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The Federal Communications Commission's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has set a 15-business day filing window for entities seeking to be designated as a Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator and Lead Administrator, with new requirements and responsibilities also being implemented.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules allowing digital FM radio stations to operate with varying power levels on upper and lower digital sidebands, aiming to enhance digital FM radio coverage and promote its adoption.
The Media Bureau has announced a filing window for new noncommercial educational television stations from December 4 to December 11, 2024. During this period, the FCC will not accept certain rulemaking petitions and applications.
The Intermountain Region of the US Forest Service has announced the list of newspapers that will be used to publish legal notices, including proposed actions and decisions, for the states of Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming.
The US is lifting restrictions on importing three Acer species from Korea, subject to certain conditions, following a request from the country and a pest risk analysis.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is requesting approval for a new information collection to study livestock producers' perceptions of predator damage management methods and their willingness to use such methods. The request is made under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Jayco, Inc. has been granted a petition by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to determine that certain noncompliances with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110 in its 2020 travel trailers are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is accepting applications for inclusion on the roster of individuals to serve on binational panels reviewing antidumping or countervailing duty decisions under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), with the application period open from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation into LithiumHub, LLC, Lithiumhub Technologies, LLC, and Mr. Martin Koebler for allegedly infringing on two patents, US Patent No. 9,412,994 and US Patent No. 9,954,207, related to rechargeable batteries and components. The investigation seeks to determine whether these companies have violated US trade laws by importing, selling, or selling after importing certain rechargeable batteries and components.
The US Commission will conduct full five-year reviews to determine if removing tariffs on steel propane cylinders from China and Thailand would harm US producers, potentially leading to material injury within a reasonable timeframe.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for VYNDAMAX, a human drug product, in response to patent extension applications submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for Vynndaqel, a human drug product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially confirmed the regulatory review period for the PASCAL PRECISION TRANSCATHETER VALVE REPAIR SYSTEM, a medical device, in accordance with federal regulations, following a patent extension application submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the GORE TAG THORACIC BRANCH ENDOPROSTHESIS medical device, following submissions to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent extension.
The Office of Justice Programs, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, is proposing a new system of records to manage data from individuals and organizations involved in training and technical assistance, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular No. A-108.
Neeraj B. Shah, M.D. has made a decision and order, but no further details are available.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is requesting OMB review and approval for a new information collection, specifically ATF Form 3310.4, related to the sale or disposition of pistols and revolvers.
The International Maritime Organization is scheduling a public meeting in preparation for its upcoming Council 133 meeting, where key decisions will be made regarding maritime regulations and policies.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and vessels on its List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List), following 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.
The IRS has released a final regulation requiring employers to withhold income taxes on certain periodic payments and nonperiodic distributions made to foreign payees, affecting payors and payees of these distributions
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking public input on its information collection requirements related to international boycott reports as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service is requesting public comments on information collection requirements related to voluntary disclosure practice and streamlined filing compliance procedures as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request, which must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has amended its declaration of a major disaster for the state of Florida, which was initially declared due to Hurricane Helene, to continue through an extended period.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the state of Florida, related to Hurricane Helene, which began on September 23, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the state of Louisiana, related to Hurricane Francine, which occurred from September 9 to 12, 2024.
The FDIC is seeking public comment on proposed renewals for six existing information collections, which were previously published in the Federal Register on August 21 and September 9, 2024, and will remain open for 60 days.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites other Federal agencies to participate in the process.
The FDIC has extended the comment period for its proposed rule, which aims to amend its filing requirements and processing procedures for notices under the Change in Bank Control Act, until November 18, 2024, to allow more time for analysis and comment preparation.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection related to the Community Reinvestment Act Regulation, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Intellectual property experts will release a series of bite-sized videos and podcasts to help inventors, businesses, and micro-entities develop a solid IP strategy, giving them a competitive edge in the market
The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections will hold a public meeting, with details available on their website at https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/sachrp-committee/meetings/index.html.
The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has published an amended notice for the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health meeting, which will now be held via webinar only on Zoom on October 22-23, 2024, due to the impact of recent hurricanes.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines that carbon and alloy steel wire rod from the Republic of Korea were sold in the United States at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters of large diameter welded pipe from the Republic of Türkiye during January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Robert Bosch Semiconductor LLC has proposed production activity for Silicon Carbide Wafers in Foreign-Trade Zone 143, located in Roseville, California.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's SSC ES will review new forage indicators in the California Current Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Team's Ecosystem Status Report, potentially informing future annual reports.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Bering Sea Aleutian Islands Crab Plan Team will hold a meeting on November 5, 2024.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel and Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team will hold public meetings.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a comment period regarding the reporting of sea turtle incidental takes in Virginia Chesapeake Bay pound net operations.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) proposes to revise federal regulations on procedures for abatement of highway traffic noise and construction noise to clarify definitions, analysis requirements, and funding eligibility.
The Federal Transit Administration has published a final rule implementing new requirements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and simplifying notification requirements for State Safety Oversight.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has extended the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) for an additional 5 years until October 1, 2029, and made modifications to the agreement for new applicants.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied exemption applications from four individuals who sought to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce without meeting the hearing requirement.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) received an application from Vision Systems North America, Inc. for a five-year renewal of its exemption to allow motor carriers to use the Smart-Vision high-definition camera monitoring system instead of rear-vision mirrors.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued Safety Advisory 2024-01 to emphasize the importance of communication and compliance with red zone procedures for roadway workers operating or working near roadway maintenance machines.
The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that energy conservation standards for electric, non-weatherized oil-fired, mobile home oil-fired, weatherized oil-fired, and weatherized gas furnaces do not need to be amended.
The U.S. Department of Energy has determined that the energy conservation standards for consumer furnace fans do not need to be amended, as they are technologically feasible and economically justified.
Macquarie Energy LLC has applied for renewed authorization to export electric energy from the United States to Canada under the Federal Power Act.
The U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule extension to Rule 204, which governs the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.