EU Unitary Patent Rules to Enforce Russia Sanctions
The European Patent Office's Select Committee has approved a change to the rules governing Unitary Patent protection, aimed at implementing EU sanctions against Russia.
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Tennessee Valley Authority Exemption Request for Clinch River Nuclear Site Approved by US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the Tennessee Valley Authority's request to exempt excavation support activities at the Clinch River Nuclear Site from NRC regulations.
Hood-Willamette Resource Advisory Committee to Hold Public Meeting
The Hood-Willamette Resource Advisory Committee, authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations on projects and recreation fee proposals for the Mt. Hood and Willamette National Forests in Oregon.
West Fork Kickapoo Watershed Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement Proceeds with Decommissioning Dams
The West Fork Kickapoo Watershed project, a partnership between Monroe and Vernon Counties, Wisconsin, will proceed with decommissioning dams and replacing a dam with a new, high-hazard structure, as outlined in a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS). The plan aims to minimize environmental impacts and mitigate unavoidable effects.
USDA Final Rule Updates Off-FLH Program, Loan and Grant Rates and Terms
The US Department of Agriculture's Rural Development has published a final rule updating the Off-Farm Labor Housing (Off-FLH) program, clarifying grant agreement terms, and setting an enforcement date of November 25, 2024.
Notice of Request for an Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development (RD) agencies, including the Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural Utilities Service, are seeking OMB approval to extend a currently approved information collection to ensure compliance with Civil Rights laws.
USAID 2025 Digital Development Awards Application Now Available for Public Review
The U.S. Agency for International Development's Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub is seeking public input for the 2025 Digital Development Awards, recognizing USAID-funded projects that leverage digital technology for inclusive growth.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. Granted Petition for Decision on Noncompliance
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. has been granted a decision by the NHTSA that a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119 for certain Open Country R/T light truck tires is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
Meeting of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee
The US Census Bureau is hosting a virtual meeting of the 2030 Census Advisory Committee to develop strategies for increasing awareness and participation in the 2030 census, reducing barriers to response, and enhancing public trust.
GSA Amends Acquisition Regulation to Allow Late System for Award Management Registration
The General Services Administration is issuing a final rule to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation, allowing lease offerors to submit offers without a System for Award Management registration until the time of award, rather than requiring an active registration prior to submission.
Notice of Availability for Final Environmental Impact Statement and Floodplain Assessment for Lynden and Sumas Land Ports of Entry Modernization Projects
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection has made available the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the modernization and expansion of the Lynden and Sumas Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) in Washington, which examines potential environmental impacts and includes a Floodplain Assessment and Statement of Findings.
FDA Publishes Draft Guidance on Nonclinical Safety Assessment of Oligonucleotide-Based Therapeutics
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help industry prepare for the nonclinical safety evaluation of oligonucleotide-based therapeutics, which will inform clinical development and marketing of these products.
U.S. Department of the Treasury Final Rule on National Security Investments in Countries of Concern
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a final rule implementing Executive Order 14105, which declares a national emergency to address the threat posed by countries of concern developing sensitive national security technologies and products, and requires notification and prohibitions on transactions involving these countries.
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Action
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed an entity from its Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List (SSI List) after determining that certain legal requirements were met.
U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Lifts Sanctions on Individual
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed a person from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) due to satisfaction of applicable legal criteria, allowing U.S. persons to engage in lawful transactions with them.
U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Publishes Names of Individuals Sanctioned by OFAC
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals who have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) due to a determination that certain 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.
Internal Revenue Service Requests Comments on Orphan Drug Credit Information Collection
The IRS is seeking public input on information collection requirements for the orphan drug credit, part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and burden, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control Publishes Names of Individuals Sanctioned by OFAC
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals who have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) due to a determination that certain 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.
Utah State Plan; Change in Level of Federal Enforcement: Private-Sector Employment on Military Bases
The Utah State Plan will now cover private sector employers on all US military facilities within the state, including Hill Air Force Base and the Tooele Army Depot, previously under Federal OSHA coverage.
FEMA Amends Louisiana Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its previous declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Louisiana, initially issued on September 23, 2024, in response to Hurricane Francine.
Mutual Savings and Loan Association Metairie, Louisiana Receives Approval for Conversion Application
The Mutual Savings and Loan Association of Metairie, Louisiana has received official approval for its conversion application, marking a significant milestone in the organization's future plans.
Federal Reserve Board Seeks Comments on Proposed Three-Year Extension of Securities Holding Company Registration
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the registration of securities holding companies for three years without any revisions, as part of the Federal Register notice FR 2082 and OMB control number 7100-0347.
