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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated the list of materials that are incorporated by reference into the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP). This change includes materials previously submitted by Alaska and approved by the EPA, along with some corrections and clarifications in related regulations. The update intends to help the public access these materials more easily by keeping them available at specific locations and online. The purpose of this action is purely administrative, aimed at keeping the legal framework up-to-date and does not add new regulations or requirements.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has made a technical amendment to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) by removing incorrect guidelines on form illustrations. This change corrects the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), as there was a mismatch between the CFR and acquisition.gov. The amendment affects GSAR Part 553, as it previously contained incorrect information regarding forms, which has now been removed entirely. This rule is effective from March 15, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has revised its Continuity of Operations Plan, adding the Director and staff of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security to the list of those who can take over during an emergency. This update reflects the increasing threats to energy infrastructure and ensures the office plays a key role in emergencies. The rule, effective January 16, 2025, does not have a significant economic impact on small entities and is considered an internal agency procedure.

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is inviting more public feedback on its proposal to update regulations, requiring some Farm Credit System institutions to have integrated audits. This means their audits for Internal Control Over Financial Reporting would need to align with their financial statement audits. The comment period, which initially ended in January 2025, has been extended to March 31, 2025, after requests for additional time. Interested parties can submit their feedback online or by mail, and all comments will be publicly available on the FCA website.

The Department of Justice has updated its regulations to better describe the current functions of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP). This rule simplifies certain sections by removing outdated references to a non-existing entity and details the responsibilities of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the OLP. It is considered an internal matter, so it does not require public comment or a delayed start and will not significantly impact state governments or federal-state relations. The changes take effect on January 17, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued an interim final rule to update and relocate regulations regarding other transaction (OT) agreements, which allow for flexible partnerships beyond traditional contracts. This action simplifies existing regulations by removing outdated provisions and clarifying policies, aiming to enhance the use of OT agreements for research, development, and demonstration projects. The changes seek to make it easier for nontraditional government partners, like small businesses, to participate in DOE projects. Public comments on these regulatory adjustments are invited until March 4, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates the process for requesting special flight authorizations for supersonic aircraft in the U.S. This rule simplifies the application procedure for testing these aircrafts at speeds over Mach 1, mainly for purposes like checking airworthiness and reducing sonic boom impacts. While the rule streamlines administrative requirements, it does not change the long-standing general ban on routine overland supersonic flight. The FAA still heavily focuses on ensuring these tests consider potential environmental impacts, following regulations like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).