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The Bureau of Land Management has extended a land order originally issued in 1985, protecting a 20-acre area in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, known as the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site. This order prevents the land from being settled, sold, or used for mining but allows for mineral leasing, ensuring protection of valuable Native American cultural resources and natural beauties. The extension will last for 20 years starting January 15, 2025, unless a review determines further extension is needed. This action aims to safeguard the site's cultural, wildlife, scenic, and educational values.

The Bureau of Land Management has issued a Public Land Order extending the withdrawal of 1,960.10 acres in Big Horn County, Wyoming, from various land laws for an additional 20 years. This extension, originally established by PLO No. 7628, aims to protect the habitat for wild horses and wildlife and preserve recreational, cultural, and scenic values in the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. The order becomes effective on March 8, 2025, and may be reviewed for further extension before it expires.

The Department of Defense issued a final rule to update the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, aligning it with the requirements from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This rule emphasizes that when awarding architectural and engineering service contracts under multiple-award contracts, the selection should be based on qualifications. It avoids unnecessary duplication of qualification information requests from contractors and is expected to lighten some administrative burdens for small entities by preventing repetitive information submissions. The rule doesn't impose new reporting requirements and is expected to maintain existing procedures without significant public impact.

The Western Area Power Administration has approved a new provisional formula rate for the electric service of the Provo River Project, effective from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2030. This new rate schedule, known as PR-3, will replace the existing PR-2 rate schedule, which expires in 2025. While the formula for the rate hasn't changed, it updates some contract references. The rate will remain provisional until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) gives final approval, or it could be replaced sooner if another rate comes into effect.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke Jason Lee Ray's DEA Certificate of Registration because he cannot legally handle controlled substances in Wyoming. This decision follows the suspension of his Wyoming physician assistant license by the Wyoming Board of Medicine. The DEA's decision emphasizes the necessity of being authorized at the state level to dispense controlled substances to maintain a DEA registration. Any applications by Jason Lee Ray to renew or modify his registration are also denied, effective January 29, 2025.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke the Certificate of Registration for Dr. Henry-Norbert O. Ndekwe after finding that he no longer has a valid medical license to practice in Oklahoma, where he is registered to handle controlled substances. The DEA issued an Order to Show Cause because Dr. Ndekwe's state medical license expired, and he did not request a hearing to contest the findings. Therefore, the DEA concluded that he is not eligible to maintain his registration to dispense controlled substances. This decision will take effect on May 16, 2025, and any pending applications by Dr. Ndekwe to renew or modify his registration are also denied.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), is proposing new formula rates for the Loveland Area Projects and related services. These proposed rates are necessary for WAPA to potentially join the Southwest Power Pool, an organization that manages electricity transmission across several states. The rates will be influenced by projections of future costs and will need approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. If WAPA becomes a member, the new rates would take effect on either the membership date or April 1, 2026, and remain until March 31, 2031, unless changed.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has decided to revoke the registration of Jeffrey W. Young, Jr., a nurse practitioner from Tennessee, due to his lack of state authorization to handle controlled substances. Young's Tennessee nurse and advanced practice nurse licenses were both revoked, making him ineligible to dispense medications under state laws. Despite being given a chance, Young did not request a hearing to challenge this decision, leading the DEA to proceed with the revocation of his Certificate of Registration. This order will be effective from January 29, 2025.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), under the Department of Energy, has issued a notice confirming and approving new Provisional Formula Rates for various services associated with the Central Valley Project. These rates, effective from March 25, 2021, to December 2024, cover Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Services, Sale of Surplus Products, and updates to existing Energy Imbalance and Generator Imbalance services. The new rates aim to align WAPA’s practices with broader energy markets, manage costs efficiently, and ensure fair pricing for energy services in the Sierra Nevada Region.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed a new order for promoting natural grass sod products. This initiative, called the Natural Grass Sod Promotion, Research, and Information Order, aims to support the natural grass sod industry by funding market expansion and research activities through fees collected from sod producers. A key aspect of the proposal is a referendum where natural grass sod producers can vote on whether to adopt this program. If approved, the program will be financed by a small assessment on the sale of sod, with the goal of supporting industry education, promotion, and research efforts.