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The Bureau of Prisons within the Justice Department has issued a supplemental notice proposing updates to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. This program helps inmates manage and pay off financial obligations like court fees and child support while they are incarcerated. The proposal includes changes such as encouraging inmates to pay a portion of outside deposits towards their financial responsibilities, while also prioritizing family support obligations. Public comments on these proposed updates are welcomed until February 18, 2025.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on proposed rules to manage the Alaska Connect Fund (ACF) for mobile services from 2030 to 2034. The proposal addresses how to handle funding in areas where multiple providers currently receive support, aiming to streamline support to a single entity after previous phases end in 2029. It also includes plans for enhancing services in unserved regions, accounting for Tribal consent, and improving broadband capabilities in Alaska. People are invited to submit comments about these plans by specified dates in 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bombardier airplane models, including all CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and some CL-600-2B16 airplanes. This move is due to the need for stricter airworthiness limitations to enhance safety. The proposal would require updates to existing maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate these new or more restrictive limitations, aiming to address safety concerns and prevent potential issues with these aircraft. The FAA is inviting public comments on this proposal, with the deadline for comments set as May 27, 2025.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has proposed a change to the operating schedule for two bridges over the Savannah River: the Houlihan Bridge in Georgia and the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge near Hardeeville, South Carolina. This change would require a 24-hour advance notice for bridge openings, up from the current three hours, due to fewer opening requests and to allow maintenance crews to be on-site. The proposed rule aims to improve response times for maintenance while still accommodating vessels that do not require the bridges to open. Public comments on the proposal are invited until April 12, 2021.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed new regulations that explain how to determine if a foreign corporation qualifies as a Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC), focusing on insurance companies and banks. These regulations clarify the rules for when income from banking and insurance activities can be considered non-passive, making the company potentially exempt from certain U.S. taxes. They address details like how to value assets and manage accounting standards, aiming to provide clearer guidelines and reduce inconsistencies. This proposal is part of broader efforts to ensure foreign investment income is taxed fairly while maintaining clarity for U.S. investors.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitats for four species of freshwater mussels: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. These designations spread across 17 states in the United States, covering approximately 3,974 river miles. The critical habitats are aimed at protecting key environmental features essential for the mussels' survival, such as suitable water flow, quality, and host fish presence. The agency is inviting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2025, and has also released an economic analysis regarding the designations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a revised rule regarding the designation of critical habitat for the Arctic subspecies of the ringed seal (Pusa hispida hispida) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule specifies areas in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas as critical habitat and identifies essential features such as snow-covered sea ice suitable for birth lairs, sea ice for basking and molting, and primary prey resources like Arctic cod and shrimps. The proposal also considers national security impacts and suggests the exclusion of an area used by the U.S. Navy for training and testing activities. The NMFS seeks public comments on various aspects of this proposed designation to ensure that it is based on the best available scientific data.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule focusing on the labeling of E15 fuel dispensers and the compatibility of underground storage tanks (USTs) with ethanol blends. The proposal includes potential changes to or removal of current E15 labels that alert consumers to the appropriate use of the fuel. Additionally, the EPA seeks to ensure that USTs can satisfactorily contain high ethanol blends and proposes rule revisions for future installations or component replacements to meet these compatibility requirements. Public comments on these proposals are invited, emphasizing efforts to adapt fueling infrastructure to evolving fuel standards while maintaining environmental safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Clean Water Act methods for analyzing pollutants in effluent. This rule aims to improve data quality and consistency by introducing new methods for detecting specific substances like PFAS and PCB congeners, while withdrawing outdated testing parameters and methods. Additionally, the proposal includes simplifying certain sampling requirements and making minor corrections to existing tables of approved methods. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 20, 2025.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to update the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. This rule will clarify language on regional species closures, remove emperor geese from the harvest list due to population concerns, and update the names of specific bird species. It also eliminates the permit requirement for hunting in the Kodiak Island Roaded Area while keeping certain bird species protected. Public comments are being accepted until February 20, 2025.