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  • 2021-04008 — Rules of Practice and Procedure
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11425
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Labor is withdrawing a rule that would have made electronic filing and service mandatory for legal representatives involved with the Benefits Review Board unless a different filing method was justified. This decision came after receiving significant negative feedback during the comment period, indicating some concerns with the filing system. While the rule won't take effect, the department plans to extend the comment period and hold listening sessions to gather more user feedback. The rule withdrawal applies to changes that were to be introduced on January 11, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wanted to make it so lawyers had to send important papers through computers, but some people didn't like the idea. So now, they're stopping that plan for now and will talk to more people to see what everyone thinks before making any changes.

  • 2025-06480 — Joint Policies of the Departments of the Interior and of the Army Relative to Reservoir Project Lands; Delay of Effective Date
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 15935
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of the Interior and the Department of the Army have decided to delay the effective date of a rule related to reservoir project lands. This decision is in line with a directive from President Trump's administration to pause new regulations for review. Initially set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the rule's implementation is postponed to May 16, 2025. The delay allows further evaluation and is made without public comments, as it aims to ensure regulations are carefully considered.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to take a little more time to think about a new rule for land with big water projects. They decided to wait a month before the rule starts so they can make sure everything is just right.

  • 2025-04624 — List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1040, Revision 1 to Amendment Nos. 0 Through 2
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12679
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirms that on April 21, 2025, a new rule will be enacted. This rule updates the spent fuel storage regulations, specifically revising the listing of the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. The updates focus on radiation protection specifications, including clarifying dose rate limits and modifying their values and measurement locations. Since no major issues were raised in public comments, the rule will proceed as planned.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is making sure that special rules for safely storing used nuclear fuel will be updated soon, which means they will make sure everything is extra safe when they lock away old nuclear stuff. Nobody had big problems with this plan, so they’ll go ahead with it.

  • 2025-01658 — Safety Standard for Play Yards
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 8368
    Reading Time:about 29 minutes

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated safety standards for play yards, which are framed enclosures for children. The new rule incorporates the latest voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24, which includes several safety improvements, such as clearer definitions and warning labels to prevent strangulation, and requirements for cord and strap lengths to avoid hazards. These updates will become mandatory on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025. The changes aim to enhance the safety of play yards without needing public comment, as the revised standard will automatically take effect under the law.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made new rules to make play areas for kids safer by adding special instructions and limits on things like cord lengths to prevent accidents. These new rules will start on April 5, 2025, unless people say there are big problems with them by February 28, 2025.