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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing changes to some air routes in the North Central United States. This involves adjusting or entirely removing certain Jet Routes (J-483, J-538, J-562), modifying VOR Federal Airway V-129, and introducing new Canadian RNAV Routes (Q-828, Q-945, Q-971, T-797) in U.S. airspace. The changes are due to NAV CANADA's modernization efforts and the decommissioning of some navigational aids in Canada. Public comments on these proposals are invited until January 23, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received an application from Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. to amend a non-capacity exemption for the Schuylerville Hydroelectric Project. The proposed changes aim to improve the project's sluice gate structure and right-wing wall to enhance its flood discharge capacity, aligning it with the necessary Inflow Design Flood (IDF) levels. The deadline for submitting comments, motions to intervene, or protests is January 8, 2025. The Commission encourages electronic filings through its website for efficient processing.

Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for permission to transmit electricity from the United States to Canada for ten years. The DOE will review the application to ensure it won't negatively affect the U.S. electricity supply and evaluate its environmental impacts. Public comments or motions to intervene regarding the application are due by March 22, 2021. The application can be accessed on the DOE website, and further inquiries can be directed to Matt Aronoff at DOE.

The National Park Service has announced that they are seeking electronic comments on the significance of various properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places before February 6, 2021. People interested in commenting must do so by March 4, 2021, and can submit their comments via email or mail. The list includes properties from several states, including California, Colorado, Kentucky, Ohio, and others. In particular, an objection was noted for the Stuft Shirt property in Newport Beach, California.

The Federal Reserve System has announced that several individuals and groups have applied to acquire shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications are being reviewed based on specific factors outlined in the law. The public can inspect the details of these applications and submit comments until March 12, 2021. Families and individuals from Missouri and Kansas are among the applicants aiming to retain or acquire control over various banking institutions.

Peabody Twentymile Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify an existing safety standard, allowing the use of a new kind of respirator called the Drager X-plore 8700 at its Foidel Creek Mine in Colorado. The company wants to use these new respirators because the previously used ones, made by 3M, have been discontinued. While not currently approved by MSHA, Peabody believes the Drager X-plore 8700 offers the same level of safety as the old models. The petition sets out safety measures and training plans to ensure miner safety when using these new devices. The deadline for public comments on this proposal is April 2, 2025.

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has announced proposed changes to the boundaries of areas where official service providers perform inspections and weighing services for grains under the United States Grain Standards Act. These updates are required because of changes to landmarks and infrastructures once used to mark these boundaries. The proposal aims to ensure that grain inspection services are delivered efficiently and accurately. AMS invites the public to comment on these proposals until February 12, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) received a petition from Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC requesting to modify a safety standard regarding the use of non-permissible radios in mines. The current rule mandates the use of approved radios, but with manufacturers no longer making these, Peabody seeks permission to use a battery-powered Motorola R-7 Portable Two-Way Radio. The company argues these radios are safe and necessary for effective communication, which is crucial for the safety of miners. Public comments on the petition are invited until January 6, 2025.

The Education Department issued a correction to a proposed rule about serving children with disabilities who are placed by their parents in private schools. The correction updates the deadline for public comments from January 20, 2021, to January 21, 2021. This change was documented in the relevant Federal Register issue from December 21, 2020.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for specific Bombardier airplane models, prompted by the need for stricter safety measures. This directive requires updates to maintenance and inspection programs to include new and more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The aim is to address issues that could potentially affect the stability and control of the aircraft during landing, which might lead to damage. The proposal invites public comments until March 21, 2025, and estimates that the directive will impact 484 U.S.-registered aircraft, with a cost of $7,650 per operator for compliance.