WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a rule (10 CFR Part 955), published in the Federal Register on April 29, 2024, entitled "Elemental Mercury Management and Storage Fees." The rule was issued by Treena V. Garrett, Federal Register Liaison Officer. * * * SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is removing the regulatory provisions established by the final rule Elemental Mercury Management and Storage Fees that was published in the Federal Register on December 23,  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2024, entitled "Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C.; Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline." The notice was issued by Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Acting Secretary. * * * Take notice that on April 8, 2024, Colorado Interstate Gas Company, L.L.C., (CIG), P. O. Box 1087, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80944, filed an application under sections 7(b) and 7(c)   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Good Food Institute has issued a public comment to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The comment was written on April 22, 2024, and posted on April 23, 2024. The comment was signed by Michael Carter, Policy Specialist, Diplomacy. The comment was on Docket No. USTR-2024-0002. * * * To: Ambassador Katherine Tai Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV RE: Doc  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Grace Instrument, Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was posted on April 27, 2024. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0063-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-107423-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 5203, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: REG-107423-23; IRS Guidance on Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit To Whom It May Concern: We at Grace Instrument provid  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued a 70-page report on April 23, 2024, entitled "Reducing GHG Emission from the U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain." Here are excerpts: * * * Preface NATIONAL PETROLEUM COUNCIL The National Petroleum Council (NPC) is an organization whose sole purpose is to provide advice to the federal government. After successful cooperation during World War II, President Harry Truman requested this federally chartered and privately f  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The International Finance Corporation issued a 158-page report in March 2024 entitled "Creating Markets in Cabo Verde - An Archipelago of Opportunity: Pathways to Foster Sustainable Private Sector-Led Growth." Here is an excerpt: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Cabo Verde, an archipelagic small island developing state, is endowed with an economic geography that poses both challenges and opportunities. The country consists of ten islands, nine of which are inhabited, located 500 kil  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The American Bureau of Shipping has issued a 36-page report in April 2024 entitled "Methanol Bunkering: Technical and Operational Advisory." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The maritime industry faces several substantive challenges driven by increasingly stricter gaseous air emission legislation and increased efforts by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. The adoption of low-flashpoint fuels and gase  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2024, entitled "Tennessee Valley Authority; Watts Bar Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Exemption." The notice was issued by Bernard H. White, Acting Chief, Storage and Transportation Licensing Branch, Division of Fuel Management, Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2024, entitled "In the Matter of Almonte Geo Service Group; Order Imposing Civil Monetary Penalty." The notice was issued by David L. Pelton, Director, Office of Enforcement. * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an Order to Almonte Geo Service Group (Almonte), imposing a civil monetary penalty of $17,500. The NRC issued a Notice of Vi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Nuclear Energy Institute has issued a public comment to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The comment was written on April 18, 2024, and posted on April 25, 2024. The comment was signed by Jonathan M. Rund, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. The comment was on Docket No. IRS-2023-0042-0001. * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-100908-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC 20044 Via Electronic Submissi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Polysilicon Coalition has issued a public comment to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The comment was written on April 22, 2024, and posted on April 23, 2024. The comment was signed by John P. Smirnow. The comment was on Docket No. USTR-2024-0002. * * * To: Victor Ban Special Counsel Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20508 Re: Polysilicon Coalition Comments on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience Dea  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024: * * * Pre-Hearing Comments of the Critical Minerals Accountability Alliance in Response to the United States Trade Representative's Request for Comments "Promoting Supply Chain Resilience" Docket Number USTR-2024-0002, Fed. Reg., Vol. 89 No. 46 Table of Contents I. Introduction 2 II. Overall Comments on Priorities for Supply Chain-Related Policy 4 III. Spe  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024: * * * National Pork Producers Council 122 C Street, NW, Suite 875 Washington, DC, USA 20001 * * * USTR Supply Chain Resiliency Federal Register Notice Docket Number USTR-2024-0002 Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 TO: Special Counsel Victor Ban, Office of the United States Trade Representative The Nati  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated April 22, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * POLSINELLI 1401 Eye Street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 783-3300 polsinelli.com * * * To: Ambassador Katherine Tai United States Trade Representative Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20508 Re: United States Steel Corporation Prehearing Comments on Promoting Suppl  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The comment was written on April 22, 2024, and posted on April 24, 2024. The comment was signed by Jennifer L. Shea, Corporate Vice President, Global EHS and Regulatory. The comment was on Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0574. * * * Before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Comments of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corpor  more