FEMA Amends Kansas Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas, originally issued on September 24, 2024
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FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Public Assistance in Florida
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Florida, following a major disaster, effective October 5, 2024
Florida to Receive Additional Disaster Relief Funding Under Presidential Declaration Amendment
The amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Florida, issued on September 28, 2024, aims to provide additional relief funding to affected areas
North Carolina Major Disaster Declaration Amendment by President
The President has amended a major disaster declaration for North Carolina, previously issued on September 28, 2024, as part of FEMA-4827-DR.
Small Business Administration Submits Information Collection for Paperwork Reduction Act Approval
The Small Business Administration has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of an information collection titled 'Improving Customer Experience' under the Paperwork Reduction Act, as part of OMB Circular A-11, Section 280 Implementation.
California Declares State of Emergency Due to Disaster
The State of California has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster, effective October 7, 2024, in response to the recent disaster situation in the state.
FDIC Extends Comment Period for Brokered Deposit Restrictions Rule
The FDIC has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on brokered deposit restrictions for less than well-capitalized insured depository institutions from October 22, 2024, to November 21, 2024, to allow more time for analysis and comment preparation.
Marriott International, Inc. Consents to Proposed Agreement to Settle Allegations
Marriott International, Inc. has agreed to a consent order to settle allegations of violating federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive business practices, as outlined in the attached analysis.
Second round of discussions on EPC, PCT-EPO and Unitary Patent Guidelines
Experts from the SACEPO Working Party on Guidelines are providing input on draft guidelines for 2025, covering key patent regulations
HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Health Program
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed a rule outlining payment parameters and provisions for the 2026 benefit year, including user fee rates and requirements for issuers participating in the risk adjustment program and Federally-facilitated Exchanges.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces Final Guidance for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the availability of its final guidance for the second cycle of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, effective in 2026 and 2027, as part of the Inflation Reduction Act implementation.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) intends to request an extension of the 'Nursing Home Survey on Patient Safety Culture Database' information collection project, OMB No. 0935-0195, with an additional 30 days for public comment.
Administration for Children and Families Seeks Approval to Collect Information on Head Start Programs
The Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services seeks approval to collect information on Head Start programs' funding approaches and their association with the delivery of comprehensive services and early care and education funding landscapes within states.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Nomination Process for National Marine Sanctuaries
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the nomination process of National Marine Sanctuaries.
Agency Invites Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection for Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan Data Collection
The US Department of Commerce invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections for the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery Management Plan Data Collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Sodium Hexametaphosphate From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the antidumping duty order on sodium hexametaphosphate from the People's Republic of China due to potential dumping and material injury to the US industry.
Narrow Woven Ribbons With Woven Selvedge From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge from Taiwan were sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Hold Citizen Science Operations Committee Meeting
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of its Citizen Science Operations Committee on October 30-31, 2024, in Charleston, SC.
Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold its first Recreational Initiative Working Group meeting in Tampa, Florida.
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public hybrid meeting of its Groundfish Committee to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action.
New England Fishery Management Council; Public Meeting
The New England Fishery Management Council is scheduling a public hybrid meeting to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with recommendations to be brought to the full Council for formal consideration.
Taking and Importing Marine Mammals; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization to WesternGeco for the incidental take of marine mammals in the Gulf of Mexico during geophysical survey activities.
Certain Steel Racks and Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Results and Partial Rescission of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain Chinese companies sold steel racks in the US at below-normal prices during September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, or do not qualify for a separate rate, and is rescinding the review for six companies.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to a producer and exporter of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from India during the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Oil Country Tubular Goods From India: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that Surya Roshni Limited did not sell oil country tubular goods from India in the United States at less than normal value during September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
Certain Cold-Rolled Steel Flat Products From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain cold-rolled steel flat products from the Republic of Korea were not made at less than normal value during the period of review from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
Certain Lined Paper Products From India: Preliminary Results of Countervailing Duty Administrative Review; 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to Navneet Education Limited, a producer/exporter of certain lined paper products from India, during the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Certain Oil Country Tubular Goods From the Republic of Korea: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that certain oil country tubular goods from the Republic of Korea were sold in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023.
Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin From India: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2021-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited made sales of subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value from September 2, 2021, through February 28, 2023.
Methionine From Spain: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that Adisseo España S.A. sold methionine at less than normal value from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023, and invites comments from interested parties.
Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) invites public comments on its intention to renew eight information collections related to pipeline safety, which are set to expire in 2025.
NYSE to Exempt Closed-End Funds from Annual Shareholder Meetings
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has initiated proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change exempting closed-end funds registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 from holding annual shareholder meetings.
FERC Extends Comment Period for Mandatory Reliability Standards for Bulk-Power System
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comment on the extension of the Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Bulk-Power System: MOD Reliability Standards, FERC 725L, which was previously approved in 1995.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Proposes Renewal of Information Collection
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget to renew an information collection activity, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
U.S. Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture Seek Nominations for Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council
The U.S. Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture are seeking nominations for a representative from a state fish and wildlife management agency to fill a vacancy on the Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council, which advises on wildlife conservation policies and promotes partnerships among various stakeholders.
FEMA Corrects Floodplain Management and Wetlands Regulations
FEMA has corrected two errors in its recent rule implementing the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard, updating its floodplain review process and incorporating natural systems and ecosystem processes.
US Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Security Zones in Corpus Christi Ship Channel
The US Coast Guard is setting up 500-yard radius security zones in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel to protect cargo vessels from terrorist threats and sabotage, requiring authorization from the Captain of the Port or Sector Corpus Christi.
U.S. Coast Guard to Submit Information Collection Request to OMB for Oceanographic Research Vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of its approval for collecting information on oceanographic research vessels, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy to Meet Virtually on December 2, 2024
The Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy will meet virtually on December 2, 2024, open to the public.
Revocation of Colored Federal Airways Airspace in Alaska
The Federal Aviation Administration revokes Colored Federal airways A-3, A-17, and G-16 in Alaska due to the decommissioning of several NDBs.
FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an airworthiness directive to address a manufacturing defect in the lavatory fire extinguishers of ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes, which could lead to ineffective fire extinguishing capabilities.
FAA Requests Comments on Renewal of Information Collection for Safety Concern
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a renewed request for approval to collect information on a specific safety concern, related to an ongoing investigation into a condition affecting aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances.
FAA Requests Comments on Renewal of Information Collection for Designated Representatives
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to renew an information collection for designated representatives of the FAA Administrator, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
FAA Requests Comments on Renewal of Air Tour Information Collection
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to renew an information collection related to commercial air tours in the Grand Canyon National Park Special Flight Rules Area, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Establishes Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Ozone-Depleting Substances
The EPA updates the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, establishing recordkeeping and reporting requirements for uses of ozone-depleting substances as process agents to monitor emissions and enhance understanding of ozone layer harm.
EPA Announces Framework for Interagency Collaboration on Pesticide Resistance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a final framework to enhance collaboration among federal agencies to assess potential risks of pesticide use on antibiotic and antifungal resistance, impacting human and animal health.
EPA Announces 2024 Performance Review Board Membership
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its 2024 Performance Review Board membership, which will oversee the agency's performance review process.
EPA Announces Interim Guidance for Virucidal Claims in Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released interim guidance to expand the use of virucidal claims in antimicrobial pesticides, allowing registrants to make such claims for a maximum of ten years.
EPA Submits Information Collection Request for PREPARED Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, as part of the PREPARED Program, which aims to enhance reporting and data proficiency.
EPA Submits Request for Approval of New Information Collection for PFAS Study and NSSS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, focusing on the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) Influent Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Study and National Sewage Sludge Survey (NSSS).