Federal Reserve Board Seeks Comments on Proposed Collection of Banking Data
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend and revise the collection of data on selected assets and liabilities of U.S. banks for three years
Federal Reserve Board Adopts Proposal to Extend Reporting Requirements for Treasury Securities and Agency Debt
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is extending its reporting requirements for Treasury Securities and Agency Debt and Mortgage-Backed Securities for three years, with revisions, following approval from the Board and submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Federal Reserve Board Seeks Comments on Proposed Extension of Regulation W Reporting Requirements
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the reporting and recordkeeping requirements associated with Regulation W for three years without any revisions
Federal Reserve Board Approves Proposal to Extend Financial Reporting Requirements
The Federal Reserve Board is adopting a proposal to extend for three years the submission of Financial Statements for Holding Companies and Consolidated Report of Condition and Income for Edge and Agreement Corporations, as required by the Office of Management and Budget.
Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Negative Option Rule Affecting All Negative Option Programs in Any Media
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a new rule governing negative option programs, which now apply to all media, and has made the rule's text, statement of basis and purpose, and regulatory analysis publicly available.
H&R Block Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment
H&R Block has released an analysis of a proposed consent order aimed at resolving allegations of unfair or deceptive practices under federal law, as part of the public comment period for the consent agreement.
Modernizing Grant Program Regulation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development mission area, through its Rural Business-Cooperative Service, published a final rule in the Federal Register on September 16, 2024, to implement provisions of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act, updating the Value-Added Producer Grant and Agriculture Innovation Center programs, as well as the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program, with the aim of simplifying and streamlining program delivery. The agency is now confirming the final rule and responding to public comments received.
U.S. International Trade Commission Finds Violation of Section 337 in Certain Semiconductor Devices Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 in an investigation into Certain Semiconductor Devices, and Methods of Manufacturing Same and Products Containing the Same. The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders, and set a bond of 5% of the entered value for covered articles imported or sold during the period of Presidential review.
FDA Hosts Virtual Public Workshop to Discuss Patient-Focused Drug Development Challenges
The FDA is hosting a virtual public workshop to discuss methodological challenges related to patient experience data and other areas of concern to public stakeholders, following a request for comments.
OFAC Publishes Five General Licenses for Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control is releasing five general licenses related to sanctions against Russia, previously made available on their website.
Belarus Sanctions Regulations Web General License 10 Published
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has published a general license, GL 10, related to Belarus sanctions, previously available on their website.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Buchanan Minerals, 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.
Department of Labor Requests Comments on Jobs for Veterans State Grants Reports
The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on its collection of recurring reports from Jobs for Veterans State Grants recipients regarding grant expenditure and activities, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burden.
Tunnel Ridge, LLC Seeks to Modify Mine Safety Standards
Tunnel Ridge, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify existing mandatory safety standards, according to a notice on the MSHA website.
Department of Labor Requests Comments on Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act Forms
The Department of Labor is soliciting public comments on proposed and continuing collections of information related to Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act Forms, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
Federal-State Unemployment Compensation Program: Certifications for 2024 Under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act
The Acting Secretary of Labor signed annual certifications under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, allowing employers to claim federal unemployment tax credits. The certifications were transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury via letter.
U.S. Small Business Administration Announces Performance Review Board Members
The U.S. Small Business Administration has published a notification of the appointment of individuals who will serve on its Performance Review Board, as required by federal law
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Invites Comments on Renewal of Information Collection for Release of Non-Public Information
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Release of Non-Public Information,' as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Two-factor authentication to replace smart card access starting January 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2025, two-factor authentication will become the sole access method, replacing smart card access, which will cease on December 31, 2024. Users have a few weeks left to switch to the new 2FA method.
ASPR Seeks Member Nominees for National Advisory Committees
The US Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is seeking applications for 21 vacancies on three national advisory committees: the National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters, the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters, and the National Biodefense Science Board.
National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters Public Meeting
The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters will conduct a virtual public meeting to discuss potential recommendations to the HHS Secretary and ASPR regarding national public health and medical preparedness, response, and recovery specific to children and their families in disasters.
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters Public Meeting
The National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD) will conduct a public meeting, as required under section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
Charter Renewal for the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children
The Department of Health and Human Services has renewed the charter of the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders in Newborns and Children in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Proposes Extension of Medical Expenditures Panel Survey--Insurance Component
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality intends to request an extension of the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey--Insurance Component, a currently approved information collection project.
Administration for Native Americans Requests 3-Year Extension for Ongoing Progress Report and Objective Work Plan
The Administration for Native Americans is seeking a 3-year extension to the Ongoing Progress Report and the Objective Work Plan, which is set to expire on September 30, 2026.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan, Oregon and Washington
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested Incidental Take Regulations and a Letter of Authorization from NMFS for the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan in Oregon and Washington, which would allow for the incidental take of small numbers of marine mammals over 5 years (2027-2032). NMFS is seeking public comments prior to making a final decision.
NMFS Announces Receipt of Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Red Hind Harvest in U.S. Caribbean Federal Waters
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application for an exempted fishing permit to harvest red hind during spawning events in U.S. Caribbean Federal waters around the U.S. Virgin Islands, aiming to address critical gaps in red hind demographics and life history.
NMFS Approves Nine Companies to Provide Northeast Multispecies Sector Catch Monitoring Services
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved nine companies to provide Northeast multispecies sector at-sea catch monitoring and/or electronic catch monitoring services in fishing year 2025.