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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order on May 24, 2024, granting a petition from People Concerned About Chemical Safety (PCACS) and Earthjustice to object to a Clean Air Act operating permit issued to Union Carbide Institute Facility in West Virginia. The permit was issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published statements of its findings on certain new chemical substances and significant new uses submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), covering submissions from May 1 to May 31, 2024.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for a framework to review potential antibiotic and antifungal resistance risks associated with pesticide use, originally set to end on August 1, 2024, to August 15, 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to designate five chemicals, including acetaldehyde and vinyl chloride, as High-Priority Substances for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The public has 90 days to comment on the proposed designations.
The Wireline Competition Bureau has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget to implement the revised pole attachment rules for three years, aiming to accelerate wireline broadband deployment.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is hosting the second meeting of its re-chartered Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), which was renewed for a two-year period starting June 22, 2023, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Prescott National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites, where users will pay fees to cover the cost of site operation, maintenance, and improvement. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites indicates that the proposed fees are reasonable and comparable to similar sites in the area.
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is proposing to establish two recreation fee sites, with proposed fees to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, and are deemed reasonable by an analysis of nearby recreation fee sites.
The Monongahela National Forest is planning to set up several recreation fee sites, with proposed fees that are deemed reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area, with revenue generated used for site maintenance and improvement.
The US Forest Service is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites in the Daniel Boone National Forest, with proposed fees to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, and analysis suggests the fees are reasonable and comparable to similar sites in the area.
The US Forest Service is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites in the Chugach National Forest, with proposed fees to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, and are deemed reasonable by an analysis of similar sites in the area.
The US Forest Service is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites in the Tongass National Forest, with proposed fees to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, and are deemed reasonable based on analysis of nearby recreation fee sites.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public comments on potential violations of the Antidumping Act, specifically regarding Certain Portable Battery Jump Starters and Components Thereof, following an Initial Determination and Recommended Determination issued by an Administrative Law Judge.
The FDA is reopening the comment period for a petition to amend food additive regulations to remove fluorinated polyethylene, submitted by a coalition of environmental groups, and is also making a correction to the filing notice.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document outlining considerations for using electronic health records and medical claims data to support regulatory decisions on drug and biological products, as part of its Real-World Evidence (RWE) program.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test, issued to Mesa Biotech Inc., a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, due to a request from the authorization holder.
The FDA is seeking public comments on methods to detect and quantify host cell proteins in recombinant peptide products, as well as the use of in vitro and in silico assessments to mitigate immunogenicity risks in follow-on peptide products.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document to help pharmaceutical companies submit over-the-counter monograph submissions in electronic format, building on a draft released in September 2022.
The FDA is seeking input from industry on how to advance biosimilar product development, with a focus on whether to create class-specific or product-specific guidance documents.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document (GFI #100) outlining acceptable levels of residual solvents in new veterinary medicinal products, developed in collaboration with the International Cooperation on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Veterinary Medicinal Products (VICH).
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released a revised proposed rule requiring federal credit unions to develop succession planning processes for key positions, following public comments and further consideration of the issue.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added two individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, freezing their assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from doing business with them.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Oklahoma, initially issued on June 14, 2024, to address severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from May 19 to May 28, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for the state of Florida, specifically for public assistance, following severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that occurred from May 10, 2024, and are dated June 17, 2024.
The State of Iowa has received an amendment to its Presidential declaration of a major disaster, initially issued on June 24, 2024, due to severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that began on June 16, 2024, and continue to this day.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Iowa following severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on April 26-27, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Montana following a severe winter storm and flooding that occurred from May 6 to May 9, 2024.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Credit Risk Retention,' as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The OCC has submitted the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
Tropical Cyclone GAEMI-24, a hurricane with a maximum wind speed of 231 km/h, affected Taiwan Province of China from July 19, 2024, to July 25, 2024.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has met with GE Aerospace to share its views on patent scope and quality, a key aspect of the patent application process.
The US Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a declaration of emergency due to the avian influenza A (H79N) virus, citing a significant potential for a public health emergency affecting national security and US citizens abroad.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting comments on a proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization to Hilcorp Alaska, LLC for production drilling support activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska, and a possible one-year renewal.
The U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revoking the antidumping duty order on large residential washers from Mexico would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council will hold its 185th public hybrid meeting to address items on the tentative agenda.
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a two-hour webinar meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee.
The United States Department of Commerce has postponed preliminary determinations in less-than-fair-value investigations into imports of dioctyl terephthalate from Malaysia, Poland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Türkiye.
The U.S. Department of Commerce published a correction notice in the Federal Register on July 18, 2024, regarding the antidumping duty orders on certain paper shopping bags from eight countries, including the exclusion of certain Indian companies from the order.
The NMFS Southeast Fisheries Science Center has applied for a permit to conduct research on cetaceans and import, export, and receive cetacean parts for scientific research.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council submitted Amendment 8 to the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Highly Migratory Species on July 15, 2024, to update essential fish habitat provisions and promote the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces a 90-day finding on a petition to list the Alabama shad (Alosa alabamae) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, initiating a status review to determine whether listing is warranted.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) implements changes to fishing year 2024 recreational management measures for Gulf of Maine cod and haddock to ensure the fishery does not exceed catch limits.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold virtual public hearings on Amendment 55 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper Grouper Fishery in the South Atlantic Region, which establishes a new complex and updates catch levels.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will conduct an in-person review workshop for the SEDAR 93 assessment of Atlantic red drum.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determines that Citribel nv. did not sell subject merchandise in the United States at prices below normal value during the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, period of review.
The U.S. Department of Commerce initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation on large top mount combination refrigerator-freezers from Thailand, correcting an error in the initial notice regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission's preliminary determination timeline.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a coastwise endorsement eligibility determination for a foreign-built vessel, LONER, which will carry up to twelve passengers for hire.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted a 5-year exemption to Convoy Technologies, Inc. to allow motor carriers to use an alternative camera system in place of rear-vision mirrors.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other agencies have taken final actions on the Rebuild of the I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) Francis Scott Key Bridge project in Maryland, granting necessary licenses, permits, or approvals.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) are issuing a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the State College Area Connector Project, a proposed highway project in Centre County, PA.
Constellation Generation Company LLC has applied for renewed authorization to export electric energy from the United States to Canada.