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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company three exemptions from regulations for their Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI). These exemptions will let Maine Yankee continue using certain practices previously allowed under past amendments when adopting the latest amendment, No. 9, to their Certificate of Compliance for storing nuclear waste. The NRC has determined that these exemptions do not pose any increased safety risks or environmental impacts, ensuring no significant harm to public health or the environment. These changes will not lead to more accidents, more radiation exposure, or affect cultural or historic sites.

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued an amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act to expand the categories of healthcare professionals who can prescribe, dispense, and administer COVID-19 vaccines. This includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and practical nurses who held an active license within the last five years. The amendment aims to increase the number of available COVID-19 vaccinators nationwide by granting liability immunity and preempting any state laws that might otherwise restrict these professionals from participating in vaccination efforts. This change is effective as of February 2, 2021, and lasts through October 1, 2024.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify a safety standard related to electric equipment used in mines. Due to the discontinuation of certain respirators, the company seeks permission to use alternative battery-powered respirators, which include the PureFlo, 3M Versaflo, and Drager models. These alternatives are not MSHA-approved but meet other safety standards. The petition outlines the use, maintenance, and training conditions for these devices to ensure miners' safety without compromising existing protective measures against respirable dust.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC, to modify an existing safety standard for their Longview Mine in West Virginia. The company seeks permission to use alternative powered respirators for miner protection, as the current standard equipment is no longer available. The petition argues that the alternatives provide equal safety and proposes specific training and safety checks. The public can comment on this petition until May 27, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Century Mining, LLC to modify existing safety standards for using alternative respirable dust protection equipment. The petitioner seeks to use battery-powered respirators like the PureFlo ESM+ PF60, 3M Versaflo TR-300N, and Drager X-plore 8700 rather than the outdated 3M Airstream helmet, which is no longer available due to component disruptions. They assert that this alternative method will offer the same level of protection for miners while complying with safety standards. The proposed change includes specific guidelines for training, inspection, and usage to ensure miner safety, even though these new products do not currently meet MSHA approval.

The National Cancer Institute is holding a series of closed meetings to review and evaluate grant applications related to cancer research. These virtual meetings are scheduled from April to June 2025 and will cover various topics, such as cancer immunoprevention, AIDS-related cancer research, and the support for cancer centers and postdoctoral researchers. Due to the confidential nature of the discussions, these meetings will be inaccessible to the public to protect sensitive information.

The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor has announced a change in the period of eligibility for Delaware under the Extended Benefit (EB) program. Delaware's unemployment rate fell below the required 6.5%, leading to the termination of the EB payable period on January 9, 2021. The notice informs potential EB claimants about their rights and advises them to contact their State Workforce Agency if they believe they are entitled to benefits or have questions. For additional information, individuals can reach out to the Employment and Training Administration’s Office of Unemployment Insurance.

The National Institutes of Health announced a closed meeting of the NIGMS Initial Review Group Training and Workforce Development Subcommittee, which will take place from February 25 to 26, 2021. The meeting intends to review and evaluate predoctoral training grant applications and will be held via video at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. This notice was published with short notice due to constraints related to the review and funding process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a correction to a rule announced on June 18, 2024, which had previously removed the need for certain pilots and instructors to have a medical certificate if they are not serving as required crew members. The original rule aimed at clarifying qualifications but overlooked updating specific section titles in the regulations. This document corrects that error by updating the titles to reflect the intended changes, ensuring clarity in the regulations. The corrections are effective from December 27, 2024.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company, LLC, to modify the safety standards for its Bailey Mine in Pennsylvania. Consol seeks permission to use certain battery-powered vibration analyzers that are not currently approved under existing MSHA standards within 150 feet of active mining areas. The request is due to a lack of available MSHA-approved equipment following the discontinuation of previously certified devices. Consol believes that their proposed equipment provides an equivalent level of safety and proposes checks and precautions to ensure miner safety. The public can comment on this petition until January 9, 2025.