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The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for various helicopters modified with emergency float kits, requiring repetitive inspections and corrective actions to address an unsafe condition.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is amending the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule to enhance data quality and consistency, expanding reporting to additional sectors and improving methodologies for calculation, recordkeeping, and reporting.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan, allowing the BP Products North America, Inc. refinery in Whiting, Indiana to temporarily exceed opacity limitations during startup and shutdown periods.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted an exemption to AgroSpheres, Inc. from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Escherichia coli strain K-12 P678-54 micelles in pesticide formulations used on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a delegation of authority to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to implement and enforce Federal Plan Requirements for Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfills that commenced construction before July 17, 2014. The EPA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with NJDEP, effective November 28, 2023, transferring primary implementation and enforcement responsibilities from the EPA to NJDEP.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Michigan Air Pollution Control rules Part 2 Air Use Approval for inclusion in the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended a temporary exemption for residues of BLB2 and AMR3 proteins in potatoes, used as plant-incorporated protectants, until March 31, 2025. J.R. Simplot Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) for this exemption.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension of its information collection request for Underground Storage Tanks, seeking additional 30 days for public comments, following a previous 60-day comment period that ended on July 11, 2023.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting a final rule finalized on March 28, 2024, to address the unreasonable risk of injury to health from chrysotile asbestos, which causes mesothelioma and various cancers.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting public comment on a proposed renewal of an existing Information Collection Request (ICR) related to the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices under section 17(c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The ICR, EPA ICR No. 0152.15, is currently set to expire on January 31, 2025.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing an updated version of its Regulatory Guide 1.30, which outlines acceptable practices for installing, inspecting, and testing Class 1E equipment at production and utilization facilities.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is releasing an updated version of its guide for the installation design and installation of vented lead-acid storage batteries in production and utilization facilities.
The US Department of Agriculture has finalized a rulemaking that phases in added sugars limits, updates total sugars limits for breakfast cereals and yogurt, and establishes long-term milk and whole grain requirements for school meals, in line with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The US Forest Service has announced the list of newspapers that will be used to publish legal notices in the Eastern Region, providing the public with constructive notice of proposed actions and decisions, and outlining procedures for commenting, objecting, or appealing.
The Farm Production and Conservation is seeking public input on a new form to track and report federal award performance in support of the Performance Measurement initiative.
The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to extend and revise the Laboratory Approval and Testing Division information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is updating its Acquisition Regulation to align with federal regulations, eliminate outdated content, and refine language for clarity.
The US International Trade Commission has initiated investigations into imports of ceramic tile from India, alleging they are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Indian government.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a revised draft guidance for industry on promotional labeling and advertising considerations for prescription biological reference products, biosimilar products, and interchangeable biosimilar products. The guidance aims to address questions from manufacturers and their representatives on FDA-regulated promotional communications.
The National Institute of Justice is requesting public input on the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system, with the goal of informing a report on the topic.
The U.S. Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection process, which involves a 60-day public comment period to gather feedback from individuals and organizations before submitting the request to OMB.
The IRS has released final regulations that provide guidance on determining whether a qualified investment entity is domestically controlled, with a focus on foreign persons holding stock in entities that could be considered US real property interests.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is soliciting nominations for up to 15 members to join the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE), which advises the Department on promoting racial equity, and is extending the application deadline for committee membership.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has designated the 36,467-acre Yucaipa Valley as a new American viticultural area in San Bernardino County, California, allowing vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and consumers to identify the wines they purchase.
The US Department of Labor has finalized a rule clarifying when a person provides investment advice for a fee, impacting employee benefit plans and individual retirement accounts under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).
The IRS has issued a notice of amendment to the 2020-02 Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE), allowing investment advice fiduciaries to receive certain compensation that was previously prohibited, affecting employee benefit plans, IRAs, and their participants and beneficiaries.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice of amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24, affecting participants, beneficiaries, IRA owners, and certain fiduciaries of plans and IRAs, in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code).
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code) are amending certain exemptions from prohibited transactions, affecting plan participants, beneficiaries, IRA owners, and fiduciaries of plans and IRAs.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has extended the comment period for its proposed rule on governance and conflict of interest mitigation for designated contract markets and swap execution facilities by 21 days, from April 22, 2024, to May 13, 2024.
A delegation from the European Patent Office (EPO) met with key political and intellectual property (IP) leaders in Central America and the Caribbean to explore the advantages of the EPO's validation system
HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of the Pediatric Mental Health Care Access Program National Impact Study.
The Office of Community Services is requesting a 3-year extension for the Community Services Block Grant State Plan, Eligible Entity Master List, and American Customer Survey Index forms, with no changes to the information collections.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) is seeking an update to the existing data collection for the form ORR-5, with minor proposed edits including an additional data element and changes to spacing in headers.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has corrected an error in its 2021 final rule regarding marine mammal incidental take in the Gulf of Mexico, incorporating new information and reaffirming negligible impact determinations for all species.
The US Department of Commerce has initiated less-than-fair-value investigations into ferrosilicon imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated countervailing duty investigations into ferrosilicon imports from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and the Russian Federation.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the closure of the Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Management Area to Limited Access General Category vessels for the remainder of the 2024 fishing year to prevent overharvesting of the 2024 Northern Gulf of Maine Set-Aside.
The U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received an application from the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to reorganize Foreign-Trade Zone 123 under the Alternative Site Framework.
The U.S. Coral Reef Task Force will hold its 48th meeting, with NOAA and the Department of Interior accepting oral and written comments.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has made available a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP).
Alaska Railroad submitted a request to amend its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan on April 5, 2024, and the Federal Railroad Administration is inviting public comment on the proposal.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is soliciting public comments on a special permit request from Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC to exempt the company from certain pipeline safety regulations.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will host three public meetings in 2024 to gather input on international standards for the transport of dangerous goods.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment, following a 60-day public comment period that ended on February 21, 2024, with no comments received.
The U.S. Department of Energy proposes amended energy conservation standards for dishwashers, identical to those set forth in a direct final rule, unless adverse comments are received.
The U.S. Department of Energy adopts amended energy conservation standards for dishwashers, resulting in significant energy conservation and deemed technologically feasible and economically justified.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has proposed a rule change to amend FINRA Rule 3240 to strengthen the general prohibition against borrowing and lending arrangements between customers and brokers.
The Investors Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule concerning transaction fees for Tape B securities, which has been approved with immediate effect.
The Investors Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend the activation value in IEX Rule 11.190(g)(2), which will take immediate effect.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to immediately retire the FINRA Rule 10000 Series, which governs the Code of Arbitration Procedure.