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The Maritime Administration (MARAD), acting on behalf of the Secretary of Transportation, is considering a request involving the coastwise use of a foreign-built vessel that carries up to 12 passengers for hire. MARAD seeks public comments to assess whether this use could negatively impact U.S. shipbuilders or businesses that operate U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 23, 2025, and can be made through the regulations.gov portal using the docket number MARAD-2025-0014. All comments, including those containing personal information, will be publicly accessible unless specially marked as confidential.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is extending the deadline for public comments on a proposed rule related to Asset Management Plans and Management and Monitoring Systems. Initially set to close on January 13, 2025, the deadline is now extended to February 12, 2025, following feedback that more time was needed for thorough review and response. Comments can be submitted by mail, hand delivery, or online at regulations.gov. For further information, individuals can contact FHWA representatives via the provided contact details.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has received a request regarding the use of a foreign-built vessel, M/V Island Love, in the U.S. coastwise trade, which involves carrying no more than twelve passengers for hire. The administration is seeking public comments to assess whether this proposal could negatively impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-built vessels. Comments must be submitted by May 27, 2025, and can be sent via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail to the Department of Transportation. Full details and instructions for submitting comments are available in the MARAD-2025-0059 docket on the regulations.gov website.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a request for public comments on permit applications involving activities with endangered foreign species. The Endangered Species Act generally prohibits certain interactions with listed species unless a permit is granted, which is why public input is important before making any decisions. Various institutions and individuals have applied for permits for purposes like scientific research, species propagation, or importing/exporting specimens. The public can view and comment on these applications via the regulations.gov website until January 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a regulation to address the health risks associated with a chemical called C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29), as part of their assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Initially, the comment period for this proposal was scheduled to end on February 28, 2025, but it has now been extended by 60 days, giving the public until April 29, 2025, to submit their feedback. The purpose of this extension is to allow stakeholders more time to review the materials and provide their comments. To participate, the public can submit comments online at regulations.gov and should refer to the ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2021-0277.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, ARRC seeks to join an existing waiver that extends air brake system calibration intervals from 92 days to 184 days for certain locomotives. ARRC argues that aligning calibrations with its maintenance schedule will ensure better accuracy and efficiency. The public is invited to comment on this petition by April 16, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.