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The United States Department of Agriculture has decided to withdraw its plan to create an environmental impact statement regarding old-growth forest management across the National Forest System. This means they will not be moving forward with evaluating the potential effects of the proposed changes to how old-growth forests are handled. The decision not to pursue this plan was officially announced by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. For more information, individuals can contact Jennifer McRae, the Planning Team Leader.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed removing Ute ladies'-tresses, a type of orchid, from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants. The decision is based on a review of scientific data indicating that the species has recovered enough and is no longer threatened by extinction. The proposal explains that conservation efforts and regulatory protections, along with the species' natural resilience to threats such as urban development and climate change, ensure its survival. If the rule is finalized, the legal protections under the Endangered Species Act for this plant would no longer apply, but post-delisting monitoring will be conducted to ensure the species remains secure.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its decision to partially grant California's request to amend regulations for diesel-fueled Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs). These amendments include various requirements, such as using specific refrigerants and transitioning to zero-emission refrigeration units. However, the EPA did not make a decision on the mandate for owners to switch a portion of their diesel truck TRU fleet to zero-emission technology by a specific date. The EPA's decision follows a review of California's standards to ensure they protect public health and comply with federal regulations.