WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to extend a compliance deadline for the closure of certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments. The proposal grants a three-year extension for owners and operators to complete the closure of unlined CCR surface impoundments larger than 40 acres, shifting the deadline from Oct. 17, 2028, to Oct. 17, 2031. This extension aims to promote electric grid reliability by allowing a subset of coal-fired po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by Virginia. The revision seeks to remove two existing stationary source regulations from Virginia's SIP, as the state reports there are no longer any sources subject to the rules in Virginia. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The revision was submitted by the Virginia U.S. Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on Dec. 20  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew a rule that would have extended the initial notification date for its Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category. EPA stated that it received adverse comment on the direct final rule, which required the agency to issue a withdrawal to prevent the rule from taking effect. The direct final rule had stipulated that if any adverse comment was received by  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency withdrew a direct final rule concerning its acquisition regulation on "Special Contracting Methods; Options; Contracts." This action follows the receipt of adverse comments on the rule. The rule, which was published on Sept. 22, 2025, would not take effect because the EPA received adverse comment by the stated deadline of Oct. 31, 2025. The rule had previously stated that if adverse comment was received, the direct final r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission announced eight appointments to its Performance Review Board (PRB). The designation of the board's membership, which fulfills a requirement under 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), is intended to assure consistency and objectivity in appraising Senior Executive Service performance. The eight members designated to serve on the Commission's PRB are: * Lucas Croslow, General Counsel, PRB Chair * Daniel Guarnera, Director, Bureau of Competition * Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has determined that an industry in the U.S. is materially injured due to imports of slag pots from China. ITC's final ruling, under the Tariff Act of 1930, found that these imports were sold in the U.S. at less than fair value and were subsidized by the government of China. The U.S. Department of Commerce previously found that the slag pots from China were both subsidized and sold at less than fair value. This determination led t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice filed a proposed consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania concerning the lawsuit of Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, Wrightsville, against Hanover Foods Corp., both in Pennsylvania. This civil action was initiated by the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association against Hanover Foods under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and The Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law (PCSL). The U.S. Environmen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSFR) -- Museum of Modern Art, New York, and Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, have received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of various cultural objects. These objects are intended for display in the exhibition "Marcel Duchamp." The determination applies to objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements established with their foreign owners or custodians. The determination also al  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the appointment of 105 members to its Performance Review Boards (PRBs). This action allows the agency to carry out one of its critical personnel functions. The boards are established to review and provide recommendations on proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses and other appropriate personnel actions for individuals holding Senior Executive Service (SES) positions within the department. Each board is requ  more