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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public comments on an Interregional Transfer Capability Study submitted by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). This study, required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, investigates the transfer capability between neighboring electric transmission planning regions and recommends enhancements to improve reliability. NERC had to submit this study by December 2, 2024, and comments are open for 60 days following its publication in the Federal Register. The Commission will consider this feedback and compile a report for Congress with any recommendations for legal adjustments by the end of the public comment period.

The Department of Transportation has withdrawn a proposed rule that was meant to update its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The original proposal, introduced in 2020, aimed to revise existing procedures for considering environmental impacts, but these changes were never finalized. This decision comes following updates to the NEPA statute in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 and improved management practices in environmental reviews. The department plans to issue any new revisions for public review and comment before finalization.

The Administration for Children and Families within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has withdrawn a proposed rule concerning the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Originally proposed on October 2, 2023, the rule aimed to update TANF regulations, including defining "needy," clarifying allowable expenditures, and aligning holidays with Federal standards. After receiving over 7,000 comments, the department decided they need more public input and are focusing on other priorities, such as implementing the TANF provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. Thus, the proposed rule has been officially withdrawn as of January 14, 2025.