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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request to renew the Information Collection Request (ICR) for New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Portland Cement Plants. This renewal, which is subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), seeks to extend the current approval that lasts until December 31, 2024. Public comments are welcomed until January 21, 2025. The purpose of this information collection is to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and it requires affected facilities to report and maintain records for regulatory review.

In the Federal Register, the General Services Administration issued a correction to a previously published rule. The original document, identified as 2025-05430, appeared on March 28, 2025. The correction involves changing the date "JAN 2025" to "MAR 2025" on page 14054 in two specified sections. The purpose of this correction is to update the rules to reflect the accurate month of approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from certain combustion turbines during the ozone season. The revision includes stricter emission limits aimed at improving air quality and meeting federal ozone standards. New York's approach involves phasing in the new limits and offers flexibility to turbine operators through two compliance options. This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to clear harmful pollutants and protect public health by ensuring states adhere to the Clean Air Act.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing an amendment to the operating license for the Beaver Valley Power Station, Unit 1, operated by Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. This amendment seeks to defer the required spring 2021 refueling outage steam generator inspections to the fall of 2022. The NRC has determined that this change does not significantly increase the risk of accidents, create new accident types, or reduce safety margins. They are inviting public comments and offering the opportunity to request a hearing on this proposal.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending, with revisions, the rules for recordkeeping and disclosure related to real estate appraisal standards, known as FR Y-30. This extension is set for three years and takes effect immediately. These rules are mandatory for state member banks and nonbank subsidiaries of bank holding companies, aiming to ensure compliance with uniform appraisal standards as required by law. No public comments were received during the notice period despite an invitation for input.

The Federal Trade Commission has announced the granting of requests for early termination of the waiting period required under the premerger notification rules. The contact for further information is Theresa Kingsberry, from the Federal Trade Commission's Premerger Notification Office. The announcement was filed on February 23, 2021, and is available in document number 2021-03751 in the Federal Register.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for an extension of information collection requirements related to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Asphalt Processing and Roofing Manufacture. This request, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget, seeks to renew the existing approval set to expire on February 28, 2021. Public comments are being requested for an additional 30 days. The EPA explains that there have been no changes in the regulatory requirements or industry growth, hence no changes in the burden or costs for compliance.

Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board about proposed production activities at their Chattanooga, Tennessee facility in September 2020. The board reviewed the notification and decided that no further examination was necessary. On January 19, 2021, Volkswagen was authorized to proceed with the production activities, following FTZ regulations and laws. The approval is subject to compliance with the FTZ Act and specific board regulations.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive to replace a previous directive regarding Embraer S.A. airplanes, addressing issues with the aileron power control actuator (PCA) that could impact flight safety. This proposed rule aims to correct a previously identified error in task identification numbers and reiterates the need for routine inspections and corrections of PCA rod ends and fittings to prevent cracks or failures that could reduce aircraft controllability. The FAA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 17, 2025.

The Yuba County Water Agency has submitted an application for a water quality certification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the California State Water Resources Control Board. The submission was acknowledged on December 30, 2024. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, the Water Board has until December 30, 2025, to act on the certification request. If the Water Board does not take action by then, the authority to certify is considered waived under the Clean Water Act.