Revised 718th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)
The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), a U.S. nuclear regulatory body, has scheduled a revised 718th meeting, further details of which are not yet available.
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FCC Proposes Changes to Closed Captioning Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to exempt certain video programmers from registering and certifying closed captioning compliance, aiming to simplify compliance procedures and reduce administrative costs.
USDA Finalizes Rule to Redistrict and Reapportion South Texas Onion Committee Membership
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented a rule to reorganize the South Texas Onion Committee, reducing the number of districts from two to one and reapportioning membership to better represent the industry and provide more opportunities for producers and handlers to participate.
Agricultural Marketing Service Requests Extension of Web-Based Supply Chain Management System
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking approval to extend its Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, which supports procurement of agricultural commodities for domestic and international nutrition assistance programs, for another period.
USAID Revises Assistance Regulation for Clarity and Consistency
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a final rule to revise its regulation, aligning it with federal and agency guidelines, and implementing changes made by the Office of Management and Budget in April 2024.
USAID to Revise Assistance Regulation for Public Comment
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is soliciting public input on proposed revisions to its Assistance Regulation, aiming to align it with federal and agency guidelines, clarify the regulation, and incorporate Office of Management and Budget changes effective April 2024.
USDA Revises Sugar Program for FY 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a notice to revise fiscal year 2024 crop sugar marketing allotments and allocations to sugarcane and sugar beet processors, effective October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
GSA Updates GSAR to Reflect Sustainable Leasing Requirements
The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a final rule to update the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to reflect the new sustainable leasing requirement language, as part of case 2024-G503.
U.S. International Trade Commission Issues Final Determination in Compact Wallet Investigation
The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in an investigation involving compact wallets and components, and has issued a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders against several companies, including Rosemar Enterprises LLC d/b/a RossM Wallet, INSGG, Shenzhen Swztech Co., Ltd. d/b/a SWZA, and Shenzhen Pincan Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a ARW-Wallet.
U.S. International Trade Commission Terminates Rescission Proceeding for Certain Graphics Systems and Digital Televisions
The U.S. International Trade Commission has terminated a rescission proceeding and rescinded a limited exclusion order for certain graphics systems and digital televisions following a settlement agreement.
FDA Renewal of Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is renewing the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on June 4, 2026, at the request of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
FDA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Study on Kratom and Psychedelics
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment on a proposed study about the risks and safety considerations of kratom and psychedelics, as well as their use in combination with other substances. The study aims to gather information on motivations for purchasing and using these substances.
FDA Releases Final Guidance on Drug Interaction Studies
The FDA has released the final guidance for industry on evaluating drug-drug interactions for investigational drugs, replacing a draft issued in 2022, and a supplemental document providing questions and answers on the topic.
U.S.-Mexico Binational Bridges and Border Crossings Group Holds Plenary Meeting in Mexico City
Delegates from the U.S. and Mexican governments, states, and Mexican states will gather on September 4, 2024, to discuss operational matters and exchange information on international bridges and border crossings in a public session.
OFAC Sanctions Actions: Entities and Vessels Added to Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added five entities, two individuals, and five vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking their property and interests in the US and restricting transactions with them.
OCC Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Renewal Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, titled 'Procedures to Enhance the Accuracy and Integrity of Information Furnished to Consumer Reporting Agencies under Section 312 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003.' The OCC has submitted the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
National Eye Institute Proposes Electronic Individual Development Plan (eIDP) for Public Comment
The National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health has proposed the Electronic Individual Development Plan (eIDP) for public comment, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Seeks Scientific Information on Blood-Based Cancer Tests
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is soliciting scientific information to inform its review on Blood-based Tests for Multiple Cancer Screening, seeking published and unpublished data to improve the quality of the review.
Certain Paper Shopping Bags From the People's Republic of China and India: Countervailing Duty Orders; Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a correction notice for the countervailing duty orders on certain paper shopping bags from China and India, correcting an error in the estimated countervailable subsidy rates.
NMFS Publishes Cost Recovery Fee Percentage for Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative Program
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has published the 2024 cost recovery fee percentage for the Pacific Cod Trawl Cooperative (PCTC) Program, which is 1.92 percent, and is due by August 31, 2024.
NMFS Reopens Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area Closure Due to El Nino Conditions
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reopening the Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area closure effective June 1, 2024, due to a return to normal sea surface temperatures in the Southern California Bight.
Fisheries Off West Coast States; Coastal Pelagic Species Fisheries; Interim Specifications and Management Measures for Pacific Sardine
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has implemented interim annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine, reinstating 2023-2024 fishing year measures until 2024-2025 annual specifications are effective.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Offsets in Military Exports
The U.S. Department of State has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of information collection activities related to offsets in military exports.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a comment request regarding the Statement by Ultimate Consignee and Purchaser.
Citric Acid and Certain Citrate Salts From Thailand: Preliminary Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2022-2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain producers/exporters did not make sales of subject merchandise at less than normal value during the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, period of review. Interested parties are invited to comment on these preliminary results.
