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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of draft risk evaluation and human health hazard technical support document for 1,1-dichloroethane and 1,2-dichloroethane, and soliciting public comment on these documents, which will be reviewed by the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC).
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of a white paper on interagency collaboration to review potential resistance risks associated with pesticide use, particularly antifungal and antibacterial pesticides that may impact human and animal drug efficacy.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new information collection request for the Combined EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan (ETEP) and Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) Work Plan Template to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Public comments on the request can be submitted until February 3, 2024.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of two amendment requests for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2, and Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, which involve no significant hazards consideration and sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to eliminate the need for environmental assessments for certain licensing and regulatory actions, while maintaining existing requirements for applicants and licensees.
The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations on various forest issues, including forest plan revisions, travel management, and site-specific projects, in compliance with federal regulations and laws.
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest has withdrawn its notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Burnt Ranch Fire Resilient Community Project, a project redesigned to address wildfire impacts following the devastating Burnt Ranch Fire.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is soliciting public comments on pathways to commercialization for modified microbes, following a request for information in response to the Office of Science and Technology Policy's (OSTP) RFI on biotechnology regulation, issued in December 2022.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking an extension of approval for an information collection related to monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance in U.S. broiler production, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received petitions from 13 motorcoach manufacturers seeking to renew temporary exemptions from a shoulder belt requirement for side-facing seats, allowing them to install lap belts instead of required lap and shoulder belts.
NHTSA has denied a petition submitted by Mr. Gerald James to investigate oil leaks from the oil pressure switch in 2015-2017 Kia Sorento vehicles, citing insufficient evidence of a safety-related defect.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Spatial, Address, and Imagery Data (SAID) Program, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed changes.
Korea has completed its procedures to implement changes to its rules of origin under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, with the modification taking effect on May 19, 2024, according to the US Trade Representative's notice published on April 19, 2024.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Photodynamic Therapy Systems, Components Thereof, and Pharmaceutical Products Used in Combination with the Same, and is now soliciting public comments on any public interest issues related to the complaint or the filing.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partially review a ruling that found no violation of Section 337 and will modify the ruling, ultimately concluding that there is no violation of the law.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for VYVGART, a human biological product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the patent extension of TECVAYLI, a human biological product, following a submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially announced its determination regarding the regulatory review period for ELFABRIO's patent extension, following the submission of patent extension applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for Xenozyme's patent extension application, which seeks to extend a patent claiming a human biological product.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for KIMMTRAK, a human biological product, following a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for ZYNYZ, a human biological product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the patent extension of TEZSPIRE, a human biological product, following a submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued its eleventh Fair Lending Report, detailing its fair lending activities in 2023, with a focus on ensuring nondiscriminatory access to credit for individuals and communities.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for a revision to its Customer Satisfaction Assessment information collection, which is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The FBI is seeking OMB approval to extend a currently approved collection for entity and individual information related to the FBI Bioterrorism Preparedness Act, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance national preparedness and response to bioterrorism threats.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a revision of a previously approved information collection, specifically ATF Form 8620.26, which involves the release of consumer and credit information.
The U.S. government has determined that certain Mesoamerican art pieces being imported for a temporary exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed in the U.S. as part of the
The IRS is proposing amendments to its tax payment regulations, which would enable taxpayers to make direct payments of tax using credit or debit cards, eliminating the need for third-party payment processors, as mandated by the Taxpayer First Act.
The IRS has proposed regulations that would assess interest on excess credits paid to taxpayers due to erroneous refunds of employment tax credits under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, CARES Act, and ARP, affecting businesses, tax-exempt organizations, and certain government entities claiming paid sick and family leave credits, as well as employee retention credits.
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on July 15 and 16, 2024, to discuss coinage-related matters
The court is continuing its proceedings to ensure the proper functioning of the patent system, following up on a claim interpretation case (G1/24).
MyEPO services have fully replaced the company's legacy Mailbox, MyFiles, and Admin facilities, as well as all fax services, in line with the published decommissioning timeline.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services implements a final rule to establish disincentives for health care providers found to have committed information blocking, as per the 21st Century Cures Act.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality intends to request a revision of the Medical Expenditures Panel Survey, allowing an additional 30 days for public comment after a previous 60-day period that yielded no comments.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on the FY 2024 annual Vessel Sanitation Program meeting, scheduled for August 5, 2024.
The US Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has made available the complete lists of geographic areas, population groups, and facilities designated as primary medical care, dental health, and mental health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) as of April 15, 2024.
The National Institutes of Health's Office of Dietary Supplements is soliciting comments on its draft strategic plan for 2025-2029, titled 'A Blueprint for a Coordinated Dietary Supplement Research Agenda at NIH'. The plan aims to engage various stakeholders in the planning process.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain paper plates from China, with a period of investigation from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to certain paper plates producers and exporters from Vietnam during January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, and invites interested parties to comment.
The National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee will meet virtually on July 22, 2024, to report working group findings and receive public briefings from outside experts.
The Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction will hold an open meeting on August 7-8, 2024, to discuss National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program agency activities and focus areas for the 2025 ACEHR Biennial Report.
The United States Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into vanillin imports from the People's Republic of China.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is initiating five-year reviews of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders, as required by the Tariff Act of 1930.
The US Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into the less-than-fair-value of vanillin imports from the People's Republic of China.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the comment period for its notice on transparency in towing fees for commercial motor vehicle operators until August 1, 2024.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has denied Clym Environmental Services LLC's application for an exemption from hours-of-service regulations, citing concerns over safety and operating costs.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $2.5 million competitive funding opportunity for a Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) National Technical Assistance Center to improve transportation access for people with disabilities, older adults, and low-income individuals.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $1,936,000 in competitive funding for projects that enhance mobility innovations in two areas: accelerating innovative service delivery models and developing software solutions for integrated demand-response public transportation services.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended the public comment period for a request for information on artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation until August 1, 2024.
The Department of Energy has adopted the final rule for the recapture of credits awarded under the Civil Nuclear Credit Program, as established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.