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American Services Rail, LLC (ASR), a noncarrier, has submitted a notice to lease and operate a small rail line in Mississippi currently operated by Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, LLC (CRIP). The arrangement allows ASR to function as a common carrier on a specific section and as a contract carrier on additional tracks. ASR affirms that no interchange commitments are involved and that the transaction will not lead to it becoming a larger rail carrier. The transaction is set to take effect on April 9, 2025, with legal precautions in place if any misleading information is found.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting public comments on a proposed collection of information concerning device classification and regulatory requirements, as part of their responsibilities under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The information collection supports regulations and guidance under section 513(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, which outlines how people can request the FDA's views on device classification and applicable requirements. Individuals can submit comments electronically or by mail by March 15, 2021. Comments should focus on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the proposed information collection process.

North Florida Industrial Railroad, LLC (NFIR) has submitted a notice to lease and operate approximately 4,891 feet of inactive railroad track in Columbia County, Florida. This track connects the North Florida Mega Industrial Park with a rail line run by Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad. The lease will help the park's tenants by facilitating the shipment of goods. NFIR states that its projected revenues will remain under $5 million and that this arrangement will not affect its status as a Class III rail carrier. This plan is exempt from environmental and historic preservation reviews.

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to abandon parts of its pipelines, known as the 507G Line Abandonment Project. The project involves leaving 59.6 miles of pipeline in place and removing 15.8 miles, while also relocating a facility used for cleaning and inspecting pipelines. FERC plans to prepare an environmental assessment, inviting public comments, and completing the review by April 25, 2025, with a final decision deadline by July 24, 2025. Public participation is encouraged, with resources available to help individuals engage in the process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule establishing new guidelines for nonprescription drugs that require an "Additional Condition for Nonprescription Use" (ACNU). This rule allows drugs that can't be safely used with labeling alone to be sold without a prescription if the manufacturer implements an approved ACNU to ensure proper use. It aims to expand consumer access to certain drugs that would otherwise need a prescription and outlines specific requirements for drug application, labeling, and reporting failures of the ACNU process. The rule will take effect on January 27, 2025, and is intended to improve public health by making more medications safely available as nonprescription options.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released revised guidance for industries regarding food allergen labeling, as outlined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, incorporating updates from both the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 and the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research Act of 2021. This guidance specifically addresses labeling guidelines for allergens like sesame, milk, and eggs, and explains how to handle certain additives and oils in labeling. The FDA emphasizes that while the guidance reflects current FDA thinking, alternative compliance methods are allowed if they meet legal requirements. Public comments on this guidance are welcome and can be submitted electronically or in writing. The guidance is publicly accessible online.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection focuses on adverse experience reporting for FDA-regulated drug products, including stringent recordkeeping and reporting requirements. The collection aims to ensure that serious safety concerns with marketed drugs are identified and addressed, with all reports required to be submitted in electronic format. The FDA is inviting public comments on this collection by February 18, 2025, to aid in refining and improving the process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is opening the floor for public comments about a new collection of information related to animal drugs and veterinary master files. This initiative is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, requiring federal notices about such collections and giving the public 60 days to comment. The FDA aims to gather insights on whether the information collection is necessary, its accuracy, and how to minimize the efforts needed from participants. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or in written form by February 28, 2025.

MSE Holding Company has filed a notice to the Surface Transportation Board seeking permission for a family restructuring that involves controlling two rail carriers, Mississippi Export Railroad Company and Alabama Export Railroad, Inc. These changes will make both companies sister subsidiaries of a newly formed noncarrier holding company, MSE Holding. The reorganization, set to take effect on December 27, 2024, aims to simplify the corporate structure without impacting service levels or competition. The transaction is exempt from certain regulatory approvals, and as these are Class III carriers, no labor protections will be applied.

Land Rush Rail Corporation (LRRC), a non-carrier company, filed for an exemption to lease and operate a 37.26-mile rail line in Kansas and Oklahoma, previously under Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad's control. This transition follows a Federal Railroad Administration emergency order that stopped BNGR's operations, granting a temporary license to Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad to manage the line. LRRC's annual revenue from this transaction is projected not to exceed $5 million, and the transaction may proceed on or after March 20, 2025, unless revoked. The exemption is categorized as environmentally and historically negligible, exempting it from broader regulatory reviews.