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The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a final rule that updates civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation, as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The increase applies to penalties within the DOE's jurisdiction, ensuring that CMPs retain their deterrent effect. The adjustment, calculated based on changes in the Consumer Price Index, becomes effective on January 14, 2021. This rule complies with federal regulations and has been reviewed to ensure it does not impose new information collection requirements or significant adverse effects on energy supply.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has announced the receipt of applications for special permits. These permits relate to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials according to federal regulations. Members of the public can submit comments on these applications by February 18, 2025. The applications can be viewed at the Records Center, and further inquiries can be directed to Donald Burger, the Chief of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.

The Executive Order titled "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's 'Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative" seeks to review and potentially rescind federal regulations that are unconstitutional, poorly justified by laws, or hinder the national interest. It mandates federal agencies to assess their regulations for legality and alignment with administration goals, especially focusing on reducing unnecessary burdens and promoting innovation. Agencies will then report these assessments and potentially modify regulations. This order does not affect national security, foreign affairs, or employee management and does not create legal rights against the government.

The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from the Utah Inland Port Authority to access specific data from the Board's 2019 Masked Carload Waybill Sample. This sample contains confidential information about railroads and shippers, so if anyone wants to object to the request, they must do so within 14 days of this notice by contacting the Board's Office of Economics. The procedures for handling such data are specified in federal regulations.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has updated the amounts for civil monetary penalties to adjust for inflation, as required by law. These adjustments are for penalties related to violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act and other related laws. The new penalty amounts, which are calculated using a specified formula, apply to assessments made after January 11, 2021. The adjustments ensure that penalties retain their deterrent effect over time, reflecting changes in the consumer price index.

The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared the licenses of Plexus Fund III, L.P. and Plexus Fund QP III, L.P. to operate as small business investment companies to be null and void. This decision was made under the authority of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 and relevant federal regulations. Thomas Morris, the Director of Patient Capital Investments, is the official who announced this action on behalf of the SBA.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a notice to gather public input on the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, L.L.C.'s request for a special permit. This permit would allow the company to avoid certain Federal pipeline safety regulations for a section of their pipeline in Angelina County, Texas. The pipeline's classification has changed, and granting this permit would prevent the need for replacing the pipe or reducing pressure. PHMSA invites comments on the potential safety and environmental impacts of this request.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify current safety standards, allowing the use of 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators in specific mines. This proposal seeks to replace the discontinued 3M airstream helmets and introduces an alternative method to ensure miner safety in hazardous locations, compatible with methane potential. The petition includes guidelines for equipment examination, battery handling, and miner training to maintain safety and compliance with federal regulations. Comments on this petition can be submitted until May 19, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a weekly summary of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed from December 16 to December 20, 2024. This includes final EISs for projects like the Interstate 39/90/94 Corridor in Wisconsin, an expansion of childcare services in Florida, and the Ridgeline Expansion Project in Tennessee. The document also notes an amended notice for a potential land exchange involving the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, clarifying the extension of the comment period. Mark Austin, Acting Director of the NEPA Compliance Division, signed off on the notice.

The Surface Transportation Board received a request from the Association of American Railroads for permission to access data from the Board's 2019 Masked Carload Waybill Sample. This data includes confidential railroad and shipper information, and the Surface Transportation Board is seeking input from those who might object to this request within 14 days from the notice date. The process for releasing this data is governed by federal regulations. Interested parties can contact Alexander Dusenberry for more information.