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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a notice regarding a petition from Hermeus Corp. for exemptions from certain Federal Aviation Regulations. Hermeus Corp. seeks permission to use their unmanned aircraft, the Hermeus Quarterhorse Mark 1, for flight tests at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The main goal is to gather data for developing a hypersonic-capable aircraft. The public can submit comments on this petition until January 21, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or other listed methods.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is considering Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC's request to permit the incidental harassment of marine mammals during site surveys off Delaware's coast. The proposed activity is part of the development of renewable energy projects and could impact up to 16 marine mammal species. NMFS plans to issue an Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA), which includes measures to minimize and monitor impacts on marine mammals, such as designated exclusion zones and specific actions when mammals are detected. The public has been invited to comment on the proposed authorization and the potential for its renewal.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Ohio's title V operating permit rules. These updates include changing the definition of hazardous air pollutants and revising the requirements for a permit statement of basis to align with recent Federal regulations. The changes are mainly part of Ohio's routine regulatory review. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until January 29, 2025, and can be submitted online or via email.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a notice concerning new chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the period from December 1 to December 31, 2024. This notice provides public information about new chemical substances submitted to the EPA, including Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs). The EPA is looking for public comments by March 26, 2025, and has shared details on how these substances are being handled on their website. The notice aims to keep the public informed about the receipt and status of these chemicals.

An application has been submitted to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to establish a subzone for Celgene Corporation's facilities in Warren and Summit, New Jersey. The proposed subzone includes two sites: 7 Powder Horn Drive in Warren and 556 Morris Avenue in Summit. Public comments on the application are invited until March 29, 2021, and can be sent to the FTZ Board's Executive Secretary via email. The FTZ Board's regulations designate Christopher Kemp to review the application and make recommendations.

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue collecting information about Ports and Waterways Safety, as outlined in Title 33 CFR Subchapter P. The ICR allows vessel masters, owners, or agents to request deviations from navigation safety equipment requirements, provided safety is not compromised. Public input is encouraged on aspects like the accuracy of the estimated burdens and ways to reduce them, with comments due by April 20, 2021. The Coast Guard has stated that the estimated annual burden for this collection is 2,033 hours.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has proposed a change to the operating schedule for two bridges over the Savannah River: the Houlihan Bridge in Georgia and the Seaboard System Railroad Bridge near Hardeeville, South Carolina. This change would require a 24-hour advance notice for bridge openings, up from the current three hours, due to fewer opening requests and to allow maintenance crews to be on-site. The proposed rule aims to improve response times for maintenance while still accommodating vessels that do not require the bridges to open. Public comments on the proposal are invited until April 12, 2021.

The Bureau of Prisons within the Justice Department has issued a supplemental notice proposing updates to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program. This program helps inmates manage and pay off financial obligations like court fees and child support while they are incarcerated. The proposal includes changes such as encouraging inmates to pay a portion of outside deposits towards their financial responsibilities, while also prioritizing family support obligations. Public comments on these proposed updates are welcomed until February 18, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public feedback, especially from veterinarians, about the use of cannabis-derived products in animals, with a focus on cannabidiol (CBD). They are interested in learning about trends in product usage, potential benefits, safety issues, and drug interactions among other concerns. This information will help enhance the understanding of these products' effects on animals. Comments can be submitted electronically or in written form until April 16, 2025, following specific instructions for including or excluding confidential information.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final cancellation order for the use of chlorpyrifos on asparagus, following a request by Gharda Chemicals International, Inc. The cancellation is effective from January 3, 2025, meaning the sale and distribution of existing stocks are allowed until April 30, 2025, and food use until June 30, 2025. The EPA received two comments on this action, one supporting the cancellation and another expressing concern about health risks posed by leftover stock. The EPA found these concerns did not conflict with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) due to limited existing stocks and time for use.