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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to extend the operations of the high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) demonstration program at the American Centrifuge Plant until June 30, 2025, with a possibility of further extension if the contract with the U.S. Department of Energy is extended. The NRC issued an environmental assessment and determined there would be no significant environmental impacts from this proposed action, meaning a more detailed environmental impact statement is unnecessary. The extended operations would adhere to current safety regulations without major changes to the facility or processes, and would not significantly affect air quality, public health, or waste management.

The President of the United States has issued a memorandum to the Secretary of Defense approving updates to the 2022 Unified Command Plan. This plan outlines how military operations and responsibilities are organized across different regions. The memorandum directs the Secretary of Defense to inform Congress about these changes. Additionally, it instructs that this memorandum be published in the Federal Register.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is proposing to remove certain services from its Procurement List. These services were offered by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The list includes services like call center operations and janitorial work. This proposal is open for public comments until March 9, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a reorganization of its Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), specifically within the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology (OSE) and the Office of New Drugs (OND). This reorganization aims to enhance their ability to support the FDA's mission by improving drug safety and management, addressing drug development for rare diseases, opioids, and other critical areas. The changes include creating several new offices and divisions to streamline operations and respond to legislative requirements. This structure was approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and is detailed in the FDA's Staff Manual Guide available online.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule affecting the airspace around Centennial Airport in Denver, Colorado. The rule modifies the Class D airspace boundaries and revokes the Class E airspace extension. These changes aim to better support both instrument and visual flight operations. Additionally, the airport's legal description has been updated to reflect Denver as the correct city and adjusted the geographic coordinates.

OSHA has officially decided to expand the recognition of CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This expansion allows CSA to include one additional test standard in its scope of recognition. CSA must follow certain guidelines, including notifying OSHA about significant changes in its operations and adhering to all conditions of its recognition. The decision is effective as of January 23, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended the rule that prohibits certain U.S. flights over Libya due to ongoing safety risks. This final rule will remain effective until March 20, 2028, as the FAA cites ongoing political and security instability. The prohibition covers U.S. air carriers, commercial operators, and others, except under specific circumstances involving foreign carriers. The FAA finds the extension necessary to protect U.S. civil aviation due to challenges like airspace deconfliction and the presence of advanced weaponry controlled by various factions within Libya.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to the Class E airspace in Chambersburg, PA. The proposal involves updating references from the St. Thomas VORTAC to the St. Thomas TACAN and amending airport coordinates and names for the Franklin County Regional Airport. These changes are intended to improve the safety and management of instrument flight rule (IFR) operations. The FAA invites public comments on the proposal until June 2, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) notices. These statements are published to inform about the potential environmental effects of proposed projects by various federal agencies. The public now has until April 10, 2025, to provide their feedback. This extension includes input on significant projects, such as the relicensing of the Shawmut Project and operations at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board announced the withdrawal of a previous Federal Register notice and the cancellation of their meeting that was scheduled for March 27-28, 2025. They have been instructed to halt all their operations for 45 days starting from March 7, 2025, following a directive from the Office of the Secretary of Defense related to the review of Department of Defense Advisory Committees.