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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established tolerances for the pesticide streptomycin on specific citrus fruits and their dried pulp. These new limits are set for residues of the fungicide in the citrus group 10-10 at 0.8 ppm and in dried pulp at 3 ppm, based on a petition by Geo Logic Corporation. The EPA has reviewed data and determined that the new tolerances are safe for consumption by the general population, including infants and children, with no expected harmful effects. Additionally, the tolerances for some other commodities related to streptomycin have been updated or removed, reflecting changes due to expired protections or data updates.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has put in place a temporary rule to limit how long people can fish for snowy grouper in the South Atlantic in 2025. This decision is to ensure that fishing does not go over the set limit, as it did in 2024. The fishing season, which usually runs from May 1 to June 30, will now end earlier on June 9, 2025. During the closure, no one is allowed to keep snowy grouper from these waters until the season reopens on May 1, 2026.

The Federal Communications Commission issued a correction to a previous rule titled Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility. The correction updates various references to dates in the document; specifically, several instances where the date was mistakenly listed as "December 12, 2028" have been corrected to "December 13, 2028," and instances of "June 12, 2028" have been corrected to "June 13, 2028". These changes are intended to ensure the accuracy of the timeline in the regulatory text. The corrections apply across multiple pages and paragraphs of the original document.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has issued a Geographic Targeting Order for certain money services businesses along the southwest border of the U.S. These businesses must report currency transactions of more than $200 but not more than $10,000 and verify the identity of those making these transactions. The order, effective from April 14, 2025, to September 9, 2025, covers specific areas in California and Texas and aims to combat illegal financial activities by drug cartels. Failure to comply with this order could result in civil or criminal penalties.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule to amend and establish certain airspace areas in Fort Riley, Manhattan, and Junction City, KS. These changes affect the Class D and Class E airspace around Marshall Army Airfield, Manhattan Regional Airport, and Freeman Field, and are due to the decommissioning of some navigation beacons. The updates include adjustments to airspace dimensions and extensions, and corrections to geographic coordinates. The FAA clarifies that these changes do not alter current flight paths or altitudes used by aircraft.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing tolerances for residues of the pesticide cyazofamid on various crops under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This rule was requested by the Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) and includes specific limits for residues on crops like chickpeas and parsnips. The EPA concluded that these tolerances are safe for the general population, including infants and children. Additionally, some existing tolerances on beans have been removed as they are now unnecessary.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released four general licenses linked to sanctions against Russian harmful foreign activities. These licenses, numbered 53A, 55C, 113, and 114, allow certain transactions that were initially restricted, involving Russian entities like Gazprombank and projects such as Sakhalin-2. Each license specifies what activities are permitted and outlines exceptions, such as prohibiting some financial dealings with blocked entities. These licenses were first published on OFAC's website and have specific expiration dates outlined in the document.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed the effective date of a new safety rule, FMVSS No. 305a, from December 20, 2024, to March 20, 2025. This rule is meant to update safety standards for electric vehicles, focusing on aspects like battery safety and emergency response information. The delay allows for further review as directed by a presidential memorandum, aiming to ensure all new regulations are thoroughly considered. Public comments are not being solicited for this delay because it was deemed urgent and necessary for the smooth implementation of the regulations.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has delayed the effective date of a rule regarding nonprescription drug products with an additional condition for nonprescription use (ACNU). Originally set to take effect on January 27, 2025, the rule is postponed to March 21, 2025, due to a memorandum from the President calling for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review." This delay is intended to allow further examination of the rule and its implications, ensuring it aligns with legal and policy considerations. The rule outlines requirements for nonprescription drugs involving applications, labeling, and postmarketing reporting, differentiating them from prescription drugs based on these additional conditions.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved a new information collection related to the implementation of Next Generation 911 Services (NG911). As of March 25, 2025, compliance with specific NG911 rules is required, which will aid in transitioning emergency services to IP-based systems. The rules apply to various service providers, including those of wireline, mobile, and internet-based communication services, ensuring coordination with 911 authorities. The document also discusses procedures for challenging requests and reporting agreements, as well as the associated paperwork requirements and costs for compliance.