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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved exemptions for PSEG Nuclear, LLC, allowing it to transfer earnings from nuclear decommissioning trust funds into specific subaccounts without prior notification. These exemptions pertain to funds at Hope Creek Generating Station, Salem Generating Station, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, and are intended for activities that don't strictly fall under "decommissioning" as defined by existing regulations. The NRC confirmed these changes will not jeopardize the safe decommissioning of the reactors and concluded there are no significant environmental impacts from this decision. The exemptions are immediately effective and will expire once each reactor permanently ceases operations and removes nuclear fuel.

The NYSE American LLC has proposed a change to their options fee schedule, which involves continuing the waiver of some floor-based fixed fees. This extension is intended to assist market participants who have struggled to return to their normal operational levels on the trading floor due to COVID-19 restrictions. The fee waiver will help reduce monthly costs for firms affected by these disruptions until at least March 2021 or until the trading floor fully reopens. Additionally, this change aims to support fair competition and equitable fee allocation among its members.

The Department of Agriculture is seeking public comments on a new information collection requirement, as part of a survey conducted by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). This survey, targeting farmers and ranchers in four states, will gather data on various conservation practices in agriculture, such as cover crops and irrigation management. The information collected aims to understand the motivations behind adopting these practices and their long-term usage. Public comments are encouraged and should be submitted by March 22, 2021, via the specified website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its rules for the 24 GHz band to align with international standards set by the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019 (WRC-19). These updates aim to protect sensitive satellite sensors that monitor weather and climate by limiting unwanted emissions from mobile devices operating in these frequencies. The new rules will be implemented in two phases, with stricter limits coming into effect after September 1, 2027. This decision supports international harmonization and encourages the development of advanced wireless services while ensuring that critical scientific observations are safeguarded.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a virtual public meeting for the Animal Agriculture and Water Quality Subcommittee, a part of the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee, on December 6, 2024. This meeting will discuss recommendations for improving the Clean Water Act's permitting program for concentrated animal feeding operations. The public comment period for the meeting has been extended to December 5, 2024. People interested in attending or providing comments should register on the EPA's website.

The Department of State will hold a public meeting on March 7, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming 49th session of the International Maritime Organization's Facilitation Committee in London. Participants can join either in-person in Washington, DC, or virtually via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will discuss various agenda items related to maritime regulations, digitalization, cybersecurity, and other issues important for maritime operations. Interested individuals must contact James Bull by February 21, 2025, to RSVP or request accommodations.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced approvals for projects regarding the consumptive use of water that were granted in March 2025. These approvals allow various companies to use specific amounts of water for their operations under certain regulations. The announcement includes the names of companies, the locations of their projects, and the maximum amounts of water they are authorized to use per day. This process is part of the Commission's regulatory oversight to manage water resources responsibly.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to modify several airspace classifications at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, Montana. These modifications to Class D and Class E airspaces aim to improve safety and management of flight operations using both visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR). The proposed changes would involve expanding certain airspace areas, realigning specific extensions, and updating documentation. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 10, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) from other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. These comments can be accessed online. The document lists two finalized EISs, one by the Texas Department of Transportation regarding the SH 68 project and another by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pertaining to operations in the Willamette Valley. The review periods for both statements end on May 12, 2025.

Eastman Chemical Company has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about its planned facility in Kingsport, Tennessee, which will be part of Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 204. The facility will focus on methanolysis operations and recycling of plastics, allowing Eastman Chemical to benefit from reduced customs duties on certain foreign materials for export production and domestic sales. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal until April 5, 2021, with additional details available on the Board's website.