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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 12/3/1996

Coal Moisture

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) proposes to amend its regulations governing how the excess moisture allowance is determined for reclamation fee purposes. This action will define terms and phrases related to the collection and testing of coal samples used to determine the inherent and total moisture of coal; identify acceptable American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard sampling and testing methods for high and low-rank coals; prescribe frequencies for collecting and testing coal samples; and provide the coal industry with formulas for use in calculating an excess moisture tonnage allowance for the purpose of reducing the weight of coal subject to the abandoned mine land reclamation fee. The proposed regulatory revision is necessary to clarify and simplify technical guidance for all users, and to provide the coal industry with standard criteria for calculating an excess moisture allowance on all coals subject to reclamation fee payment. The intended effect of this proposal is to enhance compliance with the provisions of section 402 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the ACT). Operator use of the prescrib

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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 10/13/2026

Approved Initiation of a Voluntary Mediation Program

Notice is hereby given that the Federal Labor Relations Authority (Authority) has approved the initiation of a voluntary mediation program administered by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) to assist parties with the resolution of negotiability disputes under section 7117(c) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.

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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 10/13/2026

Mortgage and Loan Insurance Programs Under the National Housing Act-Debenture Interest Rates

This Notice announces changes in the interest rates to be paid on debentures issued with respect to a loan or mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration under the provisions of the National Housing Act (the Act). The interest rate for debentures issued under Section 221(g)(4) of the Act during the 6-month period beginning July 1, 2026, is 4\1/2\ percent. The interest rate for debentures issued under any other provision of the Act is the rate in effect on the date that the commitment to insure the loan or mortgage was issued, or the date that the loan or mortgage was endorsed (or initially endorsed if there are two or more endorsements) for insurance, whichever rate is higher. The interest rate for debentures issued under these other provisions with respect to a loan or mortgage committed or endorsed during the 6-month period beginning July 1, 2026, is 5 percent.

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Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 10/13/2026

Railroad Revenue Adequacy-2025 Determination

On October 8, 2026, the Board served a decision announcing the 2025 revenue adequacy determinations for the nation's Class I railroads. Four Class I railroads (BNSF Railway Company, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Combined Railroad Subsidiaries, and Union Pacific Railroad Company) were found to be revenue adequate.

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