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Low Head Hydro M 21, LLC has submitted a preliminary permit application for a hydroelectric project and is soliciting comments from the public and other stakeholders.
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., PJM Interconnection, L.L.C., Southwest Power Pool, Inc., and ISO New England, Inc. have jointly submitted a notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requesting an extension of time for compliance with the grid resilience standards.
Evergy Missouri West, Inc. has filed a Notice of Filing, but no additional information is provided.
Central Rivers Power, NH LLC has made a Final Environmental Assessment available for public review. This assessment evaluates the environmental impacts of a project.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public input on the first draft chapters of its Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment.
The USGS is submitting a new information collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa, OK, plans to return cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Willamette University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to repatriate human remains removed from federal and tribal lands to their lineal descendants, Indian tribes, or Native Hawaiian organizations.
Western Washington University has completed an inventory of human remains, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
The Wisconsin Historical Society intends to repatriate a sacred object under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) due to its cultural affiliation with Native American tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The American Museum of Natural History plans to return cultural items to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Fernbank Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural affiliation with Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations.
The National Park Service plans to return human remains and associated artifacts to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has concluded that surgical towels in question are of Bangladeshi origin for U.S. Government procurement purposes.
The Department of Homeland Security will submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Coast Guard is eliminating the regulation governing the drawbridge operation of the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Bridge across Wappinger Creek in New Hamburg, New York, as the bridge is no longer a movable structure.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is delaying the effective date of a rule amendment to allow sufficient time for updating Instrument Approach Procedures at Pittsburgh International Airport, following the revocation of VOR Federal Airway V-41.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing amendments to the new source performance standards (NSPS) for Volatile Organic Liquid Storage Vessels, which will reduce emissions and improve air quality, effective October 4, 2023.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove Texas's regional haze State implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted on July 20, 2021, under the Clean Air Act and EPA's Regional Haze Rule. This decision addresses Texas's long-term strategies for reducing regional haze in mandatory Class I Federal areas.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for sulfur dioxide emissions in Billings and Laurel, Montana, removing a provision that allowed for exceedances during malfunctions, startups, and shutdowns.
The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a Montana Department of Environmental Quality plan change, removing the oxygenated fuels program from a control measure to a contingency measure in the Missoula, Montana area, without interfering with air quality standards.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension of its Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, following a 60-day public comment period that ended on April 10, 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for approval of a new information collection, Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, following a 60-day public comment period that has been extended by 30 days.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting nominations for the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), comprising up to 12 individuals serving one- or two-year terms starting in January 2025, to advise on environmental policies and decisions.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing an application by Northern States Power Company (NSPM) to revise the inspection intervals for spent nuclear fuel storage at the Prairie Island Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, citing scheduling challenges.
The US government is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit storage and expungement provisions, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated investigations into the impact of Chinese and Vietnamese imports of thermoformed molded fiber products on the US market, with a preliminary determination due by November 22, 2024.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials and Products Containing Same, DN 3776, and is seeking public comments on any issues related to the public interest.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine, issued to Janssen Biotech, Inc., due to the revocation under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), effective June 1, 2023.
The FDA is issuing a priority review voucher to the sponsor of a rare pediatric disease product application for MIPLYFFA (arimoclomol), a drug approved on September 20, 2024, manufactured by Zevra Denmark AS, following the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act's criteria.
The FDA has approved a product redeeming a priority review voucher for KISQALI (ribociclib), a treatment for rare pediatric diseases, following a review of its supplemental application.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is correcting a final rule published on February 2, 2024, to address an editorial error that omitted a definition in the codified version of the rule, aiming to improve the accuracy and clarity of its regulations.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document outlining how pet food manufacturers can use relative supersaturation (RSS) methodology to support claims that adult maintenance cat food promotes urinary tract health.
The FDA has awarded a priority review voucher to IntraBio Inc., the manufacturer of AQNEURSA (levacetylleucine), a rare pediatric disease product approved on September 24, 2024, in recognition of meeting the criteria set by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a final guidance document outlining performance criteria for endosseous dental implants and abutments, developed in accordance with the finalized Safety and Performance Based Pathway guidance.
The Department of Justice has established its 2024 Senior Executive Service and Senior Level Standing Performance Review Boards to review performance appraisals and make recommendations on performance ratings and pay adjustments.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking OMB approval to extend a previously approved information collection, which involves collecting law enforcement suicide data, following a request for public comments.
The U.S. government is seeking public comments on potential import prohibitions on certain products from China due to concerns over the trade and poaching of pangolins, which threaten the effectiveness of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
The Department of Labor is correcting a notice published in the Federal Register on September 4, 2024, due to an error in the provided dates, and is now issuing a correction to provide accurate information.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has declared an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for the State of Idaho, effective October 7, 2024, in response to economic injury caused by a recent disaster.
The US government has declared an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for the State of Ohio, providing financial assistance to affected businesses following a disaster, as announced on October 8, 2024.
The State of South Carolina has received an amendment to its Presidential declaration of a major disaster, related to Hurricane Helene, which occurred from September 25, 2024, and continues to this day, as declared by FEMA on September 29, 2024.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on a revision to its information collection on appraisal management companies, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The CFPB and the Board are publishing final rules amending the official interpretations for the regulations implementing the Truth in Lending Act, adjusting the exemption threshold for consumer credit transactions based on the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The exemption threshold will increase from $69,500 to $71,900, effective January 1, 2025, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Reserve Board are updating the dollar threshold for exempt consumer leases under the Consumer Leasing Act, increasing it from $69,500 to $71,900 starting January 1, 2025, in line with the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as of June 1, 2024.
The OCC, the Board, and the CFPB are finalizing amendments to their regulations implementing section 129H of the Truth in Lending Act, which establishes special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemption threshold for transactions under $33,500 will increase to $33,500, effective January 1, 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as of June 1, 2024.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is providing guidance to help standardize voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts, promoting transparency and liquidity in the market.