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  • 2025-01952 — America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8337
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Executive Order 14150, titled "America First Policy Directive to the Secretary of State," is issued by the President to direct U.S. foreign policy to prioritize American interests and citizens. The order instructs the Secretary of State to adjust the Department of State’s policies and operations to align with this "America First" approach. It clarifies that the order should not affect existing legal authorities or create enforceable rights. The implementation of the order must comply with applicable law and is dependent on available funding.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a rule saying that the people who decide how America talks to other countries should always think about what is best for the people who live in America first. But the rule doesn’t tell them exactly how to do this or how to check if they’re doing it right.

  • 2025-06241 — Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Oil and Gas Leasing Decisions in Seven States From February 2015 to December 2020; Rescission
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15470
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has rescinded its previous notice to create an environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing decisions in seven states, covering the period from February 2015 to December 2020. This decision aligns with Executive Order 14154 and Secretary's Order 3418, both titled "Unleashing American Energy." The original notice of intent was published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025. For more details, individuals can contact Janna Simonsen or John Ajak at the BLM.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) changed its mind about making a big environmental report for oil and gas projects in some states from 2015 to 2020, and now they won't be doing it anymore. They decided this because of some important rules from the government about using more American energy.

  • 2021-02262 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8260
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Department of the Treasury has proposed changes to its system of records notice under the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Case Management System. These changes will update the legal authorities and clarify regulations to help CFIUS assess and review foreign investments for national security risks. The amendments add new legal authorities and adjust existing ones, allowing CFIUS to better manage and store information related to foreign investments in the U.S. The modifications are set to take effect on March 8, 2021, unless further adjustments are necessary based on public comments received by that date.

    Simple Explanation

    The Treasury Department wants to update some rules about how they check if outside countries can buy things in the U.S. to make sure it's safe. They're changing how they keep track of this information, and these changes will start on March 8, 2021, unless more adjustments are needed.

  • 2025-03536 — New Postal Products
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11333
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent Postal Service request to add and modify competitive service agreements. The notice, published in the Federal Register, outlines the process for public comments which are due by March 7, 2025. The document details the filing's docket numbers, titles, acceptance date, and legal authorities, as well as the appointed public representative for the proceedings. Public feedback is invited to assess if the Postal Service's requests align with the relevant legal and regulatory standards.

    Simple Explanation

    The Postal Regulatory Commission wants to know what people think about some changes the Post Office wants to make to how it delivers packages. People have until March 7, 2025, to share their thoughts and make sure these changes are fair and follow the rules.

  • 2024-31452 — Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 86
    Reading Time:about 56 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice about changes to a system of records called the "Enterprise Data Management and Analytics Platform Services" (EDMAPS). This system collects and analyzes data from various Federal Student Aid sources to assist in managing student aid throughout its lifecycle. The changes include clarifications on legal authorities, updates to the system's purposes, and modifications to categories of records and routine uses of information to help prevent and investigate fraud. The updates are open for public comment until February 3, 2025, before they become official.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education is making some updates to a big computer system they use to keep track of student aid information, like loans and grants. They're changing how they collect and share this information to help make sure it's used correctly and to catch anyone trying to cheat the system.