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Rocky Brook Hydroelectric LP has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend its exemption for the Rocky Brook Hydroelectric Project in Jefferson County, Washington. The company wants to replace four existing turbine-generator units with a single unit and modify the water discharge point. Comments, protests, or motions to intervene on this application can be filed by March 1, 2021. The FERC website provides access to the application and necessary instructions for submitting any responses.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking consumer organizations and individuals to participate in selecting consumer representatives for its advisory committees. These committees address various health-related topics, such as drug safety, vaccines, and medical devices. The FDA encourages nominations of qualified candidates representing all communities, without bias towards race, gender, or disability. Interested parties need to send their nominations by February 13, 2025, and all nominated individuals should have experience with consumer groups and be able to analyze technical data.

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has delayed the effective date of specific amendments to the horse protection regulations from April 2, 2025, to February 1, 2026. The delay allows APHIS and the industry to adapt to changes following a court decision that invalidated certain provisions of the 2024 Horse Protection final rule. The delay also provides time for retraining designated inspectors, called Horse Protection Inspectors (HPIs), and for the industry to adjust to expanded reporting requirements. APHIS is seeking public comments on whether this delay should be extended further.

The Federal Trade Commission published a notice to correct a previous announcement about a petition from Enbridge Inc. regarding natural gas pipelines. The original document had an incorrect deadline for public comments, stating March 3, 2025, which has now been corrected to February 21, 2025. This correction ensures that comments are submitted by the actual deadline. The correction details are noted in the Federal Register with references to ensure clarity for those interested in submitting their comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released an Environmental Assessment (EA) regarding a proposed project exemption surrender. The EA indicates that this action will not significantly impact the environment. Members of the public can view the EA on the FERC website and file comments by April 18, 2025. Electronic filing is recommended, but paper submissions are accepted. The Commission's Office of Public Participation is available to assist with public engagement and inquiries.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain models of Airbus helicopters due to a reported issue with the tail rotor pitch control. This AD mandates inspections and potential replacements of specific parts in the tail rotor head assembly to prevent structural failures and loss of control. The rule is effective from April 25, 2025, and comments are invited until May 27, 2025. The FAA considered this action urgent due to safety concerns and bypassed the usual public commenting period to ensure timely compliance.

The Federal Subsistence Board has proposed new rules for wildlife hunting and trapping in Alaska for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 regulatory years. These rules would update the regulations for subsistence use, revise hunting seasons and harvest limits, and ensure that Alaska residents in rural areas have priority for taking fish and wildlife on federal lands. The proposed regulations would replace existing ones and are subject to public meetings for comments and suggestions on changes. Federal agencies, along with rural residents, are working together to manage the subsistence resources effectively.

WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. has filed a request with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to abandon six natural gas storage wells and over 4 miles of related pipeline facilities in Montana. The objective is to limit integrity risks, aligning with safety guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process by submitting protests, comments, or motions to intervene by June 9, 2025. Interested parties can access the full document and get assistance through the Commission's website.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to abandon a 6-inch-diameter pipeline in Lakeland, Florida. This is needed to ensure it doesn't interfere with road improvements planned by the Florida Department of Transportation. The company plans to start this project in January 2025 and finish by the end of February 2025. The public can get involved by protesting, intervening, or commenting on the project by January 31, 2025.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed plan, submitted by various stock exchanges and financial industry regulators, to establish a new national system for sharing real-time stock market data. This new plan aims to replace the existing three separate plans and address conflicts of interest where exchanges might prioritize their own data products over the collective responsibility to provide fair access to market data. The SEC is seeking public comments to determine whether the plan should be approved, possibly with modifications, or disapproved. Interested parties are invited to submit their opinions by February 5, 2021, with opportunities for rebuttals until February 19, 2021.