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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has accepted a request from Louisiana Energy Services, operating as Urenco USA, to amend its special nuclear materials license to increase the uranium enrichment limit at the National Enrichment Facility in New Mexico. This amendment includes raising the enrichment level from 5.5% to below 10% for on-site recycling and support systems and removing certain storage controls. Because the request contains sensitive information, the NRC has detailed procedures for how people can gain access to this information if they need it to participate in a hearing about the amendment. Those interested must file requests by specific deadlines, follow new filing rules, and comply with security checks for access to sensitive data.

The Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for 10 gigabit (Gb) physical ports from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee is charged to both members and non-members who use these ports to connect to the exchange's data centers. The Exchange argues that the fee increase is necessary to help maintain and improve their market technology and services, and remains competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change aims to reflect the costs of inflation and investments made in enhancing their systems over the years. The public has been invited to submit comments on this change.

The Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a rule change to increase the monthly fee for its 10 gigabit physical port connections from $7,500 to $8,500. This fee adjustment is intended to help the Exchange maintain and improve its technology infrastructure. The Exchange argues that the increased fee is still competitive compared to similar fees charged by other exchanges and that it has not changed this fee since 2018 despite inflation. The proposal is currently open for public comments, with a submission deadline of January 21, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. is proposing a change to its fee schedule related to the cost of 10 Gb physical ports used for connectivity to the exchange. The monthly fee for these ports will increase from $7,500 to $8,500, which Cboe argues is necessary to maintain and improve its market technology and is still competitive compared to other exchanges. The proposed change aims to account for inflation and additional investments in infrastructure and technology. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposal to the SEC.

Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a change to its fee schedule, specifically increasing the cost of 10 gigabit (Gb) physical connectivity ports from $7,500 to $8,500 per month. This fee adjustment is intended to support the maintenance and improvement of market technology and services while staying competitive compared to fees charged by other exchanges. The proposed change is also meant to reflect inflation and investments the Exchange has made since the last fee adjustment in 2018. The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comments on this proposal until January 21, 2025.

The Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree with BCP Ingredients, Inc. over violations of the Clean Air Act due to the release of ethylene oxide at their Missouri facility. Under this agreement, BCP will pay a $300,000 fine, install new equipment to reduce emissions, and conduct three community projects worth $350,000. These projects include donating vehicles and medical supplies, providing medical visits, and supplying emergency response equipment. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days of its announcement.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued the 2021 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges from industrial activities. This permit replaces the expired 2015 MSGP and covers eligible operators in areas where the EPA is the permitting authority, including states, Indian country lands, and U.S. territories. The new permit introduces changes such as streamlined language, public signs for permit coverage, and new monitoring requirements. It will be effective from March 1, 2021, and lasts for five years, aiming to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve West Virginia's plan to address visibility issues caused by air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas, known as Class I areas. This decision reverses a previous proposal to disapprove the state's plan. The approval is based on West Virginia's measures to control emissions and the conclusion that no further actions are needed to improve visibility during the specified period. The EPA's decision reflects a change in their policy, suggesting that if current air conditions are below a certain improvement mark, states are meeting progress requirements.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has revised the critical habitat designation for the northern spotted owl, resulting in the exclusion of approximately 3.5 million acres across Washington, Oregon, and California. These exclusions reflect a reconsideration of various impacts, including economic and environmental factors, as well as new information since the 2012 designation. The decision is based on the determination that these exclusions will not lead to the extinction of the species, considering the threats posed by invasive barred owls and ongoing habitat conservation efforts. The revised designation continues to protect critical habitat areas for the owl's survival while balancing other land management priorities.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to improve air quality standards for facilities that work with flexible polyurethane foam, as required by the Clean Air Act. This proposal focuses on reducing emissions of hazardous air pollutants by setting new standards for certain operations, like flame laminators and loop slitters, and updating reporting requirements to be fully electronic. These changes aim to provide better monitoring and compliance without significantly changing the current emission levels, ensuring both environmental protection and the continuation of existing industry practices. The proposal also eliminates exemptions during events such as startup and shutdown, meaning that emission standards will apply at all times.