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The U.S. Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule for several bridges over the Maumee River at Toledo, Ohio, to simplify and clarify operations and reduce confusion for recreational vessels and drawtenders.
The US Coast Guard is updating the operating schedule for the Charles Berry Bridge and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge over the Black River in Lorain, Ohio, to meet the needs of all modes of transportation.
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, North Carolina, for a fireworks display by Zambelli Fireworks.
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of the Forced Labor Portal/Forced Labor Case Management System.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking qualified individuals to fill nine discipline-specific positions and up to two additional positions on the FEMA National Advisory Council.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is extending the public comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking published February 6, 2024, to revise the Standard Flood Insurance Policy with a new Homeowner Flood Form and accompanying endorsements.
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Baltimore, MD, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with salvage work on the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the M/V DALI.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class D, Class E surface, and Class E airspace above 700 feet for Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, VA, removing the Snow Hill VORTAC and updating airport details.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Class D and Class E airspace around Greenbrier Valley Airport in Lewisburg, WV, due to the removal of the BUSHI non-directional beacon.
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive to address an unsafe condition in General Electric Company engines and various restricted category helicopters, prompted by at least four reported failures of the torque reference tube magnetic insert braze joint.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) for chemical substances that received 'not likely to present an unreasonable risk' determinations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rules require companies to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing significant new uses.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state implementation plan revision submitted by the District of Columbia, removing requirements for gasoline vapor recovery systems.
The Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company will conduct a new computer matching program to verify applicants' and subscribers' eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program services, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed a rule to reestablish the districts in the production area and reapportion representation on the South Texas Onion Committee, reducing the number of districts from two to one and increasing equitable representation on the committee.
The Raisin Administrative Committee recommends increasing the assessment rate for raisins produced from grapes grown in California, effective for the 2023-2024 and subsequent crop years.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has published a final rule to correct errors in regulations governing the importation of horses, aligning with international standards and clarifying existing policy. The rule, effective October 16, 2023, addresses inconsistencies and outdated information, particularly for horses refused entry and those imported from Canada.
The US government is seeking public input on a new information collection related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) demonstration projects and the SNAP State Options Report, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Census Bureau is renewing the Bureau of the Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC) to provide advice on various Census Bureau programs and activities, including communications, demographics, and statistics.
The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting public comment on its information collection activities, specifically the Census Household Panel Topical 7, Topical 8, and Topical 9 operations, which are scheduled for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are seeking public input on an extension of their past performance information collection, which is set to expire on July 31, 2024, and proposes a three-year extension.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a proposed third amendment to a consent decree for the cleanup of a contaminated site under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
The Shipping Coordinating Committee will convene in preparation for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 108) meeting, a key event in the maritime industry
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action to remove an entity from its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), a list of individuals and entities subject to U.S. sanctions.
The IRS has corrected a proposed rule that would have excluded certain unincorporated organizations, organized exclusively to produce electricity, from the application of partnership tax rules, as announced in a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on March 11, 2024.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on Form 730, a monthly tax return for wagers, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service is seeking public input on Form 5038, a request for a change in plan/trust year, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The IRS is seeking public comments on Form 8302, which involves the electronic deposit of tax refunds exceeding $1 million, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has designated a 1,421.8-acre area in Mendocino County, California, as the Comptche American Viticultural Area (AVA), allowing vintners to better describe their wines and consumers to identify them more easily.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Bureau of Labor Statistics-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as part of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Bureau of Labor Statistics-sponsored information collection request for the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Business Supplement, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is soliciting nominations for the Small Business Lending Advisory Council (Lending Council), a committee that provides advice on lending matters. The SBA will consider nominations received in response to this request, as well as from other sources, to fill available seats on the council.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has created the Small Business Lending Advisory Council to provide guidance on lending practices, following a determination that the council's establishment is necessary and in the public interest.
The Federal Trade Commission has published a proposed rule modification to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's rules, which would amend the Racetrack Safety Rule to improve safety standards for US horseracing, and invites public comment on the proposal.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced new features to enhance users' online experience, including improved self-service options, making it easier for users to access their services. These updates are now available to all users of MyEPO services.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has finalized changes to its guidelines for research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules, including specific considerations for conducting research involving gene drive modified organisms in contained settings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled DFWED National Hypothesis Generation and Investigation Module, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Documenting outcomes associated with Persistent Tic Disorders in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults through Surveillance.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and other federal agencies to comment on a proposed information collection project titled Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Program Reporting System, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is requesting Office of Management and Budget approval of the Tribal Early Childhood Facilities Combined Application Guide for joint applications using Head Start and Child Care and Development Fund resources.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces a closed meeting for the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has renewed the charter of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health (ABRWH) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has established a zero-lobster harvest guideline for the commercial lobster fishery in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands for calendar year 2024.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to WesternGeco for the incidental take of marine mammals in the Gulf of Mexico during geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily finds that the sole producer or exporter of certain uncoated paper from Portugal made sales at below normal value from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain uncoated paper from Brazil for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, finding Suzano S.A. made sales below normal value, but Sylvamo do Brasil Ltda. and Sylvamo Exports Ltda. did not.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is submitting its information collection activities to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, specifically the Trawl Rationalization Cost Recovery Program for the Northwest Region, Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery.
The Department of Commerce invites public comment on proposed information collections to assess the impact of their requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden, with a 60-day comment period preceding submission to OMB.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 610 in the Gulf of Alaska to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2024 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for the area.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received two applications for exempted fishing permits from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to test alternative recreational management strategies for red snapper in South Atlantic Federal waters.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has received an application for an exempted fishing permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to test alternative recreational management strategies for red snapper in South Atlantic Federal waters.