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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood elevations and flood zone designations, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and described in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will impact floodplain management and help calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Communities can review the preliminary determinations online and submit comments or appeals by the specified deadline.

The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection related to ventilation in underground coal mines. This request is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. The safety and health standards aim to ensure proper ventilation to protect miners from harmful gases and dust. The proposal includes tests and recordkeeping requirements to maintain and adjust ventilation systems, ensuring miner safety in harsh underground conditions.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to allow the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to conduct construction activities in Womens Bay, Kodiak, Alaska, which might incidentally harm marine mammals. Over two years, NMFS plans to issue authorizations for the incidental disturbance (Level B harassment) and minor physical impact (Level A harassment) on marine mammals due to noise from pile driving. The proposed activities are designed to avoid significant harm or death to marine life, and special measures will be in place to minimize any impacts on marine mammals and their habitat. Public comments on these proposals are being requested before final decisions are made.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new rule that updates the existing safety guidelines for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership airplanes. This proposal aims to replace a previous directive by requiring the installation of new software for the primary flight control computer, which addresses safety issues like misleading error messages and the unplanned engagement of systems like the autopilot. The FAA encourages public comments on this proposal by May 2, 2025, before finalizing the rule. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safe operation of these aircraft.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend the information collection requirements for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Taconite Iron Ore Processing. This proposal, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with emission standards by collecting data from relevant facilities. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The proposal involves mandatory initial and semiannual reports with an estimated total cost of $19,100,000 per year and affects seven facilities.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that the Government of Mexico and two selected companies, Azucarera San Jose De Abajo S.A. and Santa Rosalia de la Chontalpa, SA de CV, have complied with the Agreement Suspending the Countervailing Duty Investigation on Sugar from Mexico during the review period of 2023. This agreement, which involves limitations on sugar exports from Mexico, has been functioning as intended according to the review conducted by Commerce. Public comments are invited, and interested parties can submit their feedback on the preliminary findings. The final results of this review are expected to be issued 120 days after the publication of this notice.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on a plan to extend the collection of information for the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) for another three years. This information collection, identified by OMB #0970-0463, involves the Automated Function List and the Data Quality Plan with no new required tools or changes. Comments can be submitted via email and should address the necessity, utility, clarity, and burden of the information collection. Feedback is due by May 23, 2025.

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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is withdrawing a previous plan to propose new regulations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 about the incidental take of migratory birds. This move is in line with an order from the Secretary of the Interior titled “Unleashing American Energy.” The initial notice was published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2021, and allowed public comments until December 3, 2021. The official withdrawal was documented on April 21, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the renewal of an information collection request related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Primary Lead Smelting. This proposal allows for public comments until March 31, 2025. The regulations concern facilities that produce lead metal from ore and ensure compliance with specific standards. The estimated annual cost is $1,030,000, including $235,000 for capital or maintenance, with the burden remaining unchanged from previous estimates.