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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and freezers. These revised standards aim to save energy, are feasible with current technology, and are economically justified. The updated rules will take effect on February 21, 2025, with compliance dates for specific components set for 2027 and 2028. The DOE's decision was based on a careful evaluation of the benefits and costs to consumers and the impact on manufacturers.

The Department of Energy (DOE) approved a waiver for Senneca Holdings allowing them to use a different test procedure for specific models of walk-in cooler and freezer doors to better measure energy use. This decision was made because the current DOE test procedure was found to inaccurately represent the actual energy consumption of Senneca's door models. The alternate test procedure requires using a higher power-off time percentage for door motors in these models. This waiver is effective from January 4, 2021, and will remain in place until any future changes to the DOE test procedures address the issues presented.

The document is a notification from the Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, about temporary rules that were put into effect but expired before they could be published in the Federal Register. These temporary rules include safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations, which were primarily effective between July and September 2021. Although they were not published in the Federal Register on time, the public was informed through other methods like Local Notices to Mariners and press releases. The Coast Guard has the authority to issue these rules quickly to address immediate safety and security needs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule allowing motorcycle manufacturers to use an internationally recognized symbol for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator, providing them with more flexibility. This rule removes the previous letter height requirement if the ISO symbol is used but keeps it for text-only labels. NHTSA made this decision after hearing from manufacturers that changing the telltale would be costly and would not improve safety. The rule includes technical corrections and updates to ensure alignment with international standards, without imposing additional costs on manufacturers, particularly benefiting small businesses.

The Coast Guard has put a temporary safety zone in place on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland, due to a planned fireworks display for New Year's Eve. This measure is to protect people from potential dangers like accidental fires and dangerous debris during the event. The safety zone will be active from 11:55 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to 12:15 a.m. on January 1, 2025, covering 300 feet around the fireworks barge. Entry is only allowed with permission from the Coast Guard.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is requesting public comments on a special permit application from the El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (EPNG). This permit seeks an exemption from certain federal pipeline safety rules, specifically related to changes in class location and maximum allowable operating pressure for a segment of their pipeline in Ward County, Texas. PHMSA will review all submitted comments before deciding whether to approve or deny the permit request. Comments must be submitted by February 24, 2021.

The document is a notification from the Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, about temporary rules they issued for safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations that became effective and expired primarily between October 2021 and December 2021. These temporary rules were necessary for safety and security but could not be published in the Federal Register in time. Mariners and the public were informed through other methods like Local Notices to Mariners and press releases. The Coast Guard lists these temporary rules periodically to fulfill its obligation of public notification.

The Coast Guard is enforcing a temporary safety zone in the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan, from May 28, 2025, to July 31, 2025. This safety zone is set within a 500-yard radius of the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak while they conduct underwater surveys. The zone aims to protect vessels and the environment during these surveys, and entry is allowed only with permission from the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes. The rule emphasizes safety concerns due to potential hazards during the survey activities.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule establishing a safety zone in waters near the Glen Island Approach Bridge in Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY, due to construction activities. This rule, effective from December 2, 2024, to May 27, 2027, is necessary to protect people and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the bridge's rehabilitation. During active construction periods, unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the designated safety zone. The public is invited to comment on this rule by March 3, 2025, with the Coast Guard committed to maintaining transparent communication through platforms like Local Notice to Mariners.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River in Natchez, MS, between Mile Marker 368 and 370, due to line pulling operations. This rule, effective from January 14, 2021, to February 5, 2021, aims to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Unauthorized entry into the zone is prohibited, but vessels can request permission to enter from the Captain of the Port or an appointed representative. The rule ensures safety while not significantly impacting small businesses or the environment.