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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new formula to allocate funds for the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants Program, as part of the Clean Water Act. The formula is designed to distribute funds to states based on their needs for managing sewer overflows and stormwater, using data from the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey and additional factors such as annual precipitation and population. The formula ensures that all states receive adequate support, with a minimum allocation set to prevent states from receiving less than 0.5% of the total funds. The EPA considered public feedback before finalizing the formula and plans to update it with current data to maintain fairness in distribution.

The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is asking for public feedback on how federal agencies work with State, local, and Tribal governments in making regulations. They are accepting written comments until January 17, 2025, and are hosting two online listening sessions in January 2025 to discuss issues related to these consultations. The goal of this initiative is to explore better ways to ensure effective communication and input from these governments, which may lead to recommendations for improved practices. Participants can register for the listening sessions by emailing ACUS by January 2, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced that a permit has been issued under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). This permit was granted without needing an environmental assessment due to its exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. For further details, the permit and related documents can be reviewed by requesting them via email. The official announcement and related actions are documented in the Federal Register.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that aimed to stop banks and financial institutions from charging certain non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees, like those for declined debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals. The CFPB plans to take a broader look at how to protect consumers from these fees across various transaction types. This decision was made after receiving public feedback, which highlighted potential issues with other types of transactions not initially covered by the rule. The Bureau is now considering whether a wider rule could better address abusive fee practices.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is requesting comments on a proposed revision of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1997 (NLSY97) as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. This survey, which began in 1997, tracks individuals born between 1980 and 1984 to study their transitions from school to work and family life. The BLS plans to conduct round 20 of the survey, which will mostly be done by phone and aims to collect updated information while minimizing the participants' effort. The public is encouraged to provide feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection by March 29, 2021.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting comments on an information collection activity as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using specific VA forms to gather verbal information from claimants or beneficiaries, which will assist in determining their eligibility for benefits. The collection is expected to have an annual burden of 212,500 hours, and the VBA is inviting public feedback by January 6, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments via the described online process.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced preliminary findings that polyester textured yarn imported from India was not sold below fair market value from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The department is inviting public feedback on these findings, with comments due 21 days after the notice's publication. They also outlined the methodology used for this review, which adheres to relevant U.S. legal standards. The results will guide future antidumping duty assessments, with specific instructions pending until the review is finalized.

The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) is inviting more public feedback on its proposal to update regulations, requiring some Farm Credit System institutions to have integrated audits. This means their audits for Internal Control Over Financial Reporting would need to align with their financial statement audits. The comment period, which initially ended in January 2025, has been extended to March 31, 2025, after requests for additional time. Interested parties can submit their feedback online or by mail, and all comments will be publicly available on the FCA website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection process for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Needs Assessment. This initiative, which requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to improve the consistency and efficiency of support services for military families with special needs as they move across different service locations. The deadline for comments is January 30, 2025, and interested parties can submit their input through the website mentioned in the notice.

Transwestern Pipeline Company has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking approval to build a new compressor station project in New Mexico. This project, called the WT-0 Compressor Station Project, would help provide increased natural gas transportation capacity. The estimated cost of the project is over $51 million, and they're offering the public a chance to view the project details and provide feedback by January 29, 2025. People can get involved by submitting comments, protests, or motions to intervene regarding the project.