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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95775
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Black Canyon Hydrokinetic 1, LLC has submitted a notice of intent to build a hydropower facility on the Emmett Irrigation District North Side Main Canal in Idaho. The project will use turbines to generate up to 75 kilowatts of electricity and is expected to produce about 281 megawatt-hours each year. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has made a preliminary determination that the project is a qualifying conduit hydropower facility, which means it doesn't need a license. Comments and motions to challenge this determination must be submitted within 30 days of this notice's release on December 3, 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    A company wants to make electricity using water from a canal in Idaho. They plan to use special spinning machines to make enough electricity for about 280 homes each year. A government group thinks this project can happen without needing a special permit, but people can still ask questions or say if they don’t agree within a month.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100589
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection process before it is submitted for approval. This involves data collected through the MyGrants application from overseas schools receiving grants from the U.S. government. The State Department wants feedback to confirm if the data collection is necessary, how accurate their time and cost estimates are, and if there are ways to reduce the reporting burden. The comments provided will be public records, so personal information included will be visible to others.

    Simple Explanation

    The State Department wants to hear what people think about how they collect information from schools overseas that get U.S. grants. They need help deciding if they are collecting just the right amount of information and if it's taking too long or costing too much for schools to give it to them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96664
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking public comment on an information collection request that it plans to submit for extension. This request involves gathering ratings and written comments from students who finish TSA instructor-led classroom training, which includes various canine handler courses. The feedback aims to evaluate the quality of the training and make improvements as necessary. The public is encouraged to submit their comments by February 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The TSA wants to know what people think about their classes and is asking folks to share their thoughts to help make the classes better. They promise to listen and fix what needs fixing, and they'd like everyone to share their ideas by February 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10444
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration are calling for public comments and inviting public participation in meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC's (BMOP) deepwater port license application. This project involves building, owning, and operating a deepwater port off the coast of Louisiana to export crude oil. The deepwater port is designed to manage Very Large Crude Carriers and similar vessels, with a loading capacity of up to 80,000 barrels per hour. Public meetings are scheduled for March 2025 in Louisiana and Texas. More details on how to provide comments can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2020-0127.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Administration want to build a place far out in the ocean where big ships can come and get oil to take to other countries, and they want people to share their thoughts on this plan. They'll have meetings where people can talk about how it might affect the ocean and everyone nearby.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3225
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inviting the public to comment on a proposed collection of information related to its Generic Drug User Fee Program. This proposal is part of fulfilling requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act, which mandates a 60-day public comment period for proposed information collections. Comments can be submitted online through https://www.regulations.gov or via mail by March 17, 2025. The FDA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of the information collection, and aims to support the implementation of its program through the information gathered.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to know what people think about how they collect money for making new medicine cheaper, and people have until March to tell them their thoughts. They want to make sure they are collecting only the important stuff and doing it the right way.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11591
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a draft Regulatory Guide (DG-1423) titled "Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors." This guide is a proposed update to an existing guide and aims to endorse recent revisions of key documents related to emergency response for nuclear reactors. Specific updates include supporting a remote response capability for emergency responders and updating emergency action levels for non-passive reactors. The NRC encourages comments by April 9, 2025, and provides multiple methods for public submission of feedback.

    Simple Explanation

    The NRC wants to update the rules for how people should react if something bad happens at a nuclear power plant, like making sure some people can help from far away. They want people to share their thoughts on these new rules by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11303
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is collecting information regarding humanitarian use devices (HUDs), which are medical devices meant for conditions affecting fewer than 8,000 people in the U.S. The FDA seeks public comments on this information collection by March 26, 2021, to help decide whether these devices should be exempt from certain effectiveness requirements. This effort is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and aims to ensure that those with rare conditions have access to necessary medical devices without significant safety risks. Additionally, the FDA updated estimates of the time and resources needed for this data collection to reflect more current information.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to hear what people think about special medical gadgets that help fewer than 8,000 people in the U.S. with rare health problems. They want to make sure these gadgets are safe and can be used more easily by asking people to share their thoughts by March 26, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101627
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a deal with a company that didn't follow air pollution rules. They want the company to fix their mistakes, start a helpful project for the environment, and pay a big fine. People have 30 days to say what they think about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16420
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State is proposing an extension of an information collection related to medical examinations for visa and immigration benefits, seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). They are asking for public comments over 60 days on the necessity, accuracy, and burden of this information collection, which involves forms filled out by panel physicians on behalf of visa applicants and others seeking immigration benefits. The collected medical information is used to ensure that applicants do not have conditions affecting their eligibility for a visa and is shared with various government bodies to protect public health. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until June 16, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State wants people to share their thoughts about a rule that means doctors have to check if people wanting to come to the U.S. are healthy. They need these checks to make sure no one brings any sicknesses that can spread, and people can tell the government what they think about this plan until June 16, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3214
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is requesting scientific information from the public to support its review of fusion procedures for degenerative lumbar spine disease, conducted by its Evidence-based Practice Centers Program. They are seeking both published and unpublished studies and data to enhance the quality of this review. The deadline for submissions is February 13, 2025, and interested parties can submit their contributions via email or regular mail. The draft review will be made available for public comment for four weeks once completed.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people for information about some special back surgeries to help them understand how well these surgeries work. They want people's help by February 13, 2025, and after they look at everything, they'll share what they found so everyone can comment on it.

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