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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the carbon black production industry. The proposal aims to improve air quality by addressing hazardous emissions from production units, setting new requirements for startup, shutdown, and malfunction processes, and mandating electronic reporting of specific data. Additionally, the EPA evaluated the risks of emissions and decided that while the risks are currently acceptable, these updates will help ensure better protection of public health and the environment. The changes will also include electronic reporting to make data collection more efficient and transparent.

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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding around $1.5 million, with a total of about $7.5 million expected over five years, to the University of Oslo. This funding will help improve global health by enhancing public health surveillance and response systems worldwide, building capacity to better detect and respond to disease outbreaks. The project focuses on improving the DHIS2 software, a critical tool for public health data management, which is uniquely maintained by the University of Oslo. The award period runs from September 2025 to September 2030.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a rule clarifying how spectrum sharing will work between different generations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems. The rule sets specific technical criteria, including a limit on interference to earlier established satellite systems to promote effective coordination and protect network operations. A transitional protection period of ten years is specified, after which later systems must share spectrum equally with earlier systems. These measures aim to ensure efficient use of satellite spectrum and facilitate a competitive environment for new satellite entries.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new rule to replace an old airworthiness directive concerning the maintenance of BAE Systems Model 4101 airplanes. This new rule will require airlines to update their maintenance and inspection programs with stricter safety guidelines to prevent structure fatigue and fuel tank issues that could lead to serious accidents. The FAA believes these new measures are necessary to ensure continued safe operation of these airplanes. Comments on this proposal are being accepted until May 9, 2025.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is considering implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) to enhance safety and reduce accidents on U.S.-flagged passenger vessels. They're seeking public feedback on whether such systems are feasible and beneficial, focusing on aspects like vessel size, design, and operation. The Coast Guard is also interested in how implementing SMSs could influence the sharing of safety information and if it might lead to the removal of outdated regulations. Public comments are encouraged to help shape potential new rules, and feedback is requested by April 15, 2021.

The Miami International Securities Exchange LLC submitted a proposal to amend its fee schedule, specifically to increase the network connectivity fees for its 10-gigabit ultra-low latency fiber connections from $9,300 to $10,000 per month for both member and non-member users. This increase is intended to cover the exchange's growing costs and ensure the fees are fair and reasonable, reflecting the resources consumed by users of the higher bandwidth connections. The exchange argues that the proposed fees comply with U.S. securities law, are equitably allocated, and do not impose an unfair burden on competition.

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), part of the USDA, is inviting commodity boards to propose topics for funding under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program. These topics, which should align with AFRI's priority areas like plant and animal health, food safety, or rural communities, will be co-funded by NIFA and the commodity boards. To have their topics considered for the fiscal year 2021, proposals must be submitted by March 5, 2021. If accepted, the commodity boards must provide funding equal to NIFA's contribution for grants awarded based on these topics.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office intends to issue an amendment for grant applications to improve power grid resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This amendment, expected in February 2025, will allow current and new applicants to seek formula grant allocations for fiscal year 2025. To apply, new applicants must complete several pre-application tasks, including registration with relevant systems, before submission. It emphasizes modernizing grid infrastructure and supporting clean energy goals.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a rule allowing motorcycle manufacturers to use an internationally recognized symbol for the anti-lock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator, providing them with more flexibility. This rule removes the previous letter height requirement if the ISO symbol is used but keeps it for text-only labels. NHTSA made this decision after hearing from manufacturers that changing the telltale would be costly and would not improve safety. The rule includes technical corrections and updates to ensure alignment with international standards, without imposing additional costs on manufacturers, particularly benefiting small businesses.