The EPA is taking direct final action to extend the date for existing steam electric power plants to decide whether to submit a notice of planned participation (NOPP) for the permanent cessation of coal combustion subcategory in the 2024 Supplemental Steam Electric Reconsideration Rule ("2024 rule"). This rule is effective on 1 December 2025 without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by 3 November 2025. POC is Richard Benware, Engineering and Analysis Division Office of Water (Mail Code 4303T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460; tele: 202-566-1369; email: benware.richard@epa.gov. (Federal Register 2 October 2025 [Rule] Pages 47617-47619)