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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a request made by Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, for an alternative method of controlling emissions for a new vinyl acetate storage tank at their plant in Kankakee, Illinois. This proposed method differs from standard emission control systems stipulated by existing regulations, relying instead on a vapor balancing system and pressure containment to reduce emissions. The EPA invites feedback on whether the alternative approach can effectively minimize emissions to a comparable level as current standards. Comments are due by March 25, 2021.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is asking for public comments on how to evaluate applications for the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, a program designed to help healthcare providers connect with patients during the pandemic. The FCC is looking to provide more funding for telehealth services, using funds allocated by Congress, and they want input on how to prioritize applications, especially for areas and providers that were heavily impacted by COVID-19. They plan to ensure that every state and the District of Columbia has at least one applicant that receives funding. Additionally, they propose changes to the application process and are considering prioritizing applicants who did not get funding in the first round. The goal is to improve the program while making funds available to those who need it most.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new study to collect data on vehicle occupant body size, shape, posture, and motion. This research aims to improve occupant safety by developing new human body models and crash test dummies that better reflect current population characteristics. The study will involve recruiting 300 participants for in-lab measurements and 100 for in-vehicle studies and is focused on addressing gaps in data, particularly for female drivers and individuals with high body mass. Public comments are invited on the necessity, effectiveness, and potential improvements of this proposed information collection.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced plans to submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. These requests involve the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) managing collections related to volatile fruit-flavor concentrate plants. Manufacturers of these concentrates must register with TTB and provide annual reports accounting for their production and use. The goal is to ensure compliance with tax regulations, and the public is invited to comment on these requests by January 2, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental document to assess the impact of the Decatur Lateral Project proposed by Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC in Illinois. This project involves building a natural gas pipeline and related facilities to supply gas to the local area. FERC is seeking comments from the public on environmental issues to consider in this document, with comments due by May 12, 2025. An onsite environmental review will take place on May 7, 2025, and any interested parties can attend.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will host a web conference on February 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Alaska time. During the meeting, the Pacific Northwest Crab Industry Advisory Committee will discuss potential comments on statewide shellfish issues directed to the Alaska Board of Fish, along with other business matters. Details on how to join the online meeting and submit public comments are available on their website. This notice was issued by the National Marine Fisheries Service, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The Coast Guard has proposed a new rule to improve the schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, FL. The proposed changes aim to make the bridge operation more predictable and reliable due to increased railway activity. The new schedule would ensure the bridge remains open for navigation except when allowing trains to pass, with fixed 10-minute opening periods each hour. The proposal seeks public comments, highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the final decision.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend an existing collection of information under Rule 15c2-12, which involves municipal securities disclosure. This rule requires certain actions from underwriters, like obtaining important financial statements from municipal securities issuers before making transactions, and ensuring that issuers provide ongoing financial information to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The SEC estimates that it will take hundreds of thousands of hours per year for issuers, broker-dealers, and the MSRB to comply with the rule and that compliance will cost millions of dollars over the next three years. The public can view and comment on this request by early March 2025.

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking public comments on their proposed information collection related to the Transit COVID-19 Response Program. This request is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to renew the existing framework for a three-year period to enable swift data collection during future public health emergencies. Although the formal COVID-19 emergency has ended, the FTA wants to continue gathering data to assess its impact on transit systems. Comments can be submitted until January 29, 2025, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which will decide on the approval of this information collection.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to extend the information collection requirements for handling emissions from Basic Oxygen Furnaces at iron and steel plants. This extension has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and will be valid until February 28, 2025. Under this proposal, affected facilities must provide initial and semiannual reports to verify compliance with established standards, with an estimated burden of 628 hours annually per respondent. Public comments on this matter are being accepted until March 31, 2025.