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The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced the availability of proposed records schedules from Federal agencies that wish to dispose of records they no longer need for business. Public comments are invited on these schedules, which are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. Comments can be submitted until April 2, 2021. After reviewing the public feedback, NARA will make a decision regarding the records' disposal or preservation.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has received a petition from the Central Office of Reform and Efficiency, which seeks to clarify vague terms in the negative option plan regulations for better enforcement. The petition is accessible online, and the FTC is inviting public comments on it until February 20, 2025. Interested individuals can submit their comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, ensuring no sensitive information is included. The FTC will consider these comments before deciding whether to proceed with rulemaking based on the petition.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, ARRC seeks to join an existing waiver that extends air brake system calibration intervals from 92 days to 184 days for certain locomotives. ARRC argues that aligning calibrations with its maintenance schedule will ensure better accuracy and efficiency. The public is invited to comment on this petition by April 16, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a pesticide petition requesting new or modified regulations for pesticide residues on various foods. The public is invited to comment on these requests by April 10, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The petition specifically aims to establish tolerance levels for the chemical Pyriofenone in foods like apples and cherries. The EPA has not yet fully assessed the petition's data and will consider public input before making a final decision.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the receipt of applications for permits to conduct activities involving marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. They are seeking public comments on these applications, which aim to study and film northern sea otters in Washington State and Southeast Alaska. The public comment period ends on January 21, 2025. Details on how to submit comments and review applications are available online. The FWS will publish a notice regarding issued permits after the public comment period concludes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for six previously published notices, extending the period by 30 days. These notices, which appeared in the Federal Register between October 31, 2024, and January 14, 2025, had comment periods that ended on January 27 and 29, 2025. The new deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025. This allows individuals and organizations more time to review and provide input on matters ranging from pesticide use to stormwater discharge regulations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on a revision of the Emergency Notification System (ENS), as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and make processes more efficient. This system is used to send notifications and urgent messages to DHS employees, contractors, and emergency personnel. It is part of FEMA’s preparedness plans, which ensure operations continue during emergencies. The public has until March 22, 2021, to submit comments, which can be done through the regulations.gov website.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is notifying the public about several Federal agency requests to dispose of records they no longer require for business purposes. These notifications, published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov, invite the public to comment on the proposed schedules for record disposal. People can submit their comments by March 11, 2021, through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail. NARA emphasizes that these record schedules determine whether certain records should be preserved or destroyed, depending on their long-term value.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is seeking public comments for 60 days on two final rules that haven't fully taken effect. The rules in question are "Simplification of Share Insurance," which will take effect on December 1, 2026, and "Succession Planning," effective January 1, 2026. This request aligns with a January 2025 White House memorandum urging agencies to review rules that have not yet taken effect. Comments can be submitted via multiple methods, including online at www.regulations.gov.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has established an emergency relief docket (ERD) for 2025, identified as docket number FRA-2025-0015. This announcement is part of FRA's process for handling emergency waivers of safety rules during crises. If an emergency occurs, the FRA Administrator can activate special procedures to provide relief to the railroad industry, which will be announced and updated on the FRA's website. Public comments on petitions for emergency waivers can be submitted through the regulations.gov portal, where they will be accessible to the public.