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The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing a new rule to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), aimed at enhancing energy security for U.S. military bases in Europe. This rule, driven by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, prohibits contracts for energy supplied to these bases if the energy comes from inside the Russian Federation. The rule allows exceptions only if a waiver is granted by the approving authority, and it aims to strengthen energy resilience by reducing reliance on Russian-sourced energy. The proposed rule applies to contracts below a certain financial threshold and includes commercial items to ensure comprehensive coverage.

The President issued a determination stating there is enough oil available from countries other than Iran to allow for a significant reduction in purchasing Iranian oil. This decision is based on reports from the Energy Information Administration and considers global economic conditions, increased oil production by other nations, and strategic reserves. The Secretary of State is tasked with publishing this determination in the Federal Register. This action aligns with Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to ask for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew a data collection related to the Centers of Excellence (CoE) for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education. This information is used to determine which training centers can be designated as CoEs. The renewal is part of a strategy to maintain and modernize the maritime workforce, in line with the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018. Public and institutions have 30 days to provide feedback on this proposal.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a final rule updating regulations for the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program. This rule introduces new definitions, aligns regulations with current laws, and standardizes language across SBA's contracting programs to clarify control and employment requirements. Additionally, it modifies how SBA reviews certification applications and encourages consistency in regulation across various government contracting programs. These updates aim to reduce confusion and streamline processes without significantly impacting small businesses economically.

The Department of the Army has issued a notice regarding additional property at the former Pueblo Chemical Depot in Colorado that is now considered surplus and no longer needed by the United States. This decision is based on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and involves guidelines for managing and getting rid of surplus property. The surplus property might be available to state and local governments for public use, and interested parties should contact the Local Redevelopment Authority. This notice updates a previous one from December 20, 2013.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, part of the Department of Defense, is announcing a 30-day notice for comments on a new information collection proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget. This proposal involves the SCORETM Survey, a tool designed to assess safety culture, operational reliability, and employee engagement within military medical facilities. The survey aims to address the requirements of the 2001 National Defense Authorization Act by examining factors leading to medical errors. The survey will be conducted among 6,873 respondents, with each respondent spending approximately 15 minutes to complete it.

The Department of Labor (DOL) is asking for public feedback on a proposed information collection related to the recruitment standards for Guam Military Base Realignment Contractors. This request, under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to gather opinions about the necessity and efficacy of the data collection. The goal is to improve the recruitment of U.S. workers for projects in Guam as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2010. Public comments will be accepted until February 14, 2025, and the proposed collection is intended to last for three years.

The President of the United States issued a memorandum on December 11, 2024, delegating specific functions and authorities under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 to several high-ranking officials. These officials include the Secretaries of State, Defense, and Energy, as well as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Each official is tasked with certain responsibilities related to sections 1352 and 1353 of the Act, and they are to consult with each other as needed. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense is instructed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

The Department of Defense has identified several companies as "Chinese military companies" in accordance with the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act. This list includes entities such as 360 Security Technology, Huawei, and Tencent Holdings, among others. These designations mean the companies are linked to the Chinese military, and the list must be updated and published annually until 2030. Companies on this list have the option to request reconsideration if they believe they were wrongly included.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed changes to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) regulations to explicitly include certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the list of "toxic chemicals," as those are automatically added under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) starting January 1, following specific criteria. This clarification ensures that suppliers must notify their customers about products containing these PFAS at the beginning of each year. The action aims to align regulations with existing NDAA provisions without adding new requirements, merely clarifying when notifications must occur. Comments on this proposal are open until February 18, 2025.