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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved West Virginia's request to manage its own Class VI underground injection wells, which are used for storing carbon dioxide underground. This rule grants the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) the authority to issue permits for these wells to help with carbon storage, ensuring they meet federal requirements for safety and environmental protection. The EPA will still oversee wells on Indian lands in West Virginia and will continue to monitor the state's administration of this program to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. This change is effective starting March 28, 2025.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is inviting public comments on its plan to collect information under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves proposals for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and other health entities, focusing on COVID-19 vaccine education and documentation. CMS is seeking feedback on the burden and utility of these collections, aiming to reduce any unnecessary strain while ensuring vital data is gathered appropriately. Additionally, CMS has streamlined the documentation process relating to COVID-19 vaccine offers due to the conclusion of the public health emergency.

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a general license known as GL 5A. This license, which was issued on November 6, 2024, allows certain activities related to pumps made or distributed by two companies, Kaldera and Elpring, for the treatment or distribution of drinking water. It replaces the previous General License No. 5 and aims to authorize transactions that were previously prohibited under the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations. However, it does not permit transactions with blocked persons not specifically mentioned in the license.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates previous airworthiness directives for certain Dassault Aviation FALCON 2000EX airplanes. This new rule, effective March 30, 2021, builds upon a directive from 2020 and requires further amendments to maintenance and inspection programs to include additional safety limitations as specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The purpose is to ensure these airplanes maintain structural integrity during operation. Compliance with these new requirements is mandatory for operators to address potentially unsafe conditions in the aircraft.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public comments on extending the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval for collecting information under the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories standard. This extension aims to ensure that laboratories continue managing chemical hazards effectively to protect employees' health. OSHA seeks feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and efficiency of the information collected, as well as ways to minimize the burden on businesses. They propose reducing the estimated paperwork burden from 622,482 to 602,594 hours and reducing estimated costs significantly due to updated pricing methods for medical consultations and examinations. Comments must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a recent filing by the Postal Service concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public about the filing and invites them to submit comments by March 14, 2025, either online through the Commission’s website or by contacting General Counsel David A. Trissell for alternative methods. The filing relates to requests for additions or modifications to the Competitive product list, and the public can access these requests online, though some parts may require compliance with certain regulations to view. The Commission also designates a public representative to represent public interests in the related proceedings.

The National Park Service has issued a new rule allowing bicycles on approximately 20.6 miles of trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, effective January 22, 2025. This decision came after a public feedback process and an environmental assessment that concluded the expansion of trails for bicycles would not harm the area’s natural resources. The amendments designate specific trails for bicycle use and give the Superintendent authority to manage bicycle access if needed. The changes aim to enhance visitor experiences while ensuring the trails are sustainable and environmentally friendly.

The Surface Transportation Board issued a final rule to update its civil monetary penalties by accounting for inflation, as required by federal law. This annual adjustment, effective January 14, 2025, follows a specific calculation method and does not allow for public comment because the Board is following a mandated federal formula. The rule applies only to violations occurring after the regulation's effective date. It also clarifies that the Board has no authority to adjust criminal penalties for inflation.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have extended the deadline for compliance with the new amendments to Form PF from March 12, 2025, to June 12, 2025. Form PF is a confidential reporting form that certain investment advisers to private funds, who are registered with the SEC and possibly with the CFTC, must fill out. The extension aims to address challenges like the need to file data under two different versions of the form, which raised issues for advisers. The new deadline also provides more time for affected parties to adapt to the changes and to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comments on its application to extend the usage of the Non-Appropriated Fund Employment Application form. This form is used by individuals applying for Coast Guard jobs that aren't part of the regular government personnel system, as they no longer use the federal employment form that was previously available. Comments on the usefulness, burden, and potential improvements of this information collection can be submitted until January 16, 2025, through specified online portals. The request seeks to ensure the application process remains effective and does not unnecessarily burden applicants.