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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated the structure of its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration (ASA). The revised structure reflects changes in organization, functions, and delegations of authority, impacting areas such as human resources, equality of employment opportunities, information technology, and acquisitions. This update replaces previous organizational statements and clarifies the authority roles of the ASA within both its own office and other divisions of HHS. Cheryl Campbell is the current Assistant Secretary for Administration overseeing these changes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule to correct errors in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Lime Manufacturing Plants. These corrections fix the incorrect references in the regulatory text and clarify compliance dates and specific terms for pollutants like hydrogen chloride and mercury. The EPA is implementing these technical corrections immediately without prior public comment, stating that they do not impose new requirements and are important for clarity in the existing rules. The action affects how emissions are measured and reported, aligning the rules with previous descriptions.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is modifying its existing Privacy Act system of records, named DOE-14 Report of Compensation, to comply with new formatting requirements and to ensure proper coverage of business processes and Privacy Act information. Key changes include updates to system locations and managers, revisions to categories of covered individuals and records, and modifications to policies for record storage, retrieval, and disposal. The update also involves removing magnetic tape and paper records and adopting cloud-based storage solutions while enhancing security measures. The document outlines procedures for record access, contesting record procedures, and routine uses of records, ensuring compliance with relevant federal privacy laws and guidelines.

The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, is updating a system of records called JUSTICE/EOIR-004 to modernize the Recognition and Accreditation Program. This program helps provide legal immigration representation for low-income and indigent individuals by recognizing certain non-profit organizations and accrediting their representatives. The update includes an electronic system for easier application and management of records. Public comments can be submitted until May 19, 2025.

The Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) has made changes to its membership. On January 30, 2025, they informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about new members added to their group. This notification is part of the process to continue their special legal protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which helps limit the damages they might have to pay in legal cases. Membership in EMC2 is still open, and they plan to inform authorities about any future changes in membership.

The Executive Order 14178 aims to enhance U.S. leadership in digital financial technology by promoting the growth of digital assets and blockchain technology. It supports the development of stablecoins while preventing the introduction of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the U.S. The order revokes previous guidelines on digital assets and establishes a President's Working Group to create a new regulatory framework for the sector. It ensures people's ability to use digital networks freely and emphasizes protection against private monetary alternatives to the U.S. dollar.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a final rule concerning the review of transactions involving information and communications technology and services (ICTS) linked to foreign adversaries. This rule establishes procedures to evaluate such transactions for risks to national security, potentially prohibiting them or requiring mitigation measures if they pose undue threats. The rule includes new definitions and procedural updates to clarify transaction reviews, address public comments, and streamline processes. The measures aim to safeguard the ICTS supply chain from foreign threats, enhance transparency, and provide guidelines for penalties if regulations are violated.

The Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium (BioMaP-Consortium) has filed notifications regarding changes in its membership with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. This was done under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which helps limit the damages antitrust plaintiffs can recover under certain conditions. Several new companies and organizations have joined the consortium, but no other changes have been made to its membership or planned activities. The consortium intends to continue updating its membership changes as they occur.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter, modified by Skyryse, due to a new control input and fly-by-wire system. These conditions add safety standards not covered by existing rules, ensuring the helicopter's safety is in line with current airworthiness standards. The special conditions address the interaction of systems and structures, outlining requirements for both normal operation and system failure scenarios to maintain safety. These conditions apply not just to the R66 model but could also extend to other models if they incorporate similar designs.

The Department of Energy is announcing an open virtual meeting for the Industrial Technology Innovation Advisory Committee (ITIAC), scheduled for January 16, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. EST. This meeting will focus on developing a strategic plan to achieve the goals of reducing industrial emissions through technology development. Public participation is welcome, but attendees must register in advance, and 15 minutes will be dedicated to public comments. To participate or provide comments, individuals should visit the ITIAC website or contact Dr. Zachary Pritchard for more information.