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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to rules about hunting migratory birds in Alaska, focusing on subsistence harvest regulations. This includes introducing permits for hunters from excluded areas, closing the harvesting of emperor goose eggs statewide due to population concerns, and providing clarity on certain boundaries and regulations to ensure compliance and proper management. The proposals aim to involve Native representatives in managing these rules and ensure the sustainability of bird populations while balancing subsistence needs.

The U.S. Department of Labor is revising its regulations to comply with a court order that vacated parts of a 2021 rule about tipped workers. The rule originally defined when an employee could be considered to be working in two different jobs and how tips could be used to cover minimum wage requirements. Following the court's decision, the Department is returning to regulations that were in place before these changes. This update is a technical correction and does not change any current requirements for paying tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is making corrections to certain rules regarding gas transmission pipelines. These changes are necessary following a 2024 court decision that removed specific safety requirements from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) because they were not justifiable. The amendments remove rules about monitoring internal pipeline corrosion and immediate repair criteria for specific types of pipeline damage. These changes take effect immediately to ensure that the regulations reflect the current legal environment and accurately guide pipeline operators.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input on proposed updates to its rules for broadcast radio and TV stations. These updates aim to align current application processing requirements, remove outdated references to older filing systems, and make rules clearer to reduce confusion. Key proposals include changing rules about electronic filing, updating guidelines for certain stations to increase power, and introducing new notification requirements for applicants. The changes are intended to make the process more efficient and accessible to station operators, especially small business owners.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced new civil monetary penalties for 2025, reflecting inflation adjustments in compliance with federal law. From January 15, 2025, to January 14, 2026, the fines for violating NEH’s lobbying restrictions will range from $25,132 to $251,322, while penalties for program fraud will have a maximum of $14,308. These adjustments factor in a 2.598% increase in the Consumer Price Index from October 2023 to October 2024. All updated penalties apply to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to remove the regulation for the AMTRAK Dock Railroad Bridge along the Passaic River in Harrison, New Jersey. This decision follows the authorization to change the bridge from a movable to a fixed structure, making the existing regulations about its operation unnecessary. The rule does not impact waterway or land traffic and was included in the Federal Register to update the Code of Federal Regulations by removing obsolete operational language.

The Department of Health and Human Services has updated the name of the child support program from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) to the Office of Child Support Services (OCSS). This change aligns the program with its commitment to support entire families rather than just enforce child support. Additionally, the rule removes outdated terms and updates sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect the new name and facilitate modern Tribal processes and reporting for child support programs. These updates aim to enhance family self-sufficiency and clarity in regulations without imposing any financial impact.

The Department of Justice has updated its regulations to better describe the current functions of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP). This rule simplifies certain sections by removing outdated references to a non-existing entity and details the responsibilities of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the OLP. It is considered an internal matter, so it does not require public comment or a delayed start and will not significantly impact state governments or federal-state relations. The changes take effect on January 17, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs from Fiscal Year 2020. This update revises the fees FERC charges for various services and is effective as of March 29, 2021. The changes aim to ensure that fees reflect FERC's current expenses and have been verified as not being a major rule according to regulatory standards. The new fees will be communicated to Congress and are detailed in amendments to part 381 of the Code of Federal Regulations.