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The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has announced adjustments to the electric power rates for the Mission Valley Power Project (MVP), which will take effect in March 2025 and 2026. Despite an initial proposal for rate changes in 2024, those were delayed and won't be implemented. The public had the opportunity to comment on these changes, but no feedback was received. MVP provides electric services to areas in and around the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, and the adjustments were made following federal guidelines, including consultation with Tribal governments.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is setting up new recreation fee areas in specific parts of the Upper Colorado River, managed by the Kremmling and Colorado River Valley Field Offices, according to the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Starting July 7, 2025, fees will be charged for day use, individual and group campsites, and special on-river camping permits to help maintain facilities and services. These fees, ranging from $5 to $75, are intended to ensure that visitors who use the sites contribute to their upkeep. The plan aims to enhance public access and resource protection and is consistent with fees at other federal and private sites.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has made changes to its regulations for renewing licenses of certain non-power facilities, known as non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs). The new rule simplifies the process by removing license terms for many facilities used for research and development, while introducing updated rules to ensure safety is maintained. Key changes require facilities to submit updated safety analysis reports every five years and set a new accident dose criterion of 1 rem total effective dose for facilities that are not testing facilities, to help manage potential risks better. These updates are expected to reduce costs and improve efficiency while maintaining public safety.

The Coast Guard is implementing a temporary safety zone on the Grand River in Grand Haven, MI, due to the demolition of the J.B. Sims power plant. This zone, which covers all navigable waters within 1,400 feet of the demolition site, is enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on February 5 and 19, 2021, to protect people and vessels from potential hazards. People and vessels are prohibited from entering the area unless they have authorization from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan. This measure is taken under the authority of the Coast Guard to ensure safety during the demolition process.

The Coast Guard is removing the safety and security zone for the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, Massachusetts, since the facility has stopped power operations permanently. This change, effective January 16, 2025, is due to the rules no longer being needed because the plant is no longer operational. The removal will affect navigation charts and publications, and related navigation markers will also be taken down. This decision was supported by all commenters and will not significantly impact small enterprises or require new information collections.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of an information collection related to the Mechanical Power Presses Standard under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Public comments are requested on various aspects of the information collection, such as its necessity, accuracy, and the burden it may impose on respondents. The goal is to ensure mechanical power presses are safe and that safety devices are functioning correctly to prevent worker injuries. Comments must be submitted by March 12, 2021.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitats for four species of freshwater mussels: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. These designations spread across 17 states in the United States, covering approximately 3,974 river miles. The critical habitats are aimed at protecting key environmental features essential for the mussels' survival, such as suitable water flow, quality, and host fish presence. The agency is inviting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2025, and has also released an economic analysis regarding the designations.

The Department of Labor has requested public comments on a new information collection related to injuries from operating mechanical power presses. This request is part of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration's efforts in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They aim to gather data on incidents involving employee injuries, including details such as the cause and the number of people involved, to improve workplace safety. The public is invited to comment on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection until January 13, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved exemptions for PSEG Nuclear, LLC, allowing it to transfer earnings from nuclear decommissioning trust funds into specific subaccounts without prior notification. These exemptions pertain to funds at Hope Creek Generating Station, Salem Generating Station, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and are intended for activities that don't strictly fall under "decommissioning" as defined by existing regulations. The NRC confirmed these changes will not jeopardize the safe decommissioning of the reactors and concluded there are no significant environmental impacts from this decision. The exemptions are immediately effective and will expire once each reactor permanently ceases operations and removes nuclear fuel.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking the public to provide feedback on its current information collection methods related to power system reliability standards. These standards help transmission and distribution providers maintain electrical stability and respond to power system issues. FERC is also merging several reporting requirements into a single collection to streamline the process. Public comments are welcomed until March 3, 2025, to ensure the efficiency and necessity of these collections.