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The Federal Trade Commission has updated the Telemarketing Sales Rule to cover inbound telemarketing calls in response to advertisements, including those through direct mail solicitations for technical support products or services.
The European Patent Academy has developed a diverse range of courses covering patent fundamentals, technology transfer, and related subjects, catering to the needs of professionals in the patent and technology sectors.
The United States Department of Energy has announced the reconstitution of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board for the Yucca Mountain Nevada High-Level Waste Geologic Repository, a facility intended to store nuclear waste.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement rules for public safety communications in the 4.9 GHz band for a period of three years.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has corrected a final rule for the OneRD Guarantee Loan Program, which was published on September 30, 2024, to address errors and inaccuracies in the original policy and procedures.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has finalized changes to the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program, which includes merging two existing regulations into one streamlined rule, effective immediately.
The US Commission is scheduling expedited reviews of antidumping and countervailing duties on quartz surface products from China to determine if removing these duties would harm US producers, and is doing so in accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930.
Trina Solar has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that TOPcon Solar Cells has infringed on two of its patents, prompting the Commission to initiate an investigation into the matter.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made available a new guidance document outlining the standardized format for electronic submission of marketing application content for bioresearch monitoring inspections, which will aid in the planning of inspections by the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the conduct of inspections by the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII).
The FDA is hosting a joint meeting of its Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee and the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee to discuss a postmarketing requirement for extended-release/long-acting opioid analgesics, and is seeking public comments on the proposal.
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request for FFL Out of Business Records, as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Justice has finalized a rule allowing settlement agreements to include payments to non-governmental entities, with certain exceptions, following an interim final rule issued on May 10, 2022
The Department of State has updated its list of countries requiring specialized skills, used to determine if foreign exchange visitors are subject to a two-year residence requirement in the US.
The US Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service has updated its regulations, increasing fees for certain reinsuring companies and introducing new renewal fees for others, effective January 1, 2025, following a December 2, 2024, publication in the Federal Register.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on information collections used by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has amended a major disaster declaration for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, originally issued on November 1, 2024, due to severe storm and flooding incidents.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its major disaster declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, initially issued on November 1, 2024, to provide public assistance only.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the Commonwealth of Virginia, related to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene, originally declared on October 10, 2024.
The state of South Carolina has received an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only, initially issued on October 6, 2024, in response to Hurricane Helene
The U.S. government has amended a major disaster declaration for the Havasupai Tribe, originally issued on October 25, 2024, due to severe flooding in the area.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public input on the renewal of two existing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites comments from the general public and other federal agencies.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for the renewal of the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1's license for an additional 20 years.
The USDA Rural Development agency is issuing a final rule to update its Multi-Family Housing and Community Facility regulations, aligning them with the Office of Management and Budget's 2024 revisions, in an effort to improve audit and financial reporting.
The Rural Housing Service is extending its pilot program for simple transfers of USDA properties until December 9, 2025, aiming to streamline the process and reduce costs for applicants.
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is announcing its intention to extend and revise a previously approved information collection, titled Organizational Information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on a proposed new information collection, the Decennial Census Temporary, Intermittent Applicant Information Collection, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public input on an extension of their subcontracting plans, which are currently set to expire on May 31, 2025, and propose a three-year extension.
The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public comments and input on its annual review of countries that deny adequate intellectual property protection, with a public hearing scheduled for 2025.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination granting JBS Hair, Inc.'s motion to amend the complaint and add JMS Trading Corp. as a respondent in an investigation into certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging.
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance for industry on its Expedited Program for Serious Conditions, which aims to speed up the development and review of life-threatening drugs and biologics.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a proposed consent decree for a site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP).
The Bureau of Prisons has released the Fiscal Year 2023 Cost of Incarceration Fee, as mandated by regulations, providing the average cost of incarceration for federal inmates.
The U.S. government has officially designated additional objects to be displayed in the 'Caspar David Friedrich: The Soul of Nature' exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, citing their cultural significance and the national interest in their temporary exhibition within the U.S.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a general license under the Western Balkans Stabilization Regulations, previously made available on its website, in response to the region's stabilization efforts.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on the proposed Small Dollar Loan Program Application, which is an online form submitted through the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's Awards Management Information System, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau recently published a final rule in the Federal Register on November 6, 2024, making minor corrections to its regulations.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public comments on a proposed extension of an information collection request related to ruling and determination letters, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of an information collection request related to the burden of requesting and obtaining advance pricing agreements, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC has submitted a request to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for a modification to existing safety standards, following a petition for modification submitted to the agency.
The State of California has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster in response to the ongoing Mountain Fire, effective as of November 29, 2024
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico following Tropical Storm Ernesto, effective as of November 27, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation following a wildfire incident, effective November 26, 2024.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the collection of financial data for three years without revision, specifically the Report of Institution-to-Aggregate Granular Data on Assets and Liabilities on an Immediate Counterparty Basis.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Computer-Security Incident Notification requirement for three years without any revisions.
The Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors is seeking public comment on a proposal to implement new forms for reporting discrimination complaints, specifically the Discrimination Complaint Forms (FR 1413; OMB No. 7100-NEW).
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Application to Become a Savings and Loan Holding Company or to Acquire a Savings Association or Savings and Loan Holding Company for three years without revision.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is adopting a proposal to extend the Structure Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Domestic and Foreign Banking Organizations for three years, with revision, under delegated authority and submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The company will agree to settle allegations of violating Federal law by engaging in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, as outlined in the attached analysis of the proposed consent order.
The company has agreed to settle allegations of violating Federal law by engaging in unfair competition methods, as outlined in the attached analysis of the proposed consent order.
Gravy Analytics, Inc. has released an analysis of a proposed consent order aimed at resolving allegations of unfair or deceptive business practices, as part of the public comment process.