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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced several filings it has received related to exempt wholesale generator status, electric rate filings, and complaints. Companies like Breckinridge Wind, LLC and EXUS NM Data Center IV, LLC submitted notices for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators. Various companies, including AlbertaEx, L.P. and PacifiCorp, filed notices for changes in their status, and a complaint was filed by LSP Transmission Holdings II, LLC against Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. The deadline for public comments and interventions on these filings varies, with specific dates provided for each docket number.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to propose a new rule aimed at helping victims of coerced debt, which often occurs in abusive relationships. This advance notice is seeking public input on changing the definitions of "identity theft" and "identity theft report" under Regulation V of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to cover these situations. The CFPB highlights how economic abuse, including coerced debt, significantly harms victims, especially those in abusive relationships, and is asking for comments on various aspects of how best to offer protections. Comments are due by March 7, 2025, and can be submitted through email or the CFPB's website.

The document is a presidential proclamation by Donald J. Trump addressing the issue of steel imports that threaten U.S. national security. The President decided to terminate previous trade agreements and exemptions with countries like Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and several others. From March 12, 2025, these countries will face additional tariffs on steel and derivative products, originally envisaged in a 2018 tariff policy. The proclamation aims to protect the U.S. steel industry by ensuring higher production capacity utilization and guarding against market practices contributing to global excess capacity.

Baylink Shipping Inc. has filed a complaint with the Federal Maritime Commission against ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd. The complaint claims that ZIM violated several sections of the U.S. Code and CFR by releasing a shipping container to the wrong party and charging inappropriate fees. The case will be handled by the Office of Administrative Law Judges, with an initial decision expected by November 2025 and a final decision by June 2026. Interested parties can read the full complaint on the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from the Alabama Power Company for the non-project use of lands and waters at the Martin Dam Hydroelectric Project in Alabama. The company wants to build new and modify existing docks to accommodate more watercraft. The commission is inviting comments and motions to intervene regarding this proposal by February 14, 2025. Public comments, protests, and motions can be submitted online or by mail, following the provided guidelines.

PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. filed a response with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to address questions from a prior order. If anyone wants to protest or join this filing, they must follow specific rules and file their objections by February 12, 2021. The full text of the document is available online, and FERC prefers electronic submissions due to COVID-19 constraints. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., the Deputy Secretary, issued this notice on February 3, 2021.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a correction to a previously published rule concerning the use of medical information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies. The correction changes the date mentioned in the DATES section from "March 17, 2024" to "March 17, 2025". This change was necessary to accurately reflect the intended implementation timeline. The correction was made on January 14, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is transferring certain pesticide-related information to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other parties involved in specific legal cases. This includes details that might be considered Confidential Business Information (CBI) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). The transfer complies with regulations about disclosing such information in litigation. The documents may include sensitive data on the pesticide tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP), and extra precautions, like a Protective Order, will ensure confidentiality is maintained throughout the court process.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released details on the 2025 cost recovery fee percentages for the Pacific Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program. The fee percentages are set for different sectors: 3.0% for the Shorebased Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program, 0.1% for the Catcher/Processor (C/P) Co-op Program, and 3.0% for the Mothership (MS) Co-op Program. The fees are used to recover costs associated with managing and enforcing these fishing programs. Additionally, the average 2025 price for Pacific whiting, used in fee calculations for the C/P Co-op Program, is set at $0.09 per pound.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is hosting public meetings and field tours through the California Desert District Advisory Council. These events, scheduled for March 28–29, July 11–12, and November 14–15, 2025, will take place at the BLM California Desert District Office in Palm Springs, California. The council meetings will cover various topics related to planning and managing public lands, and members of the public are invited to participate, although they must arrange their own transportation and meals. Virtual participation options will also be available, and there will be opportunities for public comments during each meeting.