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The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation published a correcting amendment to a rule that changes certain insurance provisions for crops like sunflower seed and dry pea. Originally, the amendments were published on November 30, 2020, but some changes were not properly included in the official regulations. This document fixes those errors by correcting dates, removing a repetitive word, and updating phrases within the insurance provisions. The changes to the regulation are effective starting February 24, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing changes to rules about hunting migratory birds in Alaska, focusing on subsistence harvest regulations. This includes introducing permits for hunters from excluded areas, closing the harvesting of emperor goose eggs statewide due to population concerns, and providing clarity on certain boundaries and regulations to ensure compliance and proper management. The proposals aim to involve Native representatives in managing these rules and ensure the sustainability of bird populations while balancing subsistence needs.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a new filing from the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement. This agreement involves adding certain international mail services, like Priority Mail Express International, to the Competitive Product List. The public can comment on this filing by March 21, 2025, through the Commission's online system. Detailed information and the docket numbers for each request are available on the Commission's website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated a part of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air Regulations, which involve air pollution control requirements near state seaward boundaries. Specifically, this update affects the requirements for OCS sources near Massachusetts and involves removing two state provisions from the federal regulations as they are either redundant or irrelevant to air quality standards. This rule will ensure that the OCS regulations are in line with onshore regulations and will be effective from January 27, 2025.

The Office of the Federal Register issued a correction to a previous mistake made in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Parts 200 to 499, revised as of January 1, 2024. The correction involves adjustments to Appendix C to subpart R of part 431, specifically changing the text from “Table 1” to “Table C.4” in section 3.2.7.1. It also includes adding back the heading and initial text for section 3.2.5 in Appendix C1, detailing test conditions for refrigeration systems in walk-in coolers and freezers. This correction helps ensure clarity and accuracy in the regulations concerning commercial cooling equipment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing full approval of North Dakota's revised operating permit program for facilities that fall under title V of the Clean Air Act. The proposed approval follows North Dakota's amendments to its program to meet federal compliance requirements, which were previously not fully approvable due to issues with state judicial review laws. Comments on this proposal are due by March 26, 2021. If there are no negative comments, the EPA will proceed with a final ruling; otherwise, further action will address any concerns raised.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially removed a section of their regulations titled "Resource Use: Establishment of Objectives" from the Code of Federal Regulations. This section was seen as redundant since it covered internal operations without affecting the public. The relevant guidelines and procedures are still available in other internal documents and online publications. This update aims to clear any confusion about current policies on resource use objectives and has no significant public impact or regulatory burden.

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has finalized a rule updating regulations for attorney-client visits at BOP institutions. The rule, effective December 17, 2024, clarifies that attorneys can visit clients without appointments at certain facilities that host pretrial detainees, but appointments remain necessary at other institutions. After considering public comments, BOP concluded that no changes were needed to the initial interim rule. The rule ensures that legal visits can happen under both scheduled and unscheduled conditions, depending on the facility's mission, while maintaining the confidentiality required for attorney-client interactions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has released a notice updating the information on Tier 1 medications for the year 2025. Section 17.110 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) outlines the copayment procedures for medications provided to veterans, and this update specifies the Tier 1 medication list, which is available on the VA's website. The updated list will be effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. Douglas A. Collins, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved the update on February 18, 2025.

The Department of Justice has updated its regulations to better describe the current functions of the Office of Legal Policy (OLP). This rule simplifies certain sections by removing outdated references to a non-existing entity and details the responsibilities of the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the OLP. It is considered an internal matter, so it does not require public comment or a delayed start and will not significantly impact state governments or federal-state relations. The changes take effect on January 17, 2025.