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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA jointly issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide to help small businesses comply with the updated rules in the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-05, which amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The guide is available on the Federal Register website (www.federalregister.gov).
The General Services Administration (GSA) has updated the Federal Management Regulation to incorporate strategic, holistic analysis into location decision planning, aligning with updated terminology in statute and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins.
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is adopting the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) electric vehicle charging stations categorical exclusion (CATEX) to streamline its proposed actions, following a consultation process with the DOE.
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated an investigation into China's acts, policies, and practices targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance, following a petition from a U.S. company, after considering the advice of the Section 301 Committee.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking public comment on a proposal by Freddie Mac to acquire certain single-family closed-end second mortgages, which would introduce a new product to its offerings.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is seeking OMB approval for a previously approved collection, which will be used to gather data on inmates under sentence of death, following a request for public comments on the reinstatement of the collection, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for the submission of ATF Form 6310.1, which is related to arson and explosives training registration for non-ATF employees.
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of a new information collection related to the regulation of explosives, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Treasury has issued corrections to its regulations regarding the elective payment of the advanced manufacturing investment credit under the CHIPS Act of 2022, which was published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2024.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), including nominations for a new subcommittee focused on fairness issues, to represent a diverse range of taxpaying public backgrounds and experiences.
The Department of the Treasury is proposing to modify 10 of its systems of records notices by adding a new routine use to all 10 systems, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The IRS is requesting public feedback on its digital asset proceeds collection process, aiming to reduce paperwork burden as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of existing information collection requirements for banks and other financial institutions to maintain anti-money laundering (AML) programs, without any changes.
The Department of Labor is requesting public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request for demographic information, which must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Press briefing by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, 2024
The Multilateral Development Banks are intensifying their collaboration to provide comprehensive and coordinated assistance to developing countries, aiming to deliver integrated solutions to address their complex development challenges.
Members of the Development Committee discussed the global macroeconomic and financial impact of current wars and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and shipping disruptions in various regions, according to a statement by the committee chair.
The European Patent Office's (EPO) Deep Tech Finder tool has been updated with new features, aiming to facilitate connections between deep tech startups and investors, making it easier for investment-ready startups to find suitable investors and for investors to discover promising startups.
The Health Resources and Services Administration has issued a final rule for the 340B Drug Pricing Program's administrative dispute resolution process, affecting drug manufacturers and covered entities.
The Secretary's National Advisory Council on Migrant Health has scheduled a public meeting in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, with information available on the NACMH website at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/migrant-health.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is contemplating the grant of an exclusive patent license to University Health Network for polyvalent vaccines and methods.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health seeks input from language access stakeholders to develop a universal symbol for language assistance services in health settings.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) intends to request a revision of the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey--Household and Medical Provider Components and invites public comment in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the availability of a draft supplemental programmatic environmental assessment for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, starting a public comment period.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced a 90-day finding on a petition to list the whitespotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act, but found the petition lacking in substantial scientific or commercial information.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is issuing a final rule to revise the overfishing limit and acceptable biological catch for the central subpopulation of northern anchovy off the U.S. West Coast, aiming to conserve and manage the species.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes the 2024-2026 specifications for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, to establish allowable harvest levels and prevent overfishing.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that boltless steel shelving units from Vietnam are being sold at less than fair value in the United States, with the period of investigation spanning from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that boltless steel shelving units from India are not being sold at less than fair value, with the period of investigation spanning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that boltless steel shelving units from Taiwan are being sold at less-than-fair value in the United States, with the period of investigation spanning from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that boltless steel shelving units from Thailand are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation spanning April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that boltless steel shelving units from Malaysia are being sold at less-than-fair value in the United States, with a period of investigation from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a 3-day meeting of the Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel in May 2024 to discuss conservation and management options for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting in May in Seattle, WA, to review the Center of Independent Experts' assessment of the Gulf of Alaska walleye pollock stock.
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) will accept written comments from the public until Sunday, June 16, 2024, and conduct virtual Tribal consultation meetings on Friday, May 17, 2024.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize reporting burden, with a 60-day public comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize reporting burden, with a 60-day public comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The Bureau of Industry and Security amends the Export Administration Regulations to enhance technological innovation among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, supporting the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) for the FMCSA Registration System (FRS) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, inviting public comment.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is amending the test procedure for uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs) to incorporate industry standards and definitions.
The U.S. Department of Energy has adopted amended energy conservation standards for general service lamps, determining they would result in significant energy savings and are technologically feasible and economically justified.
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management received an application from Sabine Pass Liquefaction, LLC and Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC to export approximately 899.46 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas per year to non-free trade agreement nations.
The Western Area Power Administration proposes an adjustment to the fiscal year 2025 base charge and rates for Boulder Canyon Project electric service, with the proposed base charge remaining at $74.3 million.
The National Nuclear Security Administration has issued a Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement, announcing its decision to use the dilute and dispose strategy to dispose of 34 metric tons of surplus plutonium.
The Department of Energy's Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains is seeking public comment on market dynamics for critical materials to identify potential ways to address non-competitive practices and price volatility.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is adopting amendments to the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system Filer Manual, with EDGAR Release 24.1 to be deployed on March 18, 2024.
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend fees and rebates for Quote Cancellation (QCC) and Complex Quote Cancellation (cQCC) orders.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on an extension of the deadline for submitting comments on Rule 12d2-2 and Form 25.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed an extension of the comment period for the collection of information related to Rule 17Ac2-1.
The Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) ratified two security directives from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), applicable to critical hazardous liquid and natural gas pipeline infrastructure owners and operators.