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The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for an extension of a waiver that allows it to sound a shorter train horn blast when leaving 22 train stations, instead of the longer horn sequence usually required at railroad crossings. This request was made because there haven't been any changes in circumstances since the original waiver was approved. The public can submit comments on this request until April 2, 2025, through the regulations.gov website, and these comments will be reviewed by the FRA.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has requested an extension of relief from certain safety regulations for rail cars with end-of-car cushioning units. The AAR wants to keep using these rail cars even if they show minor leaks, as long as a condition indicator shows the cushioning unit is still working. They argue that this waiver has helped protect workers and avoid unnecessary repairs. The public can submit their comments on this request until April 2, 2025, through the official regulations website.

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has requested an extension of a waiver from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regarding certain regulations on train employees' hours of service. The waiver would allow LIRR employees more flexibility in their work schedules during specific events, like job selections and timetable updates, which occur twice a year. The unions representing the affected employees support this request. The FRA is accepting public comments on this petition until May 30, 2025.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for more time to comply with certain training regulations. Their request involves using online or desktop simulations instead of in-person training for learning how to perform air brake tests on trains. CPKC believes their new training approach is better and exceeds regulatory requirements. People can submit comments about this request by May 22, 2025, on the government's regulations website.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTY) has requested an extension of a waiver from certain federal railroad safety regulations for their Stadler GTW vehicles. This waiver covers emergency brake valves, clearance above the rail, event recorders, and specific safety and maintenance standards. The public can submit comments on this petition until May 5, 2025, via the regulations.gov website. The FRA does not plan to hold a public hearing unless there is significant interest expressed before the comment deadline.

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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a notice regarding BNSF Railway's request to extend their current waiver, which allows them to perform certain safety tests on their solid-state equipment every four years instead of the usual two years. BNSF argues that their solid-state technology has proven to be more reliable than older systems and that the less frequent testing has not resulted in any safety issues. FRA invites the public to submit comments on this petition by May 2, 2025. This petition, along with other related communications, can be reviewed online.

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has announced a revision to the list of eligible countries for its Telecommunications and Electric Program purchases. Japan has been added to this list, and the update aligns with the November 2023 list issued by the U.S. Trade Representative. This list defines which countries can be treated similarly to U.S. products under the "Buy American" provision of the Rural Electrification Act. The new eligibility list is available through a specified USTR link, and further details can be obtained by contacting designated RUS officials.

Idaho Power Company submitted an application to amend the license for the Bliss Project, which is located on the Snake River in Idaho and partly on federal land. However, on March 18, 2025, they decided to withdraw this application. No one opposed the withdrawal, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission agreed, making the withdrawal effective on April 3, 2025, which concluded the matter.

The State Department has received a request from the Government of Vietnam seeking U.S. help to protect Vietnam's cultural heritage. This request, made under a UNESCO convention from 1970, seeks to impose U.S. restrictions on the import of certain Vietnamese archaeological and ethnological materials. These materials are significant to Vietnam's cultural heritage, and more information will be provided to the public for comment. The document published is a formal notice of this request.