The Bureau of Reclamation announced the interest rate to be used by federal agencies in the formulation and evaluation of plans for water and related land resources is 2.50% for fiscal year 2023.

FWS announced the availability of and seeks comment on its draft Alaska Native Relations policy, which builds on the Service's existing Native American policy by providing additional clarity for employees on the Service’s relationships with tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native organizations, and Alaska Native corporations.

EPA approved the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's request to revise or modify certain of its Agency-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting.

EPA approved the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality's request to revise or modify certain of its Agency-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting.

DOE issued a notice of intent to immediately commence on-the-record hearings before administrative law judges in civil penalty cases for violations of DOE’s conservation standards and certification requirements.

The president issued Executive Order No. 14082, Implementation of the Energy and Infrastructure Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; among other things, the order established the White House Office on Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, which will coordinate the policymaking process with respect to implementing the energy and infrastructure provisions of the Act and other essential initiatives.

The president issued Executive Order No. 14081, Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy; among other things, the order directs federal agencies to submit reports on biotechnology and biomanufacturing to further societal goals related to health, climate change and energy, food and agricultural innovation, resilient supply chains, and cross-cutting scientific advances.

EPA announced that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council will be renewed for an additional two-year period.

EPA announced its approval of the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's request to revise or modify certain of its Agency-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting.

EPA announced its approval of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's request to revise or modify certain of its Agency-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting.