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ACNR Holdings, Inc. has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a change to existing safety standards for mining equipment. They want to use a new type of air-purifying respirator, the 3M Versaflo TR-800, in their mines to protect workers from dust. The request is specific to certain mines in West Virginia and suggests that the new respirator meets necessary safety requirements for areas with potential methane gas. Miners will be trained to use and maintain the equipment safely.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on their information collection efforts as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want feedback on the usefulness and efficiency of collecting information about television broadcast blackouts that occur when negotiations between broadcasters and video service providers fail. This information will be collected through an online portal and aims to help the FCC understand the impact of these blackouts on viewers and competition. The collected data will be used to improve reporting and better inform Congress about the state of video programming markets.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Revision 2 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.177, which provides guidance for making risk-informed decisions about changes to technical specifications at nuclear power plants. This update includes integrating recent engineering and risk assessment insights, revising terminology related to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA), and aligning defense-in-depth strategies with updated practices. Although these guides inform applicants on best practices, they do not impose new requirements that alter existing regulatory expectations. The guide is available to the public, reflecting the NRC's effort to share methods that are acceptable for implementing parts of its regulations.

The Executive Order 14177 establishes the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to unite experts from academia, industry, and government to guide the United States in maintaining leadership in science and technology. The council, composed of up to 24 members, will advise the President on issues related to science, technology, innovation, and education policy. The PCAST will also serve as advisory bodies for various scientific and technological acts and provide input to the National Science and Technology Council. The order revokes a previous executive order regarding the establishment of PCAST and sets a termination date of two years from the order's issuance, unless extended by the President.

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 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 Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has proposed an amendment to its existing agreement with Nepal to provide an additional $50 million. This funding aims to address increased costs and continue the Electricity Transmission Project, which is part of a larger plan to boost electricity use and reliability in Nepal. The amendment results from past delays and cost escalations due to global inflation and procurement challenges. This additional funding is expected to help the project meet its goals without further delays while maintaining high economic returns.

Quinebaug Associates, LLC has filed a new major license application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for the Quinebaug-Five Mile Pond Hydroelectric Project located in Windham County, Connecticut. The project consists of two power-generating developments with a combined capacity of 2,181 kilowatts, generating an average of 7,460 megawatt-hours annually. The application includes plans to continue operating in run-of-river mode, maintain minimum water flows for environmental protection, and improve facilities for fish passage. Interested parties have until April 28, 2025, to request additional studies or seek cooperating agency status.

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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule to correct and clarify errors in a previous rule regarding the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. Published on January 16, 2025, this rule focuses on legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units, updating several regulatory sections to address inconsistencies and unclear language. Key changes include revised deadlines, more unified compliance guidelines, and enhanced definitions. These amendments ensure the rule aligns with existing standards and the EPA's original intent.