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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is launching the Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration (YTED) project to help young people with disabilities better transition into the workforce. This project will offer enhanced counseling and job training services to eligible participants and involves a study to test the effectiveness of these services. Participants, who are recruited from specific counties in Pennsylvania, will be divided into a treatment group receiving the new services and a control group receiving standard services. The SSA will make certain rule adjustments for participants in the treatment group, such as not reducing SSI payments based on their earnings.

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking permission for its Perulack Compressor Units Replacement Project in Pennsylvania. The project involves removing four old compressor units and building two new ones, along with additional facilities, aiming to meet Pennsylvania's air emission standards without adding new capacity. Public comments and motions to intervene in the project proceedings can be submitted electronically or by mail until February 23, 2021. This process allows interested individuals to express their views on the project or become parties to the proceeding.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the disaster declaration for Pennsylvania, originally declared on September 11, 2024. This amendment, effective October 21, 2024, appoints Craig Murphy as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing Mark K. O'Hanlon. Various assistance programs are associated with this disaster, including loans, counseling, and housing support. These changes are part of ongoing efforts under FEMA's guidance to address the disaster's impact.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a disaster declaration for Pennsylvania, initially issued on September 11, 2024. This update includes additional counties—Cambria, Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming—for Public Assistance. Besides, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, already designated for Individual Assistance, are also eligible for Public Assistance. All Pennsylvania areas can receive support under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, using specified Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers for fund allocation.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued approvals for several projects concerning the use of water. These projects, spanning numerous townships and counties in Pennsylvania, received approval during December 2024. The approvals allow companies to consume specified amounts of water for their operational needs, with projects ranging from water uses of 0.0800 to 8.0000 million gallons per day. This action is based on the Commission's regulations under 18 CFR 806.22.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the environmental impacts of the Entriken Amendment Project by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP. This project involves changing the compressor unit at the Entriken Compressor Station in Pennsylvania from an electric-motor driven unit to a gas-driven one, due to challenges in obtaining necessary power. The Commission is using this "scoping process" to gather feedback on important environmental effects and possible alternatives. Public comments should be submitted by February 13, 2025, and can be filed electronically or by mail.

UGI LNG, Inc. has filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting a ruling that their planned LNG storage and trucking terminal in Pennsylvania, meant to supply local gas networks and end users, falls outside FERC's jurisdiction. Anyone interested in responding to this filing can submit interventions or protests by May 12, 2025. Protests help inform FERC's decision but do not grant the protester the status of a party in the proceeding. FERC encourages electronic submissions and provides online access to all related documents.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) for controlling air pollution. These revisions, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, focus on implementing case-by-case reasonably available control technology (RACT) standards for nine major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) in Philadelphia County. These standards aim to meet requirements under the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule as part of the approval process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in the Johnstown area. This plan is part of the state's efforts to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. The approval makes certain commitments federally enforceable as part of Pennsylvania's Implementation Plan. The plan focuses on ongoing air quality monitoring and measures to ensure that the area continues to meet required standards.

Texas Eastern Transmission, LP submitted an application on November 22, 2024, requesting approval to replace an electric compressor unit with a gas-driven one at its Entriken Compressor Station in Pennsylvania. The project aims to maintain the cost approved in a previous order from October 2023. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) provides options for the public to engage in the review process, including filing comments, protests, or a motion to intervene by December 30, 2024. FERC emphasizes electronic filing and offers assistance for those who need help navigating the process.