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Georgia Power Company has applied for a non-capacity amendment to their license for the North Georgia Project, located on rivers in Georgia and South Carolina. They aim to upgrade two generating units at the Burton Development, increasing their capacity from 8.1 megawatts (MW) to 9.6 MW, without altering the project features or causing ground disturbance. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission invites comments, protests, or motions to intervene by March 5, 2025. Details about the application and how to file comments can be found on the Commission’s website.

The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on several information collection requests related to alcohol and tobacco regulations. These include various compliance activities such as chemist certification programs, special tax registrations, and excise tax returns. The information collected is essential for ensuring that regulations are followed and that taxes are accurately assessed and collected. Interested parties can find and comment on these requests through the government website, with feedback due by April 28, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to air traffic routes in Alaska due to the planned removal of the Shemya, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB). This plan includes altering certain air routes: revoking parts of Colored Federal Airway Green 8 (G-8) and Jet Route J-115, changing United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-227, and creating a new RNAV Route Q-188. The FAA is asking the public for comments on these proposals by April 18, 2025, to ensure air traffic flows efficiently and safely.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information to improve its processes and reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The FCC is interested in the necessity, practicality, and clarity of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses, particularly small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The collection aims to facilitate efficient communication between property owners and local carriers in telecommunications, ensuring competition and compliance with radiofrequency exposure limits. Public feedback is encouraged before February 11, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comments on draft lists of companies responsible for fees related to evaluating the risks of five chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These substances are labeled as High-Priority due to potential health or environmental risks. Companies that make or import these chemicals must self-identify to ensure they're correctly listed for fee payments, but they can also claim exemptions or correct errors. The final list, setting out those liable for fees, will be released alongside the risk evaluation's scope documents.

The Coast Guard announced a temporary change to the schedule for operating the CSX Transportation Railroad drawbridge over Bayou Sara near Saraland, Alabama. This adjustment will let the bridge operate remotely from a control center in Mobile, AL, instead of being tended on-site. The purpose is to test whether this change impacts navigation safety and to determine if a permanent change is warranted. They are seeking feedback from the public on this temporary measure until July 8, 2021.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has announced a virtual public meeting for the Maryland Advisory Committee via Zoom on April 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The meeting will include an introduction of the newly appointed committee members, discussions on committee matters, and an opportunity for public comments. Interested individuals can join the meeting through a registration link or by phone. Additional accommodations are available upon request, and written comments can be submitted within 30 days after the meeting.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced several filings involving natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. New proceedings include joint petitions for waivers and negotiated rate agreements by companies like Ovintiv Marketing Inc. and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC. In existing matters, Southern Natural Gas Company filed a compliance document. Public comments or objections must be submitted by December 23, 2024, and more information is available on the FERC website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing its previous decision from November 2020 and reinstating Ohio's Air Nuisance Rule (ANR) into the State Implementation Plan (SIP). This change follows a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which highlighted errors in how the EPA handled the removal. The EPA has acknowledged that the ANR plays an important role in meeting clean air standards in Ohio and did not properly evaluate its significance in reducing pollution. This decision is meant to align with the Clean Air Act's goals of maintaining and enforcing national air quality standards.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on ways to reduce paperwork burdens, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request is part of the FCC’s ongoing efforts to streamline its processes and reduce the burden of information collection. Comments should be submitted through the website www.reginfo.gov by February 18, 2025. The proposal includes the evaluation of existing forms and requirements to ensure they are necessary and effectively support FCC functions.