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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has updated its rules to adjust the maximum fines it can charge for violations. This is required by a law called the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, which makes sure penalties keep pace with inflation. Now, fines for breaking the Atomic Energy Act will increase from $303,471 to $307,058 per violation, per day. Additionally, fines related to fraudulent claims under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act will rise from $11,665 to $11,803 per false claim or statement.

The Coast Guard is proposing to create safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex to enhance navigational safety. These zones would span a 500-foot radius around such vessels while they are in transit, prohibiting entry without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. This action aims to minimize navigational disruptions and ensure safe transport of large cargo within the port area.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has amended its spent fuel storage regulations, updating the NAC Multi-Purpose Canister (NAC-MPC) System to include a new Amendment No. 9 and revisions to Amendments 6, 7, and 8 for Certificate of Compliance No. 1025. This change clarifies the design and technical specifications of the NAC-MPC System, particularly regarding distinctions between the vertical concrete cask body and lid. The changes do not significantly alter the cask's design, ensuring it remains safe in the event of accidents, and public health and safety continue to be protected. This rule will be effective on May 13, 2025, unless significant objections are raised.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made changes to the Table of FM Allotments, which lists available FM radio channels. They have removed certain channels that were previously vacant and auctioned through a competitive bidding process, as these are now authorized licensed stations. These changes are seen as simple updates, so no further public comments are needed. The amendments will be reflected in the FCC's Licensing Management System.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is releasing a final rule to update regulations on the maximum civil monetary penalties for breaking laws under its control. This change is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which requires annual inflation adjustments. The rule outlines how to calculate the new adjusted penalties, which will take effect immediately upon publication in the Federal Register. The Commission asserts that public notice and comment were not needed due to legal obligations dictating both the method and amount of these adjustments.

In the Federal Register on January 21, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sought public comments on a petition from several state Attorneys General asking to change pesticide labeling regulations. This is under the rules of the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide, and Fungicide Act (FIFRA). The EPA has extended the comment period by 30 days, so comments are now due by March 24, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments online and should refer to the ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2024-0562.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a final rule to enhance the use of broadcast spectrum for new internet services, known as Broadcast internet services, which operate under the ATSC 3.0 standard. The rule allows noncommercial educational television stations (NCEs) to offer these services while lowering the fees for some services that are nonprofit and educational. The FCC aims to ensure that fee calculations are based on the revenue of the broadcaster rather than affiliated parties and to remove outdated references to analog television. Moreover, the rule clarifies that donations for limited services won't be treated as part of revenue, provided they align with typical donation incentives.