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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking input from stakeholders and the public on how to prioritize its energy conservation rulemaking activities. This effort is part of the DOE's rulemaking methodology, known as the Process Rule, and aims to gather feedback on which rules should be prioritized and how quickly they should be addressed. Stakeholders are invited to review the DOE's active and long-term appliance rules and comment on their timing and categorization by March 11, 2021. Comments can be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal or by email, following the instructions provided in the notice.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of requests from pesticide registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. This notice is part of the requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). If these requests are approved, the sale and use of these products will be allowed only under specific conditions as stated in the final order. Comments on this action are accepted until March 19, 2021, and interested parties can submit their feedback through designated channels.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications for the registration of new pesticide products containing active ingredients not currently used in any registered pesticides. This notice invites public comments on these applications, which fall under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). People or organizations involved in agriculture, food manufacturing, or pesticide production may be particularly interested in this notice. Comments must be submitted by March 11, 2021, following specific instructions provided by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it received applications to approve new uses for specific pesticide products containing already registered active ingredients. Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the EPA is offering the public the opportunity to comment on these applications. Comments must be submitted by February 6, 2025. The notice includes detailed information on how to submit comments and highlights that this announcement does not indicate that decisions have been made on the applications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will transfer certain pesticide-related information, potentially considered Confidential Business Information (CBI), to the Battelle Memorial Institute. This is due to Battelle being awarded a contract to support the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) under specific regulations ensuring the information is properly secured and used only for intended purposes. Battelle will gain access to this information by February 16, 2021, and it will aid their work on the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP), covering areas like toxicological testing and computational toxicology.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the deadline for reviewing claims about the confidentiality of certain chemical identities in its TSCA Inventory until February 19, 2026. This extension is needed because of a large number of submissions, IT system challenges, a lack of sufficient staff and resources, and delays due to legal proceedings. These issues have made it difficult for the EPA to complete the review within the original timeframe. This is the second time the deadline has been extended, with the first extension pushing it to February 19, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking the public for feedback on its draft Strategic Plan on Accessible Transportation, which aims to make the transportation system more inclusive for people with disabilities. Comment submissions are open until February 16, 2021, and can be sent via email or through the Federal regulations website. The plan demonstrates the DOT's commitment to a transportation system that accommodates all and aligns with other strategic documents from the department. It is part of an ongoing effort initiated by Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao to enhance accessibility across various modes of transportation.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the receipt of new chemical submissions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including various types of notices and applications related to the manufacture and use of new chemical substances. This notice covers the period from January 1, 2025, to January 31, 2025, and invites public comments by March 26, 2025. Details on these submissions, such as the type of notice, manufacturer, uses, and chemical identity, have been made available online, although some information may be confidential. These updates aim to keep the public informed about the latest chemical reviews and decisions by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received requests from companies to voluntarily cancel some of their pesticide product registrations. The EPA plans to grant these cancellations unless it receives significant public comments or if the companies withdraw their requests. Commenting is open until June 16, 2025. If approved, the sale and use of these pesticides will continue under specific conditions until stocks run out, with the EPA providing regulated time frames for selling and using remaining products.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it has received applications to register new uses for pesticides that already have registered active ingredients. This action is under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and the EPA is inviting public comments on these applications until March 11, 2021. Interested parties, like agricultural producers and food manufacturers, can find specific instructions on how to submit their comments through various methods provided by the EPA. This announcement does not represent a final decision but informs the public of the applications received and invites input.