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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval to revisions of Arkansas's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. This approval means that Arkansas's UST program meets federal requirements and regulations, making it enforceable by the EPA. The EPA codified this approval to enhance public understanding of the program and ensure that state-approved regulations align with federal standards. However, certain provisions of Arkansas’s UST program, which are broader in scope than federal requirements, are not federally enforceable.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Arkansas's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. These changes have been reviewed and are believed to meet all necessary requirements for approval. The EPA also plans to officially recognize and include these updates in federal regulations. They are inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal until February 8, 2021, via their online portal or by email. If no significant negative comments are received, the proposal will move forward without further public input.

This notice from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission updates the schedule for processing the license application of White Pine Waterpower, LLC's Pumped Storage Project. Initially, a timeline for releasing environmental reports and the final project order was established, but the schedule was adjusted after White Pine requested more time to complete a hydrogeologic study, now due January 31, 2026. The Commission plans to issue a draft environmental document by January 2027 and a final one by July 23, 2027, with the final project order anticipated by October 21, 2027. Any further changes in the schedule will be communicated in another notice.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received an application from the Department of Energy (DOE) to amend the license for the Fort St. Vrain independent spent fuel storage installation in Colorado. This amendment seeks to update certain license conditions, correct errors, and designate specific DOE officials responsible for the installation's operation and safety. The NRC has started its technical review of the application and will ensure it meets regulatory requirements before possibly approving it. The documents related to this notice can be accessed by the public through the NRC's document management systems.

On December 20, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice about a Draft Energy Storage Strategy and Roadmap, and they are now extending the public comment period by 45 days. This allows more time for public feedback until March 20, 2025. To submit comments, people must send them electronically to the DOE email address provided and follow specific instructions for submission. The DOE is seeking general feedback on the plan to update the Energy Storage Grand Challenge 2020 Roadmap, and more information can be found on their website.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the states of Maine and Rhode Island's declarations that they have no existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required to comply with certain federal emissions guidelines. These negative declarations allow the states to bypass creating specific state plans to control emissions from such landfills, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. The EPA considers this a straightforward decision and does not expect any objections, but if any adverse comments are received by March 15, 2021, the rule may be reconsidered. If no comments are received, the rule will become effective on April 12, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve "negative declarations" for Maine and Rhode Island. This means that these states have certified they have no existing municipal solid waste landfill facilities needing to comply with certain emission guidelines. The proposal is considered noncontroversial, and if no negative comments are received by March 15, 2021, it will be finalized without further action. Comments can be submitted online or by email, but the EPA cannot accept confidential information electronically.

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) under the Department of Transportation has received a request for a waiver of the coastwise trade laws for a vessel over three years old, named ISLAND REEF, to allow it to carry up to twelve passengers for hire. The vessel is intended to be used for snorkel, sport fishing, and scuba tours in Puerto Rico. The public is invited to submit comments on this request by February 8, 2021. Comments can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by mail, and they will be made publicly available.

The Pike Island Hydropower Corporation has filed a hydroelectric application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The application seeks an original major license for the Pike Island Hydroelectric Project, which would be located at the Pike Island Locks and Dam on the Ohio River in Ohio. The project includes new facilities like a powerhouse and transmission lines. The public can view the application online, and the Commission is accepting motions to intervene and protests until 60 days after this notice's issuance.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a temporary rule allowing Rhode Island to transfer part of its 2024 bluefish quota to North Carolina, in line with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. The transfer involves 50,000 pounds of bluefish to help North Carolina avoid exceeding its quota. This adjustment keeps within the legal framework of fishery management laws and is effective from December 2 to December 31, 2024.