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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to the FM radio channel assignments in Matador, Texas. They want to switch Channel 276C2 for the vacant Channel 244C2 and Channel 252C3 for the vacant Channel 276C3. This adjustment is necessary because Channel 244C2 doesn't meet the FCC's distance rules due to its proximity to KYLB, Channel 244A, in Turkey, Texas. Comments on this proposal are welcome until May 2, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed updates to the Clean Water Act methods for analyzing pollutants in effluent. This rule aims to improve data quality and consistency by introducing new methods for detecting specific substances like PFAS and PCB congeners, while withdrawing outdated testing parameters and methods. Additionally, the proposal includes simplifying certain sampling requirements and making minor corrections to existing tables of approved methods. Public comments on this proposal are invited until February 20, 2025.

The Federal Subsistence Board has proposed new regulations for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 hunting and trapping seasons on federal lands in Alaska, aiming to revise the rules for subsistence wildlife management. These regulations, which happen every two years for wildlife and every other year for fish and shellfish, involve setting harvest limits, seasons, and methods for taking wildlife. Public meetings and comments are scheduled throughout 2025 to gather input from local communities and stakeholders, ensuring that any changes consider the needs and traditions of local subsistence users. Once finalized, the new regulations will replace previous rules and ensure sustainable use of wildlife resources.

The Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and NASA are proposing a rule change to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to enhance the cybersecurity workforce. This change will require that contracts for IT and cybersecurity support services align with the NICE Framework, which standardizes the tasks, knowledge, skills, and roles in cybersecurity. The proposal aims to create consistency in how cybersecurity competencies are described in federal contracts. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 4, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new set of rules to improve the safety of Boeing 757 airplanes by modifying specific parts. This proposal aims to replace an existing airworthiness directive from 2019, which involved checking and inspecting certain components due to a previous failure that could affect the plane’s control. The updated rules would require modifying the attachment lug of the aileron trim actuator and related components, which will end the need for repetitive checks and inspections. The FAA is inviting comments on this proposal until March 31, 2025, to ensure all potential safety concerns are addressed.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) has proposed a new rule allowing the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) record keeper to calculate financial gains or losses, known as breakage, on late or erroneous small contributions and loan payments, even if they total less than $1.00. Previously, the TSP did not calculate breakage if the amount was under $1.00, but technological advancements have made this rule outdated. This proposed rule aims to ensure employees' investments are accurately tracked, even for minor discrepancies. Public comments on this proposal are accepted until February 18, 2025.

In a proposed rule document by the Environmental Protection Agency, there was a correction concerning pesticide petitions. The correction involved a date change in the document 2020-28117, initially published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2020. The DATES section on page 82998 mistakenly stated "January 20, 2021," which has been corrected to "January 21, 2021."

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reopened the comment period for a proposed rule published on November 20, 2024, concerning property broker transactions. This decision came after a request from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition, allowing stakeholders more time to submit feedback until March 20, 2025. The proposal addresses transparency in brokered freight transactions, requiring brokers to send electronic transaction records to parties within 48 hours and preventing them from making waivers a condition. The reopened comment period provides an additional opportunity for interested parties to express their opinions and suggestions on these proposed changes.

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) plans to set up a committee to help create a new rule that supports the Self-Governance PROGRESS Act, which aims to improve self-governance for Indian Tribes. They're asking for public comments and nominations for committee members who will represent affected interests, primarily from Tribal and Federal governments. The committee will consist of 15 to 25 members, meeting over 6 to 12 months, and is tasked with developing regulations to update existing rules about the DOI's Self-Governance Program. The DOI will cover reasonable travel expenses for committee members if needed.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to update the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. This rule will clarify language on regional species closures, remove emperor geese from the harvest list due to population concerns, and update the names of specific bird species. It also eliminates the permit requirement for hunting in the Kodiak Island Roaded Area while keeping certain bird species protected. Public comments are being accepted until February 20, 2025.