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In Executive Order 14215, the President emphasizes the need for accountability and oversight of all federal agencies, including independent regulatory agencies. The order mandates that these agencies must submit significant regulatory actions for review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to ensure consistency with Presidential policies. It also establishes performance standards and requires agency heads to consult regularly with White House offices. Additionally, the order clarifies that only the President and the Attorney General can provide official interpretations of the law for executive branch employees.

STS Hydropower, LLC has filed an application for a new major license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River near Dixon, Illinois. The project, which operates in a run-of-river mode, has an average annual generation of about 14,995 megawatt-hours and includes a variety of existing facilities like a reservoir and turbine-generating units. The application is now ready for environmental analysis, and FERC invites public comments and interventions within 60 days of this notice's issuance. STS Hydropower proposes adjustments to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public for comments on the information collection called FERC-545, which relates to changes in gas pipeline rates. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the comments are due by March 10, 2025. The purpose of this collection is to ensure that the rate changes are fair, reasonable, and comply with the Natural Gas Act. Those interested can submit their feedback through the FERC website or by mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received multiple electric rate filings on various matters. These filings include compliance filings, tariff amendments, and rate changes from several applicants like PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., AEP Texas Inc., and Copper Mountain Solar, among others. The filings have specific docket numbers, are dated February 2 and 3, 2021, and have different intended effective dates. Interested parties must submit any comments or protests by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the specified dates.

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed a change for the KHSV television station in Las Vegas, which would shift its broadcast from channel 2 to channel 23. This change aims to address reception issues caused by interference on the current low-VHF channel 2, particularly from lighting and the mountainous terrain around Las Vegas. The proposal considers the unique challenges in the area and suggests that despite some population losing the KHSV signal, the benefits to public reception and service outweigh the drawbacks. Public comments on this substitution are invited by April 24, 2025.

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is a group that gives advice on the safety of nuclear reactor facilities. The ACRS was set up by the Atomic Energy Act in 1954, and its charter has been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until December 2, 2026. The renewal is considered important to help assess hazards related to nuclear reactors and to fulfill other responsibilities assigned to the committee. Additionally, the committee consists of experts in various fields related to nuclear reactor operation and safety.

The Consortium for Battery Innovation (CBI) has filed updates with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. Four new organizations, including Owens Corning from the Netherlands and Eastman Auto & Power LTD from India, have joined the consortium, while three organizations have left. CBI aims to limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages and plans to disclose further membership changes in the future. This filing is part of CBI's ongoing compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), with detailed information on several projects. These include a final EIS for Army training land in Hawaii, draft EIS documents for projects in Kansas and Illinois, and a draft supplement for a nuclear plant in Wisconsin. There is also a final statement concerning avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. These documents are open for public review and comment, with specific end dates given for each project.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over existing ones. This process is regulated by the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and relevant statutes, and the public can review and comment on these applications until February 22, 2021. One highlighted application involves PSB Holdings, Inc. from Wisconsin, aiming to merge with Waukesha Bankshares, Inc. Interested individuals can access the applications at designated Federal Reserve Banks or online.

The document is a notice from the Justice Department's Antitrust Division about the expiration and membership changes of the Cooperative Research Group known as H2ICE Demonstration Vehicle. This group, which involved companies like Allison Transmission and Cummins, expired on May 30, 2024, and had additions to its membership before its expiration. The filing of the notice aims to ensure the limitations on antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain conditions. The original notification for this group was filed on August 14, 2023, and was published in the Federal Register.