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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an information collection requirement concerning carbon black production, under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This would allow for continued compliance checks on facilities that produce carbon black to ensure they follow existing pollution standards. Public comments are being invited until January 17, 2025, and detailed information about what the EPA will be collecting can be found online. The increase in estimated costs and time reflects the application of updated labor rates and adjustments to previous reporting frequency errors.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted an information collection request related to the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This survey gathers data on the demographics, employment, and occupational health of crop workers in the U.S. The DOL invites public comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection by January 27, 2025. The total estimated number of respondents is 3,594, with an estimated annual time burden of 1,280 hours.

Nasdaq BX, Inc. has proposed a rule change relating to options trading that was officially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 28, 2025. This proposal seeks to adjust the handling of responses in their Price Improvement Auction (PRISM) and clarify the Acceptable Trade Range rules. The SEC has made this notice public to gather comments and feedback on whether the changes comply with existing laws. People interested in sharing their views can submit their comments by February 28, 2025.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has announced public meetings of the Advisory Committee on Landslides (ACL), which will occur on January 16, 2025, via web conference, and on April 1-2, 2025, in-person in Washington, D.C. These meetings will be open to the public, and anyone interested in attending will need to register in advance. The ACL, comprising experts in landslide hazards, advises the Secretary of the Interior to support the National Landslide Hazards Reduction Program. Topics include committee business, ethics briefings, and agency activities related to landslide preparedness. Public comments are welcomed, and reasonable accommodations will be made per request.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced modifications to an existing system of records related to the FERC Transit Subsidy Program (TSP). In compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, FERC is updating and republishing the entire notice. Changes include three new routine uses and updates to several existing ones, as well as revisions to various sections such as system name, purpose, and record-keeping practices. Public comments on these changes are invited and must be submitted no later than 30 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.

The U.S. Marshals Service, part of the Department of Justice, has announced a 60-day period for public comments on the continued use of Form CSO-005, the Preliminary Background Check Form, without any changes. This form is used to gather information from applicants for Court Security Officer and Special Security Officer positions, including their employment history and financial status. Interested parties are invited to provide feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of the information collection process. It is estimated that 750 individuals will complete this form annually, taking about 60 minutes each, resulting in a total public burden of 750 hours.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice regarding a petition from Hermeus Corp. for exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. Hermeus Corp. seeks permission to use their unmanned aircraft, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mark 1, for flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The main goal is to gather data for developing a hypersonic-capable aircraft. The public can submit comments on this petition until January 21, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other listed methods.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to renew a request to collect information related to air pollution control in Indian reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. This proposal involves Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) under the Clean Air Act and is meant to help the EPA keep track of air pollution sources, issue permits, and ensure compliance with regulations. The agency is asking for public input on aspects of the information collection and plans to submit the proposal for approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Public comments are due by April 13, 2021, and several forms are associated with different permit applications and emissions reports for the areas involved.

The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board to designate a Cummins Inc. facility in Irvine, Pennsylvania, as a special subzone. This proposed subzone, spanning 5.87 acres at 200 Murray Drive, would not be authorized for production activities and would adhere to existing limits. Public comments are welcome and must be submitted by February 10, 2025, with follow-up rebuttals due by February 24, 2025. Any inquiries can be directed to Juanita Chen via email, and the application can be reviewed online.