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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced a list of projects that have received Grandfathering Registration during the period from January 1 to February 28, 2025. This registration is part of the regulations under 18 CFR part 806, subpart E. The projects include Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC's Milton Quarry in Montour County, the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania's Mansfield University in Tioga County, and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company's Hershey Country Club in Dauphin County, focusing on various water uses. The notice is authorized under Public Law 91-575 and other regulations.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a final rule to update the rules for civil money penalties by adjusting them for inflation. This adjustment is in line with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act, ensuring penalties stay current with economic changes. The new penalty amounts will be effective from January 16, 2025, and apply to violations occurring on or after January 15, 2025. The FHFA will calculate penalties on a case-by-case basis, using a formula tied to changes in the Consumer Price Index, and these updates are mandated by law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 23, 2020. This change removes certain allowances, known as variances, that were previously granted to the Illinois Power Holdings and AmerenEnergy Medina Valley Cogen facilities, specifically regarding sulfur dioxide emission standards. As a result, stricter limits on emissions will be applied to all current coal-fired electrical generating units at these facilities. The changes will take effect on March 31, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public feedback on a draft regulatory guide (DG-1304) aimed at providing guidelines for safety-related steel structures and steel-plate composite walls that are not part of reactor vessels or containments. This guide aligns with the 2018 ANSI/AISC N690 standard for nuclear facilities but includes specific exceptions and clarifications. The NRC encourages comments to be submitted by March 29, 2021, although they may consider late submissions if possible. Comments should be submitted through the Federal Rulemaking website or via mail.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is inviting comments on a proposal to reduce paperwork burdens related to information collection, especially for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. This initiative is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. The FCC seeks feedback on enhancing data collection while minimizing difficulties, using automated techniques or technology, and ensuring that radio and television stations correctly disclose foreign sponsorship. The deadline for submitting comments is April 21, 2025, and people can send their feedback through www.reginfo.gov and email.

The Investors Exchange LLC (IEX) has proposed amendments to its compliance rules related to the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail to align with an exemption granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This proposal aims to streamline how allocation reports are submitted, focusing on reporting responsibilities for brokers involved in trade allocations. The changes intend to simplify the process by shifting certain reporting obligations from executing brokers to clearing brokers, especially when brokers do not have enough information to complete allocation reports. This amendment is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce unnecessary burdens on brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an existing information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This collection, titled "Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations," involves asking NRC licensees to provide reports related to radiation exposure to individuals involved in NRC-licensed activities. The public is invited to submit comments on this request by March 25, 2021. The NRC emphasizes the importance of not including personal information in comments that individuals do not want disclosed to the public.

The Securities and Exchange Commission gave notice of the Cboe Exchange's proposed rule change, allowing for listing and trading options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The proposal seeks to amend existing rules to facilitate these options trades, adding a position limit of 25,000 contracts per Ethereum Fund option. The Cboe Exchange argues that trading options on these funds will provide investors a cost-effective and transparent way to gain exposure to Ethereum without directly handling the cryptocurrency. The SEC is inviting public comments on this notice and has waived the typical 30-day waiting period, allowing the rule to take immediate effect.

The Surface Transportation Board issued a final rule to update its civil monetary penalties by accounting for inflation, as required by federal law. This annual adjustment, effective January 14, 2025, follows a specific calculation method and does not allow for public comment because the Board is following a mandated federal formula. The rule applies only to violations occurring after the regulation's effective date. It also clarifies that the Board has no authority to adjust criminal penalties for inflation.

The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC is seeking permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a compressor unit at its station in the Keota Storage Field in Iowa. This compressor has become outdated and is not needed for the site's operation. This change aims to save costs while maintaining efficiency. The public can participate by sending comments or protests, and the deadline for these submissions is May 16, 2025.