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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established regulatory requirements for legacy coal combustion residual surface impoundments, following a court order to take further action. The new rules also cover CCR management units at active and inactive facilities.
The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a rule to address the unreasonable risk of injury to health presented by methylene chloride, which will prevent serious illness and death associated with uncontrolled exposures to the chemical.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator denied a petition from the Port Arthur Community Action Network and Environmental Integrity Project to object to a Clean Air Act operating permit issued to Oxbow Calcining LLC in Texas. The petition was filed on August 8, 2023, and the EPA Administrator signed the denial on April 12, 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) related to its Safer Choice Program, which is set to expire on May 31, 2025.
The EPA has issued a final Outer Continental Shelf air permit for Empire Offshore Wind, LLC to construct and operate an offshore wind farm, the Empire Wind Project, located approximately 12 nautical miles south of Long Island, New York.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for Energy Harbor Nuclear Corporation's request to load two Holtec canisters at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant's ISFSI, despite non-compliance with certain terms and conditions.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for Constellation Energy Generation, LLC's exemption request to store spent fuel at the Limerick Generating Station's Units 1 and 2 ISFSI. This exemption allows for the storage of up to eight spent fuel canisters in a condition that does not meet the terms of the Certificate of Compliance.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted an exemption to Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. allowing Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station to load four model 68M canisters with shims in June 2024, despite non-compliance with certain terms.
The US government is amending horse protection regulations to enhance the detection and diagnosis of soring at horse shows, exhibitions, and sales, aiming to protect horses from this inhumane practice and eliminate unfair competition.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Utah State Office, in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Environmental Protection Agency, and Cache Water District, plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wellsville Canyon Watershed Plan, which aims to improve flood protection, irrigation efficiency, recreational facilities, and water quality in Cache County, Utah.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Utah State Office is seeking public comments on its plan to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Pleasant Creek watershed in Sanpete County, Utah, which will address issues related to watershed rehabilitation, flood prevention, and agricultural water management.
Volvo Bus Corporation has received a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, related to certain model year 2009-2023 Volvo 9700 buses.
The Turkish government has made a determination regarding paper shopping bags, following a request from the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning. The decision aims to reduce plastic waste in the country.
The FDA is hosting a public meeting of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee to gather input on a biologics license application for Donanemab Solution for Intravenous Infusion, and is seeking public comments on the matter.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a public meeting of the Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee to provide advice on midomafetamine capsules, a new medication, and is seeking public comments on the matter.
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), part of the Department of Justice (DOJ), is requesting OMB review and approval for an information collection activity. This submission is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation has removed two individuals from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, effectively lifting sanctions imposed by the Executive Order related to Russian government activities.
The U.S. Department of State has removed an individual from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) due to changes in circumstances, as mandated by the Executive Order,
The IRS has proposed new regulations requiring information reporting on transactions with foreign trusts and large foreign gifts, as well as loans from and uses of property of foreign trusts. A public hearing is scheduled to discuss the proposed rules, which will affect US persons engaging in transactions with foreign trusts and those receiving large gifts from foreign individuals.
The Department of Labor is seeking OMB approval for its Bureau of Labor Statistics-sponsored Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages information collection request, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on a proposed extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for the Underground Construction Standard, which governs workplace safety in underground construction projects
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on its Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Administrative Collection of States (TAAACS), as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) review process.
The US Department of Labor is publishing a notification confirming the ratification of a rule regarding the adverse effect wage rate methodology for temporary H-2A nonimmigrant employment in non-range occupations, previously published on February 28, 2023
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Ohio, effective from March 14, 2024, due to the devastating tornadoes that struck the area. The declaration, FEMA-4777-DR, was made on May 2, 2024.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection project titled Assessing Sexual and Gender Minority Occupational Well-being from The PRIDE Study.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed data collection project titled Evaluation of the Division of Overdose Prevention Technical Assistance Center, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Human-Centered Design Effort on Bringing Guidelines to the Digital Age.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed data collection project for the 2024 wave of the National Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Study.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and federal agencies to comment on the proposed National Hospital Care Survey, a project to assess patient care in hospital settings and describe health care delivery patterns in the United States.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed data collection project to evaluate the effectiveness of heart disease and stroke prevention programs.
The Administration for Children and Families proposes to extend approval of the existing generic clearance for Financial Reports used for ACF Non-discretionary Grant Programs, with updates to three collections and adjusted burden estimates for the next three years.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Performance Measures, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking comments on four draft documents related to the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) as per Executive Order 14110 issued on October 30, 2023.
The US government is seeking public comments on proposed information collection activities related to registration as an agent or tanner.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is implementing the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service Pilot Fellowship Program to recruit graduate students interested in building a career with the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, particularly from underserved communities.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found countervailable subsidies for passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China during January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, and is rescinding the review for 18 companies.
The US Secretary of Commerce is seeking applications for 9 membership positions on the 22-member American Fisheries Advisory Committee, with selected individuals serving a three-year term.
The Department of Commerce invites public comment on a proposed information collection to assess the impact of its requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden, with a 60-day comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) are requesting nominations for 11 Federal Advisory Committees, including the Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction and the National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee.
The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board will hold a meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, to deliberate and potentially adopt letters of recommendation and discuss priority issues related to travel and tourism.
The U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revoking the antidumping duty order on certain common alloy aluminum sheet from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that revoking the countervailing duty order on common alloy aluminum sheet from China would likely lead to continued or recurring countervailable subsidies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from Indonesia are being sold at less than fair value, with a period of investigation from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from India are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with the period of investigation spanning from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) implements annual catch limits and accountability measures for Kona crab in the main Hawaiian Islands for fishing years 2024-2026 to support long-term sustainability.
The U.S. Department of Commerce published the final results of the 2021-2022 antidumping duty reviews on multilayered wood flooring from China, correcting an incomplete list of companies with no shipments during the review period.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from Italy are being sold at less than fair value, with a period of investigation from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from the Republic of Korea are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with a period of investigation from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from Vietnam are being sold in the United States at less than fair value, with a period of investigation from April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that aluminum extrusions from the United Arab Emirates are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value, with a period of investigation from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023.