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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved exemptions for PSEG Nuclear, LLC, allowing it to transfer earnings from nuclear decommissioning trust funds into specific subaccounts without prior notification. These exemptions pertain to funds at Hope Creek Generating Station, Salem Generating Station, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and are intended for activities that don't strictly fall under "decommissioning" as defined by existing regulations. The NRC confirmed these changes will not jeopardize the safe decommissioning of the reactors and concluded there are no significant environmental impacts from this decision. The exemptions are immediately effective and will expire once each reactor permanently ceases operations and removes nuclear fuel.

Northern Natural Gas Company has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for approval to install a new compressor station in Andrews County, Texas. This project, called the Tarzan Compressor Station Project, will increase the pipeline's capacity by 87,000 dekatherms per day and is estimated to cost $36.1 million. Members of the public can participate by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene in the project review by the deadline on March 18, 2025. Instructions on how to file and participate are available through FERC's website.

The Coast Guard is proposing updates to the special regulations for various marine events like parades and regattas in the Ohio Valley area. These changes will include adding new events, revising details of current events, and removing ones that no longer happen. The proposal aims to make the rules more efficient by minimizing administrative costs and keep the public informed. The Coast Guard is inviting the public to provide comments by March 25, 2021, to help shape this rulemaking process.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule establishing a safety zone in waters near the Glen Island Approach Bridge in Long Island Sound, New Rochelle, NY, due to construction activities. This rule, effective from December 2, 2024, to May 27, 2027, is necessary to protect people and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the bridge's rehabilitation. During active construction periods, unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the designated safety zone. The public is invited to comment on this rule by March 3, 2025, with the Coast Guard committed to maintaining transparent communication through platforms like Local Notice to Mariners.

The Coast Guard is proposing a new rule to change how often the Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey, Florida, opens during busy weekday traffic. The goal is to reduce road congestion by limiting the bridge openings to three times an hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays while allowing on-demand openings at other times. The rule has received mixed feedback from the public, and the Coast Guard is inviting comments until February 7, 2025. This proposal aims to improve traffic flow while still allowing safe navigation for boats.

The National Park Service (NPS) is suggesting changes to the rules about which motor vehicles can drive on the beaches and oversand routes of Assateague Island National Seashore. They want to remove outdated requirements about vehicle weight, ground clearance, and size, which were made in 1976 and are seen as no longer necessary. NPS believes these changes will not harm the environment and will make it easier for more people to visit while still keeping safety and conservation in mind. Public comments are invited on these changes until March 18, 2025.

The Coast Guard has decided to remove a regulated navigation area in Sparkman Channel, Tampa, Florida. Initially, the area restricted vessel drafts to protect navigation due to an underwater pipeline, but advancements in technology have rendered these restrictions unnecessary. The change, effective March 4, 2021, aims to eliminate these outdated limitations, and the Coast Guard sees no significant impact on small businesses or the environment. This action is being taken under the authority granted by U.S. law, and no new rules or navigational hurdles are being introduced by this change.

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking permission for its Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project in Pennsylvania. The project involves removing four old compressor units and building two new ones, along with additional facilities, aiming to meet Pennsylvania's air emission standards without adding new capacity. Public comments and motions to intervene in the project proceedings can be submitted electronically or by mail until February 23, 2021. This process allows interested individuals to express their views on the project or become parties to the proceeding.

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has submitted a request for authorization to replace sections of three gas pipelines in Blair County, Pennsylvania, as part of a compliance project under federal safety standards. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting the public to participate by filing protests, motions to intervene, or comments concerning this proposal until February 10, 2025. Participation can be done through the Commission's website or by mailing submissions to FERC, and detailed instructions are provided for both options. FERC encourages public engagement and has resources available to support those interested in the process.

The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America, LLC is seeking permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a compressor unit at its station in the Keota Storage Field in Iowa. This compressor has become outdated and is not needed for the site's operation. This change aims to save costs while maintaining efficiency. The public can participate by sending comments or protests, and the deadline for these submissions is May 16, 2025.