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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify current safety standards, allowing the use of 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirators in specific mines. This proposal seeks to replace the discontinued 3M airstream helmets and introduces an alternative method to ensure miner safety in hazardous locations, compatible with methane potential. The petition includes guidelines for equipment examination, battery handling, and miner training to maintain safety and compliance with federal regulations. Comments on this petition can be submitted until May 19, 2025.

The Department of Commerce approved requests from several universities, allowing them to import scientific instruments without paying duty fees. The universities, including Arizona State University and University of Colorado, among others, sought specialized equipment made in countries like Germany and China, which are not manufactured in the U.S. These instruments will be used for advanced research in fields such as high-pressure materials science, quantum information processing, and climate change studies. No public comments were received opposing the duty-free entry of these scientific items.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, has requested an extension for its Uranium Data Program. This program collects data on uranium production and marketing in the U.S. through three surveys. EIA plans to stop protecting certain survey information under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency guidelines due to changes in the uranium market. Although there are no additional costs, the time to complete one of the forms has increased.

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for April 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This hearing will be held both in person and via telephone, allowing the public to share their opinions on specific projects listed in the notice. This is the only opportunity for oral comments, with written comments due by May 5, 2025. The projects under discussion include various applications for water usage and withdrawal across different counties in Pennsylvania and New York. The commission encourages interested parties to pre-register for the hearing to provide oral comments.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), part of the Labor Department, received a petition from ACNR Holdings, Inc. to modify existing safety standards for certain mines in West Virginia. They propose using the 3M Versaflo TR-800 Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) as an alternative for respirable dust protection near mining areas. ACNR Holdings argues that their proposed alternative method will provide the same or better safety for miners. The public is invited to comment on this petition by May 19, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received several filings concerning exempt wholesale generator status, complaints and compliance issues, and electric rate changes. Companies like Northwest Ohio Wind, LLC, Bocanova Power LLC, and others have submitted notices and requests related to their operations, including self-certifications, rate filings, and compliance updates. Interested parties are invited to submit their comments by specific deadlines. The Commission encourages eFiling for interventions and protests to become parties in these proceedings. The Office of Public Participation offers assistance for public engagement in these processes.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposed Settlement Agreement concerning challenges by the State of Wyoming and PacifiCorp related to the EPA's ruling on Wyoming’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP). In 2014, both parties filed reviews against EPA's final rule, which partially disapproved the SIP's elements and created a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to cover these gaps. The proposed agreement aims to resolve disputes over nitrogen oxide requirements at PacifiCorp's Wyodak unit, with specific actions outlined if the agreement is accepted. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed agreement until February 3, 2021.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a final interpretive rule regarding energy conservation standards for products like residential furnaces and commercial water heaters. The rule states that non-condensing technology and its associated venting is considered a "feature" that must be preserved under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This decision comes after public comments and aims to prevent eliminating this technology through energy-saving regulations. This interpretation may limit potential energy savings but allows consumers more choices and prevents unnecessary building modifications. The DOE also withdrew previous proposals on energy conservation standards that were inconsistent with this interpretation.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule for certain Boeing 757 airplanes to fix a problem with a power transfer unit (PTU) control valve that sometimes fails to open. This rule requires changes to the wiring and installation of new relays near the PTU control valve. If not addressed, the issue could hinder the landing gear's ability to retract quickly during takeoff, adding extra drag and potentially leading to unsafe flying conditions. The rule becomes effective on February 14, 2025, and requires operators to follow specific Boeing instructions for making these changes.

The Department of the Interior is informing the public about its decision to adopt certain categorical exclusions (CXs) for environmental reviews from the Department of Energy and the National Telecommunications Information Administration. These CXs will be used by the Bureau of Land Management and the Bureau of Indian Affairs to streamline actions like setting up fences, roads, or communication towers without needing full environmental assessments if no special circumstances exist. This decision is aimed at improving efficiency in managing public and Tribal lands, while ensuring actions don't harm the environment. The adoption became effective on January 16, 2025.