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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received certain filings related to natural gas pipelines. Dauphin Island Gathering Partners submitted a compliance filing regarding a 2025 Storm Surcharge, and Elba Express Company, L.L.C. made a rate filing called the 2025 EEC Fuel Tracker Filing. Both filings were submitted on February 25, 2025, and interested parties must file comments, protests, or requests to intervene by March 10, 2025. Details can be accessed via the FERC eLibrary system or by contacting FERC's Office of Public Participation for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department has some new rules about how much people pay for using certain gas pipes, and people have until March 10 to say if they like these changes or not. If someone wants to learn more or speak up but doesn't have the internet, they might have a hard time.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9958
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos residues, as first published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024. This proposed rule does not affect chlorpyrifos use on certain crops like alfalfa, apple, and tart cherry, among others. The reopening extends the deadline for public comments to March 24, 2025, allowing stakeholders more time to respond. This action follows requests from stakeholders and offers additional time for reviewing materials related to the proposal.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is asking people to give their thoughts about stopping the use of a chemical called chlorpyrifos on most plants, but they will still allow it on some like apples and strawberries. They have given everyone extra time to say what they think until March 24, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11172
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) plans to end the receivership for a certain financial institution, as they have finished selling off its assets. A final payment will be given to creditors, and the receivership will close at least 30 days after this notice. People who wish to comment on this decision can send written comments within 30 days to the FDIC's Receivership Oversight Section in Dallas, Texas.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDIC is like a helper group that takes care of banks when they have problems. They are telling everyone they are almost done helping a certain bank and will finish in about a month. If people want to say something about this, they can send a letter to the FDIC in Texas.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11169
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The FAA has proposed a rule regarding airworthiness directives for certain ATR42-500 airplanes. This new rule seeks to update and replace existing directives due to identified safety concerns, imposing stricter airworthiness limitations to ensure these airplanes' structural integrity. The proposed changes require revisions to maintenance and inspection programs and open a comment period for the public until April 12, 2021. The rule also outlines anticipated costs for the operators and provides exceptions to some requirements from related European regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules for keeping some airplanes safe are being updated to make sure they are in good shape, and people can share their thoughts about these changes until April 12, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6410
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Office of the Secretary of Transportation is asking for public feedback on the Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan. This plan outlines how the Department of Transportation is working on safely integrating Automated Driving Systems into current transportation systems. Although there are no fully automated vehicles for sale yet in the U.S., the plan sets short-term goals and prepares for future advancements. Comments on this plan will help the Department prioritize its future tasks and update plans according to new technological advancements and feedback, but comments on specific planned actions should be directed to those actions during their official comment periods.

    Simple Explanation

    The Transportation Department wants to know what people think about its plan to safely use self-driving cars in the future, but the plan doesn't include details like how much money it will spend.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9928
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This notice is part of the requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). If these requests are approved, the sale and use of these products will be allowed only under specific conditions as stated in the final order. Comments on this action are accepted until March 19, 2021, and interested parties can submit their feedback through designated channels.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is thinking about stopping some bug sprays and wants people to tell them what they think before March 19, 2021, and you can still use these sprays if they are sold in the way the rules say.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99904
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a notice correcting a previous publication about the California Offshore Wind Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement. The original document, published in the Federal Register on November 14, 2024, had mistakenly listed the wrong start date for the 90-day comment period. The notice clarifies that the comment period actually began on November 14, 2024. For further details, Lisa Gilbane at BOEM can be contacted.

    Simple Explanation

    BOEM made a mistake and told people the wrong day to start sharing their thoughts about a plan for wind energy in California. Now, they've fixed it and said the right day to start was November 14, 2024.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8878
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is re-opening the comment period for a proposed rule about collecting biometric data, such as facial images, from non-U.S. citizens entering and leaving the United States. This extension allows people to give feedback for an extra 30 days until March 12, 2021. The rule aims to improve how the CBP verifies identities using biometric technology, like facial recognition, for better accuracy and security. U.S. citizens can choose not to participate in this biometric verification process.

    Simple Explanation

    The CBP wants to take pictures and other special details from people who are not from the U.S. when they come in and out of the country to make sure they know who they really are. They are asking people to share their thoughts on this idea until March 12, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11985
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reopening the comment period for the draft guidance titled "E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice: Annex 2," originally announced on December 30, 2024. This guidance provides updated recommendations on clinical trial design and conduct, especially those involving digital elements and real-world data. The reopening is intended to give people more time to submit comments by March 31, 2025, before the final version is prepared. The FDA made this decision following requests for extra time to develop more comprehensive feedback.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA wants to give people more time to share their thoughts on new rules for running medical tests that might use gadgets and real-world data. They've reopened the period when people can send in their ideas until the end of March 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1515
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is giving people more time to comment on a notice about certain drug ingredients they are considering for inclusion or exclusion on a special list called the 503B Bulks List. The initial comment period ended on September 29, 2020, but due to requests for more time, especially because of COVID-19 challenges, the FDA has reopened the comment period until February 8, 2021. The original list includes four ingredients proposed for inclusion and 19 others that FDA suggests not to include. Interested parties can submit their comments electronically or in writing, ensuring they follow specific guidelines to protect confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA is asking people to share their thoughts on whether some special medicine ingredients should be allowed for making certain drugs, and they're giving extra time to do this because of the difficulties many faced due to COVID-19. People have until February 8, 2021, to say what they think in a safe and proper way.