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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule change that would affect several aviation routes in the Northwestern United States. Due to the upcoming decommissioning of the VOR navigational aid in Whatcom, WA, the FAA plans to revoke Jet Route J-534 and VOR Federal Airway V-349 entirely. The proposal also includes amendments to VOR Federal Airways V-23 and V-165, as well as the establishment of a new Canadian Area Navigation Route, T-645. This is part of the FAA's effort to adapt to the transition towards more modern navigation systems.

The Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from RWLC Development Sub, LLC for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. This permit would allow the company to impact the federally listed sand skink and bluetail mole skink during the construction of a commercial development in Polk County, Florida. A habitat conservation plan has been proposed, and the public is invited to comment. The Service has made an initial determination that this project might have minor environmental impacts and may qualify for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is removing certain products from its Procurement List. These products, including various sizes of Army undergarments, were supplied by nonprofit agencies that employ people with severe disabilities, including blindness. The deletion decision was based on evaluations indicating these products are no longer suitable for government procurement. The committee assures that this action will not significantly impact small entities and could potentially open opportunities for them.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to airways V-444 and V-504 in Alaska due to the planned shutdown of the Evansville, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon. These changes are part of a larger effort to modernize air navigation in Alaska, shifting toward reliance on newer technology. The proposed amendments aim to maintain safe and efficient airspace operations by updating the airways' structures, with V-444 and V-504 being redefined to account for the loss of the Evansville Beacon. Public comments on these changes are invited until February 13, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented a final rule to expand the boundaries of the Humboldt Open Ocean Disposal Site (HOODS) near Humboldt Bay, California. The expansion increases the site's size to four square nautical miles to accommodate the long-term disposal of dredged material from Humboldt Harbor, ensuring safe navigation while monitoring environmental impact. This rule is made under the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and includes detailed regulatory criteria assessments to prevent significant environmental effects. The expanded site will also follow a Site Management and Monitoring Plan to ensure continued protection of the marine ecosystem.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to establish a new United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-553 and modify several existing RNAV routes (T-356, T-358, and T-479) in the eastern United States. This move is part of the FAA's NextGen initiative to modernize air navigation and improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. The changes involve extending, adding, or realigning sections of these routes to enhance connectivity between areas like Greensboro, NC, and Elkins, WV. The amendments are designed to ensure better air traffic flow without significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Fish and Wildlife Service received an application from ADH Rollins Court, LLC for an incidental take permit (ITP) that would allow the company to affect the sand skink and blue-tailed mole skink during the construction of a residential development in Polk County, Florida. The Service seeks public comments on the application, which includes a habitat conservation plan, and has made a preliminary decision that the project may qualify for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) due to its minor impact. To compensate for the impact, the applicant plans to purchase conservation credits. The public has until February 13, 2025, to submit comments on the proposed project and plan.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice listing 574 Tribal entities that are recognized by and eligible for services from the Bureau. This list is updated from a previous notice published in January 2020. It includes name changes and corrections to some of the listed Tribes. The recognized Tribes are acknowledged for their government-to-government relationship with the United States, granting them certain rights and responsibilities.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received a request from the Alabama Power Company to use the lands and waters of the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama for non-project purposes. Specifically, they seek approval for Harmony Cove, LLC to build a residential dock for 16 watercrafts, which would be part of a common area in the Harmony Cove Subdivision. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests by February 14, 2025, through the Commission's eFiling or eComment system. Public inquiries and assistance are available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a final rule to establish harvest specifications and management measures for the 2025-26 Pacific Coast groundfish fishery. This rule sets limits on how much groundfish can be caught each year and revises management measures to prevent overfishing and help rebuild stock. Key changes include implementing a rebuilding plan for California quillback rockfish and updating allocation frameworks and fishing regulations. The rule also introduces a new permit system for the directed open access fishery and includes technical corrections and modifications to existing regulations.