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The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice about recent filings by the Postal Service. These filings involve adding new negotiated service agreements related to Priority Mail and other postal services to the competitive product list. The public is invited to comment on these filings by December 12, 2024. Further details, including docket numbers and public representatives assigned, can be found online at the Commission's website.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has responded to a court order by reviewing how its decision to reclassify broadband internet access affects public safety, pole attachments, and support for low-income consumers through the Lifeline program. The FCC decided to maintain the classification of broadband as an information service, emphasizing the benefits of regulatory certainty and innovation, despite some concerns about its impact on public safety and infrastructure. They concluded that the advantages of encouraging investment and innovation outweigh potential drawbacks, ensuring that the Lifeline program can still support broadband access for low-income Americans through carefully defined legal authority. Additionally, adjustments will be made to Lifeline rules, removing broadband as a standalone supported service while continuing to fund it as part of voice-broadband bundles.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has announced a recent filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice, titled "New Postal Products," allows the public to comment until April 21, 2025, and outlines the procedures for submitting these comments, mainly through an online system. It discusses the possibility of either adding or modifying postal services in the competitive product list as part of the agreement, and also sets out the regulatory framework and deadlines for public involvement. Interested parties can find more information and the docket numbers associated with this filing on the Commission's website.

The Department of the Treasury has proposed changes to its system of records notice under the Privacy Act of 1974 for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) Case Management System. These changes will update the legal authorities and clarify regulations to help CFIUS assess and review foreign investments for national security risks. The amendments add new legal authorities and adjust existing ones, allowing CFIUS to better manage and store information related to foreign investments in the U.S. The modifications are set to take effect on March 8, 2021, unless further adjustments are necessary based on public comments received by that date.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its delegation of authority to the State of West Virginia, allowing them to implement and enforce the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). This delegation was made official through a letter from the EPA on October 8, 2020, acknowledging West Virginia's authority, based on their updated rules. West Virginia has agreed to enforce the standards as per the conditions of the EPA's previous delegation. The updated rules include ending the use of certain exemptions, as per a court ruling in the Sierra Club vs. EPA case.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its schedule for public meetings for February and early March 2021. There are no meetings scheduled for the weeks of February 1, February 22, March 1, and March 8. However, on February 11, there will be a discussion on the NRC’s regulatory framework for dry cask storage and transportation of spent nuclear fuel. On February 18, there will be a briefing on equal employment opportunity, affirmative employment, and small business. Due to COVID-19, these meetings will be held virtually, and the public can watch via webcast. Anyone needing special accommodations or who wishes to receive meeting updates can contact the NRC for assistance.