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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating the regulations for storing used nuclear fuel by revising a listing for the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System. This amendment, known as Renewed Amendment No. 19, changes the rules to better handle accidents where the cask tips over by introducing new stress-based criteria and evaluation methods. It will become effective on May 27, 2025, unless significant negative comments are received by April 14, 2025. The NRC believes this update does not significantly change the design and ensures public safety and environmental protection remain at acceptable levels.

The Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service has approved a recommendation to increase the assessment rate for watermelons under the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan. The new rate boosts the assessment from six to nine cents per hundredweight. Domestic producers with 10 acres or more and domestic handlers will each pay four and a half cents per hundredweight, while importers of 150,000 pounds or more will pay nine cents per hundredweight. This increase aims to address inflation's impact on the plan’s buying power and continues to support marketing and research efforts, benefiting the watermelon industry overall. The rule also includes administrative corrections without changing the assessment rate.

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Atchafalaya River near Cypress Passage for a planned demolition of overhead powerlines scheduled on January 9, 2025. This area will be off-limits to vessels and people within a 500-yard radius, except with permission, to protect against the hazards posed by powerlines on the water's surface during the 12-hour operation. This rule is intended to ensure the safety of personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the vicinity of the demolition. The regulation will be enforced through communication on VHF radio channels, and it is not expected to have significant economic impacts on small businesses.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is considering waiving its Buy America requirements for the purchase of used locomotives that would be converted to run on cleaner energy like electricity or renewable diesel. These efforts aim to replace older, more polluting locomotives with efficient alternatives, reducing emissions and creating domestic jobs. The waiver would apply to Tier 0, Tier 1, and non-tiered locomotives manufactured before 2004 that have stayed in service in the U.S. This waiver would be applicable for five years and allow the replacement of diesel engines with cleaner technologies, but all other construction materials must still meet Buy America standards. The FRA invites public comments on this proposal and suggestions regarding waivers for other products related to manufacturing locomotive batteries or charging stations.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the information collection, FERC-725. This collection involves the certification of Electric Reliability Organizations (EROs) and the procedures for electric reliability standards. The agency has maintained the existing reporting requirements and is looking to extend the collection process by three years. Comments are due by April 16, 2025, and can be submitted online or through mail.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is asking for public comments on the renewal of a current information collection, known as FERC-725D, which involves standards for energy facilities' design and maintenance. They are also transferring two specific standards related to vegetation management and facility ratings (FAC-003-5 and FAC-008-5) to this collection. Comments are due by May 12, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The goal is to improve the reliability of the electric grid and ensure the safety and performance of energy facilities.

The document is a notice inviting public comments on whether certain scientific instruments that organizations like Arizona State University and Tulane University wish to import duty-free are produced in the United States. These instruments, which include high-pressure apparatus, fiber lasers, and telescopic mirror test stands, are made by manufacturers from countries such as Germany, China, and Italy. Each application asserts that there are no equivalent instruments made in the U.S. Comments regarding these requests must be submitted by February 18, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several electric rate filings. These include a formal challenge from the Maryland Office of People's Counsel against Baltimore Gas and Electric's rate update, a tariff amendment from Southwest Power Pool, and various rate filings from other energy companies like PJM Interconnection and AEP Texas. Each filing has a specified comment date by which people can submit their responses. Interested parties are encouraged to follow official procedures to protest or intervene in these proceedings.

Kram Hydro 10, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of the Mississippi Lock and Dam #20 Hydroelectric Project on the Mississippi River near Lima Township, Illinois. If granted, this permit would give Kram Hydro 10 priority to apply for a license to build the hydropower project, which would generate an estimated 252.8 gigawatt hours of electricity annually using two 20-megawatt Kaplan turbines. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments and competing applications within 60 days of this notice's publication. The Commission encourages electronic submissions through its eFiling system and provides contact information for public inquiries and assistance.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced several filings related to electric rates. These filings, submitted by different applicants, include tariff amendments, compliance filings for notices of succession, and rate filings for agreements. All the submissions were filed on February 6, 2025, and they have specific comment deadlines by 5 p.m. Eastern time on February 27, 2025. The public can access these filings through FERC's eLibrary system and may engage with the process through FERC's Office of Public Participation for assistance.