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The Secretary of State has made determinations under two significant acts, the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2016. These acts are aimed at promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world. For more information, individuals may contact Peter Burns at the Department of State through phone or email. Zachary A. Parker is identified as the Director of the Office of Directives Management within the Department of State.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expanded the list of acceptable substitutes under its Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program by adding four new substitutes for refrigeration and air conditioning as well as foam blowing sectors. These substitutes include R-471A, R-480A, and R-513A for various refrigeration uses, and a blend of HFO-1336mzz(Z), HFO-1234ze(E), HFC-152a, and CO2 for foam blowing. These alternatives are considered to have minimal environmental impact with lower global warming potential compared to existing substitutes and are intended to replace ozone-depleting substances. The EPA made its decisions after assessing the health and environmental risks associated with each substitute, ensuring they do not pose greater risks than current options.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comments on the environmental impacts of the proposed Kelso-Beaver Reliability Project by Northwest Pipeline, LLC in Cowlitz County, Washington. The project involves acquiring and operating an 18-mile pipeline and adding a new compressor station to increase gas transportation capacities. FERC is gathering feedback as part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process to ensure that all environmental impacts and public concerns are considered before deciding on the project. Public comments can be submitted through various methods, including online and in-person scoping sessions, before the deadline on May 19, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on proposed information collection related to U.S. Employment Tax Returns and various related forms. This request, part of the IRS's effort to lessen the paperwork burden on taxpayers, falls under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS aims to gather feedback by February 24, 2025, and the information collected is used to ensure the accuracy of reported employment tax-related activities. The forms are essential for employers to report tax activities, with an estimated 7.4 million respondents spending approximately 63 hours each on compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request related to the distribution of Off-Site Consequence Analysis information under the Clean Air Act. This request will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget according to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The EPA is inviting public comments on various aspects of this proposed information collection, which is an extension of a current collection approved until November 30, 2025. This request is part of regulations intended to prevent, detect, and respond to accidental chemical releases and to share information with state and local agencies as well as the general public.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on the renewal of an information collection request related to the Risk Management Program under the Clean Air Act. This program requires facilities that handle certain hazardous substances to create and submit risk management plans to prevent accidental releases. The agency is collecting feedback to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, and clarity of this data collection and aims to minimize the reporting burden. Comments are open for 60 days, and the EPA will review them before submitting the final request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the notice for a major disaster declaration in Missouri, originally announced on July 23, 2024. This change, effective October 10, 2024, involves appointing Andrew P. Meyer as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing David R. Gervino. FEMA has outlined various assistance programs available, identified by Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers, to support community disaster recovery efforts.

The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo, has officially classified the Republic of Cuba as a state that supports international terrorism. This designation follows specific U.S. laws including the Export Administration Act of 1979 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The determination requires this decision to be published in the Federal Register.

David Vaudt has been appointed to the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) for a five-year term starting on January 27, 2025. This announcement was published as a notice by the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. More information can be obtained by visiting the FASAB website or contacting the board's Executive Director, Ms. Monica R. Valentine.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a notice in the Federal Register regarding Form 15227. This form, which does not require an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number, was discussed in a previous document on September 8, 2020. The IRS is not asking for any more public comments on the form. For further information, individuals can contact Martha R. Brinson at the IRS.