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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced several filings involving natural gas pipeline rates and refunds. New proceedings include joint petitions for waivers and negotiated rate agreements by companies like Ovintiv Marketing Inc. and Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC. In existing matters, Southern Natural Gas Company filed a compliance document. Public comments or objections must be submitted by December 23, 2024, and more information is available on the FERC website.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to extend the comment period for a proposed rule by 15 days, now ending on January 15, 2025. The rule aims to update FRA’s procedures on waivers and safety-related proceedings, focusing on what it means to be "in the public interest" and "consistent with railroad safety." This extension comes after requests from railroad associations, who needed more time to review the changes due to resource constraints and the holiday schedule. Comments can be submitted online through regulations.gov.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice making technical revisions to the "Operations Notice for the Expansion of the Moving to Work Demonstration Program," with changes effective March 20, 2025. These updates include clarifications on the program's funding, financial reporting, and the use of waivers, while ensuring no material changes are made to the previous notice issued on August 28, 2020. Revisions also include updating contact information and adding new categories to existing program components, such as voucher types and flexibility applications. These changes aim to enhance the clarity and guidance provided to public housing agencies.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on their plan to gather information from the public, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice provides the public a chance to comment on the necessity and usefulness of the proposed information collection, as well as ways to improve the collection process. CMS is specifically addressing the approval process for waivers related to health care-related taxes that states may apply for. Comments must be submitted by March 10, 2021, to assist in determining the impact on Federal financial participation.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of $85,291,000 in Community Development Block Grant disaster recovery funds to aid in long-term recovery efforts from major disasters that occurred in 2018 and 2019. This funding builds on previous allocations and includes provisions for additional activities, such as mitigation efforts for 2018 disasters. The notice also provides guidance on using these funds, including the need for an action plan detailing fund usage. Special waivers and alternative requirements are outlined to assist affected areas, particularly the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, in their recovery and planning.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a total of $12.07 billion in funding through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. This funding is aimed at aiding areas significantly affected by disasters in 2023 and 2024, with specific allocations for housing recovery, infrastructure restoration, and economic revitalization. Eligible entities, including certain counties and cities, must use the majority of these funds to address unmet disaster needs and can apply for additional waivers if needed. The funds are available until fully used, and grantees have up to six years to disburse them properly.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several electric rate and reliability filings received from various companies, including the California Independent System Operator Corporation, Hamilton Liberty LLC, and Horizon West Transmission, LLC, among others. These filings involve amendments, tariff cancellations, compliance filings, and requests for waivers or approvals related to energy services and agreements. Public comments on these filings are due by specific deadlines, with the latest being March 22, 2021. Individuals interested in intervening or protesting must follow FERC's procedures and submit filings by the specified comment date.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule from October 29, 2024, concerning updates to procedures for waivers and safety-related proceedings. These updates aimed to clarify what is meant by "in the public interest" and "consistent with railroad safety" in the waiver standards. The FRA cited resource constraints and existing guidance on the topic as reasons for the withdrawal but emphasized their commitment to engaging with stakeholders on rail safety issues. The FRA may consider similar regulations in the future and appreciates the input received from stakeholders during this process.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced that it received an initial rate filing from MPH Elwood, LLC, seeking market-based rate authorization and waivers. The application is to be effective starting April 16, 2025, and was filed on February 14, 2025. Interested parties have until 5 p.m. ET on March 7, 2025, to file interventions, protests, or responses in accordance with the Commission's regulations. The Commission encourages the use of eFiling and offers resources for public participation and inquiries.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), known as AmeriCorps, revised its rules for the National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC), effective May 1, 2021. The new regulations aim to simplify and clarify the process and require grant recipients to conduct checks on individuals in specific positions. The rule does not mandate using CNCS-approved vendors, although it is recommended. Also, the revised rule includes waivers for individuals under 18 and new positions starting after November 1, 2021, ensuring checks are consistent and conducted before starting work or service.