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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to change the designation of a certain area in Idaho from nonattainment to attainment status concerning air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This proposal would approve Idaho's plan to maintain air quality standards in this area through 2031, in line with the Clean Air Act. The plan includes improvements such as reducing emissions from wood smoke and ensuring continued monitoring of air quality. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until March 19, 2021.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released a notice that updates the list of 574 federally recognized Tribal entities eligible to receive funding and services. This list, which includes Indian Tribes in the contiguous United States and Alaska, reflects changes such as name modifications for certain Tribes. The notice follows updated regulations and continues to recognize these Tribes for their unique Government-to-Government relationship with the United States.

Wright Brothers Day, celebrated on December 17th, commemorates the pioneering achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who completed the first sustained, controlled, and powered flight in 1903. The proclamation, issued by President Joseph R. Biden Jr., highlights the Wright brothers' legacy of innovation and their impact on American technological progress. It acknowledges the importance of continuing this spirit of ingenuity to address contemporary challenges such as climate change and technological advancements. The proclamation invites Americans to honor the Wright brothers through ceremonies and activities recognizing their contribution to history and exploration.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Ohio's title V operating permit rules. These updates include changing the definition of hazardous air pollutants and revising the requirements for a permit statement of basis to align with recent Federal regulations. The changes are mainly part of Ohio's routine regulatory review. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted online or via email.

The Office of the Chief of Protocol at the Department of State is inviting U.S. cities to submit proposals to host meetings during the United States' presidency of the G20 in 2026. Cities need to send their proposals by 5 p.m. ET, February 3, 2025, outlining their suitability as host locations, which includes local attractions, venue availability, and past experience with large events. The proposal must also contain letters of support from local and state officials, details about venues, accommodation options, transportation, and security arrangements. The selection process includes an initial review, virtual presentations, and potential site visits before final decisions are made.

The United States Sentencing Commission is considering changes to the federal sentencing guidelines, and they are seeking public comments through March 2025. The proposed amendments aim to provide courts with more flexibility in making sentencing decisions, including changes to supervised release terms and drug offense guidelines. These include updating how drug quantities and roles in drug trafficking are assessed, altering the approach to methamphetamine cases, and revising enhancements related to machineguns and fentanyl distribution. The Commission is actively seeking feedback on various aspects of these proposals to better tailor federal sentencing guidelines to current needs.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a rule that changes Regulation V of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to protect medical information in credit decisions. Previously, there was an exception allowing creditors to use medical debt information when deciding if someone qualifies for credit. With this new rule, creditors cannot use this information unless specific exceptions apply, and consumer reporting agencies are limited in what medical debt information they can share with creditors. This change aims to safeguard consumers' privacy and ensure medical information isn't wrongly used. The rule will become effective on March 17, 2024.

The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is proposing an extension, without changes, of a currently approved data collection method known as the Obligor Change of Address form. This effort is part of adhering to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, allowing public comments up to January 2, 2025. ICE uses this form to accurately manage communications with individuals (or "obligors") who need to notify ICE of any address changes. The estimated completion time for the form is about 15 minutes, with an overall projected annual burden of 1,321 hours based on 5,282 responses.

The U.S. Department of Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Region, has finished an inventory of human remains found in Chernabura Island, Alaska, with the help of Vassar College and several Native American tribes or organizations. These remains are believed to be affiliated with present-day tribes, including the Agdaagux Tribe of King Cove and Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point. The National Park Service has issued a notice inviting other tribes or organizations not mentioned to request control of these remains before March 1, 2021, after which the remains may be transferred to the identified tribes if no additional requests are made.

The Executive Order, "Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure," seeks to bolster AI development in the U.S. by encouraging the creation of domestic AI infrastructure. It aims to enhance national security and economic competitiveness while ensuring sustainable energy use and community support. The order outlines plans for collaboration between federal agencies and private sectors to construct AI data centers powered by clean energy, with the long-term goal of maintaining U.S. leadership in AI technology. It includes steps for expediting permits, addressing energy demands, supporting global AI infrastructure development, and ensuring that the growth of AI benefits both national interests and local communities.