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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received several filings related to electric rates and agreements. Companies such as Florida Power & Light, Northern States Power Company, and PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. are applying for changes to their tariffs and agreements with specified effective dates. Members of the public can view these filings through FERC's online library. Anyone wishing to comment, intervene, or protest must do so by the given deadlines, and instructions are provided for those unfamiliar with the process. The Office of Public Participation is available to assist with questions and facilitate public involvement.

The Information Warfare Research Project Consortium (IWRP) has updated its membership, filing notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. Several companies have joined the consortium, including Belle Artificial Intelligence Corporation and General Electric Company, while others like Attollo, LLC and Cask Technologies have withdrawn. These changes are meant to extend protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which limits recovery for antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. The consortium remains open to new members, and further changes will be disclosed in future notifications.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the information collection titled FERC-715, which covers transmission planning and evaluation reports. This information is collected annually from utilities that operate large transmission systems and is used to assess the reliability and efficiency of the nation's power grid. The current request is to extend this information collection for three more years without any changes to the reporting requirements. Comments are due by June 23, 2025, and can be submitted via email or postal mail.

The Department of Defense has announced a proposed arms sale to the Republic of Türkiye. This transaction includes the purchase of 40 new F-16 aircraft and the modernization of 79 existing F-16 jets, along with various related equipment, for an estimated cost of $23 billion. The sale supports U.S. foreign policy by enhancing Türkiye's capabilities, enabling it to better protect its airspace, participate in NATO missions, and maintain compatibility with U.S. and NATO forces. The sale will not affect the U.S. military balance, and the primary contractor will be Lockheed Martin.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a delay in the effective date of new construction and safety standards for manufactured homes. Initially set to take effect on March 17, 2025, the new date is now September 15, 2025. This adjustment aligns with a Presidential order for a regulatory review period and responds to manufacturers' requests for more time to adjust to new regulations. The delay aims to ensure all changes are properly reviewed and implemented for better housing safety and quality.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend the information collection for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Ferroalloys Production Area Sources. This proposal requests public comments for an additional 30 days, due by March 31, 2025, concerning the continued collection efforts. The NESHAP regulations require facilities to report and maintain records to ensure compliance with air quality standards. The EPA expects no changes in the burden or costs associated with the regulations since there has been no change in the rules and minimal industry growth.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Revision 1 to its Regulatory Guide 1.191, titled "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Plants During Decommissioning." This updated guide provides new information that has emerged since the original version and includes guidance for plants that have adhered to the National Fire Protection Association's Standard 805 for fire protection. The guide specifies methods the NRC considers acceptable for fire protection in plants that have stopped operating and removed fuel from reactor vessels. Despite issuing this guide, the NRC does not currently plan to enforce its recommendations in a way that changes existing regulations or requirements.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has prepared a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Ridgeline Expansion Project, proposed by East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC. This project involves constructing and operating a 122.2-mile natural gas pipeline in Tennessee to provide increased gas transportation capacity. Despite some potential environmental impacts, these are expected to be minimized with mitigation measures. The EIS is not a decision document but provides an analysis for the Commission’s review before making any final decisions.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Klein Tools, Inc. This complaint, filed on February 11, 2025, and supplemented on March 3, 2025, claims that Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation has violated patent rules by importing and selling glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems that infringe certain patents. Klein Tools is asking the Commission to issue orders to stop these products from being imported and sold in the U.S. If the respondent fails to respond to the allegations, they risk having an exclusion order or a cease and desist order placed against them.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reopening the public comment period for a draft regulatory guide, DG-1361, titled "Environmental Qualification of Certain Electrical Equipment Important to Safety for Nuclear Power Plants." Originally published for comments on December 17, 2020, the initial comment period ended on February 16, 2021. To provide more time for feedback, the NRC has extended the comment period by an additional 60 days, with a new deadline of April 19, 2021. The draft guide proposes a new standard for assessing the safety equipment at nuclear power plants and includes updates from past standards and additional international guidelines.