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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a revised Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to limit sulfur dioxide emissions at the Gerald Gentleman Station in Nebraska, addressing a portion of a final rulemaking published in 2012.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving the State of Wyoming's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) submission, which addresses the need to revise long-term strategies to improve visibility in Class I Federal areas.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has renewed the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) charter for an additional two-year period, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), to provide advice on environmental justice concerns.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reclassified the 2015 8-hour ozone nonattainment area in Baltimore, Maryland from Moderate to Serious under the Clean Air Act, in response to a request from the State of Maryland.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal of its Fitness for Duty Programs information collection.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted an exemption to Duke Energy Progress, LLC, allowing the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, to deviate from specific reactor protection system cable requirements set by the IEEE Standard 279-1971.
The US Forest Service is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites in the Boise National Forest, with proposed fees that are deemed reasonable and typical of similar sites in the area, with revenue to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement.
The US Forest Service is proposing to establish a recreation fee site in the Angeles 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 General Services Administration (GSA) has published a correction to its acquisition regulation, GSAR Case 2022-G506, which was initially released on July 3, 2024, and went into effect on August 2, 2024, to standardize the identification of deviations in the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation, with the update replacing the term 'commercial Services'.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a previously approved information collection process for releasing claims for final payment under construction and building services contracts, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The US Commission has initiated a review to determine if lifting antidumping and countervailing duties on steel racks from China would harm US industries, following a request from US companies.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to assess whether removing tariffs on steel trailer wheels from China would harm US industries, following a request from the Chinese government to review the antidumping and countervailing duty orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about certain semiconductor devices and products, and is now seeking public comments on any issues related to the public interest, as part of its rules of practice and procedure.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging that certain photodynamic therapy systems and pharmaceutical products infringe on two U.S. patents, prompting the Commission to initiate an investigation.
The presiding administrative law judge has designated temporary relief proceedings in the investigation into Certain Disposable Vaporizer Devices as more complicated, requiring additional time and consideration.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has rescinded and replaced its rules governing representation elections in the construction industry and for employees with pending unfair labor practice charges, aiming to better protect employees' right to freely choose representation and promote industrial peace.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics is seeking OMB approval to reinstate and modify a previously approved information collection, the Census of Medical Examiner and Coroner Offices, which has expired due to lack of approval.
The US Department of the Treasury is hosting its 2nd meeting of Fiscal Year 2024 of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, a 24-member committee advising the Department on advancing racial equity, and is seeking public participation and comments.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released its quarterly publication of individuals who have chosen to expatriate, a list that includes U.S. citizens and residents who have relinquished their U.S. citizenship or terminated their green card status
The Employment and Training Administration at the Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension for the authority to collect information on alien claims activities, in an effort to reduce paperwork burden and comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has received a petition for modification from the listed party, requesting changes to existing safety standards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for nationally recognized testing laboratories, as outlined in the Program Regulation for Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has clarified its direct final rule, published on June 6, 2024, which eliminates self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) awarded Federal Government contracts or subcontracts towards agency or subcontracting goals, following seven comments with no significant adverse feedback.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Federal Reserve Board, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are reviewing outdated regulations under the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act of 1996. They will publish four Federal Register documents over two years, seeking public comment on consumer protection, director/officer/employee, and money laundering regulations.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend Office of Management and Budget clearances for information collection requirements in Regulations B, E, M, and Z for an additional three years, until November 30, 2027.
The European Patent Office (EPO) will begin transitioning its patent literature citations to a digital format on October 1, 2024, in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
The US government has proposed a major rule addressing changes to the physician fee schedule, Medicare Part B payment policies, and other updates to ensure payment systems reflect medical practice and statutory changes.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality intends to request an extension of the Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture Database, inviting public comment in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of the Secretary is seeking public comment on a proposed collection in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will hold a 2-day Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel meeting in September 2024 to consider options for the conservation and management of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species.
The Department of Commerce invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed information collections for national marine sanctuary advisory council applications, allowing for 60 days of public comment before submission to OMB.
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public comments on a recipient reporting information collection request.
The Department of Commerce invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed Alaska Saltwater Sportfishing Economic Survey, which aims to assess the impact of information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Orsted Wind Power North America, LLC to incidentally harass marine mammals during surveys off the coast of Delaware.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements an annual catch limit and target for bottomfish in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands for fishing years 2024 and 2025 to support long-term sustainability of the fishery.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announces three inseason actions for the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fishing season, modifying commercial salmon troll fisheries from the U.S./Canada border to the Oregon/California border.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is initiating a changed circumstances review of the antidumping duty order on certain pasta from Italy, preliminarily determining that Gruppo Milo SpA should be assigned the same cash deposit rate as its predecessor, Gruppo Alimentare Mediterraneo Milo Srl.
Alaska Railroad submitted a request to amend its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan on July 18, 2024, and the Federal Railroad Administration is inviting public comment on the proposal.
MIAX Sapphire, LLC filed a proposed rule change to establish proprietary market data products, which has been made effective immediately.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed an amendment to proposed rule change MSRB Rule G-14 to shorten the timeframe for reporting trades in municipal securities.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has proposed a rule change to amend FINRA Rule 6730, reducing the 15-minute TRACE reporting timeframe to one minute.
NYSE Arca, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend Rule 1.1 and Rule 5.2-E(j)(6), with immediate effectiveness.
Nasdaq PHLX LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend options rules, specifically sections 5 and 10 of Options 2 and section 15 of Options 3, with immediate effectiveness.
The City of Tualatin, Oregon, has announced a preliminary determination of a qualifying conduit hydropower facility and is soliciting comments and motions to intervene.
MountainWest Pipeline, LLC has filed a notice of request under blanket authorization with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The commission has established an intervention and protest deadline.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove the northeastern bulrush (Scirpus ancistrochaetus) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants, citing reduced threats to the species.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho will officially file plats of survey for described lands in Boise, Idaho, 30 days from publication, prepared to meet administrative needs of various Federal agencies.
The US government extends the withdrawal of 646.40 acres of National Forest System lands in the Colville National Forest, Washington, for an additional 20-year period to protect the Halliday Fen Research Natural Area.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to remove a clause and subpart from the Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) that prohibits awarding certain Federal contracts to institutions of higher education that prohibit Reserve Officer Training Corps units or military recruiting on campus, as the provisions are no longer needed due to amendments made in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in December 2020.
The US Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on Lake St. Clair in New Baltimore, MI, to protect against potential hazards from Sunsation Powerboats fireworks displays.