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The Office of the Secretary of Transportation is asking for public feedback on the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan. This plan outlines how the Department of Transportation is working on safely integrating Automated Driving Systems into current transportation systems. Although there are no fully automated vehicles for sale yet in the U.S., the plan sets short-term goals and prepares for future advancements. Comments on this plan will help the Department prioritize its future tasks and update plans according to new technological advancements and feedback, but comments on specific planned actions should be directed to those actions during their official comment periods.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is inviting the public and other federal agencies to comment on a revised information collection request, referred to as RI 30-9, regarding the reinstatement of a disability annuity that was previously terminated because of the recipient's restoration to earning capacity. Comments will be accepted until February 22, 2021. The OPM is particularly interested in feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, the quality and clarity of the information, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents.

The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission is holding an open meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2 p.m. in Washington, DC. The Commission will discuss a case involving the Secretary of Labor versus Canyon Fuel Company, LLC. They will address issues such as whether the company violated certain safety regulations and if specific miners should be held individually accountable. People needing special services to attend the meeting should inform the Commission in advance.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service submitted a filing regarding a negotiated service agreement, which they are considering. This notice informs the public about the filing and encourages them to provide comments by January 16, 2025. Multiple requests have been made to add various mail delivery contracts to the Competitive Product List, each to be reviewed publicly. The proceedings involve public representatives appointed to ensure the general public's interests are represented.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs published a notice about changes to the Liquor Ordinance for the Blackfeet Tribe on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. The amendment, effective January 21, 2025, updates regulations on the sale and control of alcoholic beverages. It aims to manage the sale of liquor to ensure public welfare and safety, with restrictions on who can sell alcohol and strict rules about when and where it can be sold. The ordinance also establishes penalties for violations and outlines conditions under which alcoholic beverage licenses can be granted or revoked.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate filings from different companies, including Union Electric Company, Avista Corporation, and California Independent System Operator Corporation, among others. These filings relate to changes in status, compliance filings, tariff cancellations, and notices of succession. For example, the Public Service Company of New Mexico filed a response to a deficiency letter, and BlackRock, Inc. submitted a notice of change in fact. Persons interested in these proceedings can access the filings through FERC's eLibrary system and are encouraged to submit any comments or protests by the specified deadlines.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule to revise civil penalty amounts for violations of various transportation regulations, effective December 30, 2024. These adjustments are required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and are meant to ensure that penalties maintain their deterrent effect by accounting for inflation. The rule covers a wide array of areas including aviation, hazardous materials, and vehicle safety, among others. The adjustments apply prospectively, meaning they will only affect violations occurring after the rule takes effect.

The Bureau of Prisons of the Justice Department has finalized minor changes to the regulations concerning the Federal Tort Claims Act. These changes clarify how to present claims and correct outdated references to Bureau offices. A single public comment was received, but it did not result in any changes to the rule. The final rule specifies that if a claimant does not receive a denial letter within six months, they can consider their claim denied and may proceed to file a lawsuit in federal court.

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) has completed an inventory of human remains and determined a cultural connection with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation, California. The remains, collected from various locations in California, represent at least 27 individuals of Native American ancestry. According to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), these remains are eligible for repatriation, which may begin on or after April 28, 2025. Interested parties, including tribes and lineal descendants, can submit written requests for repatriation.

In July 2020, FEMA updated the National Flood Insurance Program rules based on the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the Homeowners Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014. This final rule, effective from October 1, 2021, corrects mistakes in the July 20 instructions for these regulations. Some corrections include fixing typos in specific sections and properly numbering or naming certain paragraphs. The final rule clarifies existing flood insurance policies and provides instructions to agents and brokers licensed to sell these policies.