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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend the airspace at Bucholz Army Airfield in Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands. This rule removes the Class E airspace extension to Class D and adjusts the Class E airspace that starts from 700 feet above the ground, ensuring it doesn't go beyond 12 nautical miles from the Atoll's shoreline. The action is designed to align with international standards but is not expected to have any significant economic or environmental impacts.

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is reopening the public comment period for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) related to the Homeland Defense Radar-Hawaii (HDR-H) project. This radar aims to detect and monitor long-range ballistic missile threats. The EIS will explore the possible environmental impacts of constructing and operating this radar on two Hawaiian islands. The public has a 45-day window to submit comments, which will be considered in the draft EIS analysis. Due to COVID-19, public scoping meetings will be held online instead of in person.

The Bureau of Land Management, part of the Interior Department, has issued an order to protect certain public lands in Douglas County, Oregon, from mining for 20 years. This order affects approximately 103.92 acres of lands managed by the Bureau, safeguarding the recreational value of three sites: Island Creek Recreation Area, Iron Mountain Recreation Area, and Olalla-Thompson Day Use Recreation Area. While these lands are withdrawn from mining activities, they remain open for mineral and geothermal leasing. Moreover, if the government acquires additional non-Federal lands or mineral interests in this area in the future, those will also be protected under this order.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes a change to an existing Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) issued to Bay State Wind, LLC for marine surveys off Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This modification is necessary because Bay State Wind has encountered more common dolphins than expected and requests an increase in the number they can disturb without harm (Level B harassment). The proposed modification would raise the authorized take of common dolphins from 1,485 to 2,970, with no other changes to the authorization. The public can comment on this proposed modification until December 26, 2024.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual meeting of the Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Crab Plan Team from May 12 to May 15, 2025. The meeting will cover topics such as crab stock assessments, ecosystem updates, and risk discussions, with an agenda subject to change. Participants can join the meeting online or by phone, with details provided on the Council's website. Public comments can be submitted electronically through the meeting link.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed that a new rule regarding the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System will take effect on May 27, 2025. This rule, which did not receive any significant adverse comments, updates the system's acceptance criteria and evaluation methods for handling tipover accidents involving specific equipment. The changes mainly focus on stress-based criteria and make adjustments to existing deflection guidelines for safety measures involving multi-purpose canisters with Metamic-HT baskets. For further details, interested individuals can refer to the NRC's official documentation online.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new rule to update its regulations on the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This change involves the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System and plans to include a revised amendment to update the criteria and methods for evaluating equipment during accidents. The NRC encourages people to submit their comments on this proposed rule by April 14, 2025, and will consider all feedback received by that date. If significant negative feedback is received, the rule could be reviewed further.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has introduced new safety standards, called FMVSS Nos. 307 and 308, aimed at ensuring the safe use of hydrogen as a fuel source in vehicles. These rules set performance requirements for hydrogen fuel systems and storage to reduce the risk of fires and explosions. While the rules apply to most hydrogen-fueled vehicles, they exclude certain types like those with cryo-compressed or solid-state hydrogen storage systems. The standards are designed to align with international regulations but include some U.S.-specific adjustments to ensure testing is clear and objective.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station to use a specific storage system for spent nuclear fuel. This exemption lets them bypass certain safety criteria normally required, specifically related to tornado-generated missile impacts, because they have an alternative method to ensure safety during fuel loading and transport starting in June 2025. The NRC determined that this exemption is legal, won't threaten safety or security, and serves the public interest by helping manage spent nuclear fuel more efficiently. An environmental assessment showed no significant impacts on the environment from this decision.

Ventura Energy Storage, LLC has submitted an application for market-based rate authority to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The application also seeks blanket authorization for future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability, as per regulatory requirements. Individuals who wish to intervene or protest this application must do so by February 18, 2021, by following FERC's submission procedures, which can be done electronically or by mail. Due to COVID-19, the Commission's Public Reference Room is currently closed, but documents can be accessed online through FERC's eLibrary.