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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed that on March 19, 2025, a new rule will take effect regarding the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This rule updates the regulations for the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System, specifically the inclusion of Amendment No. 14 and revisions to previous amendments for Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The changes involve clarifying technical requirements and correcting typographical errors. The NRC addressed a comment received about the rule but determined it wasn't significant enough to alter the rule or its implementation date.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is addressing an issue with a direct final rule published on December 23, 2024, which was intended to take effect on February 6, 2025. Due to administrative problems, including a wrong email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period and changing the effective date to March 21, 2025. This rule exempts a new Privacy Act system of records, related to the investigation of child abuse or neglect, from certain Privacy Act requirements. People can submit comments until March 5, 2025, using specific methods listed in the document.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a rule concerning Utah's hazardous waste management program because they received negative feedback on it. This rule was originally published on December 23, 2024, and its withdrawal means changes to Utah's program won't happen as planned. The EPA will address these comments in a future rule but won't allow for more public comments during that process. The rules involved were related to hazardous waste and environmental protection standards.

In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated safety standards for play yards, which are framed enclosures for children. The new rule incorporates the latest voluntary standard, ASTM F406-24, which includes several safety improvements, such as clearer definitions and warning labels to prevent strangulation, and requirements for cord and strap lengths to avoid hazards. These updates will become mandatory on April 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received by February 28, 2025. The changes aim to enhance the safety of play yards without needing public comment, as the revised standard will automatically take effect under the law.

The Department of the Interior is changing its rules for buying land around reservoir areas. This new rule lets them use different kinds of ownership, like easements, instead of buying the land completely, especially for older reservoirs built before 1962. The rule aims to save money, reduce project completion time, and decrease conflicts with landowners. If there are no strong objections by March 17, 2025, the rule will take effect on April 16, 2025.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of the Army have decided to delay the effective date of a rule related to reservoir project lands. This decision is in line with a directive from President Trump's administration to pause new regulations for review. Initially set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the rule's implementation is postponed to May 16, 2025. The delay allows further evaluation and is made without public comments, as it aims to ensure regulations are carefully considered.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirms that on April 21, 2025, a new rule will be enacted. This rule updates the spent fuel storage regulations, specifically revising the listing of the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. The updates focus on radiation protection specifications, including clarifying dose rate limits and modifying their values and measurement locations. Since no major issues were raised in public comments, the rule will proceed as planned.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor have decided to withdraw a rule that was published on January 4, 2021, regarding H-2B temporary labor certification cases. This decision was made because they received a significant adverse comment during the public comment period. The rule aimed to extend the Department of Labor's system for reviewing these cases, but it will no longer take effect. Any future changes or rules may consider the feedback received from the public.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule updating the mandatory safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs. This update incorporates the revised voluntary standard ASTM F406-24, which includes improvements to the safety of crib accessories and warning labels to reduce strangulation hazards. The rule will automatically take effect on April 5, 2025, unless CPSC receives a significant adverse comment by March 3, 2025. The updates do not affect the existing testing requirements or pose new regulatory burdens on manufacturers, as they are mainly clarifying and strengthening safety standards.