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The Department of Education is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the Alaska Native Education (ANE) program, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. This program focuses on projects addressing the educational needs of Alaska Natives, including activities related to curriculum development, training, early childhood education, and remote learning infrastructure. Special preference will be given to projects that provide high-speed internet and remote learning options for underserved Native American students. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in Alaska Native education, and they can apply individually or as part of a partnership. The application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the estimated funding available is $15.5 million.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a revised rule regarding the designation of critical habitat for the Arctic subspecies of the ringed seal (Pusa hispida hispida) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule specifies areas in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas as critical habitat and identifies essential features such as snow-covered sea ice suitable for birth lairs, sea ice for basking and molting, and primary prey resources like Arctic cod and shrimps. The proposal also considers national security impacts and suggests the exclusion of an area used by the U.S. Navy for training and testing activities. The NMFS seeks public comments on various aspects of this proposed designation to ensure that it is based on the best available scientific data.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the rule that prohibits certain U.S. flights over Libya due to ongoing safety risks. This final rule will remain effective until March 20, 2028, as the FAA cites ongoing political and security instability. The prohibition covers U.S. air carriers, commercial operators, and others, except under specific circumstances involving foreign carriers. The FAA finds the extension necessary to protect U.S. civil aviation due to challenges like airspace deconfliction and the presence of advanced weaponry controlled by various factions within Libya.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the National Professional Development (NPD) Program. This

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 Department of Education has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 fiscal year Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program. This program aims to fund projects that enhance educator skills through evidence-based practices, focusing on increasing educator diversity and providing quality professional development. Applicants, including institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations, need to demonstrate a 25% cost match from non-federal sources and will be assessed based on their project's design, significance, management plan, and evaluation methods. The grants range between $1,000,000 and $6,000,000 annually, with applications due by March 18, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks posed by trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The rule includes prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of TCE across various industrial and commercial applications, with certain phase-outs and exemptions focusing on critical uses such as in lead-acid battery separators and essential aerospace operations. All consumer uses of TCE are prohibited, and strict workplace controls are mandated for remaining uses until prohibition is fully implemented. These measures aim to eliminate the unreasonable health risks associated with TCE exposure, while providing time for affected industries to transition to safer alternatives.

The Department of Commerce, alongside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity. This involves a new registration form for workshops focused on the safe handling, release, and identification of protected species in the Hawaii and American Samoa longline fisheries. Participation in these workshops is essential for vessel operators to comply with regulations and maintain their fishing permits. The public has 60 days to comment on the necessity and impact of this information collection process before it is formally submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the safety and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure necessary safety measures are in place, such as maintenance records and exhaust emission tests, to protect miners from fire and health hazards associated with diesel equipment. The public can comment on the proposal until January 9, 2025, focusing on the necessity and implications of the data collection. The information collection's purpose is to enhance safety standards and reduce the risk associated with diesel machinery.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule for managing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units (CISWI) that were built on or before June 4, 2010, and not updated since August 7, 2013. This rule applies to states without approved plans for reducing emissions from these units and entails adopting federal guidelines to decrease pollutants like lead, mercury, and sulfur dioxide. In addition, the rule introduces changes to testing, monitoring, and recording requirements, emphasizing reductions in emissions and the implementation of stricter operational practices to curb pollution. Units in Alaska that qualify as "small, remote incinerators" are exempt from certain standards until further regulations address this category.