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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on revisions to an existing information collection related to the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) and the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP). These programs aim to protect transportation infrastructure from terrorism and other emergencies. Comments are requested to evaluate the necessity and efficiency of the data collection and to suggest improvements. The deadline for submitting comments is February 18, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to modify the airspace at Muskegon County Airport in Michigan. This rule updates the Class D and Class E airspace areas, increases their radius to 4.3 miles, and removes certain extensions that are no longer necessary. The changes result from decommissioning the Muskegon VOR navigation aid. Additionally, the geographic coordinates of the airport have been updated to align with the FAA's database.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army aim to involve various stakeholders in discussions about the "waters of the United States" definition due to a recent Supreme Court ruling. The agencies plan to hold listening sessions and are actively seeking written feedback from the public to inform future administrative actions and clarify the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction. They also address concerns regarding the Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" stemming from the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, impacting the way certain water bodies are regulated under federal law. This effort emphasizes broad public engagement to ensure clear and consistent understanding and implementation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that modifies the Class E airspace at Blanding Municipal Airport in Utah. This change establishes Class E airspace starting from 700 feet above the ground and removes Class E airspace from 1,200 feet above the ground to enhance the airport's instrument flight procedures. The rule also updates the airport's legal description and corrects previous language to accurately describe the airspace modification. The FAA determined this rule would not have significant environmental or economic impacts.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Ranegras Plains Energy Center project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves constructing a large-scale solar energy facility on public lands and requires a right-of-way grant for its development. The BLM outlines several project alternatives, including a preferred option that minimizes soil impacts. They are seeking public comments on the Draft EIS within 45 days of its announcement, and they plan to host a virtual public meeting to discuss the project further.

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is seeking public comments on a request for valid existing rights (VER) concerning the use of a road within the Monongahela National Forest for coal mining purposes. Babst/Calland Attorneys have filed this request on behalf of South Fork Coal Company, LLC, to determine if they have the rights to operate a part of Forest Service Road 249 as an access and haul road for their Rocky Run Surface Coal Mine. The request involves proving that the company had legal rights to use the road before it came under federal protection. The comment period is open until April 21, 2025, and OSMRE will process and review the request based on all submitted materials and comments.

Premium Energy Holdings, LLC has applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to explore the feasibility of the Ashokan Pumped Storage Project in Ulster County, New York. The proposal includes options for constructing new dams for an upper reservoir, using the existing Ashokan Reservoir as the lower reservoir, and building a new powerhouse and transmission lines. The permit, if granted, only gives the company priority to apply for a license but does not allow any land-disturbing activities. The deadline for public comments or competing applications is 60 days from the notice's issuance date. Information about the project and application details can be found on FERC's website.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made amendments to the Class E airspace in Austin, TX, and established new Class E airspace areas at Austin, Lago Vista, and Lakeway, TX. These changes are based on regular airspace reviews and aim to align with FAA regulations supporting instrument flight rules (IFR) operations. The new and modified airspace areas will be in effect from June 12, 2025, and are part of the FAA's efforts to ensure aircraft safety and efficient airspace use. The FAA determined that these changes are routine and do not have significant economic impacts.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes changes to airspace regulations near Worcester, MA, including extending Class D and Class E airspace around Worcester Regional Airport and establishing Class E airspace around UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus Heliport. This amendment aims to ensure safe and efficient air navigation in the area. The FAA is inviting public comments on the proposed rule, which will be considered before any final action is taken. The changes are part of regular updates to technical regulations and are not expected to have significant economic impacts.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated its regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. This final rule expands the definition of qualifying cogeneration facilities to include fuel cell systems that use waste heat in a process to produce hydrogen, covering systems beyond just solid oxide fuel cells. The aim is to recognize technological advancements and promote efficient energy generation using fuel cells with integrated steam hydrocarbon reformation processes. This change encourages more efficient energy production and supports the evolving energy landscape while complying with existing environmental and energy conservation laws.