EPO Meets with GE Vernova to Discuss Patent Quality
The European Patent Office (EPO) met with GE Vernova to discuss patent quality, with the key applicant sharing its views on the matter.
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Improving Public Safety Communications in the 4.9 GHz Band
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken steps to improve public safety communications in the 4.9 GHz band, bolstering a nationwide approach to utilize the band efficiently for public safety missions nationwide. The FCC will select a 4.9 GHz Band Manager to apply for a nationwide overlay license and enter into a sharing agreement with FirstNet.
Federal Communications Commission Proposes Georouting Requirement for 988 Lifeline
The Federal Communications Commission proposes requiring wireless providers to support georouting for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring that text messages are routed to local crisis centers based on the user's physical location.
FCC Open Commission Meeting on November 21, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an open commission meeting on November 21, 2024, to consider several rulemaking proceedings, including a comprehensive review of submarine cable rules and enhancements to caller ID authentication rules. The meeting will also address modernization of media initiatives, including the adoption of final service rules for FM broadcast booster stations.
USDA Seeks Nominations for Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees
The USDA Forest Service is calling for nominations for the Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees, which support rural schools under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, to be established under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
USDA Implements HAVANA Act of 2021 Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented a rule allowing payments to current and former employees, as well as their dependents, who have suffered qualifying brain injuries, in accordance with the HAVANA Act of 2021.
EIA Seeks Extension of Petroleum Marketing Program Information Collection
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has submitted a request to extend its information collection for the Petroleum Marketing Program (PMP) for three years, with changes, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which governs data collection for the program that tracks crude oil and refined petroleum product supply and demand.
NHTSA Extends Comment Period for Proposed Pedestrian Safety Standard
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has extended the comment period for a proposed rulemaking to ensure passenger vehicles are designed to protect pedestrians in crashes, from November 18, 2024, to January 17, 2025.
NHTSA Requests Public Comment on National Roadside Survey of Alcohol and Drug Prevalence of Road Users
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection, which will involve a National Roadside Survey of alcohol and other drug prevalence among drivers and other road users.
Notice of Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee Upcoming Web-Based Public Meeting
The General Services Administration (GSA) is providing public notice of an upcoming meeting of the GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee, which will be held via webcast and open to the public, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended.
Hexamine (Hexamethylenetetramine) Import Restrictions Imposed by US
The US government has imposed import restrictions on hexamine, a chemical compound used in the production of explosives, from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia, citing national security concerns.
U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks Comments on BIER Equipment Complaint
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Network Switching and Routing Equipment Supporting Bit Indexed Explicit Replication (BIER) and is now seeking public comments on any issues related to the complaint or the complainant's filing.
U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks Comments on Complaint Regarding Women's Flats
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about women's shoes with colored outsoles and is now seeking public comments on any issues related to the complaint or the complainant's filing.
FDA Reorganizes Under Office of the Commissioner
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised its organizational structure, with the approval of the Secretary of Health and Human Services on September 20, 2024, as part of the Office of Digital Transformation (ODT) under the Office of the Commissioner (OC).
FDA Requests Information on PFAS in Seafood
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking data to better understand the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in seafood, with the goal of reducing potential health risks from PFAS exposure.
FDA Corrects Notice on NOXAFIL Delayed-Release Tablets
The FDA is correcting a notice that incorrectly stated NOXAFIL tablets, 100 grams, were not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, when in fact the correct dosage strength is 100 milligrams.
FDA Clears IC-GREEN for Approval
The FDA has determined that IC-GREEN, a medical dye, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, paving the way for potential approval of abbreviated new drug applications.
FDA Issues Final Debarment Order Against Miguel Angel Montalvo Villa
The FDA has permanently barred Miguel Angel Montalvo Villa from working with any company that has a pending or approved drug application, following his failure to respond to a notice and request a hearing within the required timeframe.
FDA Revokes COVID-19 Test Authorizations
The FDA has revoked two Emergency Use Authorizations for the Cue COVID-19 Test, following a request from the authorization holder, Cue Health, Inc.
FDA Clears FORTESTA (Testosterone) Gel for Sale, Ends Withdrawal Process
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that FORTESTA (testosterone) gel, 10mg/0.5gm actuation, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing the agency to continue approving abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for the product.
USPTO to Set or Adjust Patent Fees for Fiscal Year 2025
The USPTO will adjust patent fees to ensure sufficient revenue to cover estimated costs, as mandated by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act and the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018.
Mandatory Toy Safety Standards: Requirements for Neck Floats
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission proposes to update toy safety standards for neck floats, aiming to address deadly hazards and enhance labeling requirements, in compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Updates Safety Standard for Soft Infant and Toddler Carriers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated its safety standard for soft infant and toddler carriers to incorporate the latest version of the voluntary standard, ASTM F2236-24, following the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Extension of a Previously Approved Collection; Application for Suspension of Deportation (EOIR-40)
The Department of Justice, through the Executive Office for Immigration Review, is requesting the Office of Management and Budget to review and approve an information collection request, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in order to extend a previously approved collection and to seek public comments on the proposed extension.
Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation Charter Renewal
The Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation has renewed its charter for a period of two years.
Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation to Meet on Declassification and Foreign Relations Series
The Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation will hold open and closed meetings in 2025 to discuss the transfer of Department of State records to the National Archives and Records Administration and the status of the Foreign Relations series.
Final Regulations Allow Certain Unincorporated Organizations to Opt Out of Partnership Tax Rules
The IRS has issued final regulations that enable certain unincorporated organizations, including tax-exempt groups and government entities, to avoid applying partnership tax rules, effective immediately.
IRS Proposes New Regulations for Unincorporated Organizations Excluded from Partnership Tax Rules
The IRS has released proposed regulations that would impose administrative requirements on unincorporated organizations, such as tax-exempt groups and government agencies, to ensure they are eligible for tax benefits under the modified partnership tax rules.
U.S. Department of the Treasury to Hold Open Meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI) will hold a videoconference meeting on December 12, 2024, from 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. eastern time, open to the public, to provide non-binding recommendations and advice to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO).
U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Publishes Names of Individuals and Vessels on Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and vessels on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, following a determination that applicable legal criteria were met, resulting in the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
Department of Labor Requests Comments on Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program Evaluation
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on its proposed evaluation of the fourth round of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
Department of Labor Submits Employment and Training Administration Information Collection Request for OMB Review
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a new information collection request, ETA-9130, which is a financial report form, and is submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Office of Management and Budget Approves Information Collection Request for Retirement Savings Lost and Found Database
The Office of Management and Budget has approved an information collection request by the Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration to establish and maintain the Retirement Savings Lost and Found online searchable database, which aims to connect missing participants with retirement plans holding their lost benefits.
FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Wyoming Wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the State of Wyoming due to the recent wildfires, effective as of November 13, 2024.
SBA Disaster Loan Program Updates: Rule Amends Regulations for Disaster Relief
The U.S. Small Business Administration has updated its regulations for the SBA Disaster Loan Program, clarifying key aspects such as contiguous counties and governor's requests for disaster assistance, to improve clarity and consistency in disaster relief efforts.
Pennsylvania Receives Amendment to Presidential Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has received an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only, related to Tropical Storm Debby, which was initially declared on November 8, 2024.
FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Alaska Landslides
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the State of Alaska following a major landslide incident, effective as of November 13, 2024.
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board Meeting
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is announcing a meeting of the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board (NSBDCAB), where members will provide independent advice and recommendations on the Small Business Development Center Program. The meeting will be held virtually for NSBDCAB members and the public.
FDIC Extends Comment Period for Recordkeeping Rule for Custodial Accounts
The FDIC has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on recordkeeping for custodial deposit accounts with transactional features until January 16, 2025, allowing interested parties more time to analyze and comment on the proposal.
FDIC Corrects Notice on Closed Meeting of Sunshine Act Committee
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is correcting a notice published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2024, after an error was found in the report of a closed meeting held on October 8, 2024, regarding the closure of the meeting.
Federal Reserve Amends Reserve Requirements of Depository Institutions Regulation
The Federal Reserve is updating its Regulation D to reflect annual adjustments to the reserve requirement exemption amount and low reserve tranche for 2025, despite setting reserve requirements to zero in 2020, as required by the Federal Reserve Act.
Federal Reserve Lowers Interest Rate on Deposits to 4.65% as Part of Regulation D Amendments
The Federal Reserve has lowered the interest rate on deposits to 4.65%, a decrease of 0.25 percentage points, as part of its final amendments to Regulation D, aimed at supporting the federal funds rate in its target range
Federal Reserve and Treasury Agencies Submit Report to Congress on International Insurance Capital Standard Impact
The Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department's Federal Insurance Office have submitted a report to Congress on the potential effects of a final international insurance capital standard on US consumers and markets, inviting public comment on the report.
World Bank Releases Statement on Climate Finance Accounting
The World Bank Group is the largest provider of climate finance to developing countries, with 44 percent of its climate finance going to these countries last year, according to a recent statement released by the organization.
Multilateral Development Banks Welcome G20 Roadmap for MDB Reform
The heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) have endorsed the G20 roadmap for reforming the institutions, which aims to make them more effective and better equipped to address global development challenges.
CBN warns the public about the use of fake SWIFT messages
CBN warns the public about the use of fake SWIFT messages
Draft NUREG: Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a draft report for public comment on changes to decommissioning waste disposal costs at low-level waste burial facilities, NUREG-1307 Revision 20. The report updates the formula for determining minimum decommissioning fund requirements for nuclear power reactor licensees.
Constellation Energy Generation LLC receives exemptions for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant license renewals
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted exemptions to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing for delayed submission of license renewal applications for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, as long as they are submitted at least 3 years prior to license expiration.
Constellation Energy Generation LLC Exemption from License Renewal
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, allowing the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant to renew its license without a new application if submitted at least 3 years before its expiration, pending NRC approval.
US Department of Agriculture Requests Public Comment on SNAP Certification Guidance
The US Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on a new information collection related to guidance for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) certification and quality control interviews, with the goal of developing more effective and culturally sensitive processes.