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The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting a temporary change to the required minimum water flow at the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project. This change is needed to build a temporary dam so maintenance work can be done on the project. During this time, some parts of the Snake River will be temporarily emptied of water. The public and agencies are invited to submit comments or requests to be part of the decision-making process by March 31, 2025.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels. The meeting will occur via teleconference from March 30 to April 1, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data in grant applications. The panels will review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research and pandemic response.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued a notice regarding petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, part of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. This program offers compensation to individuals who have been injured by specific childhood vaccines. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims, which appoints special masters to review cases. The notice details a list of petitions received in December 2020, and invites interested parties to submit relevant information concerning the petitions.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice concerning a recent filing by the Postal Service for a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public about the filing and invites them to provide comments by March 17, 2025. The filing includes several requests related to adding or amending products on the Competitive product list, and each request is assigned a docket number and comes with specific details such as the filing authority and the appointed Public Representative. The Commission has specified the steps for submitting comments electronically through their website and has provided contact information for assistance.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have issued a final rule regarding the enforcement of REAL ID requirements for driver's licenses and identification cards used for federal purposes. Starting May 7, 2025, federal agencies must begin enforcing these requirements but can do so using a phased approach until May 5, 2027, if they consider factors like security, operational feasibility, and public impact. This rule aims to provide flexibility for a smoother transition since not all individuals currently possess REAL ID-compliant IDs. Agencies that choose phased enforcement must coordinate with DHS and publicly share their plans.

The Department of Commerce, through its International Trade Administration, is set to begin a series of reviews in March 2025. These "Sunset Reviews" determine if ending duties or investigations on certain imports would likely result in continued unfair trade practices that harm U.S. industries. Interested parties must inform Commerce of their participation within specific timeframes and can provide comments, accompanied by executive summaries, to support their views. This process ensures ongoing monitoring and protection against unfair international trade practices.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced that TM Forum, a non-profit corporation, has made changes to its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several new members, including companies from India, Indonesia, and the United States, have joined the Forum, while others from countries like New Zealand and Panama have withdrawn. Certain existing members have also changed their names. The document indicates that the Forum will continue to update its membership information as needed and will notify relevant authorities accordingly.

The Department of Commerce has released a quarterly update on foreign government subsidies for cheese imported into the U.S. that are subject to specific duties, covering the period from July 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020. The update is part of the Commerce Department's ongoing effort to track and document subsidy programs by foreign governments. Individuals with information about such subsidies are encouraged to submit details to the Commerce Department through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. This notice provides a list of countries, subsidy programs, and their financial details, which are currently available.

ASTM International has informed the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission of changes in its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. By doing this, ASTM aims to limit the antitrust actions against it to only actual damage recoveries, in certain conditions. This recent update follows previous notifications, with the latest filed on September 25, 2024, and includes ongoing work items begun between September 9, 2024, and December 20, 2024. A detailed list of these activities can be found on ASTM's website.

CHPE LLC has submitted an application to the Department of Energy to amend its Presidential Permit, seeking to increase the project's capacity from 1,000 MW to 1,250 MW. This request follows a study from the New York Independent System Operator which confirmed the project could handle the increased load without harming the transmission grid's reliability. People interested in commenting or intervening on this permit amendment must submit their responses by March 31, 2021. The DOE requires a public interest determination and favorable recommendations from the Secretaries of State and Defense before any amendment can be finalized.