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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing new rules for the use of certain chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). These rules, known as Significant New Use Rules (SNURs), require entities to notify EPA at least 90 days before starting activities considered significant new uses of these chemicals. The EPA will then assess these uses for potential risks. The proposed rules aim to ensure new chemical substances are safely manufactured and processed, protecting human health and the environment.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for nominations for the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS). This group is made up of 20 experts in areas like occupational safety, nursing, and psychology. People interested in joining must send their nominations—either by mail or email—by January 31, 2025. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, not full-time government employees, and submit a resume and recommendation letter from someone outside HHS. Selected members will serve terms of up to four years.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is looking for experts to join the Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOHSS). This section needs 20 professionals in fields like occupational medicine, engineering, psychology, and more. The nominations need to be sent by January 31, 2025. They clarified that the members will serve as Peer Review Consultants, not Special Government Employees.

The Department of Commerce has concluded that certain producers and exporters of cast iron soil pipe fittings from China received unfair financial benefits from the government, known as “countervailable subsidies,” during a specific period from late 2017 to the end of 2018. As a result, they will impose duties to offset these subsidies on the relevant companies. These determinations were made following a detailed review of information from the involved parties, and duties will be assessed accordingly on the merchandise. The notice also explains procedures for cash deposit instructions and reminds parties of their responsibilities concerning sensitive information.

OmniTRAX Holdings Combined, Inc. and HGS Railway Holdings, Inc., together known as Omni-HGS, have filed a notice to continue controlling the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC (SMVR), which will become a Class III rail carrier. This transaction is part of a plan where SMVR will acquire and operate certain railway lines in California, without connecting to other lines within Omni-HGS's ownership. The transaction is exempt from prior approval requirements because it involves only Class III carriers. Any petitions related to this notice must be submitted to the Surface Transportation Board, and the action is considered exempt from environmental and historical reporting requirements.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is creating a new advisory committee called the Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors (S&CM BoD). This committee will help strengthen the industrial base and manage materials important for national security, focusing particularly on the National Defense Stockpile program. The committee will have 13 to 20 members, including representatives from various government departments and other experts. Members who are not federal employees will be paid for their work, and the public can submit their views to the committee at any time.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting a three-year extension for collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The extension involves gathering data and maintaining records related to energy or water conservation standards for various consumer products and industrial equipment. The DOE received comments from stakeholders like the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), expressing concerns about the burden of reporting requirements and the late release of reporting templates. The DOE aims to improve these processes and ensure collected data is necessary for compliance and protected as confidential business information.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule to approve changes to air quality regulations in California's Mojave Desert. These changes focus on reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) from industrial equipment like boilers and heaters, which contribute to air pollution problems like smog and ozone. The updated rule, MDAQMD Rule 1157, sets stricter limits on these emissions and removes certain exemptions to align with federal standards. Public comments on this proposal are invited until January 27, 2025, and if approved, the rule will be added to the enforceable state implementation plan.

The Executive Order 14272 directs the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to investigate the national security impact of importing processed critical minerals and their derivative products. These materials are crucial for the economy and defense because they are used in important sectors like transportation and technology. The investigation will assess risks including the reliance on foreign sources that might be unstable, and it will explore measures like tariffs and incentives for domestic production. This action aims to ensure a resilient and secure supply chain for these vital materials.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to extend an information collection related to the Science and Technology Centers (STC): Integrative Partnerships program. The goal of this program is to promote innovation in research, education, and knowledge transfer between various institutions and organizations. NSF is seeking public comments by February 28, 2025, as part of the clearance process required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collected information will be used to assess the progress of the STCs and ensure ongoing funding.