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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the big red sage, a plant species from central Texas, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This decision is based on threats including habitat changes, herbivory by deer and other animals, collection, inappropriate propagation, and climate change, which have all contributed to a decline in plant populations and genetic diversity. Although recognizing these threats, the Service has determined that designating critical habitat for the big red sage is imprudent, as it might increase the threat of collection. The proposal highlights the urgent need for conservation actions to protect and recover the species.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a final rule that allows hook-and-line catcher/processors to use longline pot gear when targeting Greenland turbot in the Bering Sea. This regulation aims to improve fishing efficiency, boost economic benefits, and reduce interactions with killer whales, which have negatively impacted this fishery. With the approval of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the rule addresses gear restrictions, whale depredation, and species retention, promoting effective fishery management and conservation. The new rules will be effective from April 28, 2025, and include requirements for gear marking and reporting to aid in monitoring and enforcement.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. engines, specifically the PW535E and PW535E1 models. This directive is in response to findings from a design review that showed some bolts on the engines might crack due to low-cycle fatigue, which poses a safety risk. The AD mandates routine inspections and potential replacements of these bolts to prevent any danger to the aircraft. Compliance with these rules is required by April 23, 2025, and aims to ensure the continued safe operation of aircraft using these engines.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules for the use of certain chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), require entities to notify EPA at least 90 days before starting activities considered significant new uses of these chemicals. The EPA will then assess these uses for potential risks. The proposed rules aim to ensure new chemical substances are safely manufactured and processed, protecting human health and the environment.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), under the Department of Commerce, has released a rule as part of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018. This rule introduces new license requirements and restrictions on U.S. persons engaging in activities related to military-intelligence end uses and end users, and clarifies existing export regulations, even when certain items are not traditionally covered by these rules. It aims to prevent circumvention of these regulations and broadens the scope of activities concerning chemical and biological weapons, as well as certain rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles. Additionally, the rule strengthens controls over entities at risk of diverting items to restricted military-intelligence uses, enhancing national security protections.

The U.S. Government owns a new invention for an improved live-attenuated vaccine targeting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and is now offering it for licensing. The technology involves a vaccine developed by altering certain RSV genes to create a version of the virus that stays stable and is weakened enough to be safe for use as a vaccine. This vaccine could potentially help protect infants, young children, and older adults from serious respiratory diseases caused by RSV and is designed to be administered intranasally. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is looking for commercial partners to develop and evaluate this vaccine further.

Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

On September 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce published a rule in the Federal Register that accidentally contained some errors. This new rule, effective December 27, 2024, corrects those errors related to national security, regional stability, and special reporting/export controls in specific sections of the Export Administration Regulations. The changes involve correcting incorrect citations and redesignating paragraph numbers to ensure the proper application of export control laws, in line with the Export Control Reform Act of 2018.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended regulations to allow the safe use of myoglobin as a color additive in plant-based ground meat and poultry alternatives. This rule comes in response to a petition from Motif FoodWorks, Inc., and establishes that the myoglobin used must not exceed 2% by weight of the uncooked product. The additive, produced through the fermentation of genetically engineered yeast, imparts a red color similar to raw meat. The FDA has concluded that this use is safe and does not require certification to protect public health. This rule takes effect on February 19, 2025, with a window for objections lasting until February 18, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has completed its five-year review of the oil pipeline index, which is used to adjust annual oil pipeline rate ceilings. The new index, effective July 1, 2021, will be the Producer Price Index for Finished Goods plus 0.78%. This decision follows a Notice of Inquiry issued in 2020 and includes considerations like trimming data to the middle 80% of cost changes and removing the effects of an income tax policy change from calculations. The Commission's decision aims to ensure rates reflect typical industry-wide cost trends, but it has faced criticism from Commissioner Richard Glick, who argues that the new methodology unduly favors pipeline companies at the expense of consumers.