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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the removal of New Jersey's CAIR nitrogen oxides (NO X ) Trading Program regulations from the state's State Implementation Plan (SIP), while conditionally approving the removal of NO X Budget Program regulations. This move follows a request from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to remove these regulations from the SIP.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting of the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) on a specified date and time. Registration is required and the meeting is open to the public.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing public notice of upcoming meetings for the Local Government Advisory Committee's Small Communities Advisory Subcommittee (SCAS), which will be open to the public.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is required to publish information on new chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), as amended by the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act. The document covers the period from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on additional items related to the efficient rollout of the IoT Labeling program, including cybersecurity labeling requirements and registry processes.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is implementing changes to the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order, as recommended by the Softwood Lumber Board, to add alternate positions for certain seats and a public member, and update Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) numbers for softwood lumber with the latest numbers from the U.S. International Trade Commission.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is announcing its intention to revise and extend the Commercial Floriculture Survey, a currently approved information collection, due to changes in the target population, sampling design, and questionnaire length, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is requesting comments on the need for U.S. Grain Standards Act services in four newly formed regions, including Texas, Iowa, and North Dakota, and is seeking applications from interested entities to provide official inspection and weighing services.
The US Department of Agriculture has released a pest risk analysis evaluating the risks of importing fresh sage leaves and stems from Ethiopia into the continental US, concluding that phytosanitary measures can mitigate these risks.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collection activities, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify the definition of human trafficking and agency responsibilities in Federal contracts.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Network Switching and Routing Equipment Supporting Bit Indexed Explicit Replication (Bier) and is now soliciting public comments on any issues related to the complaint or the complainant's filing.
The FDA has finalized a guidance document outlining the regulatory requirements for determining donor eligibility for blood establishments, aiming to ensure the safety of the blood supply and protect donor health.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document outlining its recommendations for conducting human radiolabeled mass balance studies, aimed at improving the accuracy and reliability of clinical pharmacology data.
Phytolon Ltd. has submitted a petition to the FDA, requesting an amendment to the color additive regulations to allow the safe use of prickly pear yellow in food coloring, in line with current good manufacturing practices.
The National Summer Teacher Institute (NSTI) and Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property Education Program (MTIP) are seeking public comment on their information collection activities, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comment on a revised voluntary standard for infant bath seats, which could potentially improve their safety, following a revision by ASTM International (ASTM).
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking an extension of the existing information collection titled Consumer Leasing Act (Regulation M) under OMB Control Number 3170-0006, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking an extension of the existing information collection titled 'Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (Regulation O)' from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a revised collection of information related to the Financial Responsibility Acknowledgement-ATF Form 8620.28, as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, part of the Department of Justice, is requesting OMB review and approval for an information collection related to the Death-in-Custody Reporting Act Program, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS has released final regulations on the treatment of property acquired in certain triangular reorganizations involving foreign corporations, affecting corporations, shareholders, and foreign corporations participating in inbound nonrecognition transactions.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a services determination related to Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions, as mandated by an Executive Order issued on April 6, 2022.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed regulations regarding the new excise tax on repurchases of corporate stock made after December 31, 2022, and to gather input from stakeholders on the proposed guidance.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has corrected proposed regulations for the clean electricity production credit and clean electricity investment credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which were initially published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2024.
The Contract Disputes Act has established a prompt payment interest rate of 4 7/8% per annum for the period from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on its proposed collection of information, specifically the Schedule of Excess Risks, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The State of Idaho has issued an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration in response to the Teton Pass landslide and highway closure, affecting the region from June 8, 2024, and continuing.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of New Mexico, following the ongoing South Fork Fire, Salt Fire, and flooding incidents, which began on June 17, 2024, and continue to this day.
The President has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of New Hampshire, specifically for public assistance, following a severe winter storm and flooding that affected the area from April 3rd to April 5th, 2024, as declared by FEMA (FEMA--4799-DR) on July 10th, 2024.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has adopted a final order allowing Japanese nonbank swap dealers to comply with US capital and financial reporting requirements by meeting Japanese laws and regulations, following public comments and modifications.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has adopted a final order allowing nonbank swap dealers in Mexico to comply with US capital and financial reporting requirements through substituted compliance with Mexican regulations, following public comments on the proposal
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has granted a conditional substituted compliance order for nonbank swap dealers in the UK, allowing them to meet US capital and financial reporting requirements by following UK Prudential Regulation Authority standards. The decision comes after public comments and modifications to the original proposal.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has adopted a final order allowing nonbank swap dealers in France and Germany to comply with EU capital and financial reporting requirements, subject to certain conditions.
Brazil's Central Bank released a dataset containing selected economic indicators, providing insights into the country's economic performance, and available for download on the BCB website.
The European Patent Office (EPO) held a meeting with Samsung SDI to share its views on quality and the Unitary Patent package, a key aspect of the organization's efforts to improve patent quality and efficiency.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking current billing information from certain clinicians who have earned an Alternative Payment Model (APM) Incentive Payment to disburse the payment.
The Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public comment on a proposed collection reinstatement in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Child Support Services is requesting the Office of Management and Budget approve the Child Support Portal Registration for an additional three years.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges to Melanie Ann Espinoza of Glendale, Arizona.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges to Charles McGonigal, a resident of New York, NY 10011.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain imports of wooden cabinets and vanities from Malaysia and Vietnam are covered by the antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on wooden cabinets from China, and is rescinding related circumvention inquiries.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has continued the antidumping duty order on certain tin mill products from Japan due to potential dumping and material injury to the US industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is initiating a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on glycine from the People's Republic of China in response to a request from Salvi Chemical Industries Limited.
The Department of Commerce invites the public to comment on proposed information collections to assess their impact and minimize the reporting burden, with a 60-day public comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, soliciting comments on the collection of information from outside advisors.
The Oregon Coast Aquarium has applied for a permit to import up to six Pacific harbor seals for public display, with James Burke as the responsible party.
Invenergy Wind Offshore, LLC has requested the renewal of their incidental harassment authorization to take marine mammals incidental to marine site characterization surveys in the New York Bight, with the initial authorization expiring on July 30, 2024.
The United States Department of Commerce has initiated countervailing duty investigations into brake drums imported from the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye.
The United States Department of Commerce has initiated less-than-fair-value investigations into certain brake drums imported from the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Türkiye.