WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- A final rule from the U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau aims to improve clarity and consistency for shipments that pass through the U.S. on their way to another country. The regulations, which take effect on September 15, 2025, are designed to make it easier to determine responsibility for export filings, particularly when goods are stored in a U.S. warehouse, a Foreign Trade Zone, or a bonded warehouse before their final departure. The regulations address  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule addressing air quality standards in Huntington County, Indiana. The rule confirms that the area did not meet the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard by the deadline of April 9, 2023. At the same time, the EPA is approving Indiana's plan, which is designed to bring the area into compliance. The approved plan, which is now part of the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP)  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized an action to revise the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP), swapping out an older air construction permit for a modified one at Alter Metal Recycling in Council Bluffs. This change allows the recycling plant to adjust its silt load sampling frequency from a monthly to a quarterly basis, a change that was approved by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The adjustment comes after the facility prov  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended the public comment period for a proposal titled "Reconsideration of 2009 Endangerment Finding and Greenhouse Gas Vehicle Standards." The agency is taking this action to allow for more input on the proposal. This follows the initial publication of the rule on August 1, 2025. The public comment period will now close on September 22, 2025, an extension from the initial closing date of September 15, 2025. The agenc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to approve a revision to North Carolina's air quality regulations, aiming to tighten how companies measure sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The proposal clarifies that burning supplemental fuels beyond what's needed for normal operations cannot be used to meet state emission standards. The change stems from a state ruling that determined North Carolina's existing rule did not prohibit the use of extra fuel to arti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has revised its Table of TV Allotments, permitting television station KVVU-TV in Henderson, Nevada, to continue broadcasting on channel 9. The change was made in response to a request from Gray Television Licensee LLC, the station's operator. A technical examination by the FCC found the station's request to be in accord with the agency's coverage and technical mandates. The decision allows KVVU-TV to maintain its presence on   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Crop Insurance Corp. is amending its regulations to eliminate provisions that are no longer in use. This action is part of a broader review to decrease regulatory burdens and costs, as directed by a presidential directive. The changes will have no effect on current or past customers of the corporation. Among the rules being removed are those related to Actual Production History coverage. The regulations for this coverage   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has provided a timeframe for a state agency's decision on a hydropower project. FERC notified the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (New York DEC) about a request for a Clean Water Act water quality certification from Erie Boulevard Hydropower L.P. The request is tied to Project No. 8606-010. The certification request was received by the New York DEC on February 10, 2025. The state body has until Febr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is moving to classify the Borneo earless monitor as a threatened species, a move that would provide protections under the Endangered Species Act. A proposed rule, published yesterday, outlines the rationale for the designation and includes a specific regulation to aid in the animal's preservation. Found only on the island of Borneo, the monitor lizard is described as a shy, semi-aquatic reptile. Its pop  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued approvals for 57 projects involving the consumptive use of water within the basin. The approvals were granted for the period of June 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025. The projects received approval through the commission's administrative process known as "Approval by Rule" (ABR), which is outlined in the agency's regulations. The ABR process covers projects that use water from specific sources, such as public water suppl  more