Department of State Corrects Immigrant Visa Classification Error
The Department of State is correcting a regulation that incorrectly listed an immigrant visa classification symbol, potentially causing confusion among applicants.
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U.S. Department of the Treasury Publishes Reporting Instructions for OFAC
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has issued reporting instructions for the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians Act, which were published on the OFAC website on July 23, 2024.
Interagency Guidance on Reconsiderations of Value of Residential Real Estate Valuations Issued by CFPB, FDIC, NCUA, and OCC
The CFPB, FDIC, NCUA, and OCC are releasing final guidance on how financial institutions can address risks associated with deficient residential real estate valuations and implement reconsiderations of value processes to prevent discrimination.
FTC Publishes Final Rule to Update Ophthalmic Practice Rules
The Federal Trade Commission is implementing changes to the Ophthalmic Practice Rules, requiring eye care practitioners to obtain patient confirmation and maintain records for three years, and clarifying insurance coverage as payment for prescriptions.
Office of Refugee Resettlement Invites Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection Activity for Unaccompanied Children With Disabilities
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is inviting public comment on a proposed information collection activity to provide services to unaccompanied children identified as having a disability.
Partnership Opportunity To Determine the Fit of Air Purifying Filtering Facepiece Respirators Worn Over Beard Bands for Workers With Facial Hair
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces a partnership opportunity for respirator manufacturers, NIOSH approval holders, and beard band manufacturers to participate in a project titled 'Fit Testing of Respirators on Those Wearing Beard Bands'.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Listing Determinations for Ten Species of Giant Clams Under the Endangered Species Act
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed listing five species of giant clams as endangered and one as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) due to their endangered status.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NOAA Satellite Customer Questionnaire
The Department of Commerce invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize reporting burden.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Army Corps of Engineers Baker Bay Pile Dike Repair Project
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comments on a proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) for the Baker Bay Pile Dike Repair Project in Oregon, which may incidentally harm marine mammals.
Standards-Related Activities and the Export Administration Regulations; Corrections
The Bureau of Industry and Security published a correction to an interim final rule that inadvertently revised language related to recent changes to the Entity List on July 18, 2024.
National Institute of Standards and Technology Seeks Stakeholders for Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking to identify stakeholders involved in ongoing or planned activities related to the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL).
Disposable Aluminum Containers, Pans, Trays, and Lids From the People's Republic of China: Postponement of Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation
The United States Department of Commerce has postponed the preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids from the People's Republic of China.
Foreign-Trade Zone 214; Application for Subzone Expansion; Consolidated Diesel Company; Whitakers, North Carolina; Correction
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has issued a correction to the application for subzone expansion by Consolidated Diesel Company in Whitakers, North Carolina, within Foreign-Trade Zone 214.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, et al.; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with other institutions, has filed an application for duty-free entry of scientific instruments.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the New England Wind Project, Offshore Massachusetts
Avangrid Renewables, LLC has been issued a Letter of Authorization for the New England Wind Project, allowing the taking of marine mammals incidental to the project's construction.
Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to U.S. Coast Guard Fast Response Cutter Homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska
The U.S. Coast Guard has requested authorization from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to take marine mammals incidental to fast response cutter homeporting in Seward and Sitka, Alaska. NMFS is seeking public comments on its proposal to issue incidental harassment authorizations.
Notice To Renew the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC)
The Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST) issues a notice to clarify the renewal of the charter for the Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC).
Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation; Safe Fleet Bus and Rail Application for an Exemption
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a 5-year exemption to Safe Fleet Bus and Rail to operate commercial motor vehicles with a 'MirrorLESS' camera monitor system as an alternative to rear-vision mirrors.
FMCSA Announces Plan to Submit Information Collection Request for Foreign Motor Carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, affecting foreign motor carriers operating in the United States.
Pipeline Safety: 2024 Risk Modeling Public Workshop
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announces a public workshop on risk modeling methodologies and tools for gas, carbon dioxide, and hazardous liquid pipelines, requesting comments and supporting abstracts by February 2024.
Andalusian Credit Company, LLC, et al.
A lawsuit has been filed against Andalusian Credit Company, LLC, et al., but no further details are provided.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Expand its Co-Location Services
Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to expand its co-location services, which has been approved with immediate effectiveness.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Notice of Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 5.3-O To Permit the Listing and Trading of Options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares
NYSE Arca, Inc. has designated a longer period for the Securities and Exchange Commission to take action on a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 5.3-O and permit the listing and trading of options on commodity-based trust shares.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Its Fee Schedule Related to Transaction Fee Tiers
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule related to transaction fee tiers, which has taken immediate effect.
