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The Department of the Interior and the Department of the Army have decided to delay the effective date of a rule related to reservoir project lands. This decision is in line with a directive from President Trump's administration to pause new regulations for review. Initially set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the rule's implementation is postponed to May 16, 2025. The delay allows further evaluation and is made without public comments, as it aims to ensure regulations are carefully considered.

The Department of the Army is adding to a previous environmental impact statement concerning necessary heat and electrical upgrades at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. The current coal-powered heating and power plant is old and poses safety and reliability issues, and its potential failure could impact mission readiness. The Army is examining several alternatives, including building new power infrastructure or continuing periodic upgrades to the existing system. They plan to release the updated environmental impact statement in 2025 and will invite the public to provide feedback.

The Department of the Army has announced the cancellation of a meeting for the Inland Waterways Users Board, which was supposed to take place on April 3, 2025, in Paducah, Kentucky. This decision was published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2025. The Army will consider if the meeting can be rescheduled at a later time. For more information, Mr. Paul D. Clouse, the Designated Federal Officer, can be contacted via email or phone.

The Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to the United States Military Academy (USMA) admissions process. This proposal is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and if it helps the agency perform its functions. The public can comment on the usefulness and clarity of the information and suggest ways to reduce the burden on those required to respond. Written responses are accepted until February 10, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army aim to involve various stakeholders in discussions about the "waters of the United States" definition due to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The agencies plan to hold listening sessions and are actively seeking written feedback from the public to inform future administrative actions and clarify the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. They also address concerns regarding the Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" stemming from the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, impacting the way certain water bodies are regulated under federal law. This effort emphasizes broad public engagement to ensure clear and consistent understanding and implementation.

The Department of the Army has announced its intention to grant an exclusive patent license to Dayton Photonics Systems LLC, a business located in Dayton, Ohio. This license covers technologies for free-space optical and laser communications and is related to a specific patent on an optical fiber positioner. Individuals or companies have 15 days from the notice's publication to submit objections or competing applications. Objections must demonstrate that the license grant doesn't meet specific legal requirements.

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a notice regarding a proposal for collecting information, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The proposal seeks to update the Exchange Official Personnel Folder and includes changes to Exchange Form 1100-016. The purpose of the information collection is to authorize or continue shopping privileges for exchange associates' dependents. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until February 10, 2025, and written comments can be submitted through the reginfo.gov website.

The Department of the Army announced the cancellation of a previously scheduled Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Army Science Board, initially set for January 5, 2021. The meeting was intended for board members to assess and vote on a study about the 2040 battlefield and its implications for combat vehicle technologies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the notice of cancellation did not meet the usual 15-day notification requirement, but a waiver was granted. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Ms. Heather J. Gerard or Ms. Gloria Mudge through email or visit the Army Science Board's website.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army are seeking public comments on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The public can submit their opinions until April 28, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, or mail. Additionally, there will be several stakeholder sessions in March and April 2025 to discuss the Act. A special session on April 2, 2025, will focus on issues related to Tribal nations and is open to everyone.

The Department of the Army is making available a draft environmental impact statement for planned real property actions at the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point in North Carolina. The evaluation considers the impacts of various projects including safety improvements, maintenance, and infrastructure development at the facility. Public comments on this draft can be submitted until February 4, 2025, and the projects are planned from 2025 to 2031. The document assesses how these actions might affect resources like air and water quality, and seeks to comply with regulations protecting floodplains and wetlands.