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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are seeking public input on a proposal to lower the community bank leverage ratio requirement for certain banks from 9% to 8%, and extend the time frame for these institutions to meet the criteria from two to four quarters, subject to a five-year limit.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are adopting a final rule to modify the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio standards for U.S. global systemically important bank holding companies and their regulated subsidiary depository institutions, with the goal of reducing disincentives for low-risk activities and ensuring the standards serve as a backstop to risk-based capital requirements.
The European Patent Office (EPO) President highlighted the partnership between the EPO and Serbia's Intellectual Property Office at an international conference in Belgrade, marking 105 years of the Serbian IP Office.
The European Union has allowed users to continue utilizing accepted data carriers for filing large sequence listings, ensuring continued access to genetic information.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made the first part of a construction permit application for a four-unit reactor facility from Atomic Alchemy Inc. on behalf of Atomic Alchemy Operators LLC and VIPR Idaho LLC publicly available.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for SHINE Technologies, LLC's request to extend the completion date of the SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility in Wisconsin from 2025 to 2029.
The Media Bureau seeks comment on the relationship between local TV stations and national programmers to identify barriers preventing local stations from meeting public interest obligations and serving local communities.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces its intent to dismiss older petitions and applications related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, effective immediately.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published a final rule on December 18, 2024, to amend the Event Data Recorder (EDR) regulation, increasing the recording duration and sample rate. NHTSA is proposing to delay the compliance date to September 1, 2028, and implement a phase-in period for EDRs to meet the new requirements.
Tesla, Inc. has received a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, related to certain model year 2017-2023 Model 3 and MY 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles.
ST Engineering Hackney, Inc. has received a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 223, related to certain Kidron Refrigerated Van trailers.
Vee Rubber Corporation Ltd. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. have been granted a decision by the NHTSA that certain motorcycle tires sold by VRC as replacement or original equipment for Honda Monkey motorcycles from 2019-2021 are inconsequential noncompliance with FMVSS 119, as the noncompliance does not impact motor vehicle safety.
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC has been granted a decision by NHTSA that certain tires do not fully comply with FMVSS No. 139, but the noncompliance is deemed inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
Michelin North America, Inc. has been granted a decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139 is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, related to certain Michelin LTX A/T2 tires.
Michelin North America, Inc. has been granted a petition by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine that certain Michelin X Multi D+ replacement tires are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, following a noncompliance report filed in 2022.
Michelin North America, Inc. has been granted a decision by the NHTSA that its noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 119 for certain Michelin X Works D tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety. The noncompliance was reported on December 16, 2022, and January 11, 2023.
Ford Motor Company has received a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for model year 2021-2023 vehicles.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging patent infringement by certain companies, including BH Innovations LLC, Longitude Licensing Limited, and 138 East LCD Advancements Ltd., regarding the importation and sale of liquid crystal display devices and products containing the same.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging that ZIIP, Inc. and The Beauty Tech Group Ltd. have infringed on two U.S. patents related to microcurrent facial toning devices, and is investigating the matter.
The US Trade Representative's office has revised the schedule for a proceeding related to quartz surface products imported from India and Turkey, according to a recent announcement.
The subject proceeding regarding lightweight thermal paper from China has had its schedule revised, likely in response to ongoing developments or new information.
The FDA is withdrawing a proposed rule on testing methods for detecting asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics, following comments that warrant further consideration, in response to the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of its information collection requirements for clothing storage units, set to expire on December 30, 2025, following approval by the Office of Management and Budget.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to extend the approval of its existing information collection, the Consumer Response Intake Form, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking an extension of the existing information collection titled Consumer Complaint Intake System Company Portal Boarding Form, which is currently approved under OMB Number 3170-0054, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Bureau is requesting the Office of Management and Budget to extend this existing collection.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a revision to a previously approved information collection, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Bureau is seeking to update its Explosives Licensee/Permittee Out-of-Business Records.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a customer satisfaction survey to assess the effectiveness of the National Response Team, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is requesting OMB review and approval for a revision of a previously approved collection related to identifying and marking explosive materials.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has proposed the 2026 aggregate production quotas for controlled substances in schedules I and II of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the assessment of annual needs for the list I chemicals ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a revision of a previously approved collection, specifically ATF Form 5320.20, which pertains to the transportation of interstate or temporarily exported Certain National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms.
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is updating its crop insurance policies to clarify and streamline several policies, including those related to harvest prices, marketing, and claims processes, in response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a certificate for a one-year extension of the term of U.S. Patent No. 8,785,125, which covers the Aptima HPV Assay using the Panther System.
The USPTO has withdrawn its previous guidance on inventorship for AI-assisted inventions, issued on February 13, 2024, and replaced it with new guidance, effective immediately.
Elite Logistix, LLC has received official approval for its subzone status in Rock Hill, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone for the company's logistics operations in the region.
Coroplast Tape Corporation has received official approval for its subzone status in Rock Hill, South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion plans.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on a proposed information collection request related to U.S. withholding tax returns for foreign persons disposing of U.S. real property interests, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on the Application Forms for its Stored Value Card (SVC) Program, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The Bureau of the Fiscal Service within the Department of the Treasury is currently soliciting comments on the proposed and continuing information collection.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on its Application Form for the Accountable Official Stored Value Card (SVC) Program, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on its Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Market Research Study, part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on a proposal to reissue US Savings Bonds, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on two information collections: the Description of United States Savings Bonds Series HH/H and the Description of United States Bonds/Notes. This is part of the Department's effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS withdraws a proposed rulemaking that would have required tax return preparers to obtain a preparer tax identification number (PTIN), affecting tax return preparers.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has set the Designated Reserve Ratio (DRR) for the Deposit Insurance Fund at 2% for 2026, as mandated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act).
The FDIC has delayed the March 1, 2026, compliance date for displaying the official digital sign on insured depository institutions' digital channels and ATMs, allowing for more time to consider a proposal to amend these requirements.
The committee has scheduled a meeting with less than seven days' notice, as required by the Sunshine Act, to discuss a proposal and take action on a recent development in the company's operations.
The OCC is seeking public comment on a revised template for annual stress test reporting by large financial institutions with $250 billion or more in assets, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and burden.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking information on how community banks interact with their core service providers and other essential third-party service providers, with the goal of understanding challenges and potential actions to address them.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is modifying four Privacy Act systems of records to permit the disclosure of records to the Department of the Treasury and to allow for the disclosure of records in response to a breach of personally identifiable information, in compliance with federal regulations.
Results of the residential mortgage survey for October 2025
Monetary statistics for October 2025