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The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service filed a new request to add various negotiated service agreements to the competitive product list. The Commission is inviting public comments about these agreements by December 26, 2024. Instructions for submitting comments and further information are available on the Commission's website. Additionally, a Public Representative is appointed to represent the interests of the general public in these proceedings.

The City of Pasadena, California, filed a tariff update with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, effective January 1, 2025. People interested in this matter can submit comments, protests, or requests to intervene by following specific guidelines, as mentioned in the Commission's rules. The Commission emphasizes electronic submissions through its website, and assistance is available for public engagement and navigating the submission process. Submissions must be completed by March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has published a notice about the Postal Service's filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. This filing concerns possible changes to the Competitive product list, either by adding a new agreement or modifying an existing one. The public is invited to submit comments by December 11, 2024, through the Commission's online system or by contacting the General Counsel for advice on other methods of submission. The notice also specifies details about public proceedings for reviewing these requests, including docket numbers, filing titles, and the representatives assigned to these proceedings.

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting online to discuss their Recreational Initiative. This meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST, will include a presentation on the initiative, outcomes from a previous working group meeting, and opportunities for public comment. Participants can register and access the webinar through the Council's website. The meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities, and special accommodations can be arranged in advance.

Robert Palmese submitted an application to hold interlocking positions according to section 305(b) of the Federal Power Act. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that anyone wanting to intervene or protest this filing must do so by February 27, 2025, following specific rules. The full text of the document is available online on FERC's website, and FERC strongly encourages electronic submissions of comments and protests. Public engagement in FERC proceedings is supported by the Office of Public Participation, which offers assistance for filing interventions and comments.

The Department of Education has released a notice listing arbitration panel decisions made under the Randolph-Sheppard Act from April 1 to July 31, 2020. This act assists individuals who are blind by providing opportunities to manage vending facilities on federal property. The arbitration decisions result from disputes between state licensing agencies and vendors who are blind or between state agencies and federal agencies. All decisions, including older ones, are accessible on the Department’s website or by request.

An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Sacramento-Yolo Port District to establish a subzone at the Robert Bosch Semiconductor LLC facility in Roseville, California. The subzone covers an area of 16.22 acres at 7501 Foothills Blvd and is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 143. The application is under review, and public comments are being accepted until January 27, 2025, with rebuttals accepted until February 10, 2025. The application and further details are available on the FTZ Board's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced various filings related to electricity and energy projects. These include notices from companies like Escape Solar LLC and Long Beach Generation LLC for their Exempt Wholesale Generator Status. Other companies, like Portland General Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric, submitted electric rate filings. Additionally, the Commission outlines procedures for public engagement and how individuals can participate in these regulatory processes. Each filing has specific deadlines for comments, which are noted along with the docket numbers for reference.

The Surface Transportation Board issued a final rule to update its civil monetary penalties by accounting for inflation, as required by federal law. This annual adjustment, effective January 14, 2025, follows a specific calculation method and does not allow for public comment because the Board is following a mandated federal formula. The rule applies only to violations occurring after the regulation's effective date. It also clarifies that the Board has no authority to adjust criminal penalties for inflation.

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases is holding a closed meeting on March 19-20, 2025, to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting is confidential to protect sensitive trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information. It will be conducted virtually from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. For more details, Peter J. Kozel can be contacted via email or phone.