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El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon its Monument Compressor Station Unit 1B located in New Mexico, in order to cut down on operational costs. The public can participate in the review process by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by May 6, 2025. There is no charge for filing these documents and the guidelines for participation are detailed on the FERC website. Documents related to this project are accessible online via FERC’s eLibrary or can be subscribed to for updates.

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking permission for their Gulf Coast Storage Expansion Project in Harrison County, Texas. The project aims to enhance the gas storage capacity by converting 10 billion cubic feet of cushion gas to working gas and installing additional infrastructure, including a new compressor unit and a 30-inch-diameter pipeline. Individuals and organizations can participate in the proceedings by filing comments, protests, or motions to intervene by February 13, 2025. The FERC is facilitating public engagement and has made resources available online for those interested in the environmental review and procedural progression of the project.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued notices for deregistration applications under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. Several investment companies, including BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Funds, John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund, List Income Opportunities Fund, and PREDEX, have applied to cease being investment companies. These applicants are transferring their assets to other funds and have made final distributions to shareholders. Each application contains specific details about the asset transfer, final distributions, and expenses incurred.

The notice publishes an amendment to the Liquor Ordinance of the Chippewa Cree Tribe on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in Montana. The amendment arises from an agreement between the Tribe and the State of Montana to have a consistent tax level for alcoholic beverage sales both inside and outside the reservation. This aims to minimize legal disputes and share tax revenue effectively between the Tribe and the State. The ordinance mandates the Tribe to impose taxes matching Montana's liquor excise and license taxes for alcoholic beverages sold within the reservation's boundaries.

The Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule superseding the interim rule to establish the Domestic Hemp Production Program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill. This rule outlines regulations for State and Tribal plans and a Federal plan for hemp production where State or Tribal plans are not USDA-approved. The program details requirements for record-keeping, THC level testing, disposal of non-compliant plants, producer licensing, and overall compliance. The rule also specifies procedures for land use data collection and cooperation with law enforcement and other agricultural agencies.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit concerning natural resource damages caused by Vigor Industrial, LLC and Exxon Mobil Corp. The lawsuit involves claims under environmental laws for damages in Seattle's Lower Duwamish River. The proposed settlement requires the defendants to carry out and maintain habitat restoration projects and pay $815,816.59 for assessment costs. Public comments on the proposed Consent Decree and the Draft Restoration Plan will be accepted for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued final regulations revising the rules that implement Tribal Self-Governance as part of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. This update was created through negotiations among Self-Governance and non-Self-Governance Tribes and the Department. The new regulations aim to give Tribes more control over certain federal programs and associated funding, reduce bureaucratic barriers, and better align these regulations with Tribal sovereignty and self-determination principles. These rules also establish procedures for future involvement and input from Tribal nations, along with setting standards for managing federal programs and responsibilities.

The final rule from the United States Department of the Interior updates how the Federal government acknowledges Indian Tribes by allowing previously denied petitioners a chance to re-petition. This change responds to court decisions that found the prior re-petition ban to be arbitrary. Under the new rule, petitioners have five years to show new evidence or changes in regulations that could alter previous denial outcomes, though re-petitioning is still limited by certain conditions to balance fairness and finality interests. The rule aims to enhance fairness in recognizing Tribes while maintaining efficient administrative processes.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an exemption allowing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund to sell a 19.25-acre property in Las Vegas to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for cash. This decision was based on the finding that the sale to UBC would result in significantly higher net proceeds for the Pension Fund compared to selling the property to a third party. Following public input, the Department removed a proposed revenue-sharing condition but kept a "Clawback Condition" ensuring that if UBC resells the property within ten years for a profit, any excess proceeds must be given to the Pension Fund. The exemption ensures that the sale benefits the Pension Fund and its participants.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for grants aimed at providing technical assistance to improve rural transportation systems. These grants, available for fiscal year 2025, especially target transportation systems on Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available, with applications due by April 7, 2025. The program seeks proposals that align with key priorities like economic recovery, climate change, and ensuring equitable access to resources.