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Leading Pharma LLC is set to be registered as an importer of basic classes of controlled substances, according to a recent application submitted to the relevant authorities, with further details available in the Supplementary Information section.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for a temporary exhibition and storage at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, and the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, are of cultural significance and in the national interest, as part of the 'Christine Sun Kim: All Day All Night' exhibition.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released final regulations that clarify the definition of a coverage month for computing the premium tax credit, affecting taxpayers who enroll in individual health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Exchange.
The IRS has released a correction to its proposed regulations, REG-116017-24, which aimed to establish administrative requirements for unincorporated organizations seeking to exclude themselves from partnership tax rules through election modifications, published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2024.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control is publishing four general licenses related to Russian sanctions, previously made available on their website.
The US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has finalized a rule to include 'American single malt whisky' in the standards of identity for distilled spirits, in response to petitions from distillers and the American Single Malt Whisky Commission.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is issuing regulations to comply with the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, requiring the Treasury to share certain information about U.S. savings bonds with states. This information can be used to locate the bond owners, while protecting their privacy and preventing fraud.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration-sponsored information collection request for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration-sponsored information collection request, which requires review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of information collection for Attorney Acknowledgement/Instructions Relating to Representative Fee Applications, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is set to make permanent the increased delegated authorities for 504 loans of $500,000 or less, which were initially introduced under the ALP Express Pilot for Certified Development Companies (CDCs) approved for the Accredited Lenders Program (ALP). This move comes after the successful pilot program, which was initially set to expire on September 30, 2025, but will now become a permanent part of the 504 Loan Program following supportive public comments and no objections to the proposed rulemaking.
The Federal Reserve is providing notice of the 2024 aggregate global indicator amounts, as required under the Federal Reserve's rule regarding risk-based capital surcharges for global systemically important bank holding companies, including those regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
The European Patent Office (EPO) is set to release the most detailed guidelines yet for the Examination Procedure of the European Patent Convention (EPC), the Patent Cooperation Treaty-European Patent Office (PCT-EPO), and the Unitary Patent, aimed at improving patent examination and granting processes.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption to Kansas State University (KSU) to temporarily waive certain requirements for three licensed senior reactor operators, allowing them to resume maintenance activities and return the facility to normal operations.
The Enforcement Bureau has directed 2,411 companies to address deficiencies in their robocall mitigation database certifications, which are required to be updated with a robocall mitigation plan and new information, or to explain why their certifications should not be removed.
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, aiming to assist low-income adults in obtaining employment and increasing their earnings, while also clarifying procedures for screening and verification of exceptions to the able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) time limit.
The US government has updated the list of select agents and toxins, removing three pathogens that pose a threat to animal or plant health, in accordance with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule implementing the whistleblower provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act, which authorizes the agency to pay awards to whistleblowers who provide original information about motor vehicle defects or noncompliance, potentially leading to safer vehicles.
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public comments on an extension of certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 9 requirements, which are set to expire on April 30, 2025, and are currently approved for use through that date.
The Bureau of Prisons has completed updates to its rules governing attorney visits at federal correctional facilities, in an effort to improve access to legal representation for inmates.
The Bureau of Prisons finalized minor revisions to its regulations under the Federal Tort Claims Act, clarifying claim presentation requirements and correcting outdated references to Bureau offices.
The Department of Justice is seeking to revise and simplify rules governing the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program, a federal initiative aimed at promoting financial responsibility among incarcerated individuals.
The Department of Justice is seeking OMB approval to extend its Grants Management System without changes, following a review and approval process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The government has issued a final order setting the 2024 production quotas for certain controlled substances and assessing the annual demand for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, which are subject to strict regulations under the Controlled Substances Act.
The US government has set the initial 2025 production quotas for Schedule I and II controlled substances, including ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, and phenylpropanolamine, in response to annual demand. This final order aims to regulate the production of these chemicals.
The U.S. government has issued a notice determining that certain objects being imported from abroad for a temporary exhibition of the 'Anne Frank' story at the Center for Jewish History in New York are of cultural significance and in the national interest, and will be temporarily displayed in the U.S.
The Department of the Treasury has issued a final rule exempting a new system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, allowing it to collect and maintain information related to the Outbound Investment Security Program Notification System, which was established in August 2023 to implement Executive Order 14105.
The IRS has published a correction to its final regulations, allowing certain unincorporated organizations owned by applicable entities to be exempt from partnership tax rules, as announced in TD 10012 published on November 20, 2024.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is seeking public input on proposed information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burden, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Labor is issuing a final rule to remove regulatory text from the 2021 Dual Jobs Rule, which was vacated by a federal appeals court, and reinstate the original FLSA regulation on dual jobs under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training 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. Small Business Administration (SBA) has updated its regulations governing the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program to improve policies and make the program more efficient and effective, particularly by eliminating program-specific recertification requirements and making changes to size and 8(a) Business Development regulations.
The NRC granted Tennessee Valley Authority an exemption to conduct excavation support activities before submitting a construction permit application for the Clinch River Nuclear Site, following a request submitted on November 30, 2023.
The Federal Communications Commission has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget to implement new information collection requirements for improving 911 reliability and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, following the approval of the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018.
The Business Council of the Northern Arapaho is seeking comments on a proposed rule change to allot Channel 260C0 in Ethete, Wyoming, as the community's first local service, with a site restriction of 42 km north of the community.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection process, requesting public comment from all interested parties in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The agency is requesting public comment on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of its information collection activities, specifically related to Military Panel Topical 4 Operation.
The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules have been agreed upon by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council, as outlined in Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02, with a companion Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG) available.
The US Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a final rule requiring domestic air carriers contracting with the Federal Government to submit annual reports on human trafficking prevention measures.
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have adopted the final version of a rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's (SBA) final rules, which were published in response to the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.
The US Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA jointly issued this Small Entity Compliance Guide, which summarizes the rules in Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-02, an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to help small businesses comply with the changes.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on an extension of an existing information collection, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The Office of Economic and Social Analysis (OES) is requesting OMB review for new data collection activities under the American Rescue Plan National Evaluation, aiming to assess the impact of ARP-funded programs on achieving equitable outcomes across the Federal Government.
The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed increasing tariffs on certain Chinese goods, including tungsten products, wafers, and polysilicon, in response to China's acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is seeking OMB approval for its Federal Firearms License (FFL) Renewal Application, ATF Form 8 (5310.11) Part II, as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection, an Affidavit of Relationship, which must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) within 30 days for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Rockwell Mining, LLC submits petition to Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify existing safety standards, following a notice issued by the agency.
The US Department of Labor is issuing updates to the minimum wage rates for temporary foreign workers in agriculture, aiming to protect US workers from lower wages
The National Women's Business Council will hold a public meeting to discuss various business-related topics, as mandated by law, and invite public input and participation, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of West Virginia, effective December 9, 2024, in response to the damage caused by Post-Tropical Storm Helene