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The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action freezes any U.S.-based property and financial assets these individuals and vessels may have, and generally bars U.S. citizens and entities from conducting business with them. Notably, Jugwinder Singh Brar and multiple vessels linked to him, as well as vessels associated with companies like GLORY INTERNATIONAL FZ-LLC and GLOBAL TANKERS PRIVATE LIMITED, are included on this list for their connection to Iran's petroleum industry. These designations are based on Executive Order 13902, which imposes sanctions on Iran's economic sectors.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a final rule that updates the maximum daily civil penalties for violations related to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). These updates adjust for inflation, applying a 2025 multiplier set at 1.02598, which reflects inflation from October 2023 through October 2024. The adjusted penalties now stand at $55,764 for OCSLA and $59,114 for OPA violations. These changes, effective January 13, 2025, ensure BOEM penalties maintain their deterrent effect and comply with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act. The adjustments are automatic and exempt from the usual rulemaking procedures like public commentary.

The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) has issued a notice detailing the options available for accounting and auditing relief for Federal oil and gas production from marginal properties. These options include the opportunity to submit one annual royalty report or request other specific forms of relief. Each state decides whether to participate in these relief options, and this notice lists the states' decisions for the calendar year 2025. The relief options aim to simplify requirements for marginal properties that meet certain production thresholds.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced the approval of various projects that allow for the consumptive use of water. These approvals were given under specific regulations, namely 18 CFR 806.22 (e) and 18 CFR 806.22 (f), for the month of December 2020. The water usage covered in these approvals includes a range of amounts specified in million gallons per day (mgd) for different sites and companies. This notice was formalized on January 6, 2021, by Jason E. Oyler, who serves as the General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.

The Department of the Interior is inviting the public to comment on the Florida Trustee Implementation Group's Draft Restoration Plan 2 and Environmental Assessment. This plan suggests projects to restore natural habitats, sea turtles, marine mammals, and birds, and to boost recreational activities in Florida following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The proposals, which cost around $62.2 million, also aim to compensate for the lost recreational opportunities caused by the spill. Public comments are accepted until March 29, 2021, and a public webinar will be held on March 11, 2021, to discuss the proposal and gather feedback.

The Surface Transportation Board reviewed a petition from the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition to build an 85-mile railway in Utah to connect the Uinta Basin with the national rail network. The Coalition seeks an exemption from the usual prior approval requirements, arguing that the rail line will provide critical transportation benefits and support local industries. While there is significant support, including endorsements from state officials, there is also opposition citing financial viability concerns and potential environmental impacts. The Board has made a preliminary decision on the transportation merits but will only finalize its decision after completing an environmental review.

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is seeking public comments on a study about predicting how well oil from a wellhead will burn using a detailed computer model. This study, known as OSRR 1063, assesses the efficiency of burning oil in specific situations, and BSEE is conducting a peer review to ensure the study's scientific and technical accuracy. They invite responses to specific questions about the study's assumptions, methods, and findings. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail until February 8, 2021, and should focus on the study's scientific content rather than policy issues.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that several individuals and vessels have been placed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This decision is based on their determination that the legal criteria for sanctions were met. As a result, their property and interests in these properties under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with them. The listed vessels are associated with entities that are blocked under Executive Order 13902, emphasizing their link to Iranian interests.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) for certain Austro Engine GmbH Model E4 and E4P engines. This rule responds to piston failures due to a manufacturing defect, which could lead to a loss of engine power. The AD requires repetitive oil analyses and, if issues are found, the replacement of engine components or the engine core. This action aims to ensure the safety and effective performance of these aviation engines.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This decision, signed by the Acting Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior, finalizes the plan to implement an oil and gas leasing program in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The decision follows the requirements set by a U.S. law to manage these leasing activities. Additional details, including the specific lands available for leasing and the rules for leasing operations, have been determined in the ROD.