🌫️EPA Defers Sanctions in Colorado Air Quality Plan
In the Proposed Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is proposing approval of portions of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Colorado dated June 26, 2023, May 23, 2024, and April 2, 2025. The submissions relate to Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation Number 7 (Reg. 7) and Regulation Number 25 (Reg. 25) and address Colorado's SIP obligations for the contingency measures Serious ozone nonattainment area requirement for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). In this action, the EPA is making an interim final determination based on that proposed approval. The effect of this interim final determination is that the imposition of sanctions that were triggered by the EPA's November 7, 2023 disapproval are now deferred. Although this action is effective upon publication, the EPA will take comment on this interim final determination.
Learn More🌬️Colorado Air Quality Plan Approval for Ozone Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) submittals under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that address contingency measures requirements for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the Denver Metro/North Front Range (DMNFR) ozone nonattainment area. The requirements at issue relate to the area's previous Serious nonattainment classification. The EPA is proposing to find that the State has met the applicable CAA requirements for Serious area contingency measures and is proposing approval of the contingency measures SIP submittals, except that we are not taking action on one of the two identified contingency measures included in the submittals. In addition, the EPA is proposing to approve regulatory revisions that Colorado adopted to implement the submitted motor vehicle coating contingency measure. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Public Meetings by Colorado Advisory Committee on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene the following two business meetings: Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 2 p.m. Mountain Time and Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of both meetings is to plan virtual briefings on the topic of examining campus antisemitism at three Colorado universities.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Requests Comments on Hours of Service Exemption for Huntsman Transport
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requests public comment on the application from Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. d.b.a. Huntsman Transport, USDOT 4050798 ("Huntsman Transport"), for an exemption from the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) marking requirements and hours of service prohibition against driving a CMV after accumulating 60 hours of on-duty time within 7 consecutive days.
Learn More🏛️Upcoming Public Meetings by Colorado Civil Rights Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene the following two business meetings: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. Mountain Time and Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of the meeting on April 2nd is to narrow down and vote on a study topic. The purpose of the meeting on April 16th is to vote on a project proposal and begin planning hearings related to the study of the selected topic.
Learn More🏫Notice of Public Meeting for Colorado Advisory Committee
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Colorado Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will convene a monthly virtual business meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The purpose of the meeting is to review the final version of its report on public school attendance zones in Colorado. The committee will vote on the report and discuss next steps.
Learn More⚡️Transfer of Exemption for Hydroelectric Project Ownership
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of exemption from licensing for the Zilm Hydroelectric Project No. 7313, originally issued in 1984. Owners Kurt and Velma Zilm have informed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission of their new ownership status. The transfer does not necessitate Commission approval.
Learn More🏗️Petition for Modification of MSHA Respirator Safety Standards
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC.
Learn More⛏️Petition for Modification of Mining Safety Standards by Peabody
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice of Intent for Craig-Hayden PS, LLC, to file a license application for the Craig-Hayden Pumped Storage Project in Colorado. The notice includes information on project location, consultations with federal agencies, and the approval process for traditional licensing.
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