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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice concerning a recent filing by the Postal Service for a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public about the filing and invites them to provide comments by March 17, 2025. The filing includes several requests related to adding or amending products on the Competitive product list, and each request is assigned a docket number and comes with specific details such as the filing authority and the appointed Public Representative. The Commission has specified the steps for submitting comments electronically through their website and has provided contact information for assistance.

In the case of United States v. Brenda Massey, a proposed Consent Decree has been lodged with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The United States filed a complaint against Brenda Massey for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants into U.S. waters without a permit. The proposed decree requires Massey to carry out environmental restoration and make a monetary payment to mitigate the impacts of her actions. The Department of Justice is seeking public comments on this decree for 30 days and provides details on where the document can be reviewed both physically and online.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service filed a new request to add various negotiated service agreements to the competitive product list. The Commission is inviting public comments about these agreements by December 26, 2024. Instructions for submitting comments and further information are available on the Commission's website. Additionally, a Public Representative is appointed to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings.

The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting a temporary change to the required minimum water flow at the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project. This change is needed to build a temporary dam so maintenance work can be done on the project. During this time, some parts of the Snake River will be temporarily emptied of water. The public and agencies are invited to submit comments or requests to be part of the decision-making process by March 31, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about a new filing by the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. The public is invited to comment on this filing by January 27, 2025. The notice outlines the docket numbers and details related to the proceedings, listing the specific contracts and amendments under review. The information is available on the Commission's website, with certain sections being accessible to the public following specific guidelines.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service about a negotiated service agreement. This notice aims to update the public about the filing, encourage public comments by March 4, 2025, and take necessary administrative actions. The Postal Service's requests propose adding or modifying products in the Competitive product list and are open for public review and comment. Details and procedures for engaging with this process are available on the Commission's website.

ASTM International has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. By doing this, ASTM aims to limit the antitrust actions against it to only actual damage recoveries, in certain conditions. This recent update follows previous notifications, with the latest filed on September 25, 2024, and includes ongoing work items begun between September 9, 2024, and December 20, 2024. A detailed list of these activities can be found on ASTM's website.

The Federal Maritime Commission has announced its submission of an ongoing information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. This request concerns the regulation of "controlled carriers," or ocean carriers owned by foreign governments, to ensure they do not set unfair rates or rules. The Commission invites public comments on the necessity and effectiveness of this information collection by April 23, 2025. Responses can be submitted online, and the public’s input will be considered for the Commission's request for approval.