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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 Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a final rule that updates terminology in regulations related to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) contracts managed by State Housing Finance Agencies. The rule clarifies definitions to reflect situations where HUD or a Performance-Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) takes over contract administration when an agreement with a state agency ends. By defining these terms, HUD aims to reduce confusion about who manages certain financial accounts and ensure consistency with their longstanding policies. The changes initially proposed on July 17, 2024, are now adopted without alteration and will come into effect on January 3, 2025.