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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding Utah's State Implementation Plans (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Initially, the EPA mistakenly stated that no comments were received during the public comment period. However, it turned out they had overlooked one electronically submitted comment. The EPA clarified that they had temporarily stopped accepting mailed comments because of COVID-19, but they maintained the requirement to consider public feedback through electronic means. This rule is now effective as of February 23, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. This proposal includes implementing infrastructure requirements, converting past conditional approvals to full approvals, and confirming Maine's determination that no sites in the state are subject to certain oil and gas industry control guidelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a decision is made.

The Surface Transportation Board has granted an exemption to Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC and other petitioners, allowing them to continue controlling North Florida Industrial Railroad, LLC (NFIR) when it becomes a Class III rail carrier. This decision was made because the exemption supports the Rail Transportation Policy by minimizing federal regulation and promoting efficient rail management. NFIR will lease and operate a track in Columbia County, Florida, connecting it to an existing rail line, which will expand transportation options for local businesses without negatively impacting any existing railway services. The effective date for this exemption is April 11, 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced a waiver of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act's requirements for certain natural gas products like gas service risers, meters, and regulators because these are not available in large enough quantities domestically. This waiver, which applies to projects funded by the Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Grant Program, aims to ensure timely project completion while maintaining safety. It is based on public feedback indicating supply issues and will last for three years starting January 22, 2025. PHMSA has emphasized the importance of having enough compliant products to avoid delaying critical safety construction projects.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has approved two security directives, Pipeline-2021-01D and Pipeline-2021-02E. These directives, aimed at protecting critical hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline infrastructure, extend existing cybersecurity measures for an additional year due to ongoing cyber threats. The directives include requirements for reporting cyber incidents, appointing a cybersecurity coordinator, and developing a cybersecurity plan. The TSOB has also empowered TSA to further extend these directives if necessary to counter evolving threats.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is proposing a new program to collect information for its ChemLock program, which aims to help facilities with dangerous chemicals. This program will provide services like consultations, assessments, and training to improve security measures. CISA has issued a 60-day notice asking for public comments by March 3, 2025, regarding this information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Public feedback will help ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed ChemLock services.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a call for proposals by non-federal groups for the 2026 Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. This report contains ideas for new or updated feasibility studies and projects related to water resources, and it is part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2025, and should align with specific criteria to potentially receive Congressional authorization for new studies and projects. Non-federal entities, such as local governments and nonprofits, can participate and need to show local support and financial capability for these projects.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has approved several updated security directives issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to bolster cybersecurity for crucial rail systems. These directives, identified by TSA as 1580-21-01B, 1582-21-01B, 1580/82-2022-01A, and 1580/82-2022-01C, extend existing measures for an additional year and include updates to counter emerging cyber threats effectively. The TSOB has authorized these extensions to ensure that key railroad and transit systems remain safeguarded against increasing cyber risks.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new formula to allocate funds for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program, as part of the Clean Water Act. The formula is designed to distribute funds to states based on their needs for managing sewer overflows and stormwater, using data from the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and additional factors such as annual precipitation and population. The formula ensures that all states receive adequate support, with a minimum allocation set to prevent states from receiving less than 0.5% of the total funds. The EPA considered public feedback before finalizing the formula and plans to update it with current data to maintain fairness in distribution.

The Executive Order 14239, titled "Achieving Efficiency Through State and Local Preparedness," emphasizes the importance of preparedness at the state and local levels to enhance national security and resilience against various threats. It outlines the development of a National Resilience Strategy and calls for the review of existing policies to improve infrastructure and emergency preparedness. The order tasks federal officials with updating these policies within specific timeframes to ensure smarter and more effective infrastructure investments and emergency responses. Furthermore, it mandates the creation of a National Risk Register to assess and plan for potential risks to infrastructure.