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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a decision regarding a petition involving a Clean Air Act operating permit for AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals LLC's Hopewell Plant in Virginia. The petition, submitted by several environmental groups, asked the EPA to object to the permit issued by Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality. On December 16, 2024, the EPA decided to partially grant and partially deny the petition, explaining their reasoning in an official order. Those wishing to challenge the denied portions of the decision have until May 12, 2025, to seek a judicial review in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals circuit.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a change to its rules regarding how spent nuclear fuel is stored. This proposed rule aims to update the NAC Multi-Purpose Canister (NAC-MPC) System by including a new amendment and revising previous amendments. These changes focus on the way the vertical concrete cask, which holds the spent fuel, is described to meet certain technical standards. The public is invited to comment on these proposed changes by March 31, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed changes to its spent fuel storage rules concerning the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. This involves updates to the technical specifications related to radiation protection, including changes to dose rate limit values and measurement locations. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 6, 2025, to ensure they are considered. The NRC aims to make the document easy to understand, following the Plain Writing Act for clarity and effectiveness.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received multiple corporate filings related to electric companies, including proposals and compliance reports from various energy entities. These filings involve applications for approval to merge companies, certifications for energy generators, and appeals for changes to rate schedules. The document emphasizes that anyone wanting to participate in discussions or protest these filings must adhere to specific regulations and submit their feedback before the stated deadlines. Assistance for public engagement in these procedures is available through the Commission's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received multiple filings related to complaints and electric rate cases. Honeysuckle Solar, LLC has filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. Additionally, there are several compliance and tariff amendment filings from applicants like Puget Sound Energy, Inc., Entergy Arkansas, LLC, and California Independent System Operator Corporation. These filings are accessible to the public for comments until specified dates in February 2025. Members of the public can engage with these proceedings and seek assistance through FERC's Office of Public Participation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a new rule for certain Boeing 777 airplanes due to reports of wire damage in the plane's sidewall lights. This proposed rule would require visual inspections to identify and fix any chafing issues, ensuring safety by preventing possible electrical hazards. Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback by May 12, 2025, and the FAA highlights that this proposal is based on ensuring safe flight operations as mandated by U.S. law. The FAA believes that this rule won't significantly affect small businesses or state relationships.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering extending the completion dates for construction permits for the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant in Alabama. The proposed extensions would move the deadlines for completing the two units to October 1, 2021. These changes would not alter the pre-existing environmental impacts since the most disruptive construction work is already completed. The NRC has determined there's no significant impact from extending the permits, so an environmental impact statement is not needed.

In the document, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes new safety standards for the Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G400 airplane. This model includes a special high-speed protection system, which is not adequately covered by current regulations. As such, the FAA plans to apply special conditions to ensure the aircraft maintains a safe level of operation equivalent to existing standards. These conditions will require specific testing and safety measures to address potential overspeed situations.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released a Public Notice proposing new licensing and coordination procedures for its Space Launch Service. The FCC is seeking public comments on these proposals, which include requirements for registering launch sites, coordinating frequencies, and detailing technical data necessary for space launches. The Notice also mentions that frequency coordination will involve collaborating with Federal and non-Federal entities and introduces new regulations to streamline the authorization process for space launches. Comments on the proposals must be submitted by January 22, 2025.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new rule to update its regulations on the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This change involves the Holtec International HI-STORM 100 Cask System and plans to include a revised amendment to update the criteria and methods for evaluating equipment during accidents. The NRC encourages people to submit their comments on this proposed rule by April 14, 2025, and will consider all feedback received by that date. If significant negative feedback is received, the rule could be reviewed further.