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The State Department has decided that certain artworks are being brought to the U.S. for a temporary exhibition titled "Alice Neel: People Come First" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. These artworks are considered culturally significant and displaying them is in the national interest. This decision has been officially published in the Federal Register. Matthew R. Lussenhop, an acting official at the Department of State, has utilized specific legal authorities to make this determination.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse is holding a closed meeting on February 24-25, 2025. This meeting will be conducted virtually and won't be open to the public because it involves reviewing grant applications that include sensitive personal and commercial information. It is being held to evaluate applications for the Avenir Award Program for Genetics or Epigenetics of Substance Use Disorders. For further details, individuals can contact Ipolia R. Ramadan, Ph.D., the Scientific Review Officer.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings related to electric corporate and rate matters. These include applications and notices concerning changes in status or requests for authorizations under the Federal Power Act. Notable filings involve companies such as R-WS Antelope Valley Gen-Tie, LLC, Birchwood Power Partners, L.P., and Kleen Energy Systems, LLC, among others. Interested parties must submit their comments by the specified deadlines if they wish to intervene or protest these proceedings.

In a Presidential Proclamation, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. declared January 2025 as National Mentoring Month. The proclamation highlights the importance of mentors in supporting young people and emphasizes the efforts of the administration to provide resources and opportunities for mentoring. Initiatives like the American Rescue Plan and the National Partnership for Student Success have been key in promoting mentorship in schools and communities. The President encourages Americans to get involved in mentoring activities and programs during this month.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive for certain models of Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. helicopters. This proposal is due to reports of cracks in the main rotor transmission drive shaft that could result in dangerous conditions. The directive requires inspecting specific drive shafts for cracks, prohibits installing uninspected drive shafts, and restricts the use of certain paint removers. The FAA has invited public comments on this proposal, highlighting the importance of addressing these safety concerns.

The Interior Department has issued a public land order that withdraws around 109,651 acres of federal land in Dona Ana, Luna, and Hidalgo Counties, New Mexico, from settlement, sale, mining, and leasing for three years. This land will be used by the Department of the Army for border security purposes, and the administrative responsibility for these lands will also shift to them. The affected lands lie along the U.S.-Mexico border, near the 60-foot-wide strip known as the "Roosevelt Reservation." The withdrawal is an emergency response to preserve values that might otherwise be lost.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule replacing a previous Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning specific models of Leonardo S.p.A. helicopters. This new AD requires ongoing inspections and maintenance of the tail rotor duplex bearing to ensure the safety and stability of the aircraft. The rule, effective April 1, 2021, anticipates monitoring for any unsafe conditions in these helicopters due to incorrect installations that could lead to loss of control. It sets forth clear procedures operators must follow to comply with these requirements, including removing specific parts if defects are found.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), through its National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics, is planning to renew the Higher Education Research and Development Survey. This survey collects data on research and development expenditures across various fields in higher education and other sectors. Public comments are being solicited as part of this renewal process, and interested parties have until March 11, 2025, to submit their input. The survey aims to provide ongoing, detailed information to be used by researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand trends in scientific research spending.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is updating a previous safety directive for certain Airbus Helicopters, specifically Model SA330J, to address issues with the tail rotor blades. This update requires more frequent inspections and clarifies the compliance procedures. The purpose of these changes is to reduce the risk of fatigue cracks which could lead to a failure of the tail rotor blade and, consequently, loss of control of the helicopter. Helicopters must regularly undergo inspections and any rotor blades showing issues must be repaired or replaced before they can be used again.

The United States Forest Service has requested that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw over 264,000 acres of Federal land in the Ruby Mountains from leasing for minerals and geothermal energy for 20 years to protect the area's natural and cultural resources. This withdrawal request includes additional non-Federal lands that might be acquired by the U.S. in the future. During a two-year temporary segregation period from December 31, 2024, these lands will not be available for leasing, but public input is invited through a 90-day comment period, including a virtual meeting on February 14, 2025. The process for this application will follow existing regulations.