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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking an extension for the "NSPS for Electric Utility Steam Generating Units." This extension is essential for compliance with air quality standards and involves periodic reporting and recordkeeping by electric utility steam generating unit operators. The EPA expects a decrease in the burden on these operators due to fewer respondents, as there are no new coal-fired boilers being added and some existing units are being phased out. Public comments on this request are invited until February 10, 2021.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a proposed rule change by NYSE Texas to adopt NYSE Rule 4530 with minor modifications. This rule requires detailed reporting on events like statutory disqualifications and customer complaints for better regulatory oversight. The new rule aligns NYSE Texas with the NYSE and FINRA's requirements, improving consistency and easing compliance for firms already following similar protocols. The SEC is seeking public comments on this proposal, emphasizing the importance of transparency and effective market regulation.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is asking for public comments on its plan to renew an information collection related to State regulatory authority on coal mining inspections. This is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which aims to minimize the burden of reporting by the public. They are gathering feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, if it will be processed timely, and ways to improve its quality and clarity. Comments are due by February 4, 2025, and the information gathered will help ensure compliance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public feedback on the current information collection under FERC-517, which pertains to the safety of waterpower projects and dams. This collection, under OMB Control No. 1902-0319, aims to assess and ensure the safety and maintenance of waterpower project works for public protection. Although the type of information required remains unchanged, comments are encouraged, especially regarding the necessity and utility of this collection, its burden and cost estimates, and suggestions for improvement. Comments are due by March 4, 2025.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice about amendments to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's Liquor Ordinance. These changes, effective from March 21, 2025, update the rules for selling alcohol within the community, covering both on-sale and off-sale transactions. The amendments provide regulations on licensing, operation, and management of liquor sales on Tribally-owned property, including compliance with state and federal laws. The Community's Business Council plays a key role in overseeing on-sale and off-sale liquor operations and reporting to the General Council.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve an information collection concerning small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This is an extension of a previously approved collection, allowing additional public comments until February 10, 2021. The request involves ensuring owners of small steam generators (between 2.9 MW and 29 MW capacity) comply with reporting and recordkeeping standards to verify adherence to environmental regulations. The estimated total burden of this requirement is 219,000 hours per year, costing $38.3 million annually, and assumes a growth in the industry leading to an increase in the number of respondents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized revisions to streamline fuel quality regulations. These updates clarify testing and sampling standards while preserving existing fuel quality levels. The changes, effective July 1, 2025, aim to enhance clarity and compliance for stakeholders involved with fuels, fuel additives, and blendstocks, like producers and distributors. These modifications do not alter the current fuel quality standards but provide technical amendments and clarifications to help stakeholders comply with the EPA’s requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request related to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Aluminum Reduction Plants to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This request is for an extension of the existing standards to ensure compliance with emission regulations for certain aluminum production facilities. Public comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The number of facilities affected by these standards has decreased from eight to six, resulting in a lower estimated burden of time and costs.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finalized new rules to manage risks associated with electronic trading on designated contract markets (DCMs). These rules require DCMs to adopt measures to prevent, detect, and mitigate market disruptions or anomalies that might occur due to electronic trading. The regulations emphasize flexibility by allowing each DCM to tailor their risk controls based on their specific market needs. This approach aims to ensure stable and fair trading environments on electronic platforms.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to extend its current rules on collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Rule 22e-3 allows money market funds to suspend redemptions temporarily if it helps with an orderly fund liquidation, but they must notify the SEC of such suspensions. The SEC estimates that compliance with this rule will involve minimal effort, requiring about an hour of a lawyer's time each year. The public is invited to comment on the necessity and burden of this information collection by February 14, 2025.