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President issued Executive Order 14136, outlining a new order of succession for the Department of Justice. According to the order, if the Attorney General and their top deputies can't perform their duties, the U.S. Attorneys from New York's Southern District, Arizona, Illinois's Northern District, and Hawaii will step in, in that order. The order also specifies that acting officials can't serve as Attorney General unless eligible under the law, and the President has the discretion to change this order. This order replaces a similar executive order from 2017.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a Settlement Agreement with Fitbit, LLC, which includes a civil penalty of $12,250,000. The case concerns reports of battery overheating in Fitbit Ionic smartwatches, which caused burn injuries. Although Fitbit did not admit to any violations, they agreed to a recall and settlement to avoid further litigation. Furthermore, Fitbit will implement a compliance program to ensure adherence to safety regulations and report any changes or updates to the CPSC for a year.

The City of Azusa, California, submitted a petition to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting approval for several revisions related to its electricity transmission rates and costs. These include updates to its Transmission Revenue Balancing Account Adjustment, the costs under its Existing Transmission Contract with Southern California Edison, and its overall transmission revenue requirements. Azusa seeks an effective date for these changes starting January 1, 2021, and is requesting waivers for certain requirements, including the sixty-day notice period and the filing fee. People interested in this matter have until January 19, 2021, to submit their comments or requests to intervene.

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has amended the Mango Promotion, Research, and Information Order to remove frozen mangos as a covered commodity, following a referendum where the majority of first handlers and importers voted against their inclusion. This change discontinues the collection of assessments for frozen mangos and reduces the National Mango Board's membership from 21 to 18 members. These changes are intended to relieve regulatory burdens on frozen mango importers and streamline the Order's provisions, including clarifying definitions and updating voting procedures. The rule became effective on February 25, 2021, and stakeholders are invited to submit comments by April 26, 2021.

Enbridge Inc. has submitted a petition to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reopen and cancel an order from March 22, 2017, which dealt with Enbridge's involvement in competing natural gas pipelines. The petition argues that the order is no longer necessary because Enbridge no longer has an indirect ownership in the Discovery Pipeline following its sale to Williams Companies, Inc. Enbridge believes that these changed conditions eliminate the concerns that led to the original order and requests that it be set aside to avoid unnecessary costs and burdens. Public comments on this petition are being accepted until March 3, 2025.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA has issued a final rule establishing procedures for a referendum among natural grass sod producers. This rule aims to determine support for a proposed order that would implement a research and promotion program for natural grass sod, funded by a mandatory assessment. The order requires a simple majority vote in favor among producers for it to proceed. The rule also outlines voting methods, including electronic voting, to ensure broad participation and includes provisions for ensuring the confidentiality of ballots.

The Executive Order 14134 establishes a clear line of succession for the Secretary of Agriculture if both the Secretary and Deputy Secretary are unavailable. The order lists specific officials from the Department of Agriculture who would take over the duties in a predetermined sequence, including various Under Secretaries and other department heads. There are limitations, such as the exclusion of individuals serving in an acting capacity from assuming the role, unless eligible. The order also revokes a previous executive order from 2012 on the same matter.

Hollow Road Solar LLC filed a petition on December 22, 2020, requesting that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) confirm it will not be affected by the expanded Minimum Offer Price Rule at the upcoming PJM Base Residual Auction for the 2022/2023 Delivery Year. This request stems from Hollow Road receiving local property tax relief under Virginia's Pollution Control Statute. Any individuals wishing to intervene or protest this request must submit their filings by January 21, 2021. The full details of this notice can be accessed on FERC's website.

The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating issues with shipping routes at important international maritime chokepoints, such as the English Channel and the Suez Canal. The investigation aims to understand how foreign laws, vessel practices, and other factors create shipping delays and complications. They have invited public comments to gather insights and possible solutions to these shipping constraints by May 13, 2025. The inquiry is looking into the financial, environmental, and geopolitical impacts of these maritime issues.

DCP Operating Company, LP has filed a petition for a declaratory order with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). They are requesting that FERC find that certain pipeline facilities they are acquiring in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas will perform a gathering function and not be subject to FERC's jurisdiction under the Natural Gas Act. Interested parties who want to intervene or protest must submit their filings by January 10, 2025. FERC promotes electronic submissions but allows paper submissions under specific guidelines.