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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit where United Refining Co. claimed that the EPA did not act on its 2019 small refinery hardship exemption request under the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) program. This proposed consent decree would require the EPA to make a decision on United's petition by February 19, 2021. Public comments on this proposal are encouraged and must be submitted by February 3, 2021. The proposed actions and comments can be viewed and submitted online through the official EPA website.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is inviting public comments on a report assessing the environmental impacts of renewing the operating licenses for the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Wisconsin for an additional 20 years. The report evaluates various alternatives, including not renewing the licenses and finding replacement power sources. A public webinar is scheduled for May 15, 2025, to discuss the findings, with comments due by June 2, 2025, and requests for a hearing by June 16, 2025. The NRC encourages electronic submission of comments via their website and provides detailed instructions for reviewing the related documents.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement concerning the Clinton Power Station in Illinois. This statement is related to the proposed 20-year renewal of the station's operating license. A virtual public meeting is planned for May 6, 2025, and comments can be submitted electronically until June 2, 2025. The draft includes analysis of environmental impacts and considers alternatives to the renewal, with preliminary findings suggesting the renewal's impacts are manageable and should be considered by energy planners.

MIAX Emerald, LLC has submitted a proposal to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This change will introduce a fee for market participants who use the Exchange's testing systems environment via a dedicated cross connection. Filed under immediate effectiveness, this proposal is available for public comment, and interested parties can submit their views to the SEC by February 21, 2025. The full text of the proposal can be accessed on both the MIAX and SEC websites.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and the Maritime Administration are calling for public comments and inviting public participation in meetings regarding the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Blue Marlin Offshore Port LLC's (BMOP) deepwater port license application. This project involves building, owning, and operating a deepwater port off the coast of Louisiana to export crude oil. The deepwater port is designed to manage Very Large Crude Carriers and similar vessels, with a loading capacity of up to 80,000 barrels per hour. Public meetings are scheduled for March 2025 in Louisiana and Texas. More details on how to provide comments can be found on the regulations.gov website under docket number MARAD-2020-0127.

The Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, is inviting public comments on a new information collection plan. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeks feedback on the necessity and effectiveness of collecting data for the Armed Forces Workplace and Equal Opportunity Survey. The survey is designed to gather insights related to racial and ethnic issues, including harassment and discrimination, within the military. The collected data will aid in evaluating and improving military personnel policies and practices regarding racial and ethnic relations.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection about foodborne illness risk factors in specific foodservice settings. This project continues a study that initially ran from 1998 to 2008; it aims to identify common factors that contribute to foodborne illnesses in retail food establishments. The study will guide the development of safety initiatives and policies and assist regulators across the United States. Interested parties have until April 19, 2021, to submit their comments electronically or by mail.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is delaying the start date of new energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. Originally set to take effect on December 26, 2024, the new rules will now begin on March 21, 2025, allowing more time for review. This delay is in response to a presidential memorandum calling for a temporary halt on new regulations to evaluate any factual, legal, or policy concerns. The DOE is also inviting public comments on the implications of this delay and any issues it might raise.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to the operating license of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant in Minnesota. The proposed amendment seeks to update the plant's Emergency Action Level (EAL) Scheme. This change is requested urgently to avoid unnecessary emergency declarations due to fluctuating river levels that affected the plant earlier. The public can submit comments on this amendment by March 6, 2025, and request a hearing by April 21, 2025.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has sent a proposed information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This involves a request to extend approval for the "Mortgage Record Change" collection, which helps ensure HUD-approved mortgagees properly report mortgage sales or transfer of servicing responsibilities. The public is invited to comment on various aspects of the collection, such as its necessity, accuracy of burden estimates, and ways to improve its quality and reduce response burdens by February 24, 2021.