Self-Regulatory Organizations Designate Longer Period for Commission Action on Bitcoin Options Rule Changes
The BOX Exchange LLC, Cboe Exchange, Inc., MIAX International Securities Exchange LLC, MIAX PEARL LLC, Nasdaq ISE, LLC, and NYSE American LLC have requested a longer period for the Securities and Exchange Commission to act on proposed rule changes to permit the listing and trading of options on trusts that hold Bitcoin.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. Approves Proposed Rule Change to Amend FINRA Rule 2210
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has approved a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 2210, allowing projections of performance in institutional communications and specified communications to qualified purchasers and knowledgeable employees.
Power House Systems, Inc., Power House Systems, LLC; Notice of Application of Transfer of License and Substitution of Applicant, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
Power House Systems, Inc. and Power House Systems, LLC have filed a notice of application for the transfer of a license and substitution of an applicant, soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests.
Lake Lynn Generation, LLC; Notice of Application for Temporary Variance Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing Lake Lynn Generation, LLC's notice of application for a temporary variance, and is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests.
New Hampshire Water Resource Board and Steels Pond Hydro, Inc., New Hampshire Water Resource Board and Steels Pond Hydro LLC; Notice of Partial Transfer of Exemption
The New Hampshire Water Resource Board and Steels Pond Hydro, Inc. and Steels Pond Hydro LLC have issued a notice regarding a partial transfer of exemption.
Green Mountain Power Corporation; Notice of Application for a Non-Capacity Amendment of License Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted for filing Green Mountain Power Corporation's application for a non-capacity amendment of its license.
Chalk Point Power, LLC, Dickerson Power, LLC; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice of institution of a Section 206 proceeding for Chalk Point Power, LLC and Dickerson Power, LLC, and set a refund effective date.
Commission Information Collection Activities (Ferc-725y); Comment Request; Extension
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comment on the FERC-725Y information collection, Mandatory Reliability Standard (Personnel Performance, Training, and Qualifications), in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
EcoEléctrica, L.P.; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline
EcoEléctrica, L.P. has filed a notice of application and established an intervention deadline for a related proceeding.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Sira Curassow and Southern Helmeted Curassow
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined endangered species status for the Sira curassow and southern helmeted curassow, two bird species from South America, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
USFS Requests Withdrawal of 10,024.30 Acres in Coconino National Forest for 20-Year Term
The United States Forest Service has filed an application to withdraw 10,024.30 acres of National Forest System lands in Coconino National Forest, Arizona, to protect Oak Creek Canyon from potential mining impacts.
Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee Notice of Public Meeting
The National Park Service is giving notice that the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee will meet in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972.
Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on Draft Director's Order #71C Concerning Consultation With Indian and Alaska Native Tribes
The National Park Service has prepared Director's Order #71C to set forth its policies and procedures regarding consultation with Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, which will supersede conflicting policies once adopted.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Customer Satisfaction Survey of NPS Concessioner Visitor Services
The National Park Service is proposing a new information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
National Park Service Solicits Comments on Historic Properties Nominations
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on properties nominated before July 13, 2024, for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
U.S. Geological Survey Proposes New Information Collection
The U.S. Geological Survey is proposing a new information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DHS Updates International Entrepreneur Program Investment and Revenue Amount Requirements
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is updating the investment and revenue amount requirements for the International Entrepreneur Program to adjust for inflation, following a 2017 regulation that automatically increased these requirements every three years.
Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone for NASA Barge PEGASUS
The US Coast Guard has set up a temporary moving safety zone in the Atlantic Ocean and Banana River to protect against potential hazards during the transit of the NASA barge PEGASUS and its cargo.
DHS to Submit ICR for OMB Review and Clearance
The Department of Homeland Security will submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone in Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
The US Coast Guard is creating a 1000-foot radius safety zone around the Gibbstown Bridge in Louisiana to protect against hazards from transmission wire operations, with restricted access for vessels and personnel.
Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee Meeting in September 2024
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet in Massena, New York, to discuss proposed Great Lakes Pilotage regulations and policies, open to the public.
Homeland Security Advisory Council to Meet Virtually on July 26, 2024
The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet virtually on Friday, July 26, 2024, to discuss security-related threats and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) response during the election season, with the meeting partially closed to the public.
FAA Corrects Jet Route and VOR Federal Airway Amendment
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has corrected an error in a June 18, 2024, rule amendment affecting Jet Route J-89 and VOR Federal Airway V-161, and established Canadian RNAV Route Q-834 in the United States.
EPA Reclassifies New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island Ozone Nonattainment Area to Serious
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reclassifying the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT ozone nonattainment area from Moderate to Serious under the Clean Air Act, following a request from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Mecklenburg Emission Control Standards and Nitrogen Oxides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan revision for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, which includes updates to emission control standards. The revision was submitted on April 24, 2020, by the State of North Carolina on behalf of Mecklenburg County Air Quality.
EPA Proposes Revisions to OSWI Emission Guidelines
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the emission guidelines for Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units, including a definition for a rudimentary combustion device, following comments from stakeholders and discussions with the state of Alaska and tribes.