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The Department of Labor issued a direct final rule requiring attorneys and lay representatives representing parties before the Benefits Review Board to use electronic filing (e-filing) and automatic electronic service (e-service) for submitting documents. This rule, effective on February 25, 2021, aims to streamline the process, reduce costs, and improve efficiency by moving towards completely electronic case files. Self-represented parties are given the option to use these electronic systems or continue with traditional methods. The rule is designed to be non-controversial and mimics procedures already familiar in federal courts.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed that on March 19, 2025, a new rule will take effect regarding the storage of spent nuclear fuel. This rule updates the regulations for the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR® Storage System, specifically the inclusion of Amendment No. 14 and revisions to previous amendments for Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The changes involve clarifying technical requirements and correcting typographical errors. The NRC addressed a comment received about the rule but determined it wasn't significant enough to alter the rule or its implementation date.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to approve updates to Indiana's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program as part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). They are implementing these changes through a direct final rule, expecting no opposition or controversial feedback. If any adverse comments are received, the EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and address all public comments in a subsequent final rule. Comments on this proposal need to be submitted by March 19, 2021.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is addressing an issue with a direct final rule published on December 23, 2024, which was intended to take effect on February 6, 2025. Due to administrative problems, including a wrong email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period and changing the effective date to March 21, 2025. This rule exempts a new Privacy Act system of records, related to the investigation of child abuse or neglect, from certain Privacy Act requirements. People can submit comments until March 5, 2025, using specific methods listed in the document.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirms that on April 21, 2025, a new rule will be enacted. This rule updates the spent fuel storage regulations, specifically revising the listing of the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. The updates focus on radiation protection specifications, including clarifying dose rate limits and modifying their values and measurement locations. Since no major issues were raised in public comments, the rule will proceed as planned.

The Department of the Interior and the Department of the Army have decided to delay the effective date of a rule related to reservoir project lands. This decision is in line with a directive from President Trump's administration to pause new regulations for review. Initially set to take effect on April 16, 2025, the rule's implementation is postponed to May 16, 2025. The delay allows further evaluation and is made without public comments, as it aims to ensure regulations are carefully considered.

The Department of Labor is withdrawing a rule that would have made electronic filing and service mandatory for legal representatives involved with the Benefits Review Board unless a different filing method was justified. This decision came after receiving significant negative feedback during the comment period, indicating some concerns with the filing system. While the rule won't take effect, the department plans to extend the comment period and hold listening sessions to gather more user feedback. The rule withdrawal applies to changes that were to be introduced on January 11, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the states of Maine and Rhode Island's declarations that they have no existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required to comply with certain federal emissions guidelines. These negative declarations allow the states to bypass creating specific state plans to control emissions from such landfills, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. The EPA considers this a straightforward decision and does not expect any objections, but if any adverse comments are received by March 15, 2021, the rule may be reconsidered. If no comments are received, the rule will become effective on April 12, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing a rule concerning Utah's hazardous waste management program because they received negative feedback on it. This rule was originally published on December 23, 2024, and its withdrawal means changes to Utah's program won't happen as planned. The EPA will address these comments in a future rule but won't allow for more public comments during that process. The rules involved were related to hazardous waste and environmental protection standards.

In March 2025, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a direct final rule to update safety standards for stationary activity centers as per the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The new rule incorporates revisions from the 2024 version of the ASTM F2012 standard, which include improved requirements for the permanency of warning labels and additional example warnings. These updates are set to become mandatory on July 5, 2025, unless significant adverse comments are received. The rule aligns the Code of Federal Regulations with the latest ASTM standards to enhance child safety.