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The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has announced that the Expeditionary Missions Consortium—Crane (EMC2) filed notifications about updates to its membership. These updates were sent to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as part of a rule under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This act limits the recovery of damages by antitrust plaintiffs in certain situations. The consortium added many new members, including research institutions and companies from various states. Membership in the consortium remains open, and EMC2 plans to notify authorities of future changes in its membership.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced the availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, covering lands in Oregon, Washington, and California. This plan, signed on January 7, 2025, sets guidelines for the effective management and protection of the natural resources and cultural sites within the monument. The management plan was developed after collaboration with regulatory agencies and Tribal Nations and ensures that existing policies are updated to meet current management needs. Despite receiving several protest letters and undergoing a review by the Governors of Oregon and California, no changes were needed in the final plan.

The Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is asking the public for comments on renewing and updating an information collection about non-timber forest products, which include items like plants, mushrooms, nuts, and sap that are gathered from forests and used for food, medicine, and cultural purposes. This survey aims to gather insights on how to manage these resources sustainably and understand their importance to local communities. The public can comment until February 28, 2025, and the Forest Service is looking to learn about ways to improve the quality and reduce the burden of collecting this information. All received comments will be made publicly available.

Aquenergy Systems, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend the Recreation Management Plan for the Piedmont Hydroelectric Project in South Carolina. The company wants to remove a requirement for providing informal fishing access near Big Brushy Creek and the Saluda River, while maintaining other fishing opportunities. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this application until December 26, 2024. FERC encourages electronic submissions through their eFiling system, but paper submissions are also accepted.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) is seeking approval for its Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, which aims to expand and modify existing natural gas pipeline facilities. The project will add over 1,596,900 dekatherms of transportation capacity in the southeastern United States by constructing new pipelines, adding compressor units, and making facility modifications across several states, including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is in charge of preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the project, with a planned issuance date for the EA set for November 7, 2025. The Commission has received various comments and concerns from agencies, organizations, and individuals, especially regarding environmental impacts and fossil fuel use, and will address these in the EA.

The Forest Service, part of the USDA, is seeking public comments on the reapproval or reinstatement of an information collection request related to the "Qualified Products List for Wildland Fire Chemicals." This process ensures that the Forest Service has access to safe and effective firefighting chemicals necessary for wildland fire management. Manufacturers or suppliers need to provide detailed information about their products, including ingredients and safety data, and undergo evaluations to meet specific safety and performance standards. Comments are invited on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, and they must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, announced a series of virtual meetings to review and evaluate grant applications and contract proposals. These meetings will be closed to the public to protect confidential information concerning trade secrets and personal privacy. The meetings are scheduled throughout April 2025, and cover various topics, including clinical trials and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Each meeting will have a scientific review officer to facilitate the discussions.

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has filed a notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon three injection/withdrawal wells at its storage fields in Kansas. The proposed abandonment is expected to cost around $150,000 and will not impact current customers. The Commission has opened the project for public comment, allowing individuals to file protests, motions to intervene, and comments by a specified deadline. All necessary submission procedures and contact information for assistance are provided to ensure public participation.

Brookfield White Pine Hydro LLC has filed a new major license application for the Hiram Hydroelectric Project located on the Saco River in Maine. The project, which does not affect federal lands, includes a dam, powerhouse, and transmission facilities, generating an average of 45,142 megawatt-hours annually. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding the application. FERC plans to conduct an environmental analysis following the latest regulations, and interested parties are encouraged to file electronically through their system or by mail within specified deadlines.