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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to extend the operations of the high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) demonstration program at the American Centrifuge Plant until June 30, 2025, with a possibility of further extension if the contract with the U.S. Department of Energy is extended. The NRC issued an environmental assessment and determined there would be no significant environmental impacts from this proposed action, meaning a more detailed environmental impact statement is unnecessary. The extended operations would adhere to current safety regulations without major changes to the facility or processes, and would not significantly affect air quality, public health, or waste management.

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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has scheduled public meetings for March 4 and March 6, 2025, at their office in Rockville, Maryland. The public can attend these meetings in person or watch them live online. The meetings will cover topics such as the ADVANCE Act activities and affirmations related to the U.S. Department of Energy's high-level waste repository. No meetings are planned for the weeks of February 24, March 10, March 17, March 24, or March 31, 2025.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced a schedule for upcoming meetings, taking place during the weeks of March 3, 2025, through April 7, 2025. Meetings are scheduled for March 4 and March 6, and the public can attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast. No other meetings are planned for the subsequent weeks. The meetings will discuss several topics, including the ADVANCE Act activities and issues related to the U.S. Department of Energy's high-level waste repository. Anyone needing accommodations for disabilities should contact NRC's Disability Program Specialist.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has extended the public comment period for the 2024 LNG Export Study from 60 days to 90 days, allowing submissions until March 20, 2025. This extension provides more time for the public to review and comment on how U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports impact the economy, energy, and environment. The DOE has received a large volume of comments and believes the extended timeframe will benefit stakeholders by giving them additional opportunity to provide feedback. Comments can be submitted electronically or by mail, but electronic submissions are encouraged to ensure timely receipt.

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a notice about a change in the boundary for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, also called Jefferson Lab, located in Newport News, Virginia. This change impacts the facility's properties, like the Applied Research Center, covering a total of around 179 acres. Unauthorized entry and introduction of dangerous materials into the facility are prohibited under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. The facility's updated boundary details, including fencing and signage, reflect these changes as of December 3, 2024.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a final rule to amend the definition of a showerhead but needed to correct an error in the regulatory text instruction for 10 CFR 430.3 due to an inaccurate instruction. This correction, published on January 8, 2021, does not change the substance or conclusions of the original rule. The effective date for this update is January 15, 2021, and it was signed by DOE's Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is requesting public comments on a draft environmental assessment and a draft finding of no significant impact related to resuming power operations at the Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan. This includes considering requests for exemption, license transfer, and amendments. The U.S. Department of Energy, as a cooperating agency, is also evaluating federal financial support for refueling the plant. The NRC's preliminary assessment indicates that the actions would not significantly impact the environment, and comments are accepted until March 3, 2025.

The U.S. Department of Energy has decided to update energy conservation standards for gas-fired instantaneous water heaters. These changes aim to make the heaters more energy-efficient, leading to significant energy savings while being both technologically feasible and economically justified. Starting December 26, 2029, manufacturers will need to comply with these new standards, which are calculated to save energy and money over the lifetime of the heaters and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, despite potential minor increases in electricity use. The overall benefits include costs savings for consumers and emissions reductions, though there will be conversion costs for manufacturers to meet these standards.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing a meeting for the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, scheduled for February 25, 2025. This virtual meeting is open to the public, and details for participation via Zoom will be available on the NSF website. The meeting aims to discuss and provide advice to the NSF, NASA, and the U.S. Department of Energy on topics related to astronomy and astrophysics, as well as to prepare an annual report. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Dr. Daniel Fabrycky is the contact person for more information.