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The document is an amendment to a Presidential disaster declaration for New Jersey due to Tropical Storm Isaias. This amendment, issued by the U.S. Small Business Administration, adds Sussex County to the list of areas affected by the disaster. The deadline for physical loan applications is February 9, 2021, and for Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications, it is September 13, 2021. The amendment signifies that affected groups can seek assistance through loans by submitting applications to the SBA's Processing and Disbursement Center in Texas.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a decision to revoke Dr. Robert L. Carter's registration to handle controlled substances. This decision was due to his repeated material falsifications on DEA applications by misrepresenting his disciplinary history, as well as improperly prescribing controlled substances from a New Jersey address without the necessary registration. Despite being given multiple opportunities to comply with prehearing procedures, Dr. Carter failed to do so, which led to the termination of his hearing request. The DEA determined that Carter's actions were inconsistent with the public interest and could not trust him with a registration.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to modify the operating schedule of the Amtrak Portal Bridge on the Hackensack River in New Jersey. This change is necessary to allow for the construction of a new bridge, Portal Bridge North, which is being built by Amtrak next to the current structure. The updated schedule will limit the horizontal opening of the bridge to 55 feet in the east channel, and the west channel will be closed to navigation to prevent the existing bridge's swing span from hitting the new bridge during construction. This new rule will be in effect from April 25, 2025, which will affect some vessels but was deemed necessary to balance the needs of both train commuters and marine navigation.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous notice about a major disaster declaration in New Jersey. Originally declared on December 11, 2020, this amendment now includes Sussex County as an area affected by the disaster, making them eligible for public assistance. The document lists several programs that can be utilized for disaster relief, like Community Disaster Loans and Crisis Counseling. This amendment was issued on January 13, 2021.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed modification to a consent decree with a court in New Jersey, involving the lawsuit between the United States and The Sherwin-Williams Company. This modification includes Sherwin-Williams performing a cleanup remedy selected by the EPA at the Sherwin-Williams/Hilliards Creek Site. The public has 30 days to comment on this modification. The document mentions where to access the proposed modification online and how to request a paper copy.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a temporary rule allowing New Jersey to transfer part of its 2024 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina. This action follows the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan's rules, ensuring North Carolina doesn't exceed its quota. New Jersey will transfer 40,000 pounds to North Carolina, resulting in a new quota of 108,898 pounds for New Jersey and 1,170,996 pounds for North Carolina. The rule is effective from December 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for meeting air quality standards related to ozone. This revision specifically targets the CMC Steel New Jersey facility and focuses on controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) from its electric arc furnace. The EPA concluded that the facility can continue to operate under its existing emission limits as it satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This decision involves no new public comments, affirming that the facility complies with both state and federal air quality regulations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for New Jersey, initially issued on March 25, 2020, due to a significant change effective December 13, 2020. David Maurstad has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Thomas Von Essen. The notice also lists various assistance programs available, such as Community Disaster Loans and Disaster Housing Assistance, using specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for reporting and fund allocation purposes.