⚗️EPA's 2025 Statements on New Chemicals and Significant Uses
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from January 1, 2025 to January 31, 2025. This document also presents statements of findings on submissions made by EPA during earlier time periods that were inadvertently omitted from notices for those time periods that were identified during a quality control review.
Learn More💧Hydro Kennebec Application Notice and Solicitation for Comments
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Hydro Kennebec, LLC for a temporary amendment to its license, focusing on the installation of shorter flashboards and adjustments to reservoir elevation. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments or motions by the specified deadline.
Learn More✈️FAA Seeks Input on Modernizing Pilot School Regulations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces public meetings to solicit input on the modernization of pilot school regulations.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Impacts on Businesses
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🏫Call for Comments on Accrediting Agencies Under Review
This notice provides information to members of the public on submitting written comments for accrediting agencies currently undergoing review for the purpose of recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
Learn More🌱Draft EIS for Rio Grande LNG
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a draft supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Rio Grande LNG Terminal and Rio Bravo Pipeline Project, addressing environmental concerns and compliance requirements. This document evaluates the project's potential impacts, focusing on community effects and carbon capture proposals, and invites public comment and participation.
Learn More🏺Notice of Cultural Item Repatriation by UC Riverside
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Riverside intends to repatriate certain cultural items that meet the definition of objects of cultural patrimony and that have a cultural affiliation with the Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Compliance Notice for Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy's notice details various filings by natural gas pipeline companies, including rate amendments and compliance reports. Businesses in the energy sector are urged to review filings and participate in comment periods to address potential impacts on pricing and operations. The notice emphasizes the importance of timely compliance with regulatory requirements and public participation in proceedings.
Learn More🏗️HUD's Proposed Information Collection for Community Development Block Grants
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
Learn More🏡Energy Efficiency Standards Compliance Dates Extended for USDA Housing
On April 26, 2024, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Financed Housing" notice (Final Determination) in the Federal Register. The Final Determination provides compliance dates for HUD and USDA programs covered by the Final Determination. This notice delays compliance dates by six months over the published compliance dates for covered projects in the following USDA programs: Section 502 (Guaranteed Loans, Direct Loans) and Section 523 (Self Help Loans).
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