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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise regulations that define 'engaged in the business' as a dealer in firearms, following the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The proposed rule aims to restore the original definition provided by Congress, which was later expanded by the Department of Justice.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is removing the requirement to submit a triplicate attestation when importing plastic explosives, as part of an amendment to Department of Justice explosives regulations.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has proposed a rule to amend Department of Justice regulations to include terms used on the US Munitions List to describe the composition of defense articles, aiming to clarify definitions for component, accessories and attachments, and part for permanent imports under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to provide clearer guidance on conduct prohibited by federal law, commonly referred to as a straw purchase, which involves purchasing a firearm on behalf of another person.
The Department of Justice is proposing a rule change to clarify that businesses involved in firearms manufacturing, importing, or dealing must pay a special tax for each business activity conducted at the same location, but not for each license of the same type.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is updating its rules to enable federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to verify the licenses of transferee FFLs through the ATF's publicly accessible eZ Check system, replacing the need for a certified copy of the license and eliminating the reliance on a certified list from a multi-licensed organization for up to 45 days.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has submitted a proposal to the Department of Justice to redefine what constitutes 'business premises' by expanding it to include adjacent properties that share common parking, sidewalks, or roads.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is updating its regulations in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill, which found that the ATF exceeded its authority in classifying bump stocks as machine guns.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is updating its regulations to incorporate Department of Commerce references and clarify processes, following recent changes to export and import controls between the two agencies.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations to simplify the process of transferring machine guns between qualified manufacturers, importers, or dealers, particularly in cases where a licensee is discontinuing business or requesting a demonstration to a government entity.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to limit the retention period for federal firearms licensees' acquisition and disposition records to either 20 or 30 years, and to establish a shorter retention period for certain forms related to private-party transfers and firearm handler checks.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise Department of Justice regulations on firearms with attached stabilizing braces, following court rulings that deemed the 2023 final rule unconstitutional, and in response to the fact that the rule has rarely been in effect due to injunctions and stays.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is updating its Department of Justice regulations to include a National Instant Criminal Background Check System background check as part of the approval process for National Firearms Act firearms, aligning with statutory requirements.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations to require individuals to select their biological sex on ATF forms for firearms and explosives.
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is seeking OMB approval for a revised information collection, specifically the LEO Certification Letter, which is used for official-duty firearm purchases.
The US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is proposing to exempt administrative site leases from its land use regulations, aiming to align its leasing practices with private real estate market standards.
Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Relevate Power Maine LLC have submitted a notice to the relevant authorities indicating the effectiveness of their withdrawal of Exhibit F Drawing, a document previously filed as part of their regulatory proceedings.
Leaf River Energy Center, LLC has made the Environmental Assessment for its proposed Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project available to the public, outlining the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures for the expansion project.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public input on the retirement of a reliability standard related to contingency reserves, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Wiscons8, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, requesting permission to relinquish its current exemption status, and is now open to receiving public feedback, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has made determinations regarding the cultural significance of objects being imported for the upcoming exhibition 'Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy', which will also be displayed at other venues, and has deemed their temporary exhibition in the US to be in the national interest.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC (OARC) sold certain aluminum foil from Oman in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review, and is inviting interested parties to comment on the preliminary results.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program, which allows appellants to expedite the review of their patent appeals, from a six-month timeline to a four-month timeline. The program was initially launched on July 2, 2020, and previously extended on July 12, 2021, and October 4, 2022.
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comment on its proposed 2030 Census Locate Address Test for Accessory Dwelling Units, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with recommendations to be presented to the full Council for formal consideration and action.
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has given preliminary approval for an Exempted Fishing Permit application, which would allow federally permitted vessels to fish outside regulations in support of research activities proposed by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to implement management measures for the deep-water grouper complex in the Gulf of America, including revised catch limits, a recreational annual catch limit, and revised accountability measures, in an effort to update catch levels and management measures consistent with the best available scientific information.
The US trade investigation into Chinese truck bed covers has postponed its preliminary determination, delaying a decision on whether to impose countervailing duties on the imported products.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of aluminum foil from the Republic of Türkiye received subsidies, and is now seeking public comment on the results. The review period was from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
The US Trade Investigation into large diameter graphite electrodes from the People's Republic of China and India has been postponed, allowing for further review of the case
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Suncity Metals & Tubes Private Ltd. sold welded stainless pressure pipe from India at less than normal value in the U.S. during the review period, and is rescinding the review for certain companies, inviting comments on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that freight rail couplers and parts from the Czech Republic are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, prompting a request for public comment on the preliminary finding.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that freight rail couplers and parts from India are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, prompting a request for public comment on the preliminary finding.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Teh Fong Min International Co., Ltd. (TFM), the sole producer and/or exporter subject to the review, sold subject merchandise in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review, May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
Coilcraft, Inc. has submitted a notification to the U.S. government for approval of a proposed production activity involving ferrous iron pre-fabrication material within Foreign-Trade Zone 288 in Hawarden, Iowa.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reduced Louisiana's annual catch limit for red snapper in the Gulf of America for 2026 due to excessive recreational landings in 2025, in an effort to protect the red snapper resource.
The Treasury Department is revoking unnecessary regulations under an Executive order, aiming to reduce regulatory burden by eliminating outdated rules in the Code of Federal Regulations.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is offering a grant opportunity for organizations to apply for a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant, with a budget period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027.
FEMA has corrected its April 7, 2026, declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in Montana, citing a severe winter storm and straight-line winds as the incident.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is creating a new system of records to manage its Insider Risk program, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, to protect individuals and sensitive information within the agency.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is introducing a new Insider Risk Program, which will be stored in a new Privacy Act system of records, CFTC-59. The CFTC is proposing to update its regulations to exempt CFTC-59 from certain provisions of the Privacy Act to protect the confidentiality of insider risk investigations and confidential sources.
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes Europe's economy, it will either accelerate our green ambitions or undermine them.
The European Commission has also adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of animals and other objects of public health, which is intended to promote the free movement of such animals.
Natura & Co Italia is one of the world's most important markets for cosmetics, beauty and wellbeing, where tradition, innovation and sustainability meet.
TSC has partnered with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council to create a collaboration framework for the development of bioethanol in support of global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero targets, as announced on May 5.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed data collection project for the World Trade Center Health Program Enrollment, Appeals & Reimbursement.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on the Message Testing for Tobacco Communication Activities (MTTCA) data collection project, which aims to gather information on adult smokers' and nonsmokers' attitudes towards tobacco.
Rice University's former Karl F. Hasselmann Chaired Professor of Engineering, Ariel Fernandez, has been found guilty of research misconduct, resulting in a 15-year debarment.
The Office of Community Services (OCS) is requesting a reinstatement with changes for the collection and reporting of administrative household recipient data from state Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) grant recipients, aiming to reduce the reporting burden by approximately 30 percent.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announces the opening of a docket to obtain comments on a draft of the updated Toxicological Profile for Xylene, allowing the public to submit comments and review health effects caused by exposure to Xylene.