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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a notice seeking comments on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may result in changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for certain communities. These changes involve potential adjustments to various flood-related measurements and areas, such as Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA), which communities must consider to stay eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Comments on these proposals are due by March 13, 2025, and the community must either adopt these new measures or prove they already meet the requirements. The public can inspect and compare these preliminary and current maps online to participate in the review process.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive to replace a previous directive regarding Embraer S.A. airplanes, addressing issues with the aileron power control actuator (PCA) that could impact flight safety. This proposed rule aims to correct a previously identified error in task identification numbers and reiterates the need for routine inspections and corrections of PCA rod ends and fittings to prevent cracks or failures that could reduce aircraft controllability. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 17, 2025.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received and published a petition from Hercules, a Senneca Holdings company, requesting a waiver for certain models of walk-in cooler and freezer doors from DOE's standard test procedure for determining energy consumption. Hercules argues that the current procedure assumes an excessive motor operation time, which does not reflect actual usage, and proposes an alternate test procedure with more realistic values. DOE has issued an Interim Waiver Order allowing Hercules to use this alternate procedure while seeking public comments before making a final decision. This move aims to ensure accurate energy consumption representation and maintain market competitiveness for Hercules's products.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew its information collection on solvent extraction for vegetable oil production. This renewal is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and follows previous public comments from May 2020. The EPA invites additional public comments by February 10, 2021. This proposal affects facilities with vegetable oil production processes, and compliance involves regular reporting and recordkeeping to meet federal standards.

The Coast Guard is proposing to create safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex to enhance navigational safety. These zones would span a 500-foot radius around such vessels while they are in transit, prohibiting entry without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. This action aims to minimize navigational disruptions and ensure safe transport of large cargo within the port area.

The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on a planned update to its information collection regarding apprenticeship programs. This revision aims to streamline the data collection process to minimize paperwork and enhance clarity. The update will incorporate modifications to existing forms and introduce a new form for state apprenticeship agencies. Feedback is requested by March 15, 2021, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the data gathering process, as well as to ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is asking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review proposed changes to the Tribal Child Support Direct Funding Request. These changes are due to a new rule that allows tribes to offer employment and training services to noncustodial parents under the child support program. Tribes choosing to participate must change their current plans, which involves submitting updated information to OCSS. Public comments on these revisions can be submitted until January 30, 2025.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the Department of Transportation has announced the receipt of applications for special permits. These permits relate to the handling and transportation of hazardous materials according to federal regulations. Members of the public can submit comments on these applications by February 18, 2025. The applications can be viewed at the Records Center, and further inquiries can be directed to Donald Burger, the Chief of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.

The Department of Commerce plans to send an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, seeking feedback from the public on the process. This concerns the Seafood Inspection and Certification Requirements managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The program is a fee-based seafood inspection service, and the request includes updates for modernized processes and new forms. Public comments are invited within 30 days of the notice to ensure the initiative minimizes paperwork burdens and aligns with current industry practices.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has asked for approval to extend an information collection request for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Secondary Lead Smelter Industry. This extension is needed to ensure compliance with regulations that affect entities recovering lead from materials like used car batteries. Public comments about this proposal can be sent until March 31, 2025. The estimated cost of these activities is $2,750,000 per year, involving around 19,900 hours of work from 11 facilities.