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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule concerning certain Textron Aviation, Inc. airplanes due to reports of mis-wired fire extinguishing bottles. This proposal aims to require functional tests and inspections of the fire extinguisher systems, including any needed corrections and revisions for ongoing inspections of these systems. The goal is to ensure that these fire extinguishing systems work properly to prevent unextinguished fires in engines or auxiliary power units. The FAA invites public comments on this proposed rule by April 21, 2025.

KC Brighton LLC has applied to surrender its license for the Brighton Hydroelectric Project in Maryland because the costs of continuing the project are too high. They plan to remove all power generation equipment but won't make any changes to the dam or water supply. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will prepare an environmental assessment by May 2025 and has invited the public to participate and comment. The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which owns the dam, has filed a Motion to Intervene.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approving an export license for Curtiss-Wright Corporation to send reactor coolant pumps and components to the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China. The NRC has announced a chance for the public to comment, request a hearing, or petition to intervene by May 19, 2025. Comments can be submitted online, via email, fax, or mail. Interested individuals are advised not to include personal information they do not want publicly disclosed in their comments.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is inviting public comments on their information collection requirements for Electric Rate Schedules and Tariff Filings, known as FERC-516G. This collection focuses on organized wholesale electric power markets and includes activities like reporting monthly uplift payments and commitments by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators. Comments are due by April 26, 2021, and FERC is seeking input on various aspects including the necessity, cost estimates, and potential burden reduction for this information collection.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a new rule regarding its Director of the Division of Enforcement. The Director will no longer have the power to issue formal orders of investigation, which are needed to authorize enforcement staff to issue subpoenas under Federal securities laws. This change aims to improve efficiency and align the SEC's investigative efforts with its priorities. The adjustment is effective from March 14, 2025, and is considered an internal procedural change that doesn't significantly impact external parties.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has launched an investigation into the rate schedules of several renewable energy companies, including Altavista Solar and Wind LLCs, to determine if their rates are fair and lawful. This investigation is conducted under section 206 of the Federal Power Act. The effective date for refunds depends on when this notice is published in the Federal Register. Interested parties have 21 days to request to intervene in this matter by following the guidelines provided by FERC.

The Department of State has issued a delegation of authority that allows the Deputy Comptroller in Charleston, South Carolina, to manage debt collection activities. This includes the power to waive interest, penalties, and costs, as well as to compromise, suspend, and end the collection of claims against debtors of the Department. The delegation is made under various U.S. laws and regulations, and the authority cannot be re-delegated to others. This delegation of authority will be published in the Federal Register.

The State Department has released a notice about a Delegation of Authority that was signed by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on December 19, 2024. This delegation gives the Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs the power to approve certain types of assistance under U.S. law. The authority given can also be exercised by other high-level officials within the department and may be re-delegated as allowed by law. The complete details are published in the Federal Register.

On December 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided that the Kalispel Tribe in northeastern Washington can be treated like a state for certain non-regulatory parts of the Clean Air Act. This means they can access specific grants and participate in interstate air quality management without regulatory power. The EPA reviewed and approved the tribe's request, confirming that their jurisdiction covers their original reservation boundaries. Anyone wishing to challenge this decision in court has 60 days to file an appeal.

STS Hydropower, LLC has filed an application for a new major license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Dixon Hydroelectric Project located on the Rock River near Dixon, Illinois. The project, which operates in a run-of-river mode, has an average annual generation of about 14,995 megawatt-hours and includes a variety of existing facilities like a reservoir and turbine-generating units. The application is now ready for environmental analysis, and FERC invites public comments and interventions within 60 days of this notice's issuance. STS Hydropower proposes adjustments to the project boundary but does not plan any new construction.