🌍General Electric's Application for Subzone Status in Ohio
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from Greater Cincinnati FTZ, Inc. for subzone status for General Electric's facility in Peebles, Ohio. The subzone application aims to enhance trade and operational capabilities, inviting public comment until August 25, 2025.
Learn More🗣️Ohio Advisory Committee Meeting on Antisemitism - Public Notice
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 Ohio Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing via Zoom. The purpose of this briefing is to hear testimony from subject-matter experts on antisemitism in Ohio.
Learn More⚡License Renewal for Perry Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-58 to Vistra Operations Company, LLC (Vistra or the licensee), for Perry Nuclear Power Plant (Perry), Unit 1. In addition, the NRC has prepared a record of decision (ROD) that supports the NRC's decision to issue Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-58.
Learn More⚡Ohio Power and Light Hydroelectric Project Regulatory Notice
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application from Ohio Power and Light, LLC for a major original license regarding the Robert C. Byrd Locks and Dam Hydroelectric Project on the Ohio River. The document outlines the project details, regulatory requirements, and encourages public participation through interventions and comments.
Learn More🌫️Ohio's Regional Haze Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio or Ohio EPA) on July 30, 2021, as supplemented on August 6, 2024, and clarified by Ohio on June 16, 2025, as satisfying applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's Regional Haze Rule for the program's second implementation period. Together, Ohio's 2021 SIP submission, 2024 SIP supplement, and 2025 clarification address the requirement that States must periodically revise their long-term strategies for making reasonable progress towards the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility, including regional haze, in mandatory Class I Federal areas. Ohio's complete SIP submission also addresses other applicable requirements for the second implementation period of the Regional Haze Program. EPA is taking this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the CAA.
Learn More🌫️Ohio EPA Finalizes Air Quality Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the following portions of Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission for the Cleveland 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard) Moderate nonattainment area: the base year emissions inventory, the reasonable further progress (RFP) demonstration, the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program, and the nonattainment new source review (NNSR) program. EPA is approving these portions of the state's submission as a SIP revision pursuant to section 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's regulations. EPA is also finding adequate and approving the 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) associated with the Cleveland Moderate ozone nonattainment RFP demonstration. EPA proposed to approve this action on January 3, 2025, and received no comments.
Learn More⚖️DEA Revokes Registration of Dr. Loretta Clement - Key Outcomes
The Drug Enforcement Administration has revoked Dr. Loretta Clement's registration to prescribe and handle controlled substances due to her inactive medical license in Ohio. This action underscores the imperative for medical professionals to maintain proper state licensing to operate legally under federal law, reflecting ongoing regulatory enforcement in the healthcare sector.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern Railway Abandonment Exemption in Ohio
The Surface Transportation Board announces the exemption for Norfolk Southern Railway Company to abandon a rail line in Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Portage Counties, Ohio. Applicants certify that there's no local traffic for over two years, and details on conditions for employee protection, filing deadlines, and public response opportunities are provided.
Learn More⚡Notice for Greenup Hydroelectric Project Licensing and Scoping
This document announces the filing of a new major license application for the Greenup Hydroelectric Project by the City of Hamilton, Ohio, and American Municipal Power, Inc. It outlines the project details, the scoping process for environmental assessment, and invites public comments to evaluate potential impacts of the project on the surrounding environment.
Learn More🔧Proposed Production Activity for Air Venturi in Foreign-Trade Zone 40
The Department of Commerce's FTZ Board has received a notification from the Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority for proposed production activities by Air Venturi, Ltd. in Solon, Ohio. This involves various finished products and foreign-status materials, potentially affecting compliance and duty rates relevant to businesses in the industry. Public comments are invited until the specified closing date.
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