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The executive order aims to organize and strengthen the United States government's response to COVID-19 by establishing a new position called the COVID-19 Response Coordinator. This person will coordinate efforts to provide protective equipment, vaccines, and testing, reduce disparities in healthcare, and support educational services during the pandemic. Additionally, the document emphasizes global cooperation to address health and security challenges while preparing for future biological threats. The order calls for rapid resolution of issues that may hinder the COVID-19 response and outlines the roles of various government officials and agencies in implementing these measures.

In this presidential proclamation, President Donald J. Trump adjusts the tariffs on aluminum imports into the United States. Originally, a 10% tariff was imposed on imported aluminum to protect national security, but it is now increased to 25% due to continued high import levels that threaten U.S. industry. Agreements with countries like Argentina, Australia, Canada, Mexico, the EU, and the UK, which allowed for exceptions to these tariffs, will end, and those countries will now face the same increased tariffs as others. This decision aims to help domestic aluminum producers by reducing reliance on foreign aluminum that is often cheaply shipped from countries like China and Mexico.

OmniTRAX Holdings Combined, Inc. and HGS Railway Holdings, Inc., together known as Omni-HGS, have filed a notice to continue controlling the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC (SMVR), which will become a Class III rail carrier. This transaction is part of a plan where SMVR will acquire and operate certain railway lines in California, without connecting to other lines within Omni-HGS's ownership. The transaction is exempt from prior approval requirements because it involves only Class III carriers. Any petitions related to this notice must be submitted to the Surface Transportation Board, and the action is considered exempt from environmental and historical reporting requirements.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a hybrid meeting by the Center of Independent Experts (CIE) to review a method for aging fish using machine learning and infrared spectroscopy. This meeting is scheduled to take place from February 11 to February 13, 2025, at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle and online. Public comments will be allowed, and the meeting will accommodate individuals with disabilities. For more details, attendees should refer to the online link provided by NOAA.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is extending the public comment period for a proposed land exchange involving lands within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and King Cove Corporation. The exchange could lead to the construction of a road for noncommercial use, mainly for health, safety, and subsistence purposes, connecting King Cove with Cold Bay, Alaska. This proposal has a complex history involving previous evaluations and legal actions. Interested parties, including the public and various agencies, are invited to submit their comments by February 13, 2025.

On December 13, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced a proposed rule to amend Regulation V, which is tied to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This proposed rule seeks to clarify the definitions of "consumer report" and "consumer reporting agency" and lays out guidelines for when consumer reports can be given to agencies and businesses. Originally, the comment period was set to end on March 3, 2025, but it has been extended to April 2, 2025, to give people more time to provide feedback. Comments can be submitted through various channels, including an online portal, email, and mail.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado is announcing public meetings of the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for 2025. These meetings will take place on February 6, May 7, and August 20, with field tours scheduled on May 6 and August 19. The meetings will be held at BLM offices in Meeker, Grand Junction, and Craig, Colorado, and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom. The council will discuss issues like carbon sequestration, shooting sports, and land management projects, with opportunities for public comments and participation.

The document outlines an interim final rule by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under the Homeland Security and Treasury Departments, to implement regulations for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This rule amends existing regulations to provide guidance on preferential tariff treatment and related customs measures for various goods, including textiles and automotive products. It establishes certification requirements for importers and manufacturers, recordkeeping responsibilities, and procedures for protests and verifications. The rule aims to ensure compliance with the new trade agreement and streamline the process for benefiting from the preferential treatment under the USMCA.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is holding a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on United States Outlying Areas and Freely Associated States. This meeting aims to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on ways to improve programs and services for Veterans living in specific U.S. territories and associated regions. The meeting will be open to the public via Microsoft Teams, where participants can provide comments or listen to the discussion. Additionally, written comments can be submitted until February 4, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to some air routes in the North Central United States. This involves adjusting or entirely removing certain Jet Routes (J-483, J-538, J-562), modifying VOR Federal Airway V-129, and introducing new Canadian RNAV Routes (Q-828, Q-945, Q-971, T-797) in U.S. airspace. The changes are due to NAV CANADA's modernization efforts and the decommissioning of some navigational aids in Canada. Public comments on these proposals are invited until January 23, 2025.