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San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co. (SJVR) has filed for an exemption to continue leasing and operating 101.5 miles of rail lines from Union Pacific Railroad Company. This lease, initially established in 1994 and most recently renewed in 2020, has been extended by a Lease Amendment signed in January 2025, allowing operations to continue for another five years. SJVR's notice also requests a waiver for a 60-day advance notice to labor unions, which will be decided separately. Moreover, SJVR confirms that its projected revenues will not exceed the limit set for a Class III carrier, despite current revenues being over $5 million.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that partially approves and partially disapproves Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for addressing regional haze, a form of air pollution. Arizona's plan aimed to tackle haze by revising strategies to improve visibility in protected natural areas. The EPA found that while some parts of the plan meet federal requirements, others do not because they lack adequate analysis or justification. The EPA's decision starts a process that could lead to federal intervention unless Arizona submits an improved plan that meets all necessary criteria.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released criteria to help evaluate and modernize its health care facilities as required by the MISSION Act of 2018. These criteria are designed to ensure that Veterans have access to high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable health care. The evaluation process will consider factors such as Veterans' needs, accessibility, and resource management, while ensuring compliance with the VA's missions, including education and research. Interested parties are invited to submit comments by May 1, 2021, through the regulations.gov website.

The Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) has been reauthorized to allow milk handlers to form new contracts with producers until September 30, 2025, due to the American Relief Act, 2025. These contracts are a way for milk producers to get paid a negotiated price instead of the standard price set by federal orders. However, new contracts cannot go beyond September 30, 2028. Participation in this program is voluntary, and handlers cannot force producers to take part in these contracts.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project in Washington State. This project aims to evaluate changes to a proposed irrigation system, which will involve installing a buried pipeline not previously considered and requiring blasting. The goal is to replace declining groundwater used for irrigation with surface water from the Columbia Basin Project to maintain the economic viability of local agriculture. NRCS seeks public comments on the proposed actions and potential alternatives by February 21, 2025.

The Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, announced a proposal for a new information collection request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection is part of the National Evaluation for the Pathways to Partnerships Program, which supports improving employment outcomes for children and youth with disabilities through collaboration among various state and local agencies. Interested persons are invited to provide feedback by February 13, 2025. The initiative involves surveys, interviews, and collecting data to assess the effectiveness of these programs.

EnCap Investments L.P., Verdun Oil Company II LLC, XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, and EP Energy LLC have petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to change and remove certain prior approval requirements in a decision made on September 13, 2022. The companies argue that these requirements are unnecessary since they no longer operate in the affected area and claim the regulations negatively impact competition and investment. They also highlight significant changes in the competitive landscape of the Uinta Basin, such as increased production and changes in market participants. The FTC is seeking public comments on this petition until April 30, 2025.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its plan to continue collecting data for the Rural Health Clinic (RHC) COVID-19 Testing Program. This program helps monitor the use of $225 million in federal funds provided to support COVID-19 testing in rural areas. Funded clinics report on their testing activities, the number of patients tested, and positive results. Comments and suggestions about the data collection process are invited to ensure the information gathering is efficient and useful.

The Department of Defense has issued a notice about a proposed arms sale to Finland, detailing the transaction's unclassified aspects. The sale includes advanced rocket systems and associated support services valued at $91.2 million, aimed at modernizing Finland's armed forces and enhancing its defense capabilities. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the primary contractor, and the sale aligns with U.S. foreign policy by supporting a key partner in Europe. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and is expected to bolster Finland's security without altering the regional military balance.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sale to Egypt, involving light tactical vehicle chassis and related equipment, worth an estimated $200 million. This sale aims to enhance Egypt's military capability, supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security by strengthening a key ally in the Middle East. The sale will not disrupt the military balance in the region and will include U.S. support for operations and maintenance training. The main contractor for this project is AM General, LLC, and there are no offset agreements involved.