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The Yuba County Water Agency has submitted an application for a water quality certification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the California State Water Resources Control Board. The submission was acknowledged on December 30, 2024. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, the Water Board has until December 30, 2025, to act on the certification request. If the Water Board does not take action by then, the authority to certify is considered waived under the Clean Water Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection requirements for sulfuric acid plants. This request, known as the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for sulfuric acid plants, is being reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act compliance. Public comments have been previously solicited, and the current notice allows for additional comments until January 13, 2025. The regulations aim to ensure that sulfuric acid manufacturing plants follow environmental standards, with an estimated 53 respondents required to provide semiannual updates, amounting to a total estimated burden of 13,500 hours and an annual cost of $2,110,000.

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.

The FDA is withdrawing approval for 12 new drug applications (NDAs) because the drugs are no longer being sold, and the companies that own them have requested this action. The approval withdrawal, effective February 14, 2025, affects all parts of the applications, including any dosage forms or strengths. Any remaining stock of these drugs can be sold until it is gone or expires.

The Federal Communications Commission issued a correction to a previous rule titled Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility. The correction updates various references to dates in the document; specifically, several instances where the date was mistakenly listed as "December 12, 2028" have been corrected to "December 13, 2028," and instances of "June 12, 2028" have been corrected to "June 13, 2028". These changes are intended to ensure the accuracy of the timeline in the regulatory text. The corrections apply across multiple pages and paragraphs of the original document.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend an information collection related to lime manufacturing. This includes regulations for lime kilns that ensure compliance with specific environmental standards. The public has until March 31, 2025, to submit comments about this proposed extension. The request includes keeping the current reporting obligations but updates the estimated costs due to inflation, with no changes in the burden on respondents since industry growth is low.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is proposing updates to the rules governing operational contract support (OCS) outside the United States. These changes aim to broaden the scenarios where contracted support can be used, improve accountability and reporting of contractor personnel, and clarify the responsibilities of those involved. The updated rule seeks to enhance integration and oversight of contracted support as a vital defense capability, addressing areas identified as high-risk by the Government Accountability Office. Overall, these efforts intend to minimize wastage and improve the effectiveness of military operations supported by contractors.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is exercising enforcement discretion, meaning they won't enforce compliance with a rule called "Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments" until March 20, 2025. This rule was originally published in November 2024 but received corrections in January 2025. The delay allows time for appointed officials to review the rule to ensure it aligns with legal and administrative policies. The decision follows a broader call for a 60-day freeze on new regulations to allow for such reviews.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Calciners and Dryers in Mineral Industries to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. This is an extension of the current request, which is valid until December 31, 2024, and the public is invited to submit comments until January 13, 2025. These regulations apply to mineral processing plants that use specific calciners and dryers, focusing on controlling particulate matter pollution. The estimated cost for this compliance is about $990,000 annually, with no expected increase in regulatory burden, but slight cost adjustments due to inflation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from certain combustion turbines during the ozone season. The revision includes stricter emission limits aimed at improving air quality and meeting federal ozone standards. New York's approach involves phasing in the new limits and offers flexibility to turbine operators through two compliance options. This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to clear harmful pollutants and protect public health by ensuring states adhere to the Clean Air Act.