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The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a notice regarding a request to modify a previously granted permit under the Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978. Originally issued to George Watters, the permit allows waste management activities related to oceanographic research by NOAA's Antarctic Marine Living Resources Program, including deploying instruments like moorings and gliders. The recent modification permits up to seven subsurface moorings, with the Environmental Officer confirming it to be a minor change. The updated permit activities are planned between December 29, 2020, and July 30, 2021.

The Department of Energy is holding a meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Nevada. This hybrid meeting, offering both in-person and virtual participation options, is scheduled for January 15, 2025. The Board, responsible for providing advice on issues such as clean-up activities, waste management, and future land use, will allow public comments. Anyone interested in attending or participating must contact the board's administrator by January 13, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an amendment to a previous exclusion of certain wastes from being classified as hazardous. This proposal involves American Chrome and Chemical's facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, where they wish to dispose of chromic oxide waste in an on-site surface impoundment instead of only in a landfill. The EPA's decision is based on analyzing the waste's characteristics and determining it doesn't pose a significant risk to health or the environment. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed until March 25, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a direct final rule to correct and clarify errors in a previous rule regarding the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. Published on January 16, 2025, this rule focuses on legacy CCR surface impoundments and CCR management units, updating several regulatory sections to address inconsistencies and unclear language. Key changes include revised deadlines, more unified compliance guidelines, and enhanced definitions. These amendments ensure the rule aligns with existing standards and the EPA's original intent.

The Department of Energy is holding a hybrid meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board for Northern New Mexico. This meeting, which will occur on January 28, 2025, will take place both in person in Santa Fe and online via WebEx. The meeting aims to discuss clean-up activities, waste management, and other environmental issues. Public participation is encouraged, and written comments can be submitted before or shortly after the meeting.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on guidance about applying for a No Migration Variance (NMV) under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act's Land Disposal Restrictions. This guidance allows for temporarily placing treated hazardous waste in a landfill, even if it doesn't fully meet standard requirements, provided certain conditions are met to prevent migration of hazardous constituents. Comments must be submitted by February 18, 2021, and the guidance specifies the information required for petitions, including descriptions of waste, treatment standards, and monitoring plans.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Hanford. This virtual meeting will take place on March 17-18, 2021, and is open to the public, allowing for public participation and comments. The Board aims to discuss environmental restoration, waste management, and related activities, and to provide recommendations to the Department of Energy. Those interested in attending or requiring special accommodations should contact Gary Younger in advance.

The Department of Energy is hosting an online virtual meeting for the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board in Nevada. This meeting will take place on January 20, 2021, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. The public can attend by emailing to register by January 18, 2021, and they can submit comments via email by February 5, 2021. The meeting will focus on developing strategies and plans related to environmental restoration and waste management.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced their tentative schedule for public meetings in December 2024 and January 2025. There are no meetings scheduled from December 16, 2024, through January 6, 2025. However, on January 14, 2025, there will be a public meeting concerning the decommissioning and waste management business lines. This meeting can be attended in person in Rockville, Maryland, or viewed live online. For further information, contact Wesley Held at the NRC.

The Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management is announcing an in-person and virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) for Oak Ridge. Scheduled for April 9, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. EDT, the meeting will take place at the DOE Information Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and also be accessible via Zoom. The Board provides advice on site-specific issues, including clean-up activities and waste management, and welcomes public participation. Public comments can be submitted before and after the meeting, and the event will be accessible to persons with disabilities.