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The national security memorandum, issued by the Executive Office of the President, focuses on advancing the human rights of LGBTQI+ individuals worldwide. It directs U.S. agencies involved in foreign operations to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQI+ persons through diplomacy and foreign aid. The memorandum outlines specific actions such as combating criminalization, protecting LGBTQI+ refugees, and enhancing international coalitions. It also requires agencies to review and report on their progress in implementing these initiatives and rescinds inconsistent policies.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a virtual public meeting for the Animal Agriculture and Water Quality Subcommittee, a part of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee, on December 6, 2024. This meeting will discuss recommendations for improving the Clean Water Act's permitting program for concentrated animal feeding operations. The public comment period for the meeting has been extended to December 5, 2024. People interested in attending or providing comments should register on the EPA's website.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a web meeting of the Green Building Advisory Committee scheduled for January 28, 2021. This committee focuses on innovations in federal building design and operations to reduce environmental impacts and costs. During the meeting, topics such as findings from task groups on embodied energy, COVID-19 responses, and energy storage will be discussed. Interested individuals need to register by January 25, 2021, if they wish to attend or comment during the meeting.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify several airspace classifications at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, Montana. These modifications to Class D and Class E airspaces aim to improve safety and management of flight operations using both visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR). The proposed changes would involve expanding certain airspace areas, realigning specific extensions, and updating documentation. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 10, 2025.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced approvals for projects regarding the consumptive use of water that were granted in March 2025. These approvals allow various companies to use specific amounts of water for their operations under certain regulations. The announcement includes the names of companies, the locations of their projects, and the maximum amounts of water they are authorized to use per day. This process is part of the Commission's regulatory oversight to manage water resources responsibly.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to either discontinue or modify a signal system on certain sections of its rail line in Alabama. The company claims that the current traffic control system is no longer needed for its operations. Public comments on this request are invited by March 11, 2021, through various submission methods detailed in the notice. The FRA has not scheduled a public hearing but may consider it if requested appropriately.

OSHA has announced that QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. will expand its role as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion includes adding five new test standards to what QPS is authorized to handle. OSHA's decision was based on a thorough review of QPS's application and capabilities, with no public comments opposing the expansion. The expansion is effective as of December 30, 2024, and QPS must follow specific conditions and report any changes in its operations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting public comments on information collection, as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection concerns requests by AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations for experimental authorizations to improve technical operations. Comments should focus on the necessity, utility, accuracy, burden, and quality of the information collected. Public input should be submitted by April 28, 2025, to the FCC’s Cathy Williams via email.

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) seeks public comments on renewing its information collection titled "Computer-Security Incident Notification." This information gathering is part of an ongoing effort to minimize paperwork and reduce respondent burden in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OCC requires banking organizations to inform them within 36 hours of a significant computer-security incident that disrupts their operations. Comments on this proposal can be submitted until March 3, 2025.

The Department of the Navy is planning to exchange about 5.2 acres of underutilized land at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida, with Escambia County. In return, Escambia County will provide a restrictive easement over approximately 31.15 acres of its land within certain zones of the naval station to help limit encroachment and allow for continued military operations. This exchange aims to prevent unsuitable development near the station. Public objections can be submitted until May 1, 2025.