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The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its membership. New members such as Wider Security LLC and Comark LLC have joined, while companies like Decisive Analytics Corp. and Saltenna LLC have left the consortium. These notifications align with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, helping limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages in specific situations. Despite the changes, membership remains open, and additional notifications are expected to be filed.

The Federal Reserve System published a notice regarding applications from several companies seeking approval to become or acquire bank holding companies. The process is regulated under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and other relevant laws. This notice lists specific applications, including the Lindsey Family Trust's proposal to acquire The Trust Bank in Georgia, Morning Sun Bank Corp.'s plan to acquire First Trust and Savings Bank in Iowa, and Old National Bancorp's acquisition of Bremer Bank in Minnesota. The public can inspect these applications and submit comments, which will be publicly disclosed.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several companies have applied for approval to become bank holding companies or to acquire existing banks or bank holding companies. The applications are open for public inspection and comment, and interested parties can submit their views by April 21, 2025. Specific applications include Avidia Bancorp, Inc. in Massachusetts seeking to merge and form a bank holding company, and North Texas Bancshares, Inc. in Texas aiming to acquire another financial corporation. Comments will be publicly disclosed, so they should not contain confidential information.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update the fee schedule for using government lands by hydropower licensees. This update lists the per-acre rental fees by county for fiscal year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, and will take effect on February 12, 2025. The rule simply updates existing fees as part of routine adjustments and does not significantly impact the rights or obligations of individuals or organizations outside the agency.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify existing safety standards for using alternative respirable dust protection equipment. The petitioner seeks to use battery-powered respirators like the PureFlo ESM+ PF60, 3M Versaflo TR-300N, and Drager X-plore 8700 rather than the outdated 3M Airstream helmet, which is no longer available due to component disruptions. They assert that this alternative method will offer the same level of protection for miners while complying with safety standards. The proposed change includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage to ensure miner safety, even though these new products do not currently meet MSHA approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Wisconsin's request to withdraw a previous declaration that stated it had no Large Municipal Waste Combustors (LMWCs). Now, with one LMWC unit operating, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants the federal plan to apply to this single unit instead of creating a new state plan. The EPA believes it would be unreasonable to require Wisconsin to make a state plan for just one unit and is moving forward with allowing the federal plan to remain in effect. This proposed rule will have no significant economic impact on small entities.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify a safety standard related to electric equipment used in mines. Due to the discontinuation of certain respirators, the company seeks permission to use alternative battery-powered respirators, which include the PureFlo, 3M Versaflo, and Drager models. These alternatives are not MSHA-approved but meet other safety standards. The petition outlines the use, maintenance, and training conditions for these devices to ensure miners' safety without compromising existing protective measures against respirable dust.

The Coast Guard issued a final rule to modify the operating schedule of the State Road 609 highway bascule bridge in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. This change comes in response to increased road traffic, allowing the bridge to remain closed to vessels during peak traffic hours in the morning and afternoon on weekdays. The bridge will continue to open for boats after a 12-hour notice on certain holidays and during emergencies. The Coast Guard determined that these changes will not significantly impact marine navigation.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC, to modify an existing safety standard for their Longview Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use alternative powered respirators for miner protection, as the current standard equipment is no longer available. The petition argues that the alternatives provide equal safety and proposes specific training and safety checks. The public can comment on this petition until May 27, 2025.

The Coast Guard has put into effect a temporary rule that changes when the Route 30 (Absecon Boulevard) Bridge in Atlantic City, NJ, can be opened for boats. Due to essential maintenance work, the drawbridge will remain closed to marine traffic from March 3, 2021, until March 31, 2023, during specific periods: each year from November 1 to March 31. This decision is made to ensure the bridge's maintenance and safety, despite minor limitations on the navigation channel clearances. Vessels that can safely navigate within the reduced clearances must provide a 30-minute notice.