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The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is requesting an extension and revision of the Pecan Promotion, Research, and Information Program's information collection, currently approved under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The request will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on a new information collection related to research on driver interactions with autonomous vehicles, following a 60-day comment period that began on December 12, 2023.
The General Services Administration (GSA) has made the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the International Falls Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Modernization and Expansion Project in International Falls, Minnesota, publicly available, following the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated investigations into Chinese vanillin imports, alleging they are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government, with a preliminary decision due by July 22, 2024.
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has made determinations on the imports of brass rod from Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea, following an investigation into their impact on the US market.
The FDA is launching a new meeting program to facilitate discussion on the use of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, in postmarket pharmacovigilance activities.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is finalizing a rule requiring standard-setting bodies to possess minimum attributes to receive recognition and issue consensus standards on consumer data rights, as part of its proposed rule under the Consumer Financial Protection Act.
The Department of Justice will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund claim form, previously published for public comment in January 2024. The request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and aims to collect information for the VCF.
The State of Ohio, along with other plaintiffs, has submitted a proposed final judgment and competitive impact statement in their ongoing lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), which seeks to address concerns over college athletics and competition rules.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a revised information collection request, which will be made publicly available for public comment, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of State has determined and certified which countries, fisheries, and regions can export wild-caught shrimp to the US, with some exceptions for aquaculture shrimp and requiring a specific declaration for imports
FinCEN is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of existing information collection requirements for banks and financial institutions to maintain due diligence programs for foreign financial institutions and private banking accounts, with the goal of reducing paperwork and respondent burden.
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is releasing preliminary planning estimates for the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Career Services and Training grants for Program Year 2024, outlining the allotment process in case of no funding awards in a particular state.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has released a notice outlining changes to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program, including updated funding distribution and allotments for fiscal year 2024, following congressional budgetary appropriations.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the deadline for submitting comments on its proposed Emergency Response Standard by 30 days, giving stakeholders more time to review and prepare their input.
The European Patent Office (EPO) is supporting Pride month with a series of initiatives in Munich, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
MyEPO services will fully replace Legacy Mailbox, MyFiles, Admin facilities, and fax services on July 1, marking the end of these legacy tools and services.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded approximately $600,000 to Mali Ministry of Health, with an expected total funding of approximately $3,000,000 over a 5-year period.
The US government has postponed preliminary determinations in countervailing duty investigations into 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid imports from the People's Republic of China and India.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain producers/exporters of narrow woven ribbons with woven selvedge from China received countervailable subsidies during January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. Commerce is also rescinding the review for 136 companies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that certain producers and exporters of forged steel fluid end blocks from India received countervailable subsidies during January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
The US Department of Commerce has made a final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value and critical circumstances in part regarding certain paper shopping bags from Cambodia, and has withdrawn the determination.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain producers and exporters of aluminum foil sold the merchandise at less than normal value between September 23, 2021, and October 31, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that ASAS Aluminyum Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. and Assan Aluminyum Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. received countervailable subsidies from March 5, 2021, through December 31, 2021.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines that welded stainless pressure pipe from India was sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022.
The Department of Commerce issued a correction notice on an information collection entitled, 'Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Voter Registration and Ballot Forms,' which was published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2024.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority submitted a request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan to update its onboard computer software to version 11.6, and the Federal Railroad Administration is inviting public comment on the proposal.
The Department of Transportation proposes to update and reissue a Privacy Act System of Records titled 'Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration DOT/FAA 847 Aviation Records on Individuals'. The Notice covers records maintained by the FAA for airman certification and safety inspections.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) responds to comments received regarding the Tribal Transit competitive program and technical assistance for Tribes, following consultation sessions in August and November 2023.
The US government has forwarded an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for extension of currently approved collections related to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) reporting.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Secretary (DOT OST) has announced the charter renewal of the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE), citing that it is necessary and in the public interest.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a notice to advise the public of a Final General Conformity Determination for the Palmdale to Burbank Project Section of the California High-Speed Rail System.
Investors Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend IEX Rule 2.160(p) and reopen the period for certain participants in the Maintaining Qualifications Program to complete their 2022 and 2023 continuing education content.
NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed change to amend Rule 903, which will be effective immediately upon filing.
The Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Long Beach, CA, open to the public for in-person attendance or via webinar.
The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of its approval for the Adequacy Certification for Reception Facilities and Advance Notice information collection, which is currently under the OMB Control Number 1625-0045.
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking an extension of its approval for the Plan Approval and Records for Marine Engineering Systems information collection, which is currently under the OMB Control Number 1625-0097.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a final determination that the Trimble GNSS R12i Receiver is a product of the United States for U.S. Government procurement purposes.
The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting an extension of its approval for the 'Credentialing and Manning Requirements for Officers of Towing Vessels' information collection, and is inviting comments before submitting the request to the Office of Management and Budget.
The US Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone in navigable waters near the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with salvage work on the bridge and the M/V DALI.
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, to ensure the safety of participants in a sailboat race.
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks display at The Wharf DC in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2024, with a rain date of June 19, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council will meet virtually on June 26, 2024, to discuss emergency and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for household pets, service, and assistance animals, and captive animals.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Desert Breeze Solar, LLC for an incidental take permit to authorize the take of desert tortoises incidental to the construction and operation of the Desert Breeze Solar Site in San Bernardino, CA.
The National Park Service proposes to revise regulations governing right-of-way permits for lands and waters administered by the NPS, aiming to align processes with other Department of the Interior bureaus and reflect current technology and standard practices.
The University of Alaska Anchorage has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations requirements, with the purpose of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection related to aircraft operation within the United States.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to renew an information collection for small unmanned aircraft systems operating over people, with a 60-day comment period ending on June 1, 2024.
The EPA Science Advisory Board will hold a closed meeting to review 2024 nominations for the Scientific and Technological Achievement Awards and make award recommendations.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of a draft Pesticide Registration Notice that revises procedures for citing data to support pesticide registrations. The notice seeks public comment and aims to improve efficiency and reduce burden for registrants and the Agency.