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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public input on its plan to extend the current information collection requirements under the Alternative Fuels Rule for another three years. This initiative is done in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Rule necessitates uniform labeling for alternative fuels and vehicles, helping consumers make informed choices. Comments must be sent by March 31, 2025, and more details on how to submit comments are available on the www.regulations.gov website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Florida's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP), addressing pollution that affects visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. These updates, submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in 2021 and 2024, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA's Regional Haze Rule requirements for the second planning period. The plan focuses on reducing pollutants like sulfur dioxide from major sources in Florida and includes cooperative efforts with neighboring states to address cross-border pollution effects. If approved, the updates will become enforceable under federal law.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs from Fiscal Year 2020. This update revises the fees FERC charges for various services and is effective as of March 29, 2021. The changes aim to ensure that fees reflect FERC's current expenses and have been verified as not being a major rule according to regulatory standards. The new fees will be communicated to Congress and are detailed in amendments to part 381 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

ANR Pipeline Company has filed an application for its Heartland Project, which involves installing new pipelines and stations across counties in Wisconsin and Illinois to boost natural gas supply in the Midwest. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is reviewing the application and invites public participation through comments, protests, and interventions, with a deadline of March 27, 2025. The estimated cost for the project is $902 million, and it aims to increase transportation capacity by 473,000 dekatherms per day. The public can track the project's progress via FERC's website and utilize services like eSubscription for updates.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to create a regulated navigation area around the Port of Miami. This rule sets a slow speed zone for vessels under 50 meters in length in Fisherman's Channel and the Main Ship Channel to reduce navigational hazards and protect vessels in this busy area. The rule, effective from January 29, 2025, aims to improve safety for both passenger and cargo operations by minimizing the risks posed by high-speed vessel traffic. The new measures also allow for better monitoring by law enforcement to ensure compliance and bolster port security.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced the application by Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, to amend its Southgate Project. This project involves building a natural gas pipeline and related facilities in Virginia and North Carolina, costing an estimated $524 million. Public participation is encouraged through comments, protests, or motions to intervene by the deadline of March 11, 2025. Interested parties can obtain more information and submit their input through the Commission's website or by mail.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed a tentative decision that the current industry test procedure for commercial warm air furnaces (CWAFs) does not accurately reflect their energy efficiency. This new determination critiques the industry's method for failing to consider jacket losses and part-load performance, which impact the true energy efficiency of the equipment. DOE plans to apply a revised test procedure (called TE2) that accounts for these factors and is seeking public comments on this proposed method before making a final decision. Stakeholders can submit their feedback to help ensure the new test procedure is fair and representative of the furnaces' real-world performance.

In this executive order, the President directs the United States to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and other international climate commitments that may harm the U.S. economy. The policy emphasizes prioritizing American interests and economic growth in global environmental agreements while avoiding unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers. Additionally, it calls for revoking the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan and instructs relevant agencies to report on actions taken to align with this policy. The order ensures that U.S. foreign energy engagements focus on economic efficiency and promoting American prosperity.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an information collection related to the Clean Air Act's National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). These standards apply to chemical recovery combustion sources at certain pulp mills. Public comments on this request are open for an additional 30 days. The EPA also noted a decrease in the number of facilities affected by these standards, which has led to a reduction in estimated costs and responses.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs for Fiscal Year 2024. These changes, effective March 3, 2025, adjust fees arising from specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. The rule is classified as procedural and, therefore, exempt from public comment and additional information collection requirements. It includes changes in several fee sections, like increasing the fees for specific services as detailed in the amendments to part 381 of the Commission's regulations.