👐AMTA Notice on Standards Development and Antitrust Compliance
The Department of Justice announces that the American Massage Therapy Association has filed notifications regarding its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This includes the development of voluntary consensus standards aimed at ensuring quality practice in massage therapy, with a process that encourages broad involvement from the profession.
Learn More⚠️Final Environmental Impact Statement for Clinton Power Station License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS), issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 63, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants Regarding License Renewal for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1, Final Report." This SEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of the license renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for an additional 20 years of operation for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1 (CPS), as well as alternatives to license renewal. CPS is located in DeWitt County, approximately six miles east of the city of Clinton in east-central Illinois. Alternatives to the proposed action of license renewal for CPS include the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Learn More🎧FAA Accepts Chicago/Rockford Airport Noise Compatibility Map
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces its determination that the noise exposure map submitted by the Greater Rockford Airport Authority for Chicago/Rockford International Airport is compliant with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
Learn More⚠️Confirmatory Order Mandates Safety Enhancements for Constellation Energy
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Confirmatory Order to Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to memorialize the agreement reached during an alternative dispute resolution mediation session held on June 17-18, 2025. The Confirmatory Order contains commitments made to resolve six apparent violations of NRC requirements relating to the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1, reactor pressure vessel drain down event that occurred on March 28, 2023. The commitments include actions by Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to enhance its corrective action program, employee training, and safety culture. The Confirmatory Order is effective upon issuance.
Learn More📅Notice of Public Meeting for Illinois 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 Illinois Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss potential civil rights topics of study for the Committee's first project.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA by DOJ
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree regarding hazardous waste remediation at the Ottawa Radiation Areas Superfund Site in Illinois. The State of Illinois has agreed to provide in-kind services valued at approximately $10.49 million, while the U.S. government offers a covenant not to sue under CERCLA. Public comments are invited on this matter.
Learn More🛢️FERC Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces a request for authorization from Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America to abandon gas wells and facilities in Illinois. Stakeholders are invited to participate in the review process, including filing protests or motions to intervene by the specified deadline, ensuring public engagement in the regulatory proceedings.
Learn More⚒️Petition for Modification of Mining Safety Standards by Patton Mining
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Patton Mining, LLC.
Learn More⛏️Petition for Modification of Mine Safety Standards by Mach Mining, LLC
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Mach Mining, LLC.
Learn More🏭Proposed Consent Decree for Trialco Aluminum Under Clean Air Act
The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree resolving claims against Trialco Aluminum, LLC concerning hazardous air pollutant emissions from its Chicago Heights facility. The decree includes financial penalties and mandates compliance with updated operational standards, with opportunities for public comment before finalization.
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