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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established new tolerances for the residues of the pesticide ethaboxam on sugar beet roots, allowing a maximum of 0.03 parts per million. This decision was made after evaluating the safety of the pesticide under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), ensuring that there's a reasonable certainty of no harm to the general population, including infants and children. The EPA's ruling was in response to a petition by Valent U.S.A. LLC and is consistent with similar residue limits (MRLs) set by Canada. The new rule is effective as of February 9, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request to amend the operating license for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2, located in Michigan. This amendment would allow a one-time extension of the current 15-year interval for the plant's integrated leak rate test by about 18 months, extending it until the startup following the fall 2022 refueling. The NRC has determined that this proposed change does not significantly increase safety risks and is seeking public feedback on this assessment. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, or intervene in the process through established procedures.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the FERC-517 information collection related to the safety of waterpower projects, with comments due by April 25, 2025. This information helps assess the safety of water projects, ensuring they're maintained well and safe for the public. The document outlines the reporting requirements, such as prompt incident reports and inspections by independent consultants. It also describes the Owner's Dam Safety Program, which mandates regular audits and includes key elements like dam safety policy and training.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from seven individuals seeking exemptions from the vision requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These exemptions would allow them to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) across state lines despite not meeting the vision standard in one eye. The FMCSA evaluates if granting these exemptions would ensure the same level of safety as the current regulations. The public is invited to comment on these applications until February 5, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing tolerances for the herbicide metamitron residues in apples and pears at 0.01 parts per million. This rule was requested by ADAMA AGAN and is based on the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The EPA conducted an extensive risk assessment and determined that this tolerance is safe for human consumption, including for infants and children, with no significant risks identified. The rule is effective March 11, 2025, and interested parties can file objections or request hearings by May 12, 2025.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has decided to exempt 20 individuals from the hearing requirement to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. This exemption means that people who are hard of hearing or deaf can legally drive CMVs across state lines until January 22, 2023, provided they meet specific conditions, such as reporting crashes and keeping a copy of the exemption while driving. The decision was based on an assessment that shows these drivers can maintain a safety level equivalent to or greater than that of drivers without such exemptions.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company three exemptions from regulations for their Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). These exemptions will let Maine Yankee continue using certain practices previously allowed under past amendments when adopting the latest amendment, No. 9, to their Certificate of Compliance for storing nuclear waste. The NRC has determined that these exemptions do not pose any increased safety risks or environmental impacts, ensuring no significant harm to public health or the environment. These changes will not lead to more accidents, more radiation exposure, or affect cultural or historic sites.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a change to the operating license for Florida Power and Light Company's Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Unit No. 4. This amendment would delay the installation of new reactor coolant pump seals from spring 2025 to spring 2027 due to unexpected fabrication delays. The NRC has preliminarily determined that this change does not pose significant safety risks and is accepting public comments until March 21, 2025. Requests for a hearing or petitions to intervene can be filed by April 21, 2025.