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  • 2021-03252 — Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Utah; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Correction
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10826
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to a previous rule regarding Utah's State Implementation Plans (SIP) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Initially, the EPA mistakenly stated that no comments were received during the public comment period. However, it turned out they had overlooked one electronically submitted comment. The EPA clarified that they had temporarily stopped accepting mailed comments because of COVID-19, but they maintained the requirement to consider public feedback through electronic means. This rule is now effective as of February 23, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA made a mistake earlier and said no one commented on a new air quality rule for Utah when actually someone did comment online. Because of COVID-19, they weren't accepting comments by mail, just online. Now, they've corrected this and will take the online comment into account.

  • 2021-02059 — Sappi North America, Inc., Presumpscot Hydro LLC; Notice of Application for Transfer of License and Lease of Project Lands Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7723
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    Sappi North America, Inc. has applied to transfer several hydroelectric projects on the Presumpscot River in Maine to its subsidiary, Presumpscot Hydro LLC. The transfer involves projects like Saccarappa, Gambo, and others, with related land leases for transmission lines and fish passage facilities. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is accepting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests regarding this application within 30 days of the notice's issuance. Interested individuals can view the application documents on FERC's website and follow procedures to participate in the review process.

    Simple Explanation

    Sappi North America wants to let its smaller company, Presumpscot Hydro, take care of some water energy projects in Maine. People have a chance to say what they think about this plan and write letters to the government's energy office.

  • 2025-02558 — Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribes
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9515
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Interior is delaying the effective date of a final rule regarding the Federal acknowledgment process for American Indian tribes. Originally set for February 14, 2025, the new effective date is now March 21, 2025. This change follows a Presidential Memorandum ordering a freeze on certain regulations to allow for further review. The rule introduces a process called "re-petition authorization," enabling tribes previously denied acknowledgment the chance to reapply, under specific conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Interior is taking more time to start a new rule that helps decide if American Indian tribes can be officially recognized, moving the start from February 14 to March 21, 2025. This extra time is because the President wants to double-check some rules, and it also lets tribes try again if they were told "no" before, but they have to meet special rules.