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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied the Alabama Department of Environmental Management's (ADEM) Application for approval of the Alabama coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program, citing non-compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
The EPA is seeking public comment on a request from the Colorado Department of Agriculture to use unregistered pesticides on up to 1,400 acres of sweet corn to control corn earworm.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the exclusion for Shell Oil Company's facility in Deer Park, Texas, due to changes in ownership and name following a recent acquisition.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual meeting of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) to review its charge and develop a work plan, as required by the National Environmental Education Act of 1990.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan, removing outdated State Orders related to Dow Chemical and Pratt & Whitney, while adding a new Consent Order for Thames Shipyard, ensuring continued implementation of VOC emissions controls.
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau is seeking public comment on a petition to reconsider a rulemaking proceeding that expands network outage reporting requirements, adopted by the FCC on January 25, 2024.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is correcting an error in the Dates section of a document published in the Federal Register on May 22, 2024.
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to revise an existing information collection for the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US National Forests in Alabama are proposing to establish several new recreation fee sites, with revenue from these sites to be used for site operation, maintenance, and improvement, and an analysis indicates the proposed fees are reasonable and comparable to similar sites in the area.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule to adjust civil monetary penalties for non-compliance with its regulations, in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which mandates annual inflation adjustments to these penalties starting in 2016.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is rescinding one of the waivers being tested under the Section 504 Home Repair Loans and Grants in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas pilot program due to funding constraints, as previously announced in the Federal Register on July 18, 2023.
USAID is seeking approval to conduct surveys, interviews, and focus groups to assess program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and ensure accountability, ultimately supporting development and foreign assistance objectives.
Forest River Bus, LLC has denied its petition to the NHTSA, stating that certain model year 2009-2022 Starcraft school buses do not fully comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222 regarding school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration are proposing amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to encourage small businesses in Puerto Rico and other US territories to participate in the Small Business Administration's mentor-protégé program, with the goal of increasing economic opportunities for these communities.
The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a rule published by the Small Business Administration (SBA) related to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
The U.S. Trade Representative has made determinations regarding the eligibility of ceramic tile from India for duty-free treatment under the U.S.-India Trade Policy Forum.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Memory Devices and Electronic Devices Containing the Same and is now soliciting public comments on any issues related to the public interest, as outlined in its rules and procedures.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has declined to review an initial determination granting complainants' motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation regarding certain smart wearable devices, systems, and components.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public input on potential violations of US antidumping law related to certain video processing devices and components, following an initial determination by an administrative law judge.
The FDA is renewing the Arthritis Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on April 5, 2026.
The FDA has renewed the Obstetrics, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on March 23, 2026.
The FDA is hosting a public meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee to provide advice on the Supplemental Biologics License Application 761069/S-043 for IMFINZI (durvalumab) Injection, and is seeking public comments on the matter.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has amended its regulations to allow the use of ethyl cellulose as a matrix scaffolding for tracers in animal feed and drinking water, with a maximum limit of 80% of the tracer.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is requesting public comments on an information collection related to Federal Home Loan Bank Directors, which is set to expire on July 31, 2024, and is seeking a three-year extension.
On June 3, 2024, the U.S. President issued a proclamation under the Immigration and Nationality Act, suspending and limiting the entry of certain non-citizens at the southern border, and directing the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice to develop regulations addressing these circumstances.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has stayed the June 10, 2024 hearing on the proposed placement of two phenethylamine hallucinogens, as identified in the proposed rule, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The DEA has temporarily halted the scheduled hearing on the placement of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) and 2,5-dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine (DOC) in Schedule I.
The US government has determined that Russia has used chemical weapons in violation of international law, and has partially waived sanctions to allow for foreign assistance and export of certain goods.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for the Global Community Liaison Office Professional Development Fellowship Application, which must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget within 30 days.
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on June 18, 2024, to discuss various coinage-related matters.
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 paperwork requirements for reporting injuries to employees operating mechanical power presses.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a proposal to extend the Government Securities Dealers Reports for three years, with revisions, under delegated authority and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Federal Reserve Board is adopting a proposal to extend the Interagency Bank Merger Act Application for three years without revision, following Board approval under delegated authority and submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Home Mortgage Disclosure Act reporting requirements for three years without revision.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Recordkeeping and Disclosure Requirements Associated with CFPB's Regulation Z for three years without revision
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Financial Statements for Holding Companies (FR Y-9 Reports) for three years, with revisions, and invites stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed activity.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend for three years the Reports of Foreign Banking Organizations, with revisions, in an effort to gather more comprehensive information on foreign banks operating in the United States.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend for three years the collection of financial statements from U.S. banking organizations' foreign subsidiaries and nonbank subsidiaries of U.S. holding companies.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Consolidated Report of Condition and Income for Edge and Agreement Corporations for three years, with revisions, in an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the reporting process.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has approved a proposal to extend the collection of information related to change in control, director, and senior executive officer notifications, as well as biographical and financial reports, without revision for three years.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the ninth public meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, to be held on July 1-2, 2024, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with virtual and in-person attendance options.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued final regulations for the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, a 1,722 square-mile area in eastern Lake Ontario that will be co-managed with New York State.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that certain producers/exporters made sales of non-refillable steel cylinders at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from the Republic of Korea, covering POSCO and its affiliated companies, with preliminary results indicating no sales below normal value.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that RZBC Group Co., Ltd. and its affiliates did not sell citric acid from China at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that Aperam Steel Belgium N.V. made sales of stainless steel plate in coils from Belgium at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, and is rescinding the review for certain companies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Jining Huahui International Co., Ltd. did not make a bona fide sale of fresh garlic during the period of review from November 1, 2021, through October 31, 2022, and is therefore rescinding the administrative review.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of large diameter welded pipe from the Republic of Korea. The review period is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
The U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revoking the antidumping duty order on certain plastic decorative ribbon from China would lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, with dumping margins indicated in the notice.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Belgium was sold at less than normal value during the period of review from May 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023, and is rescinding the review in part for certain companies.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented an accountability measure for the commercial longline component of golden tilefish in South Atlantic Federal waters, closing the fishery due to projected 2024 commercial quota reach.