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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has reviewed a request from the Green Island Power Authority and Albany Engineering Corporation to amend their Green Island Hydroelectric Project license. Located on the Hudson River in Albany County, New York, this project occupies federal land. FERC's analysis in the environmental assessment indicates that with certain environmental measures, the amendment will not significantly impact the environment. Interested parties can view the assessment on the FERC website and have 30 days from the notice date to submit comments online or via mail.

ZF Transmissions Gray Court LLC has submitted a notification for planned production activities at its facilities in Gray Court and Fountain Inn, South Carolina. This notification, which follows the Foreign-Trade Zones Board's regulations, outlines the use of specific foreign-status materials and the manufacturing of various electric vehicle components like transmissions and electric drives. Certain materials may face import duties depending on their country of origin. Interested parties can send their comments via email to the Board's Executive Secretary by June 2, 2025.

Rincon Power, LLC has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at its facility in Carpinteria, California, within FTZ 205. The plan involves producing various electrical components like contactors, relays, and switches, using specific foreign materials some of which are subject to customs duties under certain international trade laws. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 28, 2025, and the Board has made the notification available online for public inspection. For more information, interested parties can contact Christopher Wedderburn.

Rincon Power, LLC has notified the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about their planned production activities in Carpinteria, California, within FTZ 205. The company aims to produce various electrical components, such as contactors, relays, and switches, with some parts being imported. These parts and materials, listed in the notification, must follow specific regulations, and public comments are welcomed until March 19, 2025. For additional details, the public can view the notification online or contact Christopher Wedderburn.

Warrior Hydro, LLC applied for a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to study the possibility of a hydropower project at the William Bacon Oliver Lock and Dam on the Black Warrior River in Alabama. The project would involve building a structure to channel water from the river to turbines, aiming for a total capacity of 9.6 megawatts and an estimated annual generation of 37,000 megawatt-hours. FERC is accepting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications, with guidelines and deadlines provided for interested parties. They encourage electronic filing through their website and provide contacts for further assistance.

The Illinois State Museum plans to return certain cultural items to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). These items, which include objects like cuprous coils and leather wraps, were collected in the early 20th century from sites in North Dakota and are believed to be related to the Arikara people, now part of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation. Repatriation may occur after April 16, 2025, if no competing claims from other tribes or descendants emerge. The Museum is responsible for determining the rightful recipient if multiple eligible requests are made.

Zebra Technologies Corporation has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board seeking approval to conduct certain production activities at its Kenosha, Wisconsin facility, located within FTZ 41. This involves using foreign and domestic materials to produce various computer printing products, such as thermal printers and mobile computing devices, with any production limited to specified materials and finished products. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by March 4, 2025, and further details can be accessed on the FTZ Board's website.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive for Saab AB Model SAAB 2000 airplanes, following a report of the main landing gear collapsing after landing. This would require modifying the hydraulic transfer valve to prevent further unsafe conditions that could lead to severe damage or injury. The proposed rule is based on a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and aims to ensure the aircraft's safe operation. Interested parties have until April 12, 2021, to submit comments on the proposed rule.

The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) has updated its membership as reported on March 31, 2025, under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Aclara Technologies and Lockheed Martin, have joined DIBC, while Goex Industries has left. DIBC plans to continue updating its membership, and this information has been filed with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The update aims to maintain the Act's benefits for limiting antitrust litigation damages under certain conditions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed settlement agreement for the acquisition of a property by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Joliet, Illinois. This settlement requires the party acquiring the property to enroll it in the Illinois Site Remediation Program, conduct investigations for soil and groundwater contamination, and perform necessary cleanup actions. The EPA is asking for public comments on this agreement until January 8, 2025, and will consider all feedback received before finalizing the agreement.