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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to withdraw three proposed rules regarding the regulation of certain chemical substances: trichloroethylene (TCE), n-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP), and methylene chloride (MC). These rules originally aimed to address unreasonable risks associated with specific uses of these chemicals. The EPA concluded that it was more efficient to combine risk management actions following their final risk evaluations under the Toxic Substances Control Act, thus eliminating these previous proposals. The agency plans to develop new rulemaking efforts focusing on the identified risks to ensure comprehensive regulation in the future.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new date for the previously canceled public meeting on "Patient-Focused Drug Development for Vitiligo," now scheduled for March 8, 2021, in a virtual format. This meeting aims to gather patient input on how vitiligo affects their daily lives, their views on current treatment options, and how they decide on treatments. Participants can submit comments electronically or by mail until May 10, 2021, using the docket number FDA-2020-N-0255. The FDA seeks to understand patient perspectives to improve understanding and treatment approaches for vitiligo.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension to collect information related to Rule 30b1-8 and Form N-CR. This rule requires money market funds to report important events to the SEC, which helps them oversee these funds and keep investors informed. The reporting process is estimated to take about 8.5 hours and cost $1018.5 per report, with six reports expected annually. Public comments on this information collection are invited and should be submitted within 30 days of the notice's publication.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the information collection requirements under Rule 304 of Regulation ATS and Form ATS-N. These requirements are part of the regulatory framework for alternative trading systems, aiming to enhance transparency and competition in trading markets. The SEC estimates that entities will spend approximately 1,901 hours annually to meet these obligations. Public comments on this request can be submitted by March 28, 2025, and further information can be viewed or requested from the SEC's Office of FOIA Services.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested an extension for the information collection of Form N-54A, which investment companies use to notify the SEC of their election to be regulated as business development companies. This form is mandatory and aims to help the SEC administer specific provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940. On average, about seven companies file this notification annually, with a total burden of 3.5 hours and an estimated cost of $1,288 to the industry. Public comments on the information collection are invited and can be submitted via the provided contact details.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an extension of a previously approved information collection associated with Form N-17f-1. This form is used to verify that a fund's assets, held by members of national securities exchanges, are properly accounted for with an independent accountant's examination. It is estimated that preparing, reviewing, and filing the form requires 1.5 hours per submission, with each fund submitting it three times per year, resulting in an annual burden of 27 hours for all funds. Comments on this extension request can be submitted to the SEC or through specified online platforms within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that changes two existing low altitude RNAV (area navigation) routes and introduces nine new ones to support the South-Central Florida Metroplex Project. These changes aim to reduce reliance on ground-based navigation systems and improve efficiency in the National Airspace System. The adjustments, effective April 22, 2021, are intended to enhance air traffic procedures without significant regulatory or environmental impacts.

The United States Forest Service has requested that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw over 264,000 acres of Federal land in the Ruby Mountains from leasing for minerals and geothermal energy for 20 years to protect the area's natural and cultural resources. This withdrawal request includes additional non-Federal lands that might be acquired by the U.S. in the future. During a two-year temporary segregation period from December 31, 2024, these lands will not be available for leasing, but public input is invited through a 90-day comment period, including a virtual meeting on February 14, 2025. The process for this application will follow existing regulations.

The Department of the Interior has issued an order that partially revokes 11 Public Land Orders affecting approximately 9.7 million acres of public lands in Alaska. The affected lands were previously reserved for study and classification but are no longer needed for those purposes. These lands will be open for public land use and mining claims starting February 18, 2021, following existing laws and regulations. The decision aligns with recommendations from the Kobuk-Seward Peninsula Resource Management Plan, and previous Public Land Orders No. 6477 and 6559 will be superseded by this new order.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish new restricted airspace areas at Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point in North Carolina. The new areas, designated as R-5305A, R-5305B, R-5305C, R-5307A, R-5307B, and R-5307C, aim to connect with existing restricted areas to form larger zones needed for training activities that involve hazardous tasks like deploying weapons and using non-eye safe lasers. This will support the U.S. Marine Corps in conducting realistic training exercises. The public is invited to comment by May 5, 2025, on the proposal, which will also undergo an environmental analysis before any final decisions are made.