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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100536
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection proposal. They aim to revise existing forms (DEA Forms 224 and 224A) to include emergency medical services (EMS) agencies under the Controlled Substances Act. This change would allow EMS agencies to register to handle controlled substances in line with state law. The comment period is open for 30 days, during which people can share their thoughts on the proposal's necessity, accuracy, and possible burden on those required to respond.

    Simple Explanation

    The DEA wants to change some forms to let emergency medical services (like ambulances) handle important medicines legally. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this idea within 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 720
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is planning to renew its information collection request (ICR) aimed at helping motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers meet financial responsibility requirements. They are seeking public comments on this renewal, which involves specific documentation and forms related to insurance and surety bonds. These include forms demonstrating liability insurance coverage and surety bonds necessary for registration while also discussing updates to forms due to new rules impacting financial responsibilities set to take effect in 2026. This request covers an estimated 200,147 respondents, who must submit information for compliance with FMCSA's requirements.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure that companies that move things, like trucks and brokers, have the money to pay if something goes wrong, like a crash. They are asking people to send their thoughts about this plan and also want companies to fill out some forms to show they have enough insurance or promise money (called bonds) to cover any accidents.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6012
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has filed a lawsuit and proposed a Consent Decree to resolve environmental claims against several companies, including General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., related to hazardous substances at a site in Illinois. Under the proposed agreement, these companies will pay for past cleanup costs incurred by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and share future costs. Additionally, certain federal agencies will reimburse General Dynamics-Ordnance and Tactical Systems, Inc., for their share of these costs. The public is invited to comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the announcement.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice is telling people about a plan to make certain companies pay to clean up pollution in Illinois, and they want everyone to know they can share their thoughts on this plan. They made a deal where some companies and the government will help pay for cleaning up old messes they are responsible for, and they’re asking people to send their ideas for a month to help decide if this plan is good or not.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11293
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of an existing information collection request concerning the NESHAP standards for epoxy resin and non-nylon polyamide production. This notice, published on February 24, 2021, invites public comments until March 26, 2021. The submission includes details about reporting and recordkeeping requirements for affected facilities and estimates that there are seven affected facilities, with a total annual burden of 3,940 hours and a total estimated cost of $476,000. There are no changes in the estimated burden from the previous approval, but the costs have increased slightly due to updated financial indices.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency wants more time to collect information about how some factories make certain chemicals. They are asking for people's thoughts on this and say it won't be more work for the factories than before, but it might cost a little bit more money.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 12691
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L1. This proposed AD stems from the need for new or stricter airworthiness limitations identified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It requires updates to the maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness to prevent unsafe conditions. The proposed rule is open for public comment until May 5, 2025, and seeks to prevent potential loss of helicopter control by ensuring critical components do not fail.

    Simple Explanation

    The FAA wants to make sure all Airbus AS332L1 helicopters are safer by updating their safety checks based on new rules from another agency. They want to fix any problems quickly so the helicopters stay safe in the sky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104534
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a cost recovery settlement with U.S. Home, LLC, d/b/a Lennar, and B&J Excavating, Inc. regarding the A.I.W. Frank/Mid-County Mustang Superfund Site in Exton, Pennsylvania. The settlement requires the involved parties to pay the EPA $178,818.46 plus interest, covering the EPA's past response costs. The EPA is inviting the public to comment on this proposal until January 22, 2025. During this period, the agency may adjust or withdraw the settlement based on feedback received.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (like a cleanup team for the Earth) made an agreement with two companies to pay them back for cleaning up pollution in Pennsylvania, but they need to hear from people if they think it's a good deal before they finalize it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7706
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a change to a Consent Decree related to violations of the Clean Air Act by Ohio Fresh Eggs, LLC and its associated entities. The original decree required the company to reduce pollution from facilities housing egg-laying chickens. The proposed change aims to address continued violations by implementing alternative solutions approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and imposing penalties totaling $5,816,250. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement, and the details can be reviewed on the Department of Justice's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change a plan they made with a company because the company didn’t stop making air dirty. They want to try new ideas to fix it and also make the company pay a big fine. People can tell the government what they think about this change for the next 30 days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101627
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with PennEnergy Resources, LLC, related to a lawsuit over Clean Air Act violations at its facilities in Pennsylvania. The alleged violations involve improper design and maintenance of vapor control systems, leading to air pollution. Under the decree, PennEnergy must enhance its facilities' systems, undertake an environmental project, and pay a $2 million penalty. The public can comment on this decree within 30 days, and the details are available on the Justice Department's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Justice Department is making a deal with a company that didn't follow air pollution rules. They want the company to fix their mistakes, start a helpful project for the environment, and pay a big fine. People have 30 days to say what they think about it.