🌫️Proposed South Carolina Ozone Maintenance Plan Compliance Rule
On September 26, 2023, the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES, formerly the "South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control"), submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing the State's plan for maintaining the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) through 2036 for the South Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte-Rock Hill, North Carolina- South Carolina 2008 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (the entire area is hereinafter referred to as the "bi-State Charlotte Area" and the South Carolina portion is hereinafter referred to as the "York County Area"). EPA is proposing to approve and incorporate this maintenance plan, including the 2018 and 2036 motor vehicle emission budgets (budgets) for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the York County Area, into the SIP. EPA is also notifying the public of the status of EPA's adequacy determination for the budgets for the York County Area.
Learn More💼SEC Notice on Information Collection for Compensatory Benefit Plans
The SEC issued a notice regarding the extension of information collection activities related to Rule 701, which exempts certain issuers from registration for offers and sales of securities tied to compensatory benefit plans. The extension emphasizes the importance of providing essential information to investors while streamlining the compliance process for businesses not under reporting obligations.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy has issued a Combined Notice of Filings regarding various tariff amendments and regulatory updates from multiple energy companies. This notice outlines key filings, applicants involved, effective dates, and comment periods, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement in the regulatory process.
Learn More🐬Marine Mammals Incidental Take Authorization for Research Activities
In accordance with regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as amended, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS Refuge) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to research, monitoring, and management activities in the South Farallon Islands, Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge off San Francisco, California.
Learn More🌫️Adequacy Status of PM2.5 Limited Maintenance Plan in New York
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public that we have found that the Limited Maintenance Plan for PM<INF>2.5</INF> for the New York portion of the New York-N New Jersey- Long Island (NY-NJ-CT) PM<INF>2.5</INF> maintenance area, submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on October 15, 2024, is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. This revision to the State Implementation Plan is associated with the second ten-year PM<INF>2.5</INF> Limited Maintenance Plan.
Learn More🌐Northwest Pipeline Project Notice
The Department of Energy's notice details Northwest Pipeline, LLC's application for the Wild Trail Project in Daggett County, Utah. It outlines the project's aim to increase transportation capacity through a new compressor station and includes information on the environmental assessment schedule and federal review timelines.
Learn More🇨🇺Continuation of Trading with the Enemy Act Regarding Cuba
The regulatory text details the Presidential determination to extend the authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act in relation to Cuba for another year. It emphasizes the continuation of controls, aligning with U.S. national interests and directing the Secretary of the Treasury to implement this determination accordingly.
Learn More👁️ITC Investigation Termination on Artificial Eyelash Products
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to grant a joint motion to terminate the remand investigation in its entirety based on settlement. The remand investigation is terminated.
Learn More📋FDA Announces Information Collection for Medical Device Accessories
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🌬️Georgia Eases Air Quality Permitting Requirements for Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision seeks to remove permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georgia's SIP as obsolete, remove certain provisions related to the use of emission reduction credits (ERCs), and make other changes based upon the lack of any areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in Georgia. EPA is proposing to approve these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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