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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 305a to improve safety for electric-powered vehicles, building on a global technical regulation on electric vehicle safety.
The US Census Bureau is renewing the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, which provides advice on census programs and surveys, including strategies to improve census operations and increase participation.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on the reinstatement of the Current Population Survey Voting and Registration Supplement, a data collection requirement, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has 60 days to review and comment on the proposal before it is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are seeking public input on extending the use of a wage rate collection method for construction projects, which is set to expire on August 31, 2024.
The U.S. government is seeking public input on its mid-term self-assessment report for the 5th Open Government National Action Plan, which outlines 36 commitments to advance open government principles domestically and internationally.
The US International Trade Commission has terminated a rescission proceeding and rescinded remedial orders against iFit, FreeMotion Fitness, and NordicTrack, effective immediately.
The US International Trade Commission has announced a full review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imports from seven countries, with the review period potentially extended by up to 90 days.
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking OMB approval for a new information collection related to explosives importation, receipt, storage, and disposal, following a previously published notice in the Federal Register on February 6, 2024.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a final rule updating payment parameters for the risk adjustment program and user fee rates for issuers offering qualified health plans through federally facilitated Exchanges and State-based Exchanges on the Federal platform, while also introducing reforms to the Medicaid program, the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) Program, and the Basic Health Program.
The U.S. government has proposed a rule to modify certain provisions in the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) regulations, including penalties for violations, mitigation agreements, and information requests, to update procedures for foreign persons investing in U.S. real estate and certain transactions.
FEMA has corrected the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Rhode Island, which was initially issued on March 20, 2024, to address severe storms and flooding that occurred from January 9 to January 13, 2024.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect financial information from debtors, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires public comment on proposed information collections.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has extended the comment period for its proposal to increase transparency in the review of business combinations involving national banks and Federal savings associations, originally set to close on a previously unspecified date.
The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Base Rate at 3.50% for the intermeeting period, citing a slowing inflation trend.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled B. multivorans Ice Machine Multistate Investigation, aimed at evaluating associations between Burkholderia multivorans infections and potential exposures to nonsterile ice and water.
The Department of Health and Human Services is modifying a system of records to add Tribal TANF records and change the system's name, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved the 2024 specifications and projected 2025 specifications for the Atlantic mackerel fishery, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, to prevent overfishing.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) implements measures for the Northeast multispecies common pool fishery to achieve optimum yield and prevent in-season closures or quota overages for the 2024 fishing year.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes 2024 harvest specifications for the Cook Inlet salmon fishery in Alaska's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to conserve and manage salmon resources.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines that Saffron Living Co., Ltd. made sales of subject merchandise at below normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
The United States Investment Advisory Council (IAC) has been renewed for an additional two-year period, serving in the public interest.
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America has been authorized to operate a production activity in Foreign-Trade Zone 17 in De Soto, Kansas, for the production of lithium-ion battery cells.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is issuing a Request for Information to gather input on identifying critical freight facilities and corridors for the National Multimodal Freight Network, with the goal of publishing a proposed network map in Late Spring 2024.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is amending the test procedure for consumer furnace fans to improve test procedure repeatability and reproducibility, and clarify various product testing requirements.
The Securities and Exchange Commission delayed the effective date of the 'The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors' final rules, originally set for May 28, 2024, pending judicial review in the Eighth Circuit.
NYSE American LLC has designated a longer period for the Securities and Exchange Commission to take action on a proposed rule change to amend Rule 915 and permit the listing and trading of options on the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, and any trust that holds Bitcoin.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated proceedings to review a proposed rule change by LCH SA regarding its liquidity risk modelling framework.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on an extension of the rule 9b-1 submission for OMB review.
The Department of the Interior is issuing a final rule to streamline the Bureau of Land Management's communications uses program and update its cost recovery fee schedules, consistent with section 512 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
The U.S. Fish Wildlife Service revises regulations for enhancement of survival and incidental take permits under the Endangered Species Act to clarify permit use, simplify requirements, and reduce costs and time associated with negotiations and document development.
The US Department of the Interior is proposing to modify its Privacy Act system of records, INTERIOR/DOI-71, to consolidate it with another system and update its name.
The Office of the Secretary is proposing to renew an information collection with revisions in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Split Rail Solar Energy LLC has filed a supplemental notice with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding its initial market-based rate filing, which includes a request for blanket Section 204 authorization.
Northern Border Pipeline Company has announced the availability of the environmental assessment for its proposed Bison Xpress project.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites public comment on a proposed new information collection for a Biometric Appointment Rescheduling Tool.
The United States Coast Guard proposes to amend safety zone regulations for annual fireworks displays in the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River, updating 12 existing zones and adding 2 new ones.
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone on the Calcasieu River Ship Channel between Mile Marker 30 and 31 to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards.
The US Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the annual Opening Day on the San Francisco Bay Boat Parade on April 28, 2024, to ensure safety during the event.
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Blessing of the Fleet Boat Parade on April 28, 2024, in San Francisco, CA, to ensure safety during the event.
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the San Francisco Giants Fireworks on specified dates and times to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with the fireworks display.
The United States Coast Guard is seeking applicants to serve on the Hawaii and American Samoa Area Maritime Security Committee, assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Honolulu in developing the Area Maritime Security Plan.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on a proposed new collection of information for the Citizenship Integration Grant Program (CIGP) Program Evaluation.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will submit a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, allowing an additional 30 days for public comments.
The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Conch Republic Navy Parade and Battle in Key West, Florida, from an unspecified date. The regulations apply to a designated area and require approval from the Captain of the Port Key West or a representative for entry or transit.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2021-22-05 for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model A119 and AW119 MKII helicopters to address an unsafe condition related to torque tube assemblies.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive for The Boeing Company's Model 747-400F series airplanes to address an unsafe condition caused by missing cap seals on certain fasteners in the fuel tanks.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on a new information collection related to requests for certificates of waivers to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in deviation from normal operating rules.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan, submitted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), to update emissions inventories and safety margins, and allocate newly available safety margins to motor vehicle emissions budgets.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the State of Georgia, removing the requirement for Enhanced Stage I Gasoline Vapor Recovery Systems at existing gasoline dispensing facilities in Catoosa, Richmond, and Walker counties.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove certain elements of New Jersey's State Implementation Plan revision to meet the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.