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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant the State of Utah authorization for revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). These changes meet all necessary requirements for final approval, and the EPA plans to enforce them through direct action, which is detailed in the "Rules and Regulations" section of the Federal Register. The EPA will also include Utah's authorized hazardous waste program in the Code of Federal Regulations. Comments on this proposal must be submitted by January 22, 2025. If no opposing comments are received, the rule will become effective as planned.

The Department of Labor issued a Direct Final Rule proposing mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) of documents for attorneys and lay representatives in proceedings before the Employees' Compensation Appeals Board. The rule aims to make e-filing standard practice, while self-represented parties will still have the option to use traditional methods. This move is intended to improve efficiency and reduce processing times, and if no significant negative comments are received, it will take effect on February 25, 2021. The rule allows for oral arguments via videoconference, enhancing flexibility without compromising service access for people without internet access.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for infant swings, effective April 3, 2021. This update incorporates changes from ASTM's revised safety specification, ASTM F2088-20, which became the new mandatory standard for infant swings. These revisions aim to improve swing safety by addressing issues like proper seat angle measurements and tethered strap length to prevent entanglement hazards. The rule includes revised marking, labeling, and instructions to provide consistent and clear safety information.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed that a new rule change regarding its regulations will come into effect on January 19, 2021. This rule, originally published on November 5, 2020, updates the NRC's procedures to align with current practices and legal decisions, aiming for greater consistency. The rule received no substantial opposing comments, allowing it to proceed as planned. The public can access more information and documents related to this rule through specified NRC resources and contacts.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a correction to a rule about safety standards for non-full-size baby cribs, which was originally published on January 31, 2025. This correction involves updating references to the voluntary standard ASTM F406-24, which is used in setting these rules, by excluding specific sections that do not exist. The correction will take effect on April 5, 2025, unless significant objections are received by February 28, 2025. This correction ensures the rule accurately aligns with the latest version of the voluntary standard.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) made a correction to a rule that was previously published on March 20, 2025. This rule involved updating the listing for the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System with Amendment No. 15 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The correction was necessary to fix an error in the document's summary section, changing the phrase "head load" to "heat load." This rule will take effect on June 3, 2025.