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The National Park Service (NPS) is allowing bicycles on certain roads and trails in the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. This decision aligns with the park's goals of offering recreational activities while preserving its natural and historical features. The use of bicycles is not expected to harm wildlife or cultural resources, and safety measures such as signage will be implemented to prevent accidents. Additionally, the NPS plans to evaluate the potential use of electric bicycles in the future.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission held a meeting on March 13, 2025, where they approved several water resource projects. They adopted a resolution for a general permit about water diversions into the basin and postponed another resolution related to dry cooling to June. They approved actions on 24 projects and listed them, including water withdrawals and consumptive use applications from different facilities across Pennsylvania and New York. Additionally, they tabled a project application from the Fredericksburg Sewer and Water Authority for further consideration.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) received applications for self-certification of Exempt Wholesale Generator (EWG) status from several companies, including BT Hickerson Solar, LLC, Compadre Solar, LLC, and others. Additionally, various electric rate filings were submitted by companies like Duke Energy and PJM Interconnection, concerning rate adjustments and agreements. Public comments on these submissions are invited by set deadlines, and interventions require filing in line with FERC's regulations. The Commission encourages eFiling and provides support for public participation through its Office of Public Participation.

The Department of Commerce approved requests from several universities, allowing them to import scientific instruments without paying duty fees. The universities, including Arizona State University and University of Colorado, among others, sought specialized equipment made in countries like Germany and China, which are not manufactured in the U.S. These instruments will be used for advanced research in fields such as high-pressure materials science, quantum information processing, and climate change studies. No public comments were received opposing the duty-free entry of these scientific items.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed Settlement Agreement concerning challenges by the State of Wyoming and PacifiCorp related to the EPA's ruling on Wyoming’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). In 2014, both parties filed reviews against EPA's final rule, which partially disapproved the SIP's elements and created a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover these gaps. The proposed agreement aims to resolve disputes over nitrogen oxide requirements at PacifiCorp's Wyodak unit, with specific actions outlined if the agreement is accepted. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed agreement until February 3, 2021.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Labor Department, received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify existing safety standards for certain mines in West Virginia. They propose using the 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as an alternative for respirable dust protection near mining areas. ACNR Holdings argues that their proposed alternative method will provide the same or better safety for miners. The public is invited to comment on this petition by May 19, 2025.

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (NAMC) has submitted a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, detailing changes in its membership. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to recover only actual damages under certain conditions. New members have joined NAMC, while some members have withdrawn from the group. NAMC's membership will continue to change, and it will keep notifying the relevant authorities about these changes.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, has requested an extension for its Uranium Data Program. This program collects data on uranium production and marketing in the U.S. through three surveys. EIA plans to stop protecting certain survey information under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency guidelines due to changes in the uranium market. Although there are no additional costs, the time to complete one of the forms has increased.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify current safety standards, allowing the use of 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators in specific mines. This proposal seeks to replace the discontinued 3M airstream helmets and introduces an alternative method to ensure miner safety in hazardous locations, compatible with methane potential. The petition includes guidelines for equipment examination, battery handling, and miner training to maintain safety and compliance with federal regulations. Comments on this petition can be submitted until May 19, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) staff has completed an environmental assessment (EA) for the Eunice Reliability and Lake Charles Supply Project proposed by Texas Gas and Gulf South. This project involves upgrading and expanding natural gas facilities in Louisiana to provide increased transportation service for the Lake Charles area. According to the EA, the project's approval would not significantly impact the environment. FERC invites the public to submit comments on the EA by March 3, 2025, through various methods, including online submission or mailing.