Environmental Protection Agency: Air Quality and Water Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to New York's State Implementation Plan concerning air quality standards at Knowlton Technologies LLC. This approval sets limits on volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from methanol storage tanks to meet ozone air quality standards. Additionally, the EPA is seeking public feedback on the definition of "waters of the United States" following a Supreme Court ruling, as detailed in the WOTUS Notice. This initiative involves listening sessions to clarify the Clean Water Act's jurisdiction.
Commerce Department: Trade Investigations and Duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations into whether certain chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less-than-fair-value prices, potentially harming the U.S. industry. Details of these investigations can be found in the Notice of Initiation. Additionally, the Department has postponed the preliminary determination for a countervailing duty investigation on temporary steel fencing from China, as outlined in the Notice of Postponement.
Health and Human Services: Meetings and Privacy Regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a further delay in the effective date of rules related to the "NIH Police Records," extending the start date to May 5, 2025, as detailed in the Privacy Act Notice. This delay ensures compliance with a Presidential order to review new regulations. Additionally, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has scheduled several closed meetings to review grant applications, including those related to cancer research and infectious diseases, as seen in the National Cancer Institute Notice and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Notice.
Securities and Exchange Commission: Investment and Corporate Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published notices regarding applications from investment companies seeking exemptions to issue different classes of shares with varying fees. Notable applications include those from Goldman Sachs and Barings LLC, as detailed in the Goldman Sachs Notice and Barings LLC Notice. These applications are open for public comment, with deadlines specified in the respective notices.
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