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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103853
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the receipt of applications for permits to conduct activities involving marine mammals under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. They are seeking public comments on these applications, which aim to study and film northern sea otters in Washington State and Southeast Alaska. The public comment period ends on January 21, 2025. Details on how to submit comments and review applications are available online. The FWS will publish a notice regarding issued permits after the public comment period concludes.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking people to share their thoughts about plans to study sea otters. They're also letting everyone know about the permits they've given out to do this work.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4837
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, has established an emergency relief docket (ERD) for 2025, identified as docket number FRA-2025-0015. This announcement is part of FRA's process for handling emergency waivers of safety rules during crises. If an emergency occurs, the FRA Administrator can activate special procedures to provide relief to the railroad industry, which will be announced and updated on the FRA's website. Public comments on petitions for emergency waivers can be submitted through the regulations.gov portal, where they will be accessible to the public.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has set up a special place, called a docket, for emergencies in 2025 where train rules can be adjusted if there's a big problem, and people can share their thoughts online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1537
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued permits that allow certain activities with endangered and threatened species. These permits were issued under the Endangered Species Act after reviewing permit applications and considering public comments. Each permit applicant demonstrated good faith, ensured no disadvantage to the species, and aligned with the Act's purposes. Details and documents related to these permits are accessible online at regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service gave special permission slips to people so they can safely interact with animals that need extra protection and care, making sure those animals are not harmed. They decided who gets these slips by checking applications carefully and listening to what people think, and you can read more about it on the internet.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4743
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Acquisition Service, part of the General Services Administration, has issued a notice seeking comments on extending the use of a form called the Standard Form (SF) 123, which is used to transfer surplus federal personal property to various public agencies and organizations. This form allows state agencies to donate surplus items to non-profit and public entities like educational programs and airports. The notice highlights the need for public input on the necessity and efficiency of this information collection, as well as any suggestions for improvement. Comments must be submitted by March 17, 2025, through regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to keep using a form that helps share old stuff they don't need anymore, like furniture or machines, with schools or charities. They want to make sure the process is easy and get ideas from people on how to make it better before a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12445
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Alaska Railroad (ARRC) has requested a waiver from certain Federal railroad safety regulations. Specifically, ARRC seeks to join an existing waiver that extends air brake system calibration intervals from 92 days to 184 days for certain locomotives. ARRC argues that aligning calibrations with its maintenance schedule will ensure better accuracy and efficiency. The public is invited to comment on this petition by April 16, 2025, via the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Alaska Railroad wants to check and fix its train brakes less often, from around three months to about six months, and it asked the people in charge if that's okay. People can share their thoughts about this change online until April 16, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1953
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Education is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing information collection related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The purpose of this collection is to verify the identity of individuals requesting personal records, ensuring accurate and timely processing of these requests. The department is particularly interested in feedback on whether this process is necessary, how it might be improved, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is March 12, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Education Department wants to make sure that people asking for their own records prove who they are, so they are asking everyone for ideas on how to make this process better and less bothersome. They also want to know if this form called the "Third Party Perjury Form" is really needed to keep things fair and right. 🌟

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10797
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a change in the name of the Office of Child Support Enforcement to the Office of Child Support Services. This change was initially set to take effect on March 3, 2025, but HHS has reopened the comment period and delayed the effective date to April 28, 2025, so they can review any questions or comments from the public. People can submit their feedback electronically or by mail. If there are significant concerns, HHS may further delay or withdraw the rule.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to change the name of a group that helps with child support from "Enforcement" to "Services" and is asking people to give their thoughts on it, which is why they're waiting a bit longer to decide.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11688
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a pesticide petition requesting new or modified regulations for pesticide residues on various foods. The public is invited to comment on these requests by April 10, 2025, through the regulations.gov website. The petition specifically aims to establish tolerance levels for the chemical Pyriofenone in foods like apples and cherries. The EPA has not yet fully assessed the petition's data and will consider public input before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is looking at a request to change the rules about how much of a particular chemical can be on foods like apples and cherries. They want people to tell them what they think by April 10, 2025, before they decide.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8713
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for six previously published notices, extending the period by 30 days. These notices, which appeared in the Federal Register between October 31, 2024, and January 14, 2025, had comment periods that ended on January 27 and 29, 2025. The new deadline for submitting comments is March 3, 2025. This allows individuals and organizations more time to review and provide input on matters ranging from pesticide use to stormwater discharge regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving people more time to share their thoughts about some rules they want to change, like how we use certain sprays on plants or deal with rainwater in cities. Now, instead of ending in January, you can tell them what you think until March 3rd, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9542
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has announced the availability of proposed records schedules from Federal agencies that wish to dispose of records they no longer need for business. Public comments are invited on these schedules, which are published in the Federal Register and on regulations.gov. Comments can be submitted until April 2, 2021. After reviewing the public feedback, NARA will make a decision regarding the records' disposal or preservation.

    Simple Explanation

    The National Archives wants to let people know that some government offices plan to get rid of papers they don’t need anymore, and they are asking everyone if they think that’s okay. People can share their thoughts by April 2, 2021, and based on what people say, the decision will be made about keeping or throwing away the papers.