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The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the effective date of new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. Originally, these standards were set to take effect on March 21, 2025, but now the date is pushed to May 20, 2025, to allow more time for reviewing legal, factual, and policy concerns. This change is in line with a government-wide directive for examining rules more closely, although the final compliance dates remain unchanged: December 23, 2027, for non-display doors, and December 31, 2028, for refrigeration systems. The delay is classified as procedural, so public notice or a hearing were not legally necessary for its implementation.

The Presidential Memorandum directs the declassification of certain materials related to the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation. The President determined that these materials should be declassified as much as possible while respecting the FBI's recommendation to keep crucial parts classified. The Attorney General is instructed to make the appropriate redactions and publish the document in the Federal Register. This decision does not allow for the release of materials protected by legal requirements or court orders.

The Department of Energy has decided to delay the effective date of new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. Originally, the rule was set to be enforced on March 21, 2025, but it is now postponed to May 20, 2025. This delay aligns with a Presidential Memorandum that called for reviewing such rules. The compliance date for these standards, however, remains unchanged at December 26, 2029.

The memorandum, issued by the President, seeks to maximize the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance in responding to COVID-19. It orders FEMA to cover 100% of costs for eligible COVID-19 emergency protective measures under the Public Assistance Category B from January 21, 2021, to September 30, 2021. This includes certain measures authorized by a previous memorandum, as well as other measures carried out from January 20, 2020, to January 20, 2021. The document also confirms that it doesn't change any existing legal authority or create new legal rights for enforcement.

The Presidential Memorandum addresses changes in the hiring policies of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to focus on merit-based selection. It criticizes former diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, claiming they prioritized characteristics like race or disability over qualifications and safety. The memorandum instructs the FAA and the Department of Transportation to halt these practices and instead ensure employees are chosen based on capability and performance. It also calls for a review of current employees in critical safety roles to maintain high standards of air safety and efficiency.

In a memorandum, the U.S. President reinstates Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Liberian nationals living in the United States. This decision extends their stay and employment authorization until June 30, 2022, allowing them more time to apply for lawful permanent resident status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision. The memorandum outlines specific categories of individuals who are ineligible for this extension, such as those denied LRIF status or deemed a threat to U.S. interests. The President also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish this memorandum and ensure efficient processes for renewing employment documents.

The General Services Administration (GSA) announced a delay in implementing certain amendments to its acquisition regulations, initially published on December 27, 2024. This postponement aligns with a Presidential Memorandum from January 20, 2025, which called for a regulatory freeze for review. The affected regulations' effective date has been moved from January 2025 to May 2025. This change is officially recorded in the Federal Register with document number 2025-05430.

The memorandum from January 27, 2021, outlines President Biden's commitment to restoring trust in government through scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking. It directs federal agencies to ensure that their scientific and technological processes are free from improper political interference and are based on sound scientific and technological methods. Agencies must update their scientific integrity policies, designate chief science officers, and establish practices that promote diversity and transparency in scientific advisory committees. Additionally, it emphasizes making federal data open and accessible for research to support informed and equitable policy decisions.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a new safety rule, FMVSS No. 305a, from December 20, 2024, to March 20, 2025. This rule is meant to update safety standards for electric vehicles, focusing on aspects like battery safety and emergency response information. The delay allows for further review as directed by a presidential memorandum, aiming to ensure all new regulations are thoroughly considered. Public comments are not being solicited for this delay because it was deemed urgent and necessary for the smooth implementation of the regulations.

The memorandum dated January 24, 2025, involves a decision by the President to revoke an earlier memorandum from January 28, 2021, concerning international health policies, and to reinstate a policy from January 23, 2017, known as The Mexico City Policy. This policy requires that U.S. government funds for global health assistance will not support organizations involved in coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization. The Secretary of State, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is instructed to ensure that these guidelines are enforced when providing global health funds.