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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is correcting an error concerning the Hawaiian hoary bat on the endangered species list. Initially, there was a plan to update the bat's scientific name and add a common name, but this was withdrawn after receiving comments. The Service mistakenly thought these changes hadn't been properly documented and asked for a correction. Now, they are fixing this issue by reverting to the bat's original scientific name without the proposed common name.

The notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) explains rules about off-the-record communications that relate to contested proceedings. According to Order No. 607, FERC employees must submit these communications, whether written or oral, to the Secretary of the Commission. Prohibited communications are not considered in decision-making unless fairness demands their inclusion. Exempt communications are included in the decisional record unless they are with certain cooperating agencies. A list of recent off-the-record communications can be accessed on FERC's website.

The Office of the Federal Register issued a correction to a previous mistake made in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10, Parts 200 to 499, revised as of January 1, 2024. The correction involves adjustments to Appendix C to subpart R of part 431, specifically changing the text from “Table 1” to “Table C.4” in section 3.2.7.1. It also includes adding back the heading and initial text for section 3.2.5 in Appendix C1, detailing test conditions for refrigeration systems in walk-in coolers and freezers. This correction helps ensure clarity and accuracy in the regulations concerning commercial cooling equipment.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense, has removed outdated sections called the Continuing Authorities Programs from the Code of Federal Regulations. These sections dealt with internal operations that didn't affect the public and were therefore not necessary for public compliance. The updated policies are now available in internal documents, which help avoid confusion for the public and the Corps. This change is not expected to save money for the public and supports recommendations from the Department of Defense’s Regulatory Reform Task Force.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced that the Postal Service filed requests related to negotiated service agreements, which involve adding or modifying products on the Competitive product list. The public is encouraged to submit comments on these filings by January 21, 2025. Details about these requests, including docket numbers and filing titles, are available on the Commission's website. Comments can be submitted online, and those unable to do so can contact the General Counsel for assistance.

In this proposed rule, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to correct a past error regarding emission limits related to regional haze in the United States Virgin Islands. Originally published in 2012, the rule did not include certain required limits in the Code of Federal Regulations. This update will incorporate those limits without changing any previous decisions or reopening past determinations. The EPA is inviting public comments on this correction for transparency, focusing solely on confirming the specific limits intended to have been included.

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a portion of its natural gas pipeline in Louisiana. Gulf South plans to remove about 5.3 miles of the 16-inch pipeline, and this will not impact its existing customers. Interested parties have until March 23, 2021, to file protests, motions to intervene, or comments regarding this proposal. The public can view documents related to this project online and submit their input electronically or by mail.

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a correction to an earlier rule published on February 25, 2025. This correction updates the words used in the rule regarding the removal of CEQ's regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act from the Code of Federal Regulations. The change clarifies the authority under which the amendments are made, referencing specific U.S. Code sections and an executive order. These updates become effective on April 11, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency published a rule correction for title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 81. This correction updates the table titled "California-2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS [Primary]" to revise the entry for "San Joaquin Valley, CA." The update corrects an editorial or technical error from the most recent annual revision. The corrected details are listed under document number 2025-02677.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has received a filing from the Postal Service regarding a negotiated service agreement, which is currently open for public comment until December 20, 2024. This filing may involve adding a new agreement to the competitive product list or modifying an existing one. The public is invited to provide feedback through the Commission's online filing system. For further details and guidance, individuals can contact General Counsel David A. Trissell.