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The Bureau of Land Management of the Interior Department has issued an order to extend the protection of 140 acres of land in Lincoln County, New Mexico, for an additional 20 years. This extension is to continue safeguarding the Gallinas Peak and West Turkey Cone Electronic Sites from mining activities. Originally enacted on February 17, 2005, the order exempts these areas from being claimed under U.S. mining laws to ensure the electronic sites are preserved. The land's boundaries and purpose remain unchanged, and the order will need review before renewing it again in 20 years.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced an addition to the Procurement List, which includes a custodial service at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. This service will be provided by ENMRSH, Inc., a nonprofit agency that employs individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The addition will take effect on February 15, 2021, and is aimed at creating new job opportunities for people with significant disabilities under the AbilityOne program. This decision follows the expiration of the previous contract, and it ensures that the Air Force's needs are met without interruption.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a rule change proposed by Cboe Exchange, Inc. that would allow the creation of "future-option orders," combining futures and options in a single order. This change aims to simplify investing strategies involving both options and futures while reducing execution risks. However, the SEC is considering the implications, particularly concerning risk management measures and jurisdictional matters. Comments from the public are invited to assist in the decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal.

Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC has informed the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their Rahway, New Jersey, facility, which is part of Subzone 49Y. The proposal includes producing drugs for metabolic and immunological disorders using specific foreign-sourced materials. Interested parties can submit their comments to the FTZ Board by February 24, 2025. More details and the notification can be accessed on the Board's website.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced that certain services will be removed from the Procurement List. These services include janitorial and custodial tasks at the US Army, USACE Buffalo District Reservation in Buffalo, NY, which were previously provided by Suburban Adult Services, Inc. The Committee has determined that these services are no longer suitable for procurement by the Federal Government. This decision is made in compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act and will not impose new regulatory burdens on small entities.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced the removal of certain services—specifically shelf stocking, custodial, and warehousing—from the Procurement List effective May 25, 2025. These services were previously offered by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities at the Bolling AFB Commissary in Washington, DC. The change is expected to have no significant impact on small businesses, and may even allow them to supply these services to the government. The notice was published under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act.

The U.S. Department of Transportation is hosting the Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award to encourage the development of innovative solutions to stop human trafficking. This award is open to U.S.-based individuals and organizations like NGOs and government bodies, offering a cash prize of up to $50,000 for the most impactful submission. Participants are encouraged to design creative tools, initiatives, or technologies that could have a significant impact against human trafficking within the transportation industry. Submissions are accepted from January 6, 2025, to March 7, 2025, and the winners will be selected based on factors such as technical merit, originality, impact, practicality, and scalability.

Merck, Sharp & Dohme LLC has submitted a proposal to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board for a production activity in their Rahway, New Jersey facility, which is part of Foreign-Trade Zone 49. The proposal outlines plans to manufacture various pharmaceutical products, including drugs for infectious and neurologic diseases, oncology, immunotherapy, and cardiovascular disease, using foreign materials. Some of these materials are subject to specific trade regulations depending on their country of origin. Public comments on the proposal are welcome until May 27, 2025, and those interested in more information can contact the Board or access documents on their website.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced new additions to the Procurement List, meaning that specific services will now be provided by nonprofit agencies employing individuals with significant disabilities. These services, including custodial, filter maintenance, and grounds maintenance, will be provided to various military facilities. The additions aim to avoid service disruptions due to expiring contracts and will begin on March 1, 2021, and March 8, 2021, creating new job opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the AbilityOne program. The committee determined these actions will not negatively impact small entities or the public.

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has decided to withdraw the proposed "Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets" rule. This decision comes after receiving significant public feedback, with 13,241 comments during a 75-day comment period. Although the rule aimed to address unfair practices in livestock and poultry markets, the agency believes withdrawing it allows for reevaluation and further stakeholder engagement. The withdrawal does not change the agency's authority or existing legal requirements under the Packers and Stockyards Act.