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9/30/2024

Ohio Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan Amendment Approved by OSMRE

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) is approving an amendment to Ohio's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Plan, reflecting changes made since its original approval in 1982. The plan now aligns with statutory and regulatory updates, including those made by the State legislature in 2016.

9/30/2024

FAA Proposes AD for THOMMEN AC32 Digital Air Data Computers

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive for THOMMEN AC32 Digital Air Data Computers due to occurrences where the devices stop functioning below certain temperatures, requiring replacement with a serviceable part.

9/30/2024

EPA Submits ICR for Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance Programs for OMB Review and Approval

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR) for its Data Reporting Requirements for State and Local Vehicle Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The ICR, EPA ICR No.1613.08, is currently set to expire on October 31, 2024, and public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register.

9/30/2024

EPA Seeks Public Comment on PFAS Risk Management Under TSCA

The Environmental Protection Agency is requesting public comment on the manufacture of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOA, PFNA, and PFDA, during the fluorination of plastic containers to inform TSCA regulations.

9/30/2024

EPA Submits Information Collection Request for Toxic Substances Control Act Rules and Nanoscale Materials

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request for Chemical-Specific Rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act; Certain Nanoscale Materials, seeking a 30-day extension of the current approval period, which expires on September 30, 2024. The EPA previously requested public comments from February 1, 2024, and now invites additional comments.

9/30/2024

Petitions for Reconsideration Filed in Commission Proceeding

Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed by Sasha Horwitz on behalf of Los Angeles Unified School District and Kristen Corra on behalf of Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition, in a rulemaking proceeding by the Commission.

9/30/2024

USDA Publishes Final Rule for OneRD Guarantee Loan Program

The US Department of Agriculture is revising the policy and procedures for the OneRD Guarantee Loan Program to strengthen oversight and management of its guarantee portfolios, aiming to improve customer service and efficiency.

9/30/2024

FSA Extends Application Fast Track Pilot Program

The Farm Service Agency is extending the Application Fast Track pilot program, which expedited loan processing for family farmers and ranchers, through December 31, 2025, to evaluate its effectiveness.

9/30/2024

USDA Announces Revisions to Sugar Program for FY 2024 and FY 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising sugar allotments and allocations for sugarcane and beet sugar processors, with changes taking effect from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, respectively.

9/30/2024

US Commission Schedules Final Phase of Melamine Investigation

The US International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of an investigation into imports of melamine from Germany, India, Japan, Netherlands, Qatar, and Trinidad and Tobago, which were preliminarily found to be sold at less-than-fair-value and subsidized by these countries' governments.

9/30/2024

FDA Reorganizes Veterinary Medicine Offices

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine has restructured its organizational layout, with changes approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on July 22, 2024.