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  • 2021-02662 — Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-ethenyl-, polymer with ethenylbenzene and 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene, sulfonated (Referred to as BIAXAM Polymer); Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemptions, Solicitation of Public Comment
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8784
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received requests from the Utah and Minnesota Departments of Agriculture to use a new chemical, called the BIAXAM Polymer, on airport and aircraft surfaces to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This chemical is designed to give long-lasting protection against the virus SARS-CoV-2. Although the product has not been previously registered as a pesticide by the EPA, the agency is now seeking public comments before deciding whether to grant emergency exemptions for its use. The BIAXAM Polymer would be applied to surfaces to potentially offer an extra layer of safety for air travelers.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is considering allowing a new cleaning chemical, called BIAXAM Polymer, to be used in airplanes and airports to help stop COVID-19. Before saying yes, they want people to share their thoughts and ideas about it.

  • 2024-30896 — Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Hearing
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105682
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received applications from 10 individuals seeking exemptions from the hearing requirements that are typically needed to operate commercial motor vehicles interstate. If approved, these exemptions would allow hard of hearing and deaf individuals to drive commercial vehicles across state lines. The public is invited to comment on these exemption requests by January 27, 2025, using various methods, such as online submission, mail, or fax. The FMCSA will review all submissions to determine if the exemptions maintain an equivalent or greater level of safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting 10 people who can't hear well drive big trucks across different states. They want to know if this will be safe and are asking people for their thoughts on this by January 27, 2025.