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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for a proposed rule regarding sulfur dioxide emissions in Texas until October 18, 2024, following public requests to do so.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its regulations to align with the latest American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, Division 1, OM Code: Section IST, to ensure nuclear power plant safety and efficiency.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on its draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) for implementing training and experience requirements in NRC regulations, which would provide clarity on roles, responsibilities, and compliance procedures for licensees, applicants, and NRC staff.
The Black Hills National Forest is proposing to establish three recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit, with proposed fees to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, as well as specialized recreation use.
The Northwest Forest Plan Area Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations on regional land management planning approaches within the Northwest Forest Plan area, in compliance with the National Forest Management Act and the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meeting will be held in accordance with the details shown below.
NHTSA is requesting OMB approval for its Crash Injury Research and Engineering Network data collection, which will be reviewed and approved under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Economic and Social Analysis (OES) is requesting OMB review for new data collection activities under the American Rescue Plan National Evaluation Generic Clearance, aiming to assess the impact of ARP-funded programs on achieving equitable outcomes.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public input on the potential impact of proposed relief in a patent investigation involving Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof.
Chinese company, Jiangxi Ganfeng Lithium, has announced a new tungsten shot production facility in the United States, marking a significant expansion into the American market.
Infineon Technologies has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that certain companies have infringed on four of its patents, including the '481 patent, the '562 patent, the '755 patent, and the '003 patent, and requesting the Commission to institute an investigation and issue exclusion orders.
The Food and Drug Administration is implementing new regulations requiring a minimum age of 21 for the sale of tobacco products, including cigarettes and e-cigarettes, in accordance with the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors in various restaurant and retail foodservice facilities.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is seeking public comments on the National Survey of Mortgage Originations, a generic information collection, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with a proposed three-year control number.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, is seeking OMB approval for a revision to the National Crime Victimization Survey, which includes the School Crime Supplement, following a request for public comments on the proposed changes.
The U.S. government has announced the inclusion of additional culturally significant objects in the upcoming exhibition
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for the 'Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s-1970s' exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, are culturally significant and in the national interest for temporary display in the US.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for a training/internship placement plan, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with a 30-day public comment period.
The Treasury Department has issued final regulations to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, which disallows a tax deduction for qualified conservation contributions made by partnerships and S corporations after December 29, 2022, if the contribution exceeds 2.5 times the relevant basis of the partner or shareholder.
The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comment on an information collection request to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with a public comment period to begin after the notice is published.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau designates approximately 97,733-acre San Luis Rey viticultural area in San Diego County, California, allowing vintners to describe wine origins and consumers to identify wines.
The Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, inviting public comments on the proposed requirements for certain financial institutions
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released guidance on how taxpayers can elect to report foreign currency gains and losses for tax purposes, providing clarity on a complex issue affecting international investors.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in outdoor and indoor workplaces across various industries, including construction, agriculture, and general industry.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to the Davis-Bacon Certified Payroll information collection request, aiming to reduce paperwork burden and ensure efficient data reporting. The comment period is part of the Department's efforts to minimize reporting burden and assess the impact of collection requirements on respondents.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is proposing a new system of records, titled FDIC-042, to support its Insider Risk Program, which aims to prevent insider threats to the agency's personnel, facilities, assets, and information.
Romania has become the 18th EU member state to join the Unitary Patent system, a single patent system for the European Union. This move makes Romania the latest country to adopt the system, which aims to simplify patent procedures across the EU.
The European Patent Office (EPO) will stop accepting smart card renewals for MyEPO services by the end of 2024, marking the transition to two-factor authentication (2FA) for users.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced revised plans for data collection fields and data validation procedures for reporting pregnancy success rates from assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs, as required by the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act of 1992.
The Administration for Community Living intends to award a single-source supplement of $1,787,524 to the National Council on Aging for the Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce initiative, bringing the total award for FY 2024 to $3,087,207.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) proposes to establish 2025-26 harvest specifications for groundfish in the U.S. exclusive economic zone off Washington, Oregon, and California, and to revise management measures to prevent overfishing and rebuild overfished stocks.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issues a final rule to shorten the duration of fish aggregating device closure periods for the U.S. purse seine fishery, in accordance with the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention Implementation Act.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duty orders on truck and bus tires from China would likely lead to dumping and material injury to the U.S. industry.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has initiated a 5-year review for the Indus River dolphin (Platanista gangetica minor) to ensure the accuracy of its listing classification under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The review will consider new data on the species' status, threats, and recovery since the previous review in 2016.
The National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council and the Interagency Working Group on Ocean Exploration and Characterization request public input on the development of the Pacific Islands Priorities Report to inform strategic priorities and data needs for ocean exploration and characterization in the U.S. Pacific Islands.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited the retention of blackspotted and rougheye rockfish in the Central Aleutian and Western Aleutian districts of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area due to the 2024 total allowable catch being reached.
The National Defense Stockpile Market Impact Committee is seeking public comments on the potential market impact of proposed changes to the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Materials Plan.
Patheon API Inc. has been authorized by Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 21 to conduct production activity in Florence, South Carolina, for pharmaceutical products.
PPC Broadband, Inc. has been authorized to conduct production activity in Foreign-Trade Zone 90 in East Syracuse, New York, specifically for fiber optic conduit production.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved and implemented final small-mesh multispecies specifications for the 2024 fishing year and projected specifications for fishing years 2025 and 2026, establishing allowable harvest levels and management measures consistent with recent scientific information.
Dan Engelhaupt, Ph.D., HDR, has applied for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals.
The Department of Commerce invites public comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize reporting burden, with a 60-day comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for the foreign-built vessel SANDYSEA (MOTOR), which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) seeks public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for the foreign-built vessel GUNGHO, which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for the foreign-built vessel NAYA MARYN, which will carry up to 12 passengers for hire.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) seeks public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for the foreign-built vessel SLAMMIN SALMON III, which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for the foreign-built vessel SECOND WIND, which may impact U.S. vessel builders or businesses using U.S.-flag vessels.
The Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee will hold an open virtual meeting, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) will hold an in-person/virtual hybrid meeting, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Nasdaq BX, Inc. has suspended and initiated proceedings to determine whether to approve or disapprove a proposed rule change to adopt an OTTO protocol.
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to add three additional market-on-close cut-off times to Cboe Market Close.