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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) submitted by other federal agencies, as required by Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act. The public can access these comments on the EPA's website. This notice includes new draft EISs for two projects: the Blue Marlin Offshore Port Project and the Commonwealth LNG Project, both of which have public comment periods ending on April 7, 2025.

The Executive Order provides a way for alumni of AmeriCorps programs to be hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive application process. It allows people who have completed a certain amount of service with AmeriCorps to be directly appointed by federal agencies if they are qualified. This order helps keep skilled individuals in public service roles. However, all applicants must still meet baseline requirements, like citizenship and no legal disqualifications, to be considered for these positions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) from other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. For the week ending February 10, 2025, the EPA received EISs for two projects: the CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects in Louisiana, and the Spring Valley Mine Project in Nevada. The public comment period for both projects ends on March 31, 2025. The EPA provides access to its comment letters on EISs through a dedicated website.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting public comments on a revised information collection request related to the Application for Refund of Retirement Deductions (CSRS) and the notification to a current or former spouse of the applicant. These forms, known as SF 2802 and SF 2802A, are used for processing refunds of retirement deductions. The OPM is seeking feedback particularly on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection process. Comments can be submitted until February 22, 2021, and the feedback collected will help assess the practicality and clarity of the forms and their processes.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on information collections related to Section 9100 Relief for 338 Elections. This is part of their effort to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is seeking feedback on whether these information collections are necessary, the accuracy of their burden estimates, and ways to improve the quality of the data collected. Comments should be submitted by March 18, 2025, to ensure they are considered.

The memorandum issued by the President aims to combat racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States, emphasizing the importance of inclusion and belonging for all races and ethnicities. It acknowledges the harmful role that past government actions and rhetoric regarding COVID-19 have played and outlines steps to prevent discrimination and support AAPI communities. The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General are instructed to issue guidance and explore opportunities to prevent hate crimes and discriminatory practices. The document encourages federal departments and independent agencies to ensure their actions do not contribute to racism or intolerance.

The Executive Order 13981, issued by President Donald J. Trump, focuses on protecting the United States from security risks associated with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) made by foreign adversaries. The order outlines steps to prevent the use of taxpayer money for buying UAS that present security threats, calls for assessments of current government UAS use, and encourages prioritizing domestically produced UAS. It defines "covered UAS" as those manufactured or containing components from nations like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea and emphasizes examining how these systems are used by federal agencies. The order also directs agencies to consider replacing these UAS in future budgets.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is seeking feedback from the public and other federal agencies regarding a proposed information collection effort. This effort aims to collect necessary information to monitor borrower's payments and alert EXIM of any defaults under its export credit insurance policies. The information will help the bank manage its portfolio effectively. Comments are invited until April 9, 2021, and can be submitted online or by mail.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has released new guidance to help federal departments and agencies comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) during emergencies. This guidance outlines alternative procedures for environmental reviews when emergencies require quick action and involve significant effects that would normally need an environmental impact statement. The document includes steps agencies should take during emergencies, including consulting with CEQ and coordinating with other agencies and governments to ensure public safety and resource protection are prioritized while complying with NEPA requirements.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to the Procurement List. They plan to add new products supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ people with disabilities, and to remove some products and services that were previously supplied by such agencies. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 14, 2021. The aim is to ensure that federal agencies continue to support employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through these procurements.