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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to Colorado's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning air quality control, specifically targeting ozone levels in certain areas. This involves updates to Regulation Number 7 for better management of emissions like volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) following the 2008 ozone standards. The action also corrects an oversight from a 2018 rule. This decision is made under the Clean Air Act and does not impose any extra requirements beyond those set by state law.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has revoked the Certificate of Registration of James T. Craig, D.D.S., a dentist from Colorado, meaning he can no longer handle controlled substances. This decision was made because his dental license in Colorado was revoked, and he lacked the necessary state authority to dispense controlled substances. The DEA notified Craig of his right to a hearing, which he opted not to request, resulting in an automatic admission of the allegations against him. Consequently, any pending applications from Craig to renew or modify his registration have also been denied.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for 3,224 oil and gas leases across seven states, including Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming. This action follows multiple lawsuits challenging the leases based on environmental concerns, such as greenhouse gas emissions and climate change impacts. The BLM is initiating a public scoping process allowing individuals to submit comments and suggestions until March 17, 2025, which will help shape the EIS. The process is meant to ensure the leasing decisions comply with environmental laws and policies, and it includes opportunities for public input throughout different stages.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that certain individuals, including members of the Crouse family from Wyoming and Colorado, have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act to acquire shares of Financial Security Corporation and Security State Bank in Basin, Wyoming. These applications allow the public to review the related documents at the Federal Reserve Banks or the Board of Governors' offices and submit comments before May 1, 2025. Comments submitted will be publicly disclosed and should not contain confidential information.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Record of Decision (ROD) regarding the management of Greater Sage-Grouse habitat in Colorado. The BLM has concluded that its previous planning and environmental assessments, spanning over a decade, are sufficient. This means that no new land use plans or additional alternatives are necessary. Therefore, the decision will follow the same course set in the 2019 plan amendment, and it cannot be appealed or protested.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Colorado is announcing public meetings of the Northwest Resource Advisory Council for 2025. These meetings will take place on February 6, May 7, and August 20, with field tours scheduled on May 6 and August 19. The meetings will be held at BLM offices in Meeker, Grand Junction, and Craig, Colorado, and will also be accessible virtually through Zoom. The council will discuss issues like carbon sequestration, shooting sports, and land management projects, with opportunities for public comments and participation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Colorado's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regulations, which were submitted after the EPA identified issues in the state’s handling of extra emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. These changes remove certain provisions from the SIP, making them state-only, and align with federal requirements under the Clean Air Act. While the action aims to improve air quality, it does not require an environmental justice analysis. The rule takes effect on January 27, 2025.

The National Park Service is inviting electronic comments on historical properties nominated by January 30, 2021, for listing or actions related to the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted by February 25, 2021. Various properties across states such as Colorado, Illinois, and New York have been nominated, including notable sites like Denver County's CB&Q Denver Shops Powerhouse and New York County's Row Houses on West End Avenue. Submissions from State or Tribal Historic Preservation Officers have also been received for additional documentation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to habitat conservation plans for the lesser prairie-chicken in areas including Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. These amendments involve changes to incidental take permits following updated boundaries for the lesser prairie-chicken's range. The public and various government levels can comment until February 13, 2025. The proposed amendments aim to expand conservation efforts and permit coverage without altering the original duration or scope of the plans.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reviewed a petition to classify the Rio Grande cutthroat trout as endangered or threatened but found that it is not warranted at this time. This trout, which inhabits high-altitude streams in New Mexico and Colorado, faces threats such as hybridization with nonnative trout and habitat threats like wildfires and climate change. However, current conservation efforts, including a multi-agency agreement, have helped improve its population's resiliency. As a result, the Service concludes that the trout is not currently in danger of extinction throughout its range, nor is it likely to become endangered soon.