Certain Steel Nails From Taiwan: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Administrative Review; 2022-2023; Correction
The U.S. Department of Commerce published a notice with preliminary results and rescission of the 2022-2023 administrative review of the antidumping order on certain steel nails from Taiwan, correcting errors in company names in the notice.
U.S. Department of Commerce Corrects Notice on Antidumping Duty Administrative Review for Mattresses from Indonesia
The U.S. Department of Commerce corrected a notice that incorrectly stated the 2023-2024 antidumping duty administrative review of mattresses from Indonesia would be deferred for one year.
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries; Closure of the Angling Category Gulf of Maine Area Trophy Fishery for 2024
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Angling category Gulf of Maine area fishery for large, medium, and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna, effective for the 2024 season.
Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is withdrawing the direct final rule 'Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs' due to adverse comments.
FMCSA Announces Plan to Submit Information Collection Request for Financial Responsibility Motor Carriers, Freight Forwarders, and Brokers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, inviting public comment on the financial responsibility filing requirements for motor carriers, freight forwarders, and brokers.
Change In Control: American LNG Marketing LLC
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has received a Statement of Change in Control from American LNG Marketing LLC, describing an expected change in upstream ownership.
Deregistration Under Section 8(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
The applicant seeks deregistration, having made a liquidating distribution to its shareholders on July 14, 2023, and incurred expenses of $34,485.92 in connection with the liquidation.
SEC Proposes Extension of Comment Period for Exchange Act Form 10-D
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed an extension of the comment period for Exchange Act Form 10-D, which is used by certain investment companies to report their holdings.
Nasdaq ISE, LLC Files Proposed Rule Change to Amend Options Trading Rules
Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend options trading rules, specifically Options 2, Sections 5, 6, and 10, Options 3, Sections 7 and 17, and Options 4, Section 5.
NYSE Arca, Inc. and Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. Receive Approval for Listing Bitcoin Trusts
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca, Inc. and Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list shares of the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust and the Pando Asset Spot Bitcoin Trust.
KEI Power Management, LLC; Notice of Settlement Agreement and Soliciting Comments
KEI Power Management, LLC has issued a notice of a settlement agreement and is soliciting comments from stakeholders.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Extends Final Determination on Proposed Endangered Species Status for Toothless Blindcat and Widemouth Blindcat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has extended the final determination deadline for the toothless blindcat (Trogloglanis pattersoni) and the widemouth blindcat (Satan eurystomus) by 6 months due to substantial disagreement over available data, and has reopened the comment period for an additional 30 days.
Tribal Tourism Grant Program; Solicitation of Proposals
The Office of the Assistant Secretary-- Indian Affairs announces a forthcoming FY 2024 Tribal Tourism Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity for Tribal tourism projects.
Receipt of Permit Applications
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites public comment on foreign or native species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
U.S. Geological Survey Proposes New Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Geological Survey is proposing a new information collection.
Coast Guard Proposes Temporary Safety Zone on Hackensack River
The US Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone on the Hackensack River near the Portal Bridge in New Jersey to ensure public safety during construction between November 2024 and December 2025.
DHS Invites Public Comment on New Citizenship Integration Grant Program (CIGP) Information Collection
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are seeking public comments on a proposed new information collection for the Citizenship Integration Grant Program (CIGP) program evaluation, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Coast Guard to Enforce Special Local Regulations for Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race
The US Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race from August 2 to August 4, 2024, to ensure public safety on Lake Washington. The regulations will be enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
FEMA Publishes Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Nuckolls County, Nebraska
FEMA has published a proposed flood hazard determination notice for Nuckolls County, Nebraska, correcting an erroneous table published on July 15, 2024.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: MyAppointment
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are extending the public comment period for information collection activities related to MyAppointment by 30 days.
Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone Near Sunken Vessel in Maryland
The Coast Guard has set up a 200-yard safety zone near the sunken recreational vessel LOVEBUG in Maryland to protect the public and vessels from potential hazards and ensure a safe working environment for responders and dive teams.
US Army Proposes Changes to Restricted Airspace at Letterkenny Army Depot
The US Army proposes to extend the restricted area R-5801 to include Saturdays and revoke R-5803 at the Letterkenny Army Depot in Chambersburg, PA, as part of a broader effort to update restricted airspace designations.
FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Airplanes
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for Boeing 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes due to a manufacturing defect in the drag brace lower lock link assemblies, which may not have undergone a required inspection.
FAA Requests Comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Operations at Boca Chica Launch Site
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment for SpaceX's proposed increased cadence of operations at the Boca Chica Launch Site in Texas, which could lead to up to 75 launches and landings per year.
EPA Makes Technical Corrections to Oil and Gas Sector Climate Regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking interim final action to correct errors in three recently finalized regulations related to climate change in the oil and natural gas sector, following an internal review and stakeholder feedback.