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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing changes to its regulations for low-value shipments valued at $800 or less, aiming to improve the targeting of high-risk shipments, including those containing synthetic opioids, and enhance the verification of eligible shipments and bona fide gifts.
The AMLA provides procedures and timeframes for handling retaliation complaints, including complaints to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), investigations, appeals, and judicial review, as outlined in the interim final text of regulations governing the anti-retaliation provisions of the AMLA.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is providing notice of its maximum civil money penalties, which have been adjusted for inflation to reflect current market conditions.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services corrects technical and typographical errors in the final rule with comment period published in the November 27, 2024 Federal Register.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is providing $1,806,000 in supplemental funding to five eligible grant recipients to extend their project period by 12 months and continue providing technical assistance for adults with serious mental illness.
The Administration for Children and Families is seeking a 3-year extension for the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey, which was revised based on feedback from grantees.
The Department of Commerce has received a notice of appeal from Robert Hagopian, requesting the Secretary to override an objection to a proposed project in Ulster, New York, which includes shoreline stabilization, dock installation, and dredging along the Hudson River.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain stainless steel plate in coils from Taiwan for the period of review from May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing a 2,000-lb possession limit for Atlantic herring in Management Area 1B to prevent overharvest and potential catch limit reductions.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is transferring 20.5 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the General category December 2025 subquota to the January through March 2025 subquota period, adjusting the General category January through March 2025 subquota to 58.2 metric tons.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has received an application from James D. Welch, a Weapons Safety Division Chief for the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, requesting an exemption for Air Reserve Technicians from the commercial driver's license requirement.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on International Motors, LLC's application for an exemption from commercial driver's license regulations to allow three Swedish commercial license holders to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking comments on a proposed waiver of Buy America requirements for used locomotives to be converted into renewable-energy locomotives, citing difficulties in verifying compliance with existing regulations.
TxDOT and Federal agencies have taken final actions on the US 380 project in Texas, granting licenses, permits, and approvals for the project from FM 1827 to CR 560 in Collin County, Texas.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is publishing a draft designation of the National Multimodal Freight Network, informed by comments received on April 12, 2024, and requesting additional input from states.
The National Nuclear Security Administration intends to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Enhanced Plutonium Facility Utilization at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, California, and invites public participation in the process.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is adopting amendments to the broker-dealer customer protection rule, requiring daily reserve computations and deposits for certain broker-dealers, and permitting a 1% reduction in debit items for daily reserve computations.
Nasdaq BX, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend BX Top and BX Depth fees based on the rate of inflation, with immediate effectiveness.
Nasdaq MRX, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend various market feeds and subscriber fees based on inflation rates.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated proceedings to review a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange, Inc. to permit orders consisting of options and futures legs.
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend fees for its order feed, top feed, real-time depth of market raw feed, and trade feed based on the rate of inflation.
Nasdaq PHLX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend non-display enterprise license and PHLX depth data fees based on the rate of inflation.
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend fees for Best of Nasdaq Options, Nasdaq ITCH to Trade Options, and Hardware-Based Delivery of NOM Depth Data based on the rate of inflation.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is publishing annual inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, effective January 15, 2025.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement approved an amendment to the Wyoming regulatory program, allowing the disposal of decommissioned wind turbine blades and towers in surface coal mining operations.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management implements the 2025 inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties for Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and Oil Pollution Act of 1990 violations, effective from October 2023 through October 2024.
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the availability of the Record of Decision for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in New Mexico, with the decision becoming effective immediately after being signed by the BLM New Mexico State Director on January 8, 2025.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has announced the availability of the final environmental impact statement for Navajo Transitional Energy Company's Federal Mining Plan Modification for Federal Lease MTM 94378, which includes 162.5 acres of additional surface disturbance and recovery of 39.9 million tons of Federal coal.
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, signed on January 6, 2025.
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on properties nominated before January 4, 2025, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to authorize nonlethal incidental take by harassment of up to 12 Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears in Alaska for 1 year due to oil well activities.
The Bureau of Reclamation revises seven categorical exclusions to clarify existing procedures for financial assistance funding, water-related contracting, and use authorization actions under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites the public to comment on permit applications for scientific research to promote conservation and recover endangered species.
The Bureau of Land Management plans to establish recreation fee areas at developed campgrounds and campsites within the Gunnison River Special Recreation Management Area in Colorado's Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area.
The National Park Service has revised special regulations for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area to update rules regarding motor vehicle use on roads and off-road routes and areas.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposes a new regulation requiring electronic submission of export manifest data in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) for rail cargo departing the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing to amend its regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974, consistent with the Social Security Number Fraud Prevention Act of 2017, to further define 'necessary' and provide instructions on redacting social security numbers.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council will meet on February 12, 2025, to consider and vote on draft recommendations from the Planning for Animal Wellness Subcommittee.
The FAA invites public comments on its intention to renew an information collection related to Airworthiness Directives, with a 60-day comment period ending on December 20, 2024.
The US Agency has received an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in various commodities.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of proposed registration review decisions for ancymidol, opening a 60-day public comment period.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a cancellation order for certain pesticide registrations, allowing sales and use only under specific terms after the registrations have been cancelled.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is opening a 60-day public comment period for the DEET work plan and case docket, making EPA's work plans and registration review case dockets available for review and comment.
The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing changes to the geographic areas where official grain inspection services are provided, due to updates in natural and man-made landmarks, railroad lines, roads, and signs.
The US government has released the annual adjustments to reimbursement rates for the Summer Food Service Program, reflecting a 3.6% increase due to changes in the Consumer Price Index, as mandated by the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on a new information collection to gather data on motorcycle safety gear, including helmets and protective clothing, to assess its fit and comfort.
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have withdrawn a proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requiring major Federal suppliers to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk, citing insufficient time and evolving industry practices and standards.
For Kids By Parents, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that certain urine splash guards and components infringe on U.S. Patents 7,870,619 and 11,812,901, prompting the Commission to initiate an investigation.
The U.S. government has made determinations regarding the re-importation and importation of culturally significant objects for the
The IRS has released final regulations for the clean electricity low-income communities bonus credit amount program established under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, allowing eligible taxpayers to claim an increased clean electricity investment credit for clean electricity generation facilities