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The European Patent Office (EPO) recently hosted a well-received workshop focused on enhancing clarity in patent applications, where experts discussed common challenges and promoted best practices to emphasize the significance of clarity in the European patent system.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is publishing a monthly notice regarding amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses that do not involve significant hazards considerations, as required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC's (WEC) export license application (XR169/02) to export nuclear equipment and components to China, with changes to the license terms and licensee information.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a license amendment to extend the expiration date of the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant's operating license from 2035 to 2036, 40 years after its issuance.
The FCC's Technological Advisory Council will hold a public meeting on December 19, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and can be accessed online at https://www.fcc.gov/live.
The Fresno and Madera Resource Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to improve collaborative relationships and provide advice on projects and funding, as well as recreation fee proposals for the Sierra National Forest, in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
The California Walnut Board has recommended increasing the assessment rate for California walnuts from $0.011 to $0.0125 per inshell pound, effective for the 2024-2025 and subsequent marketing years. The new rate will remain in place unless modified or terminated.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has denied petitions for reconsideration of a rule requiring automatic emergency braking, pedestrian automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning systems on new light vehicles, published on May 9, 2024.
The U.S. government is seeking public input on its plans for collecting data for the 2030 Census, including small-scale tests, evaluations, and database updates, as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) is updating the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to simplify requirements, clarify GSA's role in audits, and remove outdated language, aiming to provide accurate guidance for agencies and improve compliance with transportation invoice payment and audit obligations.
The United States General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to eliminate the use of gendered pronouns in the Transportation Management section, aiming to promote inclusivity and diversity.
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public comment on an extension of their information collection, which is currently set to expire on April 30, 2025, and propose a three-year extension.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, and is now soliciting public comments on any issues related to the public interest.
The US Commission has scheduled the final phase of an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation into 2,4-D imports from China and India, which were preliminarily determined to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.
The Food and Drug Administration has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document to help manufacturers of Class III devices affected by potential disruptions in ethylene oxide sterilization facilities, providing recommendations for enforcement discretion in the implementation of sterilization site changes.
A proposed stipulation of settlement and judgment has been lodged in a case under the System Unit Resource Protection Act, as per a recent notice filed by the relevant authorities.
Experic LLC is set to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, including basic classes of controlled substances. For more information on the substances involved, please refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is seeking OMB approval for the National Forensics Laboratory Information System Collection of Analysis Data, which will be used to collect and analyze forensic data, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval to extend a currently approved information collection for data collection activities, including cognitive, pilot, and field studies, for a period of time.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration, is seeking OMB approval for a revision to a previously approved collection recordkeeping for electronic prescriptions of controlled substances, with public comments invited
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking OMB approval to reinstate and modify a previously approved information collection, the Census of Public Defender Offices, which has expired.
The U.S. Department of State has extended a previous temporary modification of Category VIII of the U.S. Munitions List, as per its regulations, in the interest of national security and foreign policy of the United States.
The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection for a U.S. passport application, with a 60-day notice period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
The U.S. Department of State is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection for U.S. passport renewal applications, with a 60-day notice period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
The US Department of Commerce has issued final regulations that allow for the disclosure of certain return information to the Bureau of the Census, with the goal of improving statistical purposes and related activities, and permitting the Secretary of Commerce to request additional information.
The US Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has revised its regulations to clarify penalties for violating investment rules, negotiate mitigation agreements, and request information from foreign investors.
The U.S. Treasury has released corrections to its final regulations on the advanced manufacturing production credit, established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which aims to incentivize domestic production of eligible components.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public input on proposed data collection forms for the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program, which will begin using the forms in 2025 to collect data on terrorism risk insurance from federal and state governments.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control is updating the list of individuals and entities subject to U.S. sanctions, while maintaining the block on their assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and will submit it to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The Department of Labor has issued an exemption to the Fedeli Group Employee Benefits Plan, allowing it to avoid certain prohibited transaction restrictions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Illinois, issued on September 20, 2024, has been amended by FEMA, addressing severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding in the state.
The state of South Carolina has received an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only, issued in response to Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred on September 29, 2024.
The U.S. government has amended a major disaster declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, which was initially declared due to Hurricane Milton on November 5, 2024.
The U.S. government has amended a major disaster declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, initially issued on November 5, 2024, in response to Hurricane Milton.
The FDIC has renewed the charter of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion, following a public interest determination by the Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
A flood in India occurred from October 20, 2024, to October 26, 2024, impacting the country's main economies and affecting ports in the disaster area, including Paradip, Haldia, and Dhamra.
Tropical Cyclone DANA-24, classified as a hurricane with maximum wind speeds of 120 km/h, is expected to affect main economies in India from October 23, 2024, to October 25, 2024.
Tropical Cyclone KONG-REY-24, classified as a hurricane with maximum wind speeds of 241, is expected to affect Taiwan Province of China from October 25, 2024, to November 01, 2024.
The Asian Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Caribbean Development Bank, Council of Europe Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and European Investment Bank have issued a joint statement to end violence against women worldwide.
The NRC is considering a petition to revise its regulations on technical specifications for nuclear power reactors, following a petition from the Technical Specifications Task Force and other groups, and is seeking public comment on the proposal.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended the freeze on jurisdictional separations rules for rate-of-return incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) for up to six more years, until December 31, 2024, and refers the matter to the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations for further consideration.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved an information collection associated with the Connect America Fund rules for a period of three years, as required by the Commission's Connect America Fund Order published on April 10, 2024.
The FCC's CSRIC IX will meet on December 18, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Central Idaho Resource Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to improve collaborative relationships and provide advice on projects and funding for the Salmon-Challis National Forest, as well as recreation fee proposals, in compliance with federal laws and regulations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a public notice to rescind its Animal Damage Control Non-Federal Personnel Records system, which was superseded by another system of records notice published by the Department, effective immediately.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is updating the Forest Service's criminal prohibitions to align with State and other Federal land management agencies' practices, and simplifying enforcement of fire and vehicle-related offenses on National Forest System roads and trails.
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is extending the public comment period on its ANPR by 30 days to gather more feedback on proposals to improve price discovery and fairness in fed cattle markets.
The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is proposing to relax regulations on importing fruit from New Zealand into the US, removing the need for a declaration stating the fruit is free of the light brown apple moth. The proposal aims to harmonize domestic and import requirements.