The president proclaimed February 11, 2014, as the 20th Anniversary of Executive Order No. 12898 on environmental justice.

EPA revised its policies and procedures for certain pre-award and post-award assistance agreement disputes.

The federal agencies issued their semiannual regulatory agendas providing specific information on the status of regulations under development and revision. Rulemaking actions are grouped according to prerulemaking, proposed rules, final rules, long-term actions, and rulemaking actions completed since the summer 2013 agenda. EPA’s agenda can be found at 79 FR 1216.

The president proclaimed November 15, 2013, as America Recycles Day.

EPA amended the regulations on civil monetary penalties to adjust for inflation.

The federal agencies issued their semiannual regulatory agendas providing specific information on the status of regulations under development and revision. EPA’s agenda can be found at 78 FR 44315.

The Agricultural Marketing Service proposed revisions to the Federal Seed Act to update regulations and to prevent potential conflicts with states.

The president issued Executive Order No. 13647, which establishes the White House Council on Native American Affairs.

EPA announced approval of Arkansas' request to allow electronic reporting of certain programs authorized by the Agency.

EPA announced the availability of a draft document entitled Technical Guidance for Assessing Environmental Justice in Regulatory Analysis and seeks public comment.