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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission by the State of Mississippi, updating the incorporation of Federal PSD rules and converting the previous conditional approval of infrastructure SIP PSD and air quality modeling provisions to a full approval.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to Kentucky's State Implementation Plan, submitted by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality on behalf of the Louisville Metro Pollution Control District, to clarify controlled burns for agricultural production and adjust paragraph numbering.
The EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office is hosting a public meeting for the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Lead Panel to provide additional advice on quantitative exposure and risk analyses for lead air quality standards.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting an error in the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance final rule, which was published in the Federal Register on October 9, 2024. The correction removes a footnote superscript number that was included in error.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making four minor corrections to a final rule related to e-Manifest and hazardous waste exports, which was published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (NCDAQ) on behalf of Forsyth County, addressing excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events, as required by the Clean Air Act.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a new regulatory framework for commercial nuclear plants, in response to the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA), with the goal of promoting risk-informed and technology-inclusive decision-making.
The Federal Communications Commission has amended its rules to allot Channel 284A to Huntley, Montana, as the community's first local service, while modifying the license of KYSX, Billings, Montana, to operate on Channel 286A instead of Channel 283C1.
The final rule revises USDA's food distribution programs, including CSFP, FDPIR, TEFAP, and disaster response regulations, to enhance access and parity for eligible populations and simplify program operations.
The Census Bureau is proposing changes to its regulations to clarify the requirements for in-transit shipments of goods from foreign countries through the US, including who is the US Principal Party in Interest and how to report entry numbers, in an effort to improve clarity and accuracy in the Foreign Trade Regulations.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to review and confirm, with additional reasoning, a previous ruling that partially dismissed a patent infringement case involving Certain Computing Devices Utilizing Indexed Search Systems and Components Thereof, specifically U.S. Patent No. 8,498,977.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination that terminated an investigation into Magic Leap, Inc.'s electronic eyewear products, following a settlement between the parties.
The FDA has released a final guidance document, M13A, to provide globally harmonized scientific recommendations for conducting bioequivalence studies for immediate-release solid oral dosage forms, in collaboration with the International Council for Harmonisation.
The US government has issued a correction to a public notice in the Federal Register, addressing an error in the start and end dates for the DV-2026 entry period, as stated in Public Notice 12558 published on October 1, 2024.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection using the Qualtrics Survey Platform, which must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget within 30 days.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now accepting applications for the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel (TAP), a committee that represents taxpayers in interactions with the IRS. The open season for recruitment of TAP members will run until a certain date, with selected members expected to take office shortly thereafter.
The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) is correcting its public meeting announcement, which was initially set for Wednesday, November 14, 2024, but will now be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 12:30.
The Department of the Treasury will submit a request for review and clearance of an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and is seeking public comments on the request.
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on November 19, 2024, to discuss coinage-related matters. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at a later date to be announced.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public input on a proposed information collection related to escape and evacuation plans for coal mines, in an effort to reduce paperwork burden and ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the OWCP Provider ACH Form (SF-3881) as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public input on a proposed extension of information collection for records of pre- and on-shift inspections of slope and shaft areas at coal mines, as part of the Department of Labor's (DOL) efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The U.S. government has amended a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, specifically for public assistance, following the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred on September 24, 2024.
Long River Ventures III, L.P. has surrendered its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), a designation granted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Tennessee, related to Tropical Storm Helene, has been amended by FEMA, effective October 10, 2024.
The State of South Carolina has received an amendment to its Presidential disaster declaration, which was initially issued on September 29, 2024, in response to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the state of Nebraska, primarily due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding, which occurred on September 24, 2024.
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of New York, specifically for public assistance, following severe storm and flooding incidents that occurred on August 18-19, 2024. The declaration was made on October 21, 2024, by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) with FEMA case number 4839-DR.
The Ministry of Science and Technology Information Communication, in accordance with Article 21 of the Basic Law on Data Industry Promotion and Use Promotion, has prepared and distributed "Data Standard Contracts" (Four Types, Five Types) and "Data Standards Agreement Utilization Protocols" to support the rational distribution and fair transaction of data. Please refer to the data distribution and trade agreements signed by all citizens interested in data distribution.
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a 3-year extension of the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey, which was revised based on feedback from grantees.
The National Eye Institute is offering licensing and collaboration opportunities for inventions using artificial intelligence to diagnose uveitis, owned by the U.S. Government, to achieve commercialization of federally-funded research.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking comments on draft Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) Environmental Public Health Standards and VSP Construction Standards to control and prevent environmentally associated illnesses on cruise ships.
Jooke Robbins, Ph.D. of the Center for Coastal Studies has applied for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to conduct a 5-year review of the endangered Saimaa seal, a subspecies of the ringed seal, to ensure the accuracy of its listing classification under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The review will be based on the best available scientific and commercial data, and NMFS is requesting information on the seal's status, threats, and conservation efforts since the previous review in January 2018.
The Deepwater Horizon natural resource Trustees have prepared the Draft Restoration Plan 4 and Environmental Assessment, proposing alternatives to restore fish, water column invertebrates, and sea turtles impacted by the oil spill, with a total estimated cost of $210,020,000.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented temporary reporting requirements for Federal seafood dealers, individual fishing quota dealers, and charter vessels and headboats in affected Florida counties due to catastrophic conditions caused by Hurricane Helene.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold three Best Fishing Practices Master Volunteer Program Workshops to educate participants on best fishing practices, snapper grouper species, and the Council's Citizen Science projects and process.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting for the SEDAR 90 assessment process of South Atlantic red snapper, which will include a Data Workshop, assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Law Enforcement Committee will hold a public meeting.
NOAA has prepared a final programmatic environmental assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact analyzing the environmental impacts of authorizing sturgeon translocation for research and enhancement purposes.
The United States Navy has published corrections to a notice of the proposed issuance of an incidental harassment authorization for pile driving training exercises at Naval Base Ventura County, Port Hueneme, originally published on October 23, 2024.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is submitting its information collection activities, including application forms for StormReady, TsunamiReady, and Weather-Ready Ambassador programs, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that revoking antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on utility scale wind towers from China and Vietnam would lead to dumping and material injury to the U.S. industry.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking public comments on a special permit request from Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC to waive a valve spacing regulation in one segment of its Class 1 pipeline.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the Ocmulgee skullcap, a plant species from Georgia and South Carolina, as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and designated approximately 6,661 acres of critical habitat.
The South Dakota State Historical Society's divisions will repatriate a cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) due to its cultural affiliation with Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from Pumacruma Llamana for an enhancement of survival permit for the orangeblack Hawaiian damselfly, which would authorize take of the species and its habitat creation. The public is invited to comment on the application.
The Museum of Us in San Diego, CA, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations. The remains were collected in New Mexico.
Wesleyan University plans to transfer human remains listed under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) following a notice of inventory completion published in the Federal Register on August 12, 2024.