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The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the USDA has prepared an environmental assessment on releasing two insects, Bikasha collaris and Gadirtha fusca, to control the invasive Chinese tallow tree in the United States. This assessment suggests that the release of these insects is unlikely to harm the human environment. The public can review and comment on this assessment by February 22, 2021. The purpose is to use these insects as a biological control method to address the spread of the Chinese tallow tree, which has become a significant invasive species in several states.

Eastman Chemical Company has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about its planned facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, which will be part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 204. The facility will focus on methanolysis operations and recycling of plastics, allowing Eastman Chemical to benefit from reduced customs duties on certain foreign materials for export production and domestic sales. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal until April 5, 2021, with additional details available on the Board's website.

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that MIAX PEARL, LLC submitted a new rule change on February 13, 2025. This change involves adjustments to the fee schedule for their equities trading platform, MIAX Pearl Equities. The modifications include new fees and rebates for trades during early and late trading sessions, altering some rebate programs, and revising fees for trades routed to other exchanges. The SEC is inviting the public to comment on this proposal by March 18, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for certain Bombardier Model BD-100-1A10 airplanes. This comes after reports of a malfunction where the inboard multi-function spoiler (MFS) surfaces failed to deploy due to missing notches on the piston seal of the MFS power control units (PCUs). The proposal requires inspection and possible replacement of the affected MFS PCUs to ensure safety and prevent potential structural damage or injury. This proposed directive is open for public comments until April 12, 2021.

Zebra Technologies Corporation has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board seeking approval to conduct certain production activities at its Kenosha, Wisconsin facility, located within FTZ 41. This involves using foreign and domestic materials to produce various computer printing products, such as thermal printers and mobile computing devices, with any production limited to specified materials and finished products. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by March 4, 2025, and further details can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a consent agreement with Gravy Analytics and its subsidiary Venntel for allegedly violating federal laws by engaging in unfair practices. The companies, which are data brokers, were accused of selling sensitive geolocation data without proper consent, potentially allowing tracking of individuals to places like medical facilities and religious sites. The proposed order aims to prevent future misconduct by prohibiting them from misrepresenting their data practices and from selling location data associated with sensitive locations unless under specific legal circumstances. Members of the public can comment on this agreement until January 6, 2025.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), announced the availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the ongoing operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This draft is part of their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and considers the environmental consequences of LANL's activities over the next 15 years. The public is invited to review the draft and provide feedback during a 60-day comment period ending March 11, 2025. Three alternatives for LANL's future operations are considered: continuing current actions, modernizing operations, and expanding operations to address national security challenges.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Interior Department, is proposing to withdraw over 308,000 acres of federal land in Nye County, Nevada, from mining and leasing activities for 20 years to protect cultural, recreational, and biological resources. This proposal includes a 90-day public comment period and a public meeting scheduled for February 27, 2025, at the Amargosa Community Center. The withdrawal would also apply to approximately 40,000 acres of non-federal land if acquired by the U.S. during this time. The lands will still be available for other uses, like mineral material disposals, during the withdrawal period.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This action is governed by the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and unless there are significant public comments or the requests are withdrawn, the EPA intends to approve these cancellations post the comment period ending August 16, 2021. If approved, selling, distributing, or using the affected pesticides will only be allowed if it complies with EPA's final order terms. The EPA is also allowing for a 180-day comment period for voluntary cancellations concerning minor agricultural uses, according to FIFRA requirements.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for collecting information related to appraiser designations and appraisal reports. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, allowing for a 60-day period for public comment on the proposal. The information gathered is crucial for ensuring accurate appraisals, particularly for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgages, to safeguard the interests of HUD, taxpayers, and the FHA insurance fund. HUD encourages feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and potential burden of this information collection process.