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The Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice regarding a mass influx of aliens in the United States. This finding was signed by the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security on January 23, 2025, and is documented under citation 90 FR 8399. The notice outlines the situation and is intended to inform the public and relevant agencies about the significant increase in individuals entering the country.

The United States Grain Standards Act designations for the Ohio Valley Grain Inspection, Inc. and the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc. are set to end soon, and the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is inviting applications from private entities or state agencies interested in taking over these roles. Applicants must submit their applications and comments during specified periods in 2025. AMS is also seeking feedback on the performance of the current agencies and has updated the area description for Fargo, North Dakota, following the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service's acquisition of Detroit Grain Inspection Service, Inc.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a notice regarding BNSF Railway's request to extend their current waiver, which allows them to perform certain safety tests on their solid-state equipment every four years instead of the usual two years. BNSF argues that their solid-state technology has proven to be more reliable than older systems and that the less frequent testing has not resulted in any safety issues. FRA invites the public to submit comments on this petition by May 2, 2025. This petition, along with other related communications, can be reviewed online.

The Department of State has updated the Exchange Visitors Skills List, which identifies countries that need people with certain specialized skills. This list is used to see if someone in the U.S. on a "J" nonimmigrant exchange visa must spend two years in their home country before applying for other U.S. visas. This updated list replaces the previous version from 2009 and incorporates factors like a country’s GDP and migration rates to decide which skills are necessary. This list helps with U.S. foreign policy and doesn't require the usual public comment process due to its relation to foreign affairs.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice concerning "off-the-record" communications, which are discussions or messages not part of official proceedings. FERC rules require that any such communication related to ongoing cases be reported to the Commission and may not influence the decision unless the Commission finds it necessary for fairness. The notice lists recent communications received that are either prohibited, meaning they shouldn't affect decisions, or exempt, meaning they can be included in the case record. Individuals involved in these communications must share the details with all relevant parties in the case.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a public notice about receiving specific off-the-record communications related to contested proceedings. According to rules, these communications are divided into two categories: prohibited and exempt. Prohibited communications are not included in the official decision-making records unless required for fairness, while exempt communications typically become part of those records unless made with a cooperating agency. The notice invites the public to view these communications on the Commission's website and provides contact information for further assistance.

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has applied to the Drug Enforcement Administration to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of certain controlled substances. The DEA has issued a notice inviting public comments or objections to this application and requests for a hearing on the matter, which must be submitted by April 21, 2025. Comments can be made electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Janssen plans to manufacture these substances for use as intermediates in sales to customers, and no other activities are allowed under this registration.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a request from the City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, to waive certain property requirements. This request involves selling about 0.617 acres of airport land at Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The land is not needed for airport activities, and the sale proceeds will be used for airport maintenance and improvements. Public comments on this proposal are invited within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) shared a notice about off-the-record communications. These are communications that are typically not part of official proceedings. Some off-the-record communications are prohibited, meaning they are not considered in Commission decisions unless fairness demands it. Other communications are exempt and do become part of the official record. The notice also lists recent off-the-record communications that have been received, providing guidance on how to access these documents through FERC's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has outlined procedures regarding off-the-record communications related to legal proceedings. According to the rules, prohibited communications, which are not allowed in the official decision-making process, must be shared with the Secretary of the Commission either in written form or as a summary if they are oral. These prohibited communications might be shared publicly but are typically not used in decision-making unless deemed necessary for fairness. Exempt communications are generally included in the decision record unless they involve a cooperating agency. A recent list of such communications can be reviewed online through the Commission's resources.