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The Department of the Army has announced its intention to grant an exclusive patent license to Dayton Photonics Systems LLC, a business located in Dayton, Ohio. This license covers technologies for free-space optical and laser communications and is related to a specific patent on an optical fiber positioner. Individuals or companies have 15 days from the notice's publication to submit objections or competing applications. Objections must demonstrate that the license grant doesn't meet specific legal requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Cyanide Chemicals Manufacturing source category. These changes stem from a review under the Clean Air Act to ensure the current standards are effective in protecting public health and addressing any emission risks. While the EPA found current emissions pose acceptable risks, they are proposing updated standards for process wastewater and emphasizing electronic reporting. The aim is to enhance monitoring, compliance, and data accuracy without expecting significant changes in emissions or economic impacts for the industry.

The Department of Defense published a notice about an arms sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). The proposed $75 million sale involves various communication and data security equipment, including GPS receivers, without any major defense equipment. This sale aims to support Taiwan in modernizing its military and maintaining regional security while ensuring there is no significant shift in the military balance. The transaction requires U.S. personnel for technical support but will not affect U.S. defense readiness.

The 1EdTech Consortium, Inc. has announced changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. New members include organizations from various states in the United States, such as Academian from Arizona, and others like Seattle in India and Digital Respons-Ability from Utah, while organizations like New Meridian from Texas and Salesforce from California have left the consortium. Additionally, RANDA Solutions from Tennessee is now known as Level UP. The consortium's membership details are regularly updated to limit antitrust damages to actual losses under specified conditions.

The executive order titled "Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans" focuses on supporting and integrating immigrants, including refugees, into American society. It directs the review of existing immigration policies and processes, aiming to make them more accessible and efficient, promoting naturalization, and eliminating unnecessary barriers. The order establishes a Task Force on New Americans and calls for an Interagency Working Group to develop a national strategy for promoting naturalization. Additionally, it revokes a previous memorandum regarding the responsibilities of sponsors of aliens, seeking alignment with the new policy objectives.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has released Interim Guidelines to support the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), which aims to make communities and federal assets more resilient to flooding due to extreme weather and climate change. These guidelines explain USDOT's plans to implement FFRMS by revising policies and considering flood risks in transportation projects funded by USDOT, using different approaches to identify flood-prone areas. The guidelines also emphasize the importance of public feedback and outline available resources for improving flood resilience. Public comments on these guidelines are encouraged, due by February 18, 2025.

The document is a notice from the Justice Department's Antitrust Division about the expiration and membership changes of the Cooperative Research Group known as H2ICE Demonstration Vehicle. This group, which involved companies like Allison Transmission and Cummins, expired on May 30, 2024, and had additions to its membership before its expiration. The filing of the notice aims to ensure the limitations on antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. The original notification for this group was filed on August 14, 2023, and was published in the Federal Register.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the effective date of a rule concerning the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) over people. Originally set to take effect on March 1, 2021, the rule is now delayed until March 16, 2021. This delay is in response to a directive for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" issued by the Assistant to the President. The final rule will allow routine drone operations over people and moving vehicles and at night, with specific conditions, and includes changes to testing rules and certification presentations.

LTS Therapy Systems, LLC is seeking to become a registered importer of certain controlled substances for research and development purposes. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is asking for public comments or objections to this application by April 7, 2025. Comments must be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. The company is not permitted to import these substances for commercial sale, and any registration approval will align with legal requirements.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) announced a Federal Personnel Vetting Core Doctrine to reform the process of vetting government employees. This document lays out the principles and priorities for evaluating the trustworthiness of federal workers, aiming to improve efficiency and promote mobility within the government workforce. The policy focuses on using risk management, data-driven improvements, and transparency to ensure fair and consistent vetting processes. The doctrine aligns with executive orders and will serve as a guide for government-wide and agency-specific policies.