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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend its information collection request regarding new source performance standards (NSPS) for glass manufacturing plants. This extension aims to ensure compliance with federal regulations for glass melting furnaces at such facilities. The public has an additional 30 days until January 13, 2025, to submit comments on this proposal. The estimated cost and burden associated with these regulations remain the same as previously approved, with some increase in operation and maintenance costs due to updated price indexes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the information collection regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Wood Furniture Manufacturing Operations. This request is part of the agency’s efforts to ensure compliance with existing emission standards and involves maintaining records of certain polluting materials. Comments can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The current standards apply to both major and minor sources within the wood furniture manufacturing sector, and EPA estimates that the cost of compliance is about $2,020,000 per year.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sent a request to extend data collection for the NESHAP regulations on nutritional yeast manufacturing to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This request has already been approved until February 28, 2025, but the EPA is asking for additional comments from the public by March 31, 2025. These regulations aim to control the emission of harmful air pollutants from yeast manufacturing facilities. The requirements include initial notifications, performance tests, and regular reports to ensure compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend their current information collection for brick and structural clay product manufacturing. This extension, approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with air pollutant standards specifically under NESHAP for Brick and Structural Clay Products Manufacturing. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The request anticipates a total yearly burden of 33,373 hours and an annual cost of $4,880,000 for the respondents involved, who are primarily brick and clay product manufacturers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for inorganic arsenic emissions from glass manufacturing plants. This extension, already approved until February 2025, allows for additional public comments until March 31, 2025. The EPA will continue collecting information to ensure these plants comply with environmental regulations, impacting around 16 glass manufacturing facilities. The estimated annual cost for compliance is $470,000, including maintenance expenses updated for inflation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to extend an existing information collection, called the Consolidated Air Rule, which applies to facilities in the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry. This rule helps ensure compliance with various environmental regulations by offering a single, consolidated set of requirements. Public comments on the proposal are being requested until January 27, 2025. The EPA reports an increase in the estimated reporting burden due to a rise in facilities choosing this compliance method and industry growth.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to address health risks posed by trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The rule includes prohibitions on the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of TCE across various industrial and commercial applications, with certain phase-outs and exemptions focusing on critical uses such as in lead-acid battery separators and essential aerospace operations. All consumer uses of TCE are prohibited, and strict workplace controls are mandated for remaining uses until prohibition is fully implemented. These measures aim to eliminate the unreasonable health risks associated with TCE exposure, while providing time for affected industries to transition to safer alternatives.

The Executive Order 14272 directs the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of importing processed critical minerals and their derivative products. These materials are crucial for the economy and defense because they are used in important sectors like transportation and technology. The investigation will assess risks including the reliance on foreign sources that might be unstable, and it will explore measures like tariffs and incentives for domestic production. This action aims to ensure a resilient and secure supply chain for these vital materials.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is proposing a temporary waiver under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) that would allow the use of domestically assembled solar modules for certain federally funded projects, as fully BABA-compliant solar modules are currently not available in sufficient quantities. The waiver aims to consolidate waivers for multiple projects, reduce paperwork, and support the growth of domestic solar manufacturing. This proposal supports creating a supply chain for American-made solar products and promoting the benefits for communities receiving HUD assistance. HUD is inviting public comments on this proposed waiver, which would be effective until December 31, 2025, with installation by June 30, 2026.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the US Department of Agriculture has issued a proposed rule recommending changes to pricing in 11 Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). These proposed amendments update existing formulas for milk composition, surveyed commodity products, and milk pricing categories, among others, to better reflect current market conditions. The changes are aimed at improving the fairness and accuracy of milk pricing across different regions and market classes. The AMS will seek approval from milk producers before implementing any new rules, with the possibility of terminating the order if it doesn't receive enough support.