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The Department of Defense has released a notification about an arms sale to Egypt. The sale includes a system designed to protect aircraft from infrared-guided missile attacks, with various equipment such as the Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies and Missile Warning Sensors. The total estimated cost of this sale is $104 million. This move is intended to enhance the security of Egypt, a strategic partner of the U.S. in the Middle East, without affecting the military balance in the region.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has finalized a rule that amends the Atlantic Herring Fishery Management Plan to introduce Amendment 8. This rule establishes a new Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) control rule that considers the role of herring in the ecosystem and prohibits midwater trawling within federal waters inshore from the U.S./Canada border to the Rhode Island/Connecticut border. The aim is to sustainably manage herring resources, addressing both overfishing risks and potential conflicts between different user groups such as commercial fishermen and ecotourism operators, while ensuring herring is available as essential forage for other marine species. These measures respond to the declining herring biomass and are expected to provide both ecological and long-term economic benefits, despite potential short-term economic impacts on the fishing industry.

The final regulations from the Internal Revenue Service under the Treasury Department focus on implementing credits for producing clean hydrogen as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. These regulations cover how to assess greenhouse gas emissions, verify clean hydrogen production, and apply energy credits for hydrogen production facilities. They impact all taxpayers who either produce qualified clean hydrogen or use renewable energy sources to make it, aiming to encourage cleaner hydrogen production processes. The rules are effective from January 10, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection called FERC-545, which relates to changes in gas pipeline rates. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the comments are due by March 10, 2025. The purpose of this collection is to ensure that the rate changes are fair, reasonable, and comply with the Natural Gas Act. Those interested can submit their feedback through the FERC website or by mail.

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 Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public input on its plan to extend a 3-year information collection effort called the "Annual Tank Car Survey". This survey aims to gather data on tank car facilities capable of modifying or building tank cars to meet new safety specifications outlined in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The information collected will help the Department of Transportation estimate the number of tank cars that will be updated or constructed to these safer standards. Individuals have until March 12, 2021, to submit their comments to BTS, with details on how to do so provided in the notice.

The Coast Guard is proposing a new rule to change how often the Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey, Florida, opens during busy weekday traffic. The goal is to reduce road congestion by limiting the bridge openings to three times an hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays while allowing on-demand openings at other times. The rule has received mixed feedback from the public, and the Coast Guard is inviting comments until February 7, 2025. This proposal aims to improve traffic flow while still allowing safe navigation for boats.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a final rule to modify event data recorders (EDRs) requirements. The rule changes the duration and frequency at which EDRs record pre-crash data from 5 seconds at 2 Hz to 20 seconds at 10 Hz. These changes, effective by September 2027 for most manufacturers, aim to provide investigators with better data to understand vehicle crashes. The rule responds to a mandate by the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act and includes allowances for small-volume and limited-line manufacturers to comply by later dates.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule extending the effective removal date of the 1-psi gasoline volatility waiver for Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota by one year, from April 28, 2025, to April 28, 2026. This decision comes in response to petitions from the governors of Ohio and South Dakota citing concerns over insufficient gasoline supply without the extension. Factors influencing this decision include infrastructure challenges in Ohio and a recent explosion at a key refinery in Wyoming affecting supply to South Dakota. The EPA's action ensures that gasoline remains available during the summer of 2025 while necessary adjustments are made.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its consideration of three amendment requests related to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, and Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2. The NRC plans to determine that these amendments pose no significant hazards. Since these requests include sensitive information, the NRC has set special procedures for accessing this information to prepare for any challenges. The public can comment on these requests, and those interested in hearings or interventions have specific deadlines to file their requests.