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The United States Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping contract to its list of negotiated service agreements. This contract, known as the Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage® Contract 507, is intended to be part of the competitive products list in the Mail Classification Schedule. The filing was made on December 5, 2024, and further details can be found on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website. For additional information, Sean Robinson from the Postal Service can be contacted.

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA has delayed the effective date of a rule regarding plant records for the Dairy Grading and Inspection Program. Originally set for January 16, 2025, the rule's new effective date is March 21, 2025. This rule allows butterfat tests to be conducted at either in-house or third-party labs and requires records to be available for USDA inspector review. The delay is part of a regulatory review to ensure compliance with a recent presidential memorandum.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has temporarily delayed the effective date of their rule on Prosthetic and Rehabilitative Items and Services originally set for January 27, 2021. The rule will now take effect on February 26, 2021, to allow VA officials additional time to review the regulations, following a directive from the Presidential memorandum issued on January 20, 2021, calling for a regulatory freeze pending review. This action, which includes no public comment period, is based on the good cause exception to provide time for the new administration to evaluate the policy implications of the rule without delaying the delivery of services unnecessarily.

The National Park Service (NPS) is delaying the effective date of a rule titled "Visitor Experience Improvements Authority Contracts" from January 17, 2025, to March 21, 2025. This decision follows a memorandum from President Donald J. Trump issued on January 20, 2025, which requests a temporary regulatory freeze to review the implications of new rules. The delay is based on good cause exceptions, meaning it goes into effect without public comment because it's considered urgent and necessary. The NPS might consider further delays if needed, and any such decision could be open for public input.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring certain models of turbofan engines made by International Aero Engines AG to have specific high-pressure turbine (HPT) disks removed from service. This action was prompted by a failure that resulted in high-energy debris escaping an engine, which posed a risk to aircraft safety. The directive is effective January 21, 2021, and it requires removal of the affected parts within 50 flight cycles or 30 days. The FAA determined this rapid action was necessary to prevent potential engine damage or airplane loss.

The Postal Service has announced that it has submitted a request to the Postal Regulatory Commission. This request seeks to add a new contract for domestic shipping services to the Competitive Products List in the Mail Classification Schedule. The contract involves services like Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage®. For more details, interested parties can find the documents online under specific docket numbers.

The Department of the Interior is announcing that the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation has submitted a petition to be recognized as an official American Indian Tribe. They are asking the public to provide comments and evidence regarding this petition by May 6, 2025. Interested individuals can access the narrative portion of the petition on the Office of Federal Acknowledgment's website and send their responses to the Department of the Interior either by mail or email. This notice aims to involve the public early in the process and improve transparency about petitions for tribal acknowledgment.

The Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new domestic shipping contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in their Competitive Products List. This announcement, published on January 7, 2021, is regarding the addition of the Priority Mail Contract 686. Details of this filing are available on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under Docket Nos. MC2021-58 and CP2021-60. Sean Robinson, an attorney for the Postal Service, is the point of contact for more information.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking comments from the public and other federal agencies about certain forms used for applying for approval of standardized or nonstandardized pre-approved retirement plans. This request is part of an effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the information collected, as well as methods to reduce the burden on respondents. Public comments are due by May 30, 2025, and all submitted comments will be part of the public record.

The Office of Hearings and Appeals within the Department of the Interior has announced the delay of an interim final rule's effective date. Originally set to take effect on February 10, 2025, it will now be effective on March 21, 2025. This decision aligns with a directive from President Trump's memo titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," which advises delaying rules to allow further review. The delay was implemented without public comment due to exemptions allowing immediate action when feedback is impractical or contrary to public interest.