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On January 22, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule called the "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Technology Review." The EPA has decided to extend the deadline for public comments on this rule from March 24, 2025, to April 14, 2025, giving people more time to review and share their thoughts. Comments can be submitted through various methods including online, email, fax, mail, or in-person delivery to the EPA's Docket Center. The EPA encourages those submitting comments to include all necessary information to ensure their voices are heard.

The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, is considering granting an exclusive patent license to Kyverna Therapeutics for technology involving chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that target the CD19 protein. This technology is aimed at creating a treatment for autoimmune diseases using a patient’s own altered T lymphocytes. The license could cover worldwide territories and would allow Kyverna to develop, produce, and market this therapy. Public comments or objections about the patent license need to be submitted by March 5, 2021.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Commerce Department, is seeking public comments on revisions to information collection practices for licensing private remote-sensing space systems, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The changes include a new online platform, the Commerce Licensing and Compliance System for Space (CLCSS), to simplify how licensees submit applications, modifications, and notifications. The goal is to reduce paperwork and improve efficiency, while ensuring these activities align with U.S. national security and international responsibilities. Public comments can help evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has restructured its All of Us Research Program, moving it from the NIH Office of the Director to the Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives. This reorganization was approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in December 2024. Additionally, they established a new program office focused on environmental health impacts on children. The changes aim to improve research efforts and enhance collaboration among different health initiatives.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on Mitsubishi Motors Corporation's (MMC) application for off-cycle carbon dioxide (CO2) credits. These credits are for technologies that improve real-world emissions but are not fully recognized by standard testing. MMC is applying for credits for their high-efficiency air conditioning scroll compressors, suggesting they reduce emissions beyond regulatory standards for the 2020 and later vehicle models. The EPA has provided a 30-day window for public feedback before making a final decision on the credits requested.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a new survey aimed at collecting information about the operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), such as drones. The survey will focus on fatigue-related practices, necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, testing, and staffing procedures for UAS operation. This initiative is part of efforts to integrate UAS operations more effectively into the National Airspace System by gathering data that could inform future regulations. The survey expects about 180 respondents, targeting a wide range of stakeholders, and aims to enhance the understanding of UAS operations and the needs for pilot certification requirements.

The Department of State has released a notice with names of individuals placed on the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. This action is due to these individuals' association with activities deemed harmful by the U.S. involving the Russian government. As a result, any property or interests owned by these individuals under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally forbidden from conducting business with them. The notice also identifies several LNG carriers linked to entities subject to U.S. sanctions based on Executive Order 14024.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed arms sale to Greece, involving UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $1.95 billion. This sale aims to enhance Greece's military capabilities by replacing their current helicopter fleet with more reliable technology, supporting the security objectives of both Greece and the United States. The principal contractor for the deal will be Sikorsky, a part of Lockheed Martin. The equipment and services involved in the sale are cleared for export to Greece and are considered critical to maintaining security and readiness in the region.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sale notification regarding enhancements to technology for the Government of Egypt. This sale involves additional border security systems, including surveillance towers and mobile command systems, intended to improve Egypt's ability to monitor and respond to incursions on its borders. The total cost of these additional non-Major Defense Equipment items is estimated at $125 million, raising the overall value to $225 million. This deal aims to strengthen the security of Egypt, a significant U.S. partner in the Middle East.

The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are collecting public comments on a proposed change to their procedures. This change involves revising the information required for the release of imported goods into the U.S., simplifying the forms used, and introducing new data elements to comply with international sanctions. They aim to use updated forms and optional digital identification data to enhance trade security and efficiency. Public comments are encouraged until March 17, 2025, to be considered in the final rule.