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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to reject revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) aimed at meeting the ozone standards set in 2008 for Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) areas. These revisions, submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality between 2015 and 2020, failed to show that these areas could achieve the required air quality standards by their respective deadlines, leading to their reclassification as more severe nonattainment areas. Consequently, the EPA is proposing to disapprove the related emissions control strategies and budgets associated with these submissions. This decision aligns with federal regulations that mandate EPA action on SIP submissions that have not been withdrawn.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes new rules to enhance the accuracy and transparency of transmission line ratings to better reflect real-time conditions. The proposal includes requiring transmission providers to use ambient-adjusted ratings (AAR) that consider current air temperatures and dynamic line ratings (DLR) for more accurate transfer capabilities. It also suggests that Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs) need systems to frequently update these ratings electronically. The goal is to ensure fairer and more efficient energy pricing while maintaining the safety and reliability of the electrical grid.

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule that modifies the Export Administration Regulations by adding 140 companies to the Entity List, which bars them from certain export privileges. These companies, mostly based in China, as well as some in Japan, South Korea, and Singapore, are involved in semiconductor production and advanced computing. The U.S. government claims these companies pose risks to national security by supporting China's military efforts. Additionally, the rule updates some existing entries with new license requirements and removes three companies from a program that allowed specific export privileges.

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will conduct full reviews to decide whether removing the antidumping and countervailing duties on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand might result in material injury continuing or recurring. Interested parties, such as industrial users and consumer organizations, can participate by filing an entry of appearance, with deadlines stipulated for specific document submissions. A hearing will be held in May 2025, with opportunities for written comments and presentations. The Commission will only accept electronic submissions during this review period.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has rescheduled the meeting dates for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) regarding the draft risk evaluation of 1,3-butadiene. The preparatory meeting will occur on March 25, 2025, and the peer review meeting will be from April 1 to 4, 2025; these will be virtual public meetings. People can submit comments or register to speak at these meetings through the EPA's website. The meetings will cover the evaluation of potential risks associated with 1,3-butadiene, a chemical substance used in various industrial processes.

The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is considering changes to their Procurement List. They plan to add new products that nonprofit agencies will supply, which employ individuals with visual impairments or other severe disabilities. At the same time, they are proposing to remove certain products and services that these agencies used to provide. The public is invited to send comments on these proposed changes by February 28, 2021.

The Commerce Department's International Trade Administration announced a postponement of preliminary decisions in investigations into the import of corrosion-resistant steel products from ten countries, including Australia, Brazil, and Canada. On January 10, 2025, the petitioners, which include several U.S. steel companies and a labor union, requested this delay because of the complexity and size of the investigations. The original deadline of February 12, 2025, has now been extended by 50 days to April 3, 2025, allowing the Department more time to gather comprehensive information. The final determinations are scheduled to follow 75 days after the preliminary findings.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications for new uses of pesticide products that contain already registered active ingredients. The EPA invites the public to comment on these applications before the deadline of January 6, 2025. The document lists specific registration applications from companies like Bayer CropScience, Corteva Agriscience, Nichino America, Inc., and BASF Corporation, detailing the proposed new uses for each pesticide product. This notice is in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received new applications to register pesticide products featuring active ingredients not used in any existing products. This notice complies with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and invites the public to comment on these applications by January 6, 2025. The document lists several new active ingredients and their proposed uses, including a herbicide for soybeans and an insecticide/nematicide for seed treatment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval to extend the Pesticide Registration Fees Program. This program requires pesticide registrants to pay annual fees as mandated by law, and the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act provides a fee system for specific pesticide applications. Public comments on this information collection request are open for an additional 30 days until February 3, 2025. The proposal also details an increase in the number of respondents and related costs compared to prior estimates.