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The United States, on behalf of the Department of the Interior and the State of Iowa, is seeking public comments on a proposed settlement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). This settlement addresses the damage to natural resources caused by an ethanol spill from a derailed CP train near the Mississippi River in 2015. CP has agreed to pay $282,391 for restoration efforts, and in return, will not face legal action from the trustees for these claims. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication date to submit comments, which can be sent via email or mail.

The Department of the Interior is inviting nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee. This Committee provides advice to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council on various issues such as planning, fund allocation, and restoration activities related to the 1989 oil spill. Nominations are open for certain positions representing interests like commercial fishing and public-at-large, and must be submitted by April 14, 2025. The Secretary of the Interior will select and appoint members for a four-year term.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed a rule affecting spearmint oil production in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and parts of Nevada and Utah. For the 2024-2025 marketing year, which started on June 1, 2024, they plan to increase the allowable quantity of Native spearmint oil that can be sold from 678,980 pounds to 731,220 pounds, and to raise the allotment percentage from 26 percent to 28 percent. This change is intended to better match supply with estimated demand and maintain market stability. The public has until December 19, 2024, to comment on this proposed adjustment.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has conducted a preliminary review of sales by Siderca S.A.I.C. from Argentina and found them to be sold at less than normal value in the U.S. market during May 11, 2022, to October 31, 2023. They invite feedback on these findings. The review aims to assess additional duties, and public comments may be submitted following the publication date. Final results will shape future antidumping duties and deposit requirements for Siderca's products from Argentina.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), part of the Interior Department, has announced the release of a draft report called the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales: Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. This report studies potential impacts of oil and gas leasing in areas of the Outer Continental Shelf. BOEM is requesting public comments on this draft until January 27, 2025, and will hold virtual public meetings for further discussion. The draft considers various alternatives for oil and gas leasing and analyzes the possible effects on the environment and communities, balancing energy needs with environmental protection.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on reports from oil pipeline companies, known as FERC Forms 6 and 6-Q. These forms help FERC ensure that oil transportation rates are fair and keep track of oil pipelines' financial health. FERC is collecting comments to make improvements to their reporting process and to extend the requirement for these forms for another three years. People who want to share their thoughts need to send in their comments by May 27, 2025.

On January 15, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Texas's request to manage its own program for regulating specific oil and gas wastewater discharges under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). This means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) can now issue permits and ensure compliance for oil and gas discharges on land and up to three miles offshore. The EPA will still oversee discharges beyond three miles offshore and any oil spills under the Oil Pollution Act. During the approval process, the EPA considered public comments, some of which supported the transfer of authority due to TCEQ's expertise, while others raised concerns about potential biases and environmental impacts.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has announced that it has added certain individuals and ships to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These additions are due to violations of legal criteria under OFAC’s jurisdiction. All U.S. properties and interests belonging to these individuals and vessels are now blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally not allowed to engage in any transactions with them. Several ships, primarily crude oil and chemical tankers tied to organizations linked with Iran, are identified as properties subject to these sanctions.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action freezes any U.S.-based property and financial assets these individuals and vessels may have, and generally bars U.S. citizens and entities from conducting business with them. Notably, Jugwinder Singh Brar and multiple vessels linked to him, as well as vessels associated with companies like GLORY INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC and GLOBAL TANKERS PRIVATE LIMITED, are included on this list for their connection to Iran's petroleum industry. These designations are based on Executive Order 13902, which imposes sanctions on Iran's economic sectors.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a final rule that updates the maximum daily civil penalties for violations related to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). These updates adjust for inflation, applying a 2025 multiplier set at 1.02598, which reflects inflation from October 2023 through October 2024. The adjusted penalties now stand at $55,764 for OCSLA and $59,114 for OPA violations. These changes, effective January 13, 2025, ensure BOEM penalties maintain their deterrent effect and comply with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The adjustments are automatic and exempt from the usual rulemaking procedures like public commentary.