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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) portion of Arizona's state implementation plan. This includes full approval of seven rules for the preconstruction permitting of new and modified pollution sources in Maricopa County, ensuring they meet federal air quality standards. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 25, 2021, before making a final decision. Through these approvals, the EPA aims to support air quality management in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate critical habitats for four species of freshwater mussels: the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox, and spectaclecase. These designations spread across 17 states in the United States, covering approximately 3,974 river miles. The critical habitats are aimed at protecting key environmental features essential for the mussels' survival, such as suitable water flow, quality, and host fish presence. The agency is inviting comments on this proposal until February 11, 2025, and has also released an economic analysis regarding the designations.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the release of the Preliminary Effluent Guidelines Program Plan 16. This plan reviews and discusses potential updates to guidelines and standards for managing water pollution from industries. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the plan, including industrial rankings, review findings, and new studies by January 17, 2025. The EPA aims to enhance its planning and analysis tools through this input.

Stingray Pipeline Company, L.L.C. has requested an extension until September 30, 2027, to complete the abandonment of the West Cameron 509 System and Mainline Facilities. The delays are due to factors like litigation, limited availability of vessels and crew, and pending permits. Public comments on this request can be submitted until April 22, 2025, and any contested requests for extension will be addressed by the Commission within 45 days. The public is encouraged to file comments electronically through the Commission's website.

Daniel Ray Lane was convicted of selling sanctioned Iranian oil to China, violating U.S. laws, and sentenced to 45 months in prison. As a consequence, the Bureau of Industry and Security has denied his export privileges for 10 years, effective immediately and lasting until June 11, 2034, and has revoked any licenses he had. The order prohibits Lane, and anyone acting on his behalf, from participating in any transactions involving U.S. exports. Lane has the right to appeal this decision within 45 days.

The U.S. Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is asking for public comments on an information collection request related to voyage planning for tank barge transits in the Northeast U.S. This request, identified by the OMB Control Number 1625-0088, aims to extend the current approval without changes and intends to collect data from owners and operators of towing vessels. The data is crucial for improving safety and minimizing accidents in waterway transportation involving tank barges carrying petroleum oil. Comments can be submitted online until April 9, 2025.

The President issued a memorandum temporarily halting new wind energy leasing on all offshore areas of the Outer Continental Shelf, effective January 21, 2025, until the order is revoked. This pause is intended to assess the environmental, economic, and legal impacts of wind projects, including their effects on marine life and energy costs. Federal agencies are also directed to review existing wind projects for any legal or environmental issues and evaluate the impact of defunct windmills. The scheduled Federal review includes consulting various government departments and may involve informing courts about ongoing litigation related to wind energy projects.

The Department of Commerce is making corrections to the countervailing duty orders for forged steel fluid end blocks from China, Germany, India, and Italy. These corrections include adding the names of certain cross-owned companies that were mistakenly left out. The Department will enforce suspension of liquidation and require cash deposits for these products based on the corrected subsidy rates. The adjusted orders apply to specific companies and all others as detailed in the affected charts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule to replace the 2021 directive concerning Airbus Model SA330J helicopters. This new proposed rule aims to ensure safety by requiring the installation of improved main gearbox fan rotor bearings, which will stop the need for repeated inspections. The rule also follows updates from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that include modifications like Kevlar protection for the fan bearing rectifier and a new flexible duct. The FAA invites public comments on this proposal until January 24, 2025.

The Department of Commerce has started a review of the trade rules that apply to hardwood plywood products imported from China. These reviews are looking at whether to lift some of the duties that are currently charged when these products enter the U.S. The change is being considered because the group requesting it, which is made up of most U.S. producers, says certain products like specific types of door parts aren't similar to what's usually restricted. Commerce is inviting the public to comment on this proposal to revoke the duties on these specific parts.