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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Ohio's title V operating permit rules. These updates include changing the definition of hazardous air pollutants and revising the requirements for a permit statement of basis to align with recent Federal regulations. The changes are mainly part of Ohio's routine regulatory review. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted online or via email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Wisconsin's request to withdraw a previous declaration that stated it had no Large Municipal Waste Combustors (LMWCs). Now, with one LMWC unit operating, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources wants the federal plan to apply to this single unit instead of creating a new state plan. The EPA believes it would be unreasonable to require Wisconsin to make a state plan for just one unit and is moving forward with allowing the federal plan to remain in effect. This proposed rule will have no significant economic impact on small entities.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to change how squids and sculpins caught in Alaskan waters are processed. Currently, they can only be processed into fishmeal, but the new rule would allow them to be processed into other products like bait or food. This is to prevent waste and give fishery businesses more flexibility. The public is invited to comment on this proposed rule until March 29, 2021.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has assessed that its proposed rule to implement consumer protections for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing will not have a significant impact on the environment. PACE loans help finance home improvements like solar panels and energy efficiency projects. The proposed rule would require lenders to ensure borrowers can repay these loans, potentially reducing the number of loans issued. While some argue this could limit environmental benefits from such projects, the CFPB found the rule's effect on the environment would be minimal and does not necessitate a more extensive environmental review.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing changes to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to adjust acquisition-related dollar thresholds for inflation, using the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment is set to occur every five years, but excludes certain statutes like the Davis-Bacon Act and trade agreements thresholds. The proposed rule aims to maintain current regulations by reflecting economic changes, ensuring that thresholds keep pace with inflation, and is not expected to significantly affect the public or small businesses. Comments on these proposed changes are invited until March 18, 2025, and further details are available on the regulations.gov portal.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to add all species of Asian pond mussels (Sinanodonta), golden mussels (Limnoperna), and marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis) to the list of injurious wildlife. This action aims to prohibit the importation and transport of these species within certain U.S. jurisdictions due to their potential to harm native ecosystems by competing for resources, spreading quickly, and carrying pathogens. The proposed listings are part of efforts to protect U.S. interests by preventing these invasive species from establishing themselves and causing ecological damage. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 11, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Education has withdrawn a proposed rule that aimed to change the regulations under Title IX concerning sex-related criteria for participation in male and female athletic teams. The proposed changes, published in April 2023, sparked over 150,000 public comments, with varied opinions, leading the Department to reconsider its position. Due to the volume of feedback and ongoing lawsuits regarding Title IX and gender identity, the Department decided not to finalize this rule at this time, ending the rulemaking process. Complaints about gender discrimination in athletics will continue to be evaluated under the existing Title IX regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes approving New Hampshire's updated sulfur content standards for fuels, replacing older regulations. This revision, submitted on March 11, 2019, aims to lower sulfur limits in liquid and solid fuels, improving air quality and aligning with state law changes. Notably, the regulation allows temporary deferrals of sulfur limits during fuel shortages, provided conditions are met, and requires EPA notification. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 10, 2021.