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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has updated its regulations for testing and approving electric motor-driven equipment in gassy mines. The new rules allow manufacturers to use eight ANSI-approved standards for safety, which can replace some specific MSHA requirements but offer flexibility while maintaining safety. These changes are intended to encourage the use of innovative technology in mines and make the approval process more efficient for manufacturers. The rule becomes effective on January 9, 2025.

The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is proposing new priorities and requirements to improve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. They plan to establish a National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC) to provide training and assistance to State VR agencies. The goal is to help these agencies better manage their programs and enhance their services, ultimately improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by February 18, 2025.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated the poverty guidelines to reflect a 2.9% price increase between 2023 and 2024, measured by the Consumer Price Index. These guidelines help determine eligibility for programs like Medicaid. Each year, HHS adjusts the guidelines based on inflation and ensures that the figures align with Census Bureau estimates. The guidelines are used by various federal and non-federal programs, and specific terms like "income" and "family" are defined by the regulations of each program.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has updated the poverty guidelines to reflect a 1.2% increase in prices from 2019 to 2020, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. These guidelines help determine eligibility for federal programs like Medicaid. In some cases, due to adjustments in the formula, the guidelines may remain the same as the previous year despite inflation changes. The guidelines are mandated by law and are published annually by HHS, not the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as some might mistakenly believe.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced the unclassified details of a potential arms sale. This involves the NATO Support and Procurement Agency buying maintenance and support services for their C-17 aircraft, at an estimated cost of $150 million. The sale is intended to enhance NATO's airlift capability and aligns with U.S. foreign policy goals of supporting NATO's security. The Boeing Company is set to be the principal contractor, and there will be no negative effect on U.S. defense readiness from this transaction.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the Charter Schools Program's Charter Management Organization (CMO) Grants for fiscal year 2025. These grants aim to help charter management organizations replicate or expand high-quality charter schools that can support a diverse student body, including underserved students. Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with traditional public schools and offer programs that promote multilingualism. Applications are due by April 21, 2025, and further details are available on the Department's website. Applications will be evaluated based on criteria like the quality of the applicant, the project design, evaluation plan, and management plan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Polyether Polyols (PEPO) Production industry. The proposed changes, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), aim to address harmful emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) and other hazardous air pollutants to improve air quality and public health. The EPA suggests tighter controls on process vents, storage vessels, equipment leaks, heat exchange systems, and wastewater, and plans to implement fenceline monitoring to measure and manage emissions more effectively. The agency estimates significant reductions in harmful emissions with these new standards.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to update the classification of the West Indian manatee by distinguishing between its two subspecies, listing the Florida manatee as a threatened species and the Antillean manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal involves removing the West Indian manatee from the list and replacing it with the two subspecies to provide them with distinct protections. The Florida manatee faces threats like habitat loss, watercraft collisions, and climate change, whereas the Antillean manatee is endangered by factors like poaching, low genetic diversity, and ineffective regulatory enforcement in some areas. Public comments are invited on this proposed rule until March 17, 2025.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for a new initiative called Community Parent Resource Centers. These centers aim to provide parents of children with disabilities with resources and training to help them better support their children's education. The proposal includes funding for 25 centers across the country, each designed to assist parents and youth facing challenges in accessing information and services. Grants will focus on boosting families' capacity to help their children achieve better educational and developmental outcomes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced new rules for evaluating water resources projects, offering specific procedures to implement principles from federal guidelines established for such investments. This rule aims to maximize public benefits by balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while prioritizing collaboration and public engagement, including with Tribal Nations. The rule will apply to new and significant projects and does not impose new mandates on small entities or Tribal governments. It emphasizes transparency, public participation, and the consideration of climate change and environmental justice in decision-making processes.