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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the comment period for a draft risk assessment concerning Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in sewage sludge. Initially published on January 15, 2025, the public now has until August 14, 2025, to submit their comments. This extension grants additional time for stakeholders to review the document, which evaluates potential health and environmental risks related to the use and disposal of sewage sludge. The assessment aims to inform potential future regulations under the Clean Water Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice regarding the amendment of a previous cancellation order for two pesticide registrations, specifically for triadimefon. Initially, the cancellation was announced on March 19, 2019, but due to delays in shipments caused by quarantine measures, the effective date of cancellation has been extended to February 28, 2020. This extension allows the sale and use of existing stocks for an additional year, as no significant risks have been identified. This change was requested by Bayer and accepted by the EPA, ensuring that these products can remain available for a limited time longer without posing significant risks.

ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) proposed a rule change to improve their risk management practices. The updates, which require approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, focus on automating daily parameter updates for credit default swap risk factors and enhancing documentation. ICC believes these changes will enhance risk management by ensuring more accurate margin calculations and improving clarity in their risk assessment methods. Public comments on the proposal are being solicited until April 10, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to improve the review process for new chemicals. These changes match the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act updates from 2016, aiming to make the process more efficient and clear. Significant adjustments include requiring more detailed information from those submitting new chemical notices, extending requirements for exceptions known as "low volume" and "low release and exposure" to certain chemicals, and ensuring all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) go through a full review. The modifications seek to enhance EPA's ability to assess and manage chemical risks to health and the environment.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, announced an update to the Nationwide Significant Risk Threshold (NSRT), which is related to the use of locomotive horns at public highway-rail grade crossings. This action helps communities establish quiet zones by providing a standard to assess risks when train horns are not routinely sounded. The NSRT has been increased from 13,811 to 15,488 based on recent collision data. This adjustment aims to ensure safety while allowing communities to manage noise levels effectively.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is asking for public comments on a draft guidance document titled "Content of Risk Assessment and Severe Accident Information in Light-Water Power Reactor Construction Permit Applications." This guidance aims to clarify how NRC staff should review risk assessment and severe accident information in construction permit applications for light-water power reactors. The draft provides details on the safety review process but does not change current rules or affect existing licenses. Comments should be submitted by February 18, 2025, and the NRC encourages electronic submissions through the Federal rulemaking website.

ICE Clear Credit LLC (ICC) has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission to update its Operational Risk Management Framework. These revisions aim to enhance the management and assessment of risks associated with ICC's operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. The changes involve aligning its processes with the Enterprise Risk Management Policy of ICC's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange, and clarifying ERM's role in risk reporting and assessment. This proposal does not alter ICC's Clearing Rules and seeks to improve operational transparency and the protection of investors and the public interest.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice concerning the review of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Between September 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019, the EPA reviewed certain chemical notices and determined that the new chemical substances or significant new uses do not pose an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. This involves the analysis of premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs). Manufacturers or processors intending to produce these chemicals must file notices to the EPA 90 days prior to their activities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft risk assessment regarding the presence of harmful chemicals, PFOA and PFOS, in sewage sludge for public comment. This risk assessment examines the potential risks to human health and the environment when the sludge is used as a soil conditioner, disposed of on the surface, or incinerated. The EPA highlights concerns for those living near these sites and using the products grown or raised there. The public can submit comments until March 17, 2025, which will help the EPA finalize the risk assessment and consider potential regulatory actions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given approval, with specific conditions, for a small-scale road pilot project using phosphogypsum, which is a byproduct of phosphate production, on private land in Florida. This approval was given after a thorough risk assessment to ensure the project is as protective of public health as keeping phosphogypsum in a safe storage stack. The project, proposed by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC, involves building a test road to study the potential use of phosphogypsum in road construction. Public comments raised several concerns, but the EPA maintained its decision based on the risk assessments, confirming it meets current health safety standards.