EPA proposed to extend certain compliance dates under the Renewable Fuel Standard for compliance years 2019 and 2020. 

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration amended the federal pipeline safety regulations to ease regulatory burdens on the construction, maintenance, and operation of gas transmission, distribution, and gathering pipeline systems.

DOE established procedures for the issuance of its guidance documents in accordance with Executive Order No. 13891, "Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents."

DOE announced the availability of a presidential policy directive memorandum concerning implementation of the national strategy for space nuclear power and propulsion.

The U.S. Forest Service announced and seeks comment on revised directives related to timber appraisal and renewable resources.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to Wyoming's abandoned mine land reclamation plan under SMCRA. 

OSM proposed to approve revisions to Montana's abandoned mine land reclamation plan under SMCRA.

OSM seeks comment on a proposed amendment to Pennsylvania's regulatory program under SMCRA.

DOI announced a new categorical exclusion under NEPA implementing procedures for BLM; the exclusion pertains to the harvest of dead or dying trees impacted by biotic or abiotic disturbances commonly referred to as "salvage harvest."

DOI announced a new categorical exclusion under NEPA implementing procedures for BLM; the exclusion pertains to the management of encroaching pinyon pine and juniper trees for the benefit of mule deer and sage-grouse habitats.