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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to approve changes to Rhode Island's air pollution control rules, which focus on reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer products and certain coatings. These updates are part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) that Rhode Island submitted. The new rules are based on model regulations by the Ozone Transport Commission and are more stringent compared to previous versions, aiming to further limit the VOC content in specified products. The EPA is currently seeking public comments on these proposed changes before making a final decision.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application from Entergy Nuclear Operations and other parties to transfer control of licenses for the Big Rock Point and Palisades Nuclear Plants to Holtec, and to transfer Entergy's operating authority to Holtec Decommissioning International. The application, filed on December 23, 2020, seeks these changes without any physical changes to the facilities. The NRC invites public comments and is offering the opportunity to request a hearing or petition for intervention by specific deadlines provided in the notice. Public comments will be considered, but they will not be part of the formal decision-making process.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the availability of a Record of Decision for the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Rock Springs Field Office in Wyoming. Signed on December 20, 2024, this decision makes the new management plan effective immediately and covers land in several counties. The plan updates how these lands are managed, balancing uses like energy development and resource protection. The proposal was subject to public commentary and protests, which resulted in no changes to the final approved plan.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a notice regarding a request from Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to amend its positive train control (PTC) system. LIRR is seeking FRA's approval to temporarily discontinue its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) in order to set up a construction zone. Members of the public are invited to comment on this request by April 7, 2025, via the regulations.gov website. The FRA will review the comments and decide whether to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request based on the feedback and the necessity of the proposed modifications.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has set a 2021 limit of 2,000 metric tons of longline-caught bigeye tuna for each U.S. Pacific territory, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Each territory can allocate up to 1,500 metric tons to U.S. fishing vessels, but the total allocation across all territories cannot exceed 3,000 metric tons. NMFS will monitor the catches and may impose restrictions if these limits are expected to be reached, to ensure long-term sustainability of these fishery resources. Additionally, NMFS has addressed public comments concerning environmental and cultural impacts, ensuring comprehensive consideration of the potential effects on marine ecosystems and populations.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to establish annual catch limits (ACLs), annual catch targets (ACTs), and accountability measures (AMs) for bottomfish in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands to promote sustainability. These measures, effective from 2020 to 2022 for Guam and 2020 to 2023 for the Northern Mariana Islands, aim to prevent overfishing and rebuild fish stocks if necessary. Public comments on this proposal are being requested, with a submission deadline of March 15, 2021. The NMFS plans to adjust catch limits in future years based on average catches to maintain healthy fish populations.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice modifying a previous major disaster declaration concerning the State of Rhode Island. Initially declared on March 30, 2020, the amendment took effect on January 14, 2021. Paul F. Ford has been appointed as the new Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of various federal assistance programs available under the declaration.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that the Rhode Island State Advisory Committee will hold public meetings on February 10 and March 10, 2021. These meetings are intended to discuss the Committee's report on licensing for individuals who were formerly incarcerated in Rhode Island. They may also explore new topics if time permits. The meetings will be accessible to the public via a web conference and phone, with opportunities for public comments both during and after the meetings.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is organizing two public meetings to discuss the Pike Island and New Cumberland Hydroelectric Projects. These scoping meetings are scheduled for May 6, 2025, at the Wingate by Wyndham in Steubenville, Ohio, with sessions from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Commission staff might end the meetings half an hour earlier than planned. The meetings aim to gather public input on environmental and other aspects of these hydroelectric projects. For inquiries, contact Project Coordinator Colleen Corballis at (202) 502-8598 or via email.

The Coast Guard has proposed changes to its regulations concerning special local regulations and safety zones in the Captain of the Port Zone Eastern Great Lakes, aiming to maintain safety on these waters. These changes involve updating event names, modifying existing regulations, and removing some obsolete entries. The rule would establish temporary zones during scheduled events, restricting access without permission from the Captain of the Port to protect vessels and the public. Public comments on the proposal are invited until February 20, 2025, via the Federal Decision-Making Portal.