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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network. The lawsuit claims that the EPA did not timely update water quality standards for the Delaware River, as required by the Clean Water Act. The proposed consent decree would require the EPA to finalize these standards by June 30, 2025, and provide regular updates to the court. The public can submit comments until February 20, 2025, through the regulations.gov website.

LMFAKRO, LLC has informed the Foreign-Trade Zones Board about its plan to start production activities in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, within Foreign-Trade Zone 20. These activities will involve utilizing certain imported materials and components to produce wooden attic stairs. There are certain trade regulations and duty considerations affecting these materials, especially if they come from specific countries. The public can comment on this proposal until May 20, 2025, by emailing the Board's Executive Secretary.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, plans to rescind a system of records notice called "Commission Employee Performance Files (FERC-38)." This is being done because the records are already included in a larger government-wide system managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The public can comment on this proposal within 30 days of its publication. If there are no comments, the rescindment will take effect 30 days after publication.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is letting the public know that Railtown 1897 State Historic Park has asked for more time to not fully follow some rules about labeling and making rail cars reflective. These cars are over 50 years old and are used for special movie and photo shoots, not regular train services. The public can comment on this request until May 5, 2025, through the website regulations.gov. The FRA will consider all comments submitted by then and may consider later ones if possible.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has given notice about a recent Postal Service filing regarding a negotiated service agreement. This announcement invites the public to comment on the filing by February 12, 2025, and aims to inform them of any updates or changes. The filing is associated with several dockets, each concerning different service contracts and modifications. Public comments can be submitted online, and further details can be accessed on the Commission's website.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comments on the FERC-517 information collection related to the safety of waterpower projects, with comments due by April 25, 2025. This information helps assess the safety of water projects, ensuring they're maintained well and safe for the public. The document outlines the reporting requirements, such as prompt incident reports and inspections by independent consultants. It also describes the Owner's Dam Safety Program, which mandates regular audits and includes key elements like dam safety policy and training.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct errors and clarify certain provisions from a rule that was published on May 8, 2024. This original rule set regulations for managing coal combustion residuals (CCR) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The agency encourages the public to comment on these proposed corrections, which aim to align the rule's text with EPA's initial intentions. If no significant objections arise, the corrections will go into effect without further action; otherwise, the EPA will withdraw the relevant portions and respond to public comments before finalizing the rule.

The Department of Commerce is inviting public comments on a new information collection process related to handling informal complaints about employment discrimination at the Census Bureau, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice encourages public input on the proposed "EEO Initial Informal Complaint Contact Sheet Common Form" before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for approval. The form will help collect necessary information to address claims of discrimination based on factors such as race, gender, or age. Feedback is sought to optimize the form's utility, accuracy, and efficiency, and comments will be publicly accessible.

The Department of Commerce, alongside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity. This involves a new registration form for workshops focused on the safe handling, release, and identification of protected species in the Hawaii and American Samoa longline fisheries. Participation in these workshops is essential for vessel operators to comply with regulations and maintain their fishing permits. The public has 60 days to comment on the necessity and impact of this information collection process before it is formally submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) under the Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection activity. This collection involves various forms designed to help monitor care provider facilities for compliance with laws, standards, and policies related to the welfare of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC). The proposed forms cover areas such as corrective action reports, compliance and safety site visit reports, and checklists for maintaining child-friendly environments, among others. Public comments on this proposed collection are invited within 60 days of the publication of this notice.