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8/20/2024

FERC Extends Comment Period for Mandatory Reliability Standards

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is extending the comment period for its Mandatory Reliability Standards, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) update, due to lack of public comments received within the initial 60-day notice period, which ended on July 23, 2024.

8/20/2024

EPA Approves Air Plan Revisions in Arizona

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department's portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan, regulating emissions of VOCs, NOx, PM, and SOx.

8/20/2024

EPA Proposes Significant New Use Rules for Certain Chemical Substances

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) for chemical substances that require a 90-day notification before commencing a significant new use. This rule aims to evaluate the conditions of use for these substances and ensure safe handling and processing.

8/20/2024

EPA Proposes Approval of North Carolina's Regional Haze Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve in part and conditionally approve in part North Carolina's regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, which addresses the state's long-term strategies for reducing regional haze in Class I Federal areas.

8/20/2024

Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking further comment on how to ensure the success of schools and libraries' hotspot lending programs, including through continued collaboration with multiple stakeholders to address the homework gap.

8/20/2024

USDA Announces Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting

The US Department of Agriculture is hosting a meeting of the Tribal Advisory Committee, a committee established under the 2018 Farm Bill to provide advice on Tribal and Indian affairs, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

8/20/2024

FDA Clears PENNSAID Topical Solution 2% for Sale

The US Food and Drug Administration has ruled that PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium) Topical Solution 2% was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing it to remain on the market.

8/20/2024

IPCC Seeks Nominations for Climate Change Report Team

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is calling for nominations for key roles in its upcoming special report on climate change and cities, to be published as part of the Seventh Assessment Report (AR7) cycle.

8/20/2024

Dyson, Inc. to Present Oral Comments on Proposed Air Cleaner Labeling

The Commission will hold a virtual oral hearing for Dyson, Inc. to provide its comments on proposed air cleaner labeling after the company requested an opportunity to present oral comments in response to a recent notice of proposed rulemaking on the Energy Labeling Rule.

8/20/2024

Renewal of the Global Markets Advisory Committee

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is publishing a notice to announce the renewal of the Global Markets Advisory Committee, citing its necessity and public interest. The CFTC has consulted with the General Services Administration's Committee Management Secretariat regarding the GMAC's renewal.