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The US Department of Health and Human Services seeks public input to inform potential policy changes supporting State and local efforts to improve outcomes for children in foster care who receive Federal benefits.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Data System for Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold four port meetings to gather input on Atlantic king mackerel and Atlantic Spanish mackerel management.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has added 40 entities and four addresses to the Entity List, modifying 52 existing entries under various destinations, citing national security or foreign policy concerns.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced that the 2025 fishing quotas for Atlantic surfclams and ocean quahogs will remain unchanged and also suspended the minimum size limit for Atlantic surfclams for the 2025 fishing year.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has reopened the public comment period for its proposed List of Fisheries (LOF) for 2025, originally set to close on October 24, 2024, until December 1, 2024.
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has implemented additional export controls against Russia and Belarus under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), expanding the scope of industry sector sanctions and adjusting exclusions, exceptions, and licensing policy for exports to certain government components in Russia and Belarus.
The U.S. is announcing 2025 fishing opportunities in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Regulatory Area, with the possibility of renewal for up to 2 subsequent years, to make fishing privileges available on an equitable basis.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from China for the period of review February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has amended its regulations to improve traffic safety and mobility in highway work zones, aiming to minimize disruptions and potential crashes.
The Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office invites the public to comment on a proposed emergency information collection for submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
The U.S. Department of Energy announces its decision to issue a loan to Lithium Nevada Corp. for the Thacker Pass Project, covering Phase 1 construction of a lithium processing facility.
The Advisory Committee for Nuclear Security will hold a closed meeting due to national security considerations, exempt from public disclosure under the Executive order and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
The U.S. Department of Energy intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Project Cypress Direct Air Capture Hub, which would capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, in partnership with Battelle Memorial Institute.
The Office of Nuclear Regulatory Review (ONRR) is proposing to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to review and approve delegation proposals from states and Indian tribes for royalty management functions and cooperative agreements.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is publishing a list of restricted joint bidders for Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales from November 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, due to regulatory restrictions on joint bidding.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Sunterra Communities, LLC to renew an incidental take permit for the threatened sand skink in Lake County, Florida, with a proposed expiration date of June 14, 2029.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has approved a proposed rule change to clarify and amend the applicability of document production lists in simplified arbitration cases.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has designated a longer period for the Commission to review a proposed rule change related to the Securities Lending and Transparency Engine (SLATETM), which is part of the FINRA Rule 6500 Series.
NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule change to modify Rule 971.2NYP, which will be effective immediately, according to the Self-Regulatory Organizations notice.
The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation has filed a partial amendment to its proposed rule change to modify the GSD rules regarding margin calculations for proprietary and indirect participant transactions, in response to conditions outlined in Note H to Rule 15c3-3a.
The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation has filed a partial amendment to its GSD rules, modifying margin calculations for proprietary and indirect participant transactions, and addressing conditions related to Rule 15c3-3a.
NFEnergía LLC is seeking public comments and input on its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the San Juan Micro-Fuel Handling Facility Project, a project that will require environmental review.
The Appalachian Power Company has submitted a notice of application for a non-capacity amendment of its license, seeking to accept comments, motions to intervene, and protests from the public. The company is seeking to modify its license to accommodate changing energy needs.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is publishing a notice of modifications to its Commission Training Records (FERC-21) system of records in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a fourth supplemental notice regarding a technical conference on co-locating large loads at generating facilities. The conference is led by a commissioner and aims to discuss the technical aspects of this issue.
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes due to potential improper material use in manufacturing, requiring inspections, repairs, and part replacement.
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain ATR42 and ATR72 airplanes due to a report of a difficult-to-open emergency escape hatch, which could affect drainage, and requires inspection and prohibits certain maintenance actions.
The FAA proposes to supersede two existing airworthiness directives for General Electric Company (GE) Model GE90-110B1 and GE90-115B engines, requiring software upgrades and revising the minimum equipment list to address an unsafe condition.
Effective January 1, 2025, licensed customs broker license holders can begin completing qualified continuing education courses to meet the new requirement, with 20 credits as the prorated number of required credit hours for the 2024-2027 triennial period.
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will now allow policyholders to pay their annual premiums in monthly installments, starting with the 2024 fiscal year, as part of FEMA's revisions to the program's regulations.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published an updated Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List, adding four entities and removing one, pursuant to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and made it available on the DHS UFLPA website.
FEMA invites public comment on a new generic information collection to support faster implementation of feedback from respondents into USFA instruments, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on Claytor Lake in Virginia to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards caused by debris from a tropical storm.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of a new information collection related to customs and border protection, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request for Brownfields Competitive Grants and Noncompetitive Funding Programs, with a 60-day comment period.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule on Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Partial Approval, Partial Disapproval and Promulgation; Texas; Regional Haze until December 3, 2024, following requests for additional time to develop and submit comments.
The US Agency has received a petition to establish or modify pesticide residue regulations for various commodities, as filed in August 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a consent decree in response to a citizen suit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club, alleging EPA failed to perform certain non-discretionary duties under the Clean Air Act. The proposed decree sets deadlines for EPA to take actions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing new active ingredients, allowing for public comment and review under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients, prompting a public notice and opportunity for comment.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft plan to extend the operating licenses of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, for an additional 20 years.
The Federal Communications Commission is correcting the filing window for entities seeking designation as a Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator and Lead Administrator, originally announced on October 21, 2024.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is hosting the third meeting of its re-chartered Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), which was renewed for a two-year period starting June 22, 2023, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Texas Coalition of Cities for Utility Issues has filed a petition for reconsideration with the Commission, led by Gerard Lavery Lederer, in response to an action taken in a rulemaking proceeding.
The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center is seeking public input on a revision and extension of an information collection related to geospatial products and services, used to produce and ship various products ordered through the GEO Program.
The 2024 USAID DEIA survey will use workforce data to track diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility metrics, enabling long-term evaluation and identifying areas for improvement by comparing it to the pilot survey.
The U.S. government has made available a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the modernization and expansion of the Grand Portage Land Port of Entry, a customs facility located on the Grand Portage Reservation in Minnesota, which is home to the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a proposed new Federal courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut, and is seeking public review and comment on the document, which outlines potential environmental impacts and proposed mitigation measures.
The US Commission has initiated reviews of antidumping duty orders on acetone imports from Belgium, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Spain to assess whether revoking these duties would harm US producers.