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The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is withdrawing its draft guidance on considering greenhouse gas emissions in line with President Biden's Executive Order 13990, which aims to protect public health and the environment. This rescission is part of a larger effort to update and align environmental policies with current climate goals. Although the draft guidance is withdrawn, agencies are encouraged to use available resources, including the 2016 guidance, when assessing the climate impact of their actions. The CEQ will later announce any updates to the previous guidance.

MIAX Emerald, a national securities exchange, has proposed a rule change to implement new fees, including a one-time membership application fee and testing and certification fees. The membership fee varies based on the applicant's role, with Electronic Exchange Members (EEMs) charged $2,500 and Market Makers $3,000, reflecting the greater complexity in evaluating Market Maker applications. Additionally, fees for Application Programming Interface (API) testing and Network Connectivity are being introduced to offset resources spent in the process. The fees are being structured to ensure they cover the costs incurred by the exchange, without imposing unfair discrimination among market participants.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the Department of Energy, has requested an extension for its Uranium Data Program. This program collects data on uranium production and marketing in the U.S. through three surveys. EIA plans to stop protecting certain survey information under the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency guidelines due to changes in the uranium market. Although there are no additional costs, the time to complete one of the forms has increased.

The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has decided to continue the Federal Reserve Payments Study (FR 3066) for another three years without making any changes. This study helps estimate the number and value of cash and non-cash payments in the U.S. from different sources. The Board received a supportive comment from an industry association and plans to publish results in stages to ensure quality and reliability. The detailed results help policymakers, the industry, and the public understand payment activities in the country.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is proposing a public information collection and seeks comments regarding its usefulness, accuracy, and potential burden on respondents. This collection involves the Non-combatant Tracking System and Evacuation Tracking and Accountability System, which document the movement of evacuees from foreign locations to safe havens, ensuring agency reimbursements for related costs. The proposed collection aims to improve evacuee accountability and service provision, with an estimated annual burden of 7,083 hours for 85,000 respondents. Comments are due by February 10, 2025.

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Mavenir Systems, MTN Group Management Services, PCTEL, and Qualcomm, have joined as new members. Additionally, AI Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has rebranded to Space42. MSSA plans to continue updating its membership details as necessary, ensuring transparency under the Act.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on proposed flood hazard determinations. These determinations involve potential changes to flood elevations and flood zone designations, which are shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and described in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports. The updated information will impact floodplain management and help calculate flood insurance rates for new buildings. Communities can review the preliminary determinations online and submit comments or appeals by the specified deadline.

The United States Postal Service has filed a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a new contract to their Competitive Product List. This contract involves the Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International, and First-Class Package International Service. The filing aims to list these international mail services under Negotiated Service Agreements, which are part of their competitive offerings in the Mail Classification Schedule. Further details about this filing can be accessed on the Postal Regulatory Commission's website under specific docket numbers.

East Cheyenne Gas Storage, LLC has filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking approval to change the gas storage capacity at the West Peetz and Lewis Creek fields in Colorado. The proposal involves decreasing the working gas capacity from 22.5 billion cubic feet to 12.5 billion cubic feet, increasing the base gas capacity, and reducing the maximum daily injection/withdrawal rate. FERC is inviting public comments, protests, and motions to intervene in this proceeding, with a deadline for participation set for April 2, 2025. Interested parties can engage with the process through the FERC website or by mail, with detailed instructions provided for filing comments or interventions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced that the charter for the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Health Statistics, has been renewed. This renewal is effective for a 2-year period, lasting until January 19, 2023. This notice complies with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. For more details or inquiries, one can contact Dr. Sayheedha Uddin, the Designated Federal Officer for the Board.