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The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Department of the Interior, announced a notice regarding the official filing of plats of survey for certain lands in Oregon. These plats are set to be formally filed 30 days from the notice's publication date, specifically by January 29, 2025. Anyone wishing to protest a plat must send a written notice before this official filing date. The plats can be viewed or obtained from the Oregon State Office in Portland, and further inquiries can be made to Robert Femling, the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Oregon/Washington.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is suggesting the removal of certain products and services from the Procurement List. These items and services have been provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have significant disabilities. The Committee is inviting public comments on these proposed deletions until May 11, 2025. The notice lists specific products, such as laundry detergent and drinking straws, along with certain services, like janitorial and administrative work, that are suggested for removal.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove certain products and services from its Procurement List. These products and services are currently provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The items include various types of file folders and specialized bulk equipment kits. Additionally, janitorial services at specific locations are under review for removal. Public comments on these proposed deletions are welcome until April 27, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service are proposing to withdraw over 164,000 acres of land in the Upper Pecos River Watershed in New Mexico from being used under mining and leasing laws. This plan aims to protect the area's water quality, cultural resources, wildlife habitats, and recreational values. Public comments are being accepted before a decision is made, and a public meeting will take place in February 2025. During this time, the land may still be used for temporary activities approved by the authorities.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has decided to remove certain products and services from the Federal Government's Procurement List. These products were previously provided by nonprofit agencies that employ people with visual impairments or other severe disabilities. The removal, effective February 2, 2025, means these products are no longer suitable for government procurement under existing regulations. This decision is not expected to significantly impact small entities, as it does not impose new compliance requirements and may allow them to offer products and services to the government instead.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has decided to remove certain products from its Procurement List, which previously included items supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. This removal will be effective on March 9, 2025. The decision was made after reviewing relevant information and determining that these products are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government under the applicable laws. The listed items include various mahogany wall clocks and a specific type of ballpoint pen.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing changes to the Procurement List. They plan to add a new service to be provided by VersAbility Resources, Inc., at the US Air Force's Postal Service Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. At the same time, they intend to remove several products, including wall clocks and pens, that were previously supplied by organizations like Chicago Lighthouse Industries and Alphapointe. The public is invited to submit comments on these proposed actions by January 26, 2025.

NOAA has announced its plan to create a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) to support the implementation of projects under the Saltonstall-Kennedy Research and Development Program. This program aims to promote, market, research, and develop U.S. Fisheries to help fishing communities, ensuring sustainable and economically beneficial fisheries. As part of the process, NOAA is seeking public input by inviting comments on the potential environmental impacts and alternatives of the proposed projects, and it will hold several public scoping meetings to gather feedback. The deadline for written comments is March 25, 2021.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is planning changes to its Procurement List. They propose to add a janitorial service at the DLA Distribution Depot in Warner Robins, Georgia, which will be provided by a nonprofit agency. Meanwhile, they intend to remove several products, such as wool socks and chemical protective clothing, previously supplied by various nonprofit agencies. The public has until April 13, 2025, to submit comments on these proposed changes.