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The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking comments from the public and industry about the usefulness of collecting financial and operational statistics from small airline operators. These airlines, which operate aircraft with 60 seats or less, must submit specific reports quarterly. The data helps the Department of Transportation set mail rates and ensure airlines provide essential services safely and reliably. The comment period ends on February 18, 2025.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment periods for several proposed rules regarding national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants across various industries. These rules, initially proposed in January 2021, cover industries such as mercury cell chlor-alkali plants, primary magnesium refining, flexible foam fabrication operations, refractory products manufacturing, carbon black production, and cyanide chemicals manufacturing. The comment deadlines were extended to dates in March 2021, allowing stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback on the proposals. The EPA encourages submitting comments through their online portal or by email, considering COVID-19 restrictions on in-person submissions.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a notice about the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for SpaceX Falcon 9 operations at Space Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. They are seeking public comments and have announced a virtual public meeting on April 16, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Eastern. The assessment looks into the potential environmental impacts of up to 120 annual launches, the construction of a landing zone, and airspace closures. Public comments are open until April 24, 2025, and can be submitted online, by mail, or during the virtual meeting.

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) submitted a rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 24, 2025, seeking to update their contracts and forms that determine the relationship between OCC and its clearing members. These updates aim to reflect recent changes to their rules and operations, ensuring consistency and modernizing their procedures. The proposal, effective immediately, covers various documents like application documents, core agreements, services agreements, appointment forms, and product-specific forms. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments on the proposed rule change by April 1, 2025.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is inviting comments on an information collection under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. This rule would permit the incidental, but not intentional, taking of small numbers of marine mammals by U.S. citizens engaged in certain activities. The goal is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and to minimize the public's reporting burden. The public can submit comments until May 30, 2025, to help improve the quality and clarity of the information collected.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its request for approval to continue collecting information about outdoor laser operations, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This information helps ensure such operations do not interfere with air traffic and may require an FDA variance. The FAA uses this information to evaluate and respond to proposed laser operations that could affect the National Airspace System. Comments must be submitted by March 30, 2021.

The NYSE Arca proposed a change to their fee schedule, seeking to extend the waiver of certain fees for businesses unable to resume full operations due to COVID-19. These waivers apply to fixed fees related to Floor operations, benefiting firms that haven't reached pre-pandemic levels of activity. The goal of the waiver is to ease the financial burden on affected businesses as they adjust their operations. The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting public comments on this proposed rule change, which went into effect on January 1, 2021, and may be suspended within 60 days if the Commission finds it necessary for investor protection or public interest.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), part of the Department of Energy (DOE), announced the availability of a draft environmental impact statement for the ongoing operation of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This draft is part of their compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and considers the environmental consequences of LANL's activities over the next 15 years. The public is invited to review the draft and provide feedback during a 60-day comment period ending March 11, 2025. Three alternatives for LANL's future operations are considered: continuing current actions, modernizing operations, and expanding operations to address national security challenges.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released a notice correcting a previous document about changes to the Office of Child Care. Published on December 4, 2024, the document mistakenly contained an incorrect code related to the addition of a Regional Operations Division. This correction specifies that the Regional Operations Division will oversee and guide the ten OCC Regional Offices and ensure coordination with central office planning.

The Department of Health and Human Services is reorganizing parts of its Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources office. This change involves moving the Division of Enterprise Risk Management to the Immediate Office and creating the Division of Administrative Operations and a Grants Quality Service Management Office. The Immediate Office will now handle tasks related to administrative operations, risk management, and improving grants services. The reorganization aims to enhance efficiency and coordination within these departments.