Use of Electronic Payroll Data
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issued a proposed rule that establishes procedures for SSA to access and use wage and employment information held by payroll data providers through information exchanges to improve the administration of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance disability and Supplemental Security Income programs. Comments due April 15.
Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a proposed rule that would amend the definition of “financial institution” under the Bank Secrecy Act to include certain investment advisors. This would extend the minimum standards for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism programs to these investment advisors. Comments due April 15.
FinCEN also issued a proposed rule that would require certain persons involved to submit reports and maintain records of non-financed real estate closings, settlements, and transfers of residential property to specified legal entities and trusts. The proposal does not apply to transfers made to individuals. Comments due April 16.
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Financial Markets & Housing
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- How US Regulators are Overhauling the Treasuries Market, Bloomberg
- Gensler Vows to Advance SEC’s Rule Agenda as Election Looms, Bloomberg
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- An Easy Financing Source Pushes Some Small Businesses Into Bankruptcy, Wall Street Journal
- US Supreme Court Wrestles with Bid to Challenge Debit Card 'Swipe Fee' Rule, Reuters
- Wells Fargo Resolves Regulatory Complaint at Heart of 2016 Fake-Account Scandal, Wall Street Journal
- Van Eck Associates Settles SEC Claim it Didn’t Disclose Social Influencer’s Role, Wall Street Journal
- Changing Zoning Rules to Allow More Housing, NPR
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