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The National Park Service is proposing new rules for using powered micromobility devices, like electric scooters, hoverboards, and Segways, in national parks. These devices will be classified separately from motor vehicles and bikes, and specific regions within parks can be designated for their use. The proposal ensures that these devices aren't allowed in wilderness areas and provides clear guidelines for where and how they can be used, giving park superintendents the flexibility to manage their use. Public comments on this proposed rule are invited until March 17, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the time for the public to submit comments on a proposed rule regarding air quality plans in Arizona. The original deadline for comments was February 18, 2025, but it has been extended to April 21, 2025, in response to public requests for more time. Anyone who submits their comments by this new deadline will have their input considered before the EPA makes a final decision on the rule. Comments submitted between the initial deadline and the reopening will also be accepted.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for nitrogen oxide standards. These changes were submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency on November 4, 2024, and include minor updates to the language and referenced materials in the rules. The goal of these revisions is to help Ohio meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for nitrogen dioxide. Public comments on this proposal are welcome until January 29, 2025.

The FAA has announced a proposed rule to implement a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes. The directive aims to address an issue where the main door lock sensor can jam, potentially leading to a false indication of the door being locked, which presents a safety risk of the door opening during flight. The proposal outlines that aircraft will need regular tests and maintenance on the door sensor, with adjustments or replacements as needed. The FAA invites public comments on this proposed rule by May 12, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule regarding the release of a nonessential experimental population of Central Valley spring-run Chinook salmon in the upper Yuba River, California. This proposal is made under the Endangered Species Act and includes special permissions for certain activities related to the salmon. Originally, the comment period was to end on January 11, 2021, but it has now been extended by 60 days to March 12, 2021. The extension allows the public more time to provide feedback on the proposed rule and the draft environmental assessment associated with it.

The Department of the Interior is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule about oil and gas operations in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf. This rule was initially published on December 9, 2020, and its comment period was set to close on February 8, 2021. Due to requests for more time, the comment period is now extended by 60 days, giving the public until April 9, 2021, to share their thoughts on the proposed changes. This proposal and its commentary are managed by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM).

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule published on November 20, 2024, concerning property broker transactions. This decision came after a request from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition, allowing stakeholders more time to submit feedback until March 20, 2025. The proposal addresses transparency in brokered freight transactions, requiring brokers to send electronic transaction records to parties within 48 hours and preventing them from making waivers a condition. The reopened comment period provides an additional opportunity for interested parties to express their opinions and suggestions on these proposed changes.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) proposes changes to credit union rules to make it easier for federal credit unions to expand and serve more groups and underserved areas. They want to count shared branches, ATMs, and electronic facilities in certain networks as "service facilities," even if the credit union doesn't own them. This would help credit unions offer more services without needing to buy into a shared network. The NCUA is also considering whether online banking should count as a service facility to accommodate modern trends in financial services.

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board is proposing a rule change that would allow federally insured credit unions to request exemptions from certain requirements for filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). This rule is aimed at providing relief to credit unions that develop innovative ways to comply with the Bank Secrecy Act while ensuring safe and sound practices. The proposal includes a 30-day comment period for public feedback and outlines that exemptions may be granted conditionally or unconditionally after consulting with relevant agencies. This change aims to support financial institutions in using new technologies and approaches for monitoring and reporting financial crimes.

The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing a new rule to allow bicycles on approximately 79.8 miles of multi-use trails in the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. This proposal is part of a comprehensive trail management plan aimed at improving access, accommodating the needs of the growing nearby city of Redding, and reopening trails impacted by the Carr Fire in 2018. The NPS plans to designate these trails for bicycles in a way that balances recreational use with the conservation of natural and cultural resources. Public comments on the proposed rule are being accepted until February 28, 2025.