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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule extending the effective removal date of the 1-psi gasoline volatility waiver for Ohio and nine counties in South Dakota by one year, from April 28, 2025, to April 28, 2026. This decision comes in response to petitions from the governors of Ohio and South Dakota citing concerns over insufficient gasoline supply without the extension. Factors influencing this decision include infrastructure challenges in Ohio and a recent explosion at a key refinery in Wyoming affecting supply to South Dakota. The EPA's action ensures that gasoline remains available during the summer of 2025 while necessary adjustments are made.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Ohio Advisory Committee will hold two virtual public meetings via Zoom on April 11 and May 2, 2025. The meetings aim to review and approve a project proposal for a study on antisemitism in Ohio and to plan related public briefings. Members of the public can register to attend, participate in an open comment period, and submit written comments. For additional information or accommodations, individuals can contact designated officers via email.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has requested authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon five injection and withdrawal wells and related facilities in Ohio. They are doing this under blanket authorization rules to comply with safety regulations and because the wells are not performing well and are costly to maintain. The public can participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments by February 18, 2025, which can be done electronically or by mail. Once filed, documents related to this project can be tracked through the FERC's eSubscription service or viewed in their eLibrary.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced an update to the major disaster declaration for Ohio, originally declared on April 8, 2019. This amendment, effective December 28, 2020, appoints Joseph Cirone as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Steven W. Johnson. The notice also includes several Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers that are relevant for reporting and accessing disaster-related funds.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the environmental impacts of the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) project. This project aims to design and operate hydrogen production and usage infrastructure in the Appalachian Region, which includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The DOE will hold public meetings to gather comments and intends to decide on whether to fund the project, which would contribute to the development of a national clean hydrogen network, using input from these meetings. The analysis will cover various environmental factors like air quality, water usage, and the potential impact on local communities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Ohio's title V operating permit rules. These updates include changing the definition of hazardous air pollutants and revising the requirements for a permit statement of basis to align with recent Federal regulations. The changes are mainly part of Ohio's routine regulatory review. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted online or via email.

Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is seeking authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon ten gas wells and related infrastructure in Ohio as part of the Southcentral Ohio Well Abandonments Project. Columbia assures that this will not affect the existing storage fields' capacity or service. The public is invited to participate by filing protests, interventions, or comments by March 15, 2021. More information and the necessary forms for participation are available on the FERC website.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a previous disaster declaration for Ohio, originally issued on June 18, 2019. This change took effect on December 28, 2020, and involves appointing Joseph Cirone as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Steven W. Johnson. FEMA also outlined several programs with specific federal assistance numbers for disaster recovery efforts. These updates are part of FEMA's ongoing response to manage the declared disaster effectively.

The Federal Reserve System has received applications from individuals intending to acquire shares in a bank or bank holding company. These applications, submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act and corresponding regulations, are open for public inspection at specified Federal Reserve Banks. Interested parties can submit their comments until March 17, 2025, and the comments may be publicly disclosed. Specifically noted is an application involving the Buckeye State Bank's employee stock ownership plan and trustees looking to retain voting shares in Ohio.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is informing the public about final decisions made regarding a transportation project in Ohio. This involves constructing a new interchange for Sunbury Parkway and modifying the existing interchange at I-71 and US 36/SR 37. The notice states that anyone wishing to legally challenge these decisions must file their claims by September 15, 2025. More information about the project can be found on the Ohio Department of Transportation's website or by contacting them directly.