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The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on an information collection proposal under the Occupational Safety and Health Act Variance Regulations. This proposal, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, involves collecting data on how businesses comply with OSHA's standards using variances. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the necessity, accuracy, and potential ways to improve or reduce the burden of this information collection by February 18, 2025. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act, and its approval is necessary for the collection to proceed.

The Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule superseding the interim rule to establish the Domestic Hemp Production Program, as required by the 2018 Farm Bill. This rule outlines regulations for State and Tribal plans and a Federal plan for hemp production where State or Tribal plans are not USDA-approved. The program details requirements for record-keeping, THC level testing, disposal of non-compliant plants, producer licensing, and overall compliance. The rule also specifies procedures for land use data collection and cooperation with law enforcement and other agricultural agencies.

The U.S. Coast Guard aims to extend the approval of an information collection concerning the safety approval of cargo containers. This request is part of compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring input from the public before proceeding. The Coast Guard is seeking comments about the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of this information collection. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal by April 19, 2021.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 737 airplane models. This directive was prompted by reports of unsatisfactory sealant application due to unclear instructions, which could lead to safety risks like fuel leaks and the potential for fires. The FAA requires inspections and necessary corrections within a specified period to address these issues. The rule includes provisions for alternative methods of compliance and does not necessitate reporting the inspection outcomes.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific models of Airbus SAS airplanes, including certain A319, A320, and A321 models. This action comes after tests revealed cracks in critical areas of the main landing gear bay, which could pose safety risks if not addressed. The directive mandates regular inspections and any necessary repairs to prevent further structural issues. This ruling, effective March 11, 2025, aligns with an existing European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) directive and ensures compliance and safety standards are maintained.

The Department of the Air Force issued a correction notice for five categorical exclusions listed in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This correction involves changes to wording and descriptions for certain activities that are excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Specifically, adjustments were made to ensure clarity and compliance with existing laws and standards. The notice includes revised wording that clarifies the activities and requirements for projects involving NASA and other federal entities.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection on solvent extraction for vegetable oil production. This renewal is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and follows previous public comments from May 2020. The EPA invites additional public comments by February 10, 2021. This proposal affects facilities with vegetable oil production processes, and compliance involves regular reporting and recordkeeping to meet federal standards.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that certain Food Contact Notifications (FCNs) are no longer effective because some manufacturers stopped using the listed substances for food contact in the U.S. The FDA is following a set process that allows them to determine when an FCN is no longer in use. They expect all remaining stocks of these substances, which were last produced or supplied before January 6, 2025, to be used up by June 30, 2025, as a measure to protect public health. The FDA updated its inventory of effective and no longer effective FCNs on their website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for site remediation. The request seeks to extend the approval of these standards, which mandate compliance for facilities dealing with hazardous air pollutants. It involves regular reports and record-keeping from affected facilities to ensure adherence to environmental regulations. The EPA is accepting public comments on this request until March 31, 2025, which reflects an increase in the estimated burden due to more facilities now being subject to these rules.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is announcing that certain individuals have been added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This decision is based on OFAC's judgment that specific legal criteria have been met. As a result, all property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction belonging to these individuals are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally forbidden from engaging in any transactions with them. More details, including the list, can be found on OFAC's website.