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The Transportation Security Oversight Board has recommended to the Transportation Security Administration that a cybersecurity emergency exists, warranting expedited implementation of critical cyber mitigation measures.
The US Coast Guard is proposing a temporary special local regulation in the Upper Bay of New York Harbor to ensure safety during the Sail Grand Prix 2024 event from June 21 to June 23, 2024.
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Jove Solar Project in La Paz County, Arizona, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976.
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Mine Project proposed by Ioneer Rhyolite Ridge LLC in Esmeralda County, Nevada.
The Bureau of Land Management has prepared a Draft Resource Management Plan Amendment and Environmental Impact Statement for the GridLiance West Core Upgrades Transmission Line Project in Nye and Clark Counties, Nevada, and is now accepting public comments.
The US Department of the Interior is adopting categorical exclusions for short-term mineral and geothermal investigations, and pre-lease upland exploration activities for oil and geothermal reserves, under the National Environmental Policy Act.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations, with the purpose of improving public awareness and participation in the exemption process.
Delta Air Lines, Inc. has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations, with the goal of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan and Operating Permit Program, updating incorporations by reference to EPA methods and adopting the most recent National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available draft human health and ecological risk assessments for formaldehyde and paraformaldehyde, initiating a 60-day public comment period.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting public comments on experts nominated for the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) to be selected by July 2024.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an order to Almonte Geo Service Group, imposing a $17,500 civil monetary penalty for violating NRC regulations regarding decommissioning timelines.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is revising its spent fuel storage regulations to renew the Westinghouse Electric Company LLC FuelSolutions TM Spent Fuel Management System listing for 40 years, addressing aging management activities related to dry storage system safety.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to renew the Westinghouse Electric Company LLC FuelSolutions TM Spent Fuel Management System listing for 40 years, revising the certificate's conditions and technical specifications to address aging management activities.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) implements the 'all-in' rule, requiring cable operators and direct broadcast satellite providers to clearly state an aggregate price for video programming on subscribers' bills. This rule also applies to promotional materials, ensuring accurate and easy-to-understand pricing.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is updating its system of records for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides discounts for broadband internet access to qualifying low-income households, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The Federal Communications Commission proposes to modify a system of records to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, which requires notice of record existence and character in the Federal Register.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is modifying its existing Lifeline Program system of records to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The Lifeline Program provides discounts for low-income individuals to access voice services and broadband internet.
The US Commission announces the fourth meeting of the fifth term of its Disability Advisory Committee, also known as the DAC or Committee.
The USDA has proposed a rule to establish free and restricted percentages for the 2023-24 crop year of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, aiming to stabilize marketing conditions and improve grower returns.
The Rural Housing Service is seeking pre-applications for affordable housing loans and grants for farm laborers, with the goal of increasing the supply of affordable housing for domestic farm laborers, retired domestic farm laborers, or disabled domestic farm laborers.
The US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is issuing a final permanent order to ban hunting of prairie dogs in a 80,694-acre area of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland in South Dakota, effective immediately.
The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Advisory Council will hold public meetings, as authorized by the National Trails System Act and operating under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is extending the public comment period for the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs for an additional 120 days, from April 29, 2024, to August 27, 2024.
The USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) outlines security and information technology requirements for federal agencies, including the need for secure data storage and transmission, as well as the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) proposes rule changes to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) procedures for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings, in response to stakeholder feedback, to enhance discretion in instituting IPRs and PGRs.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is amending its regulation to exempt baloxavir marboxil tablets, marketed as XOFLUZA, from child-resistant packaging requirements in packages containing 80 mg or less of the drug, citing the product's non-toxic nature and lack of adverse human experience.
The Department of Justice is updating ATF regulations to align with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which broadens the definition of a person engaged in the business of dealing in firearms beyond gunsmiths and pawnbrokers, and clarifies key terms to ensure public understanding and compliance.
The Department of Justice has implemented a rule allowing agency heads to provide payments to current and former employees who suffered qualifying brain injuries, as authorized by the HAVANA Act of 2021.
The Department of Justice is updating Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regulations to align with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and NICS Denial Notification Act, which went into effect in 2022, to ensure consistency and currentness of ATF's rules.
The U.S. Department of State will host a public meeting via WebEx from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET to provide stakeholders with an overview of the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy's past and upcoming international engagements, including events at the United Nations, the ITU, and other multilateral processes.
The U.S. Department of State has waived a regulatory provision to establish an international exchange program with Japan, allowing Japanese language and culture specialists to stay in the U.S. for up to 36 months on a J-1 visa.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of individuals or entities subject to sanctions, freezing their assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from conducting transactions with them.
The Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, inviting public comments on these requests
The IRS is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed regulations on taxes for distributions from donor advised funds (DAFs). The hearing focuses on excise taxes on these distributions and agreements between fund managers and sponsoring organizations.
The Rosebud Mining Company has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting modifications to the existing mandatory safety standards, which will be reviewed and considered by the agency.
The Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing modifications to its Retaliation Complaint File system of records to add new statutes and routine uses, and to enhance disclosure and safeguard practices for record protection. The changes aim to provide more detail and clarity on OSHA's record management procedures.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Oregon following severe winter storms, straight-line winds, landslides, and mudslides from January 10 to 22, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of California following severe winter storms, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from January 31 to February 9, 2024.
The State of Maine has received an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance, initially issued on January 30, 2024, in response to severe storms and flooding that occurred from December 17, 2023, to December 21, 2023.
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the state of New Hampshire, providing public assistance only, following severe storms and flooding that occurred from December 17th to December 21st, 2023. The declaration, FEMA-4761-DR, was made on February 27th, 2024.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Washington, effective from August 18, 2023, to August 25, 2023, in response to the wildfires that occurred in the state.
The FDIC is seeking public input on a new policy governing bank mergers, which would replace its current policy and provide a framework for evaluating merger applications.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites other Federal agencies to participate in the process.
The European Patent Office and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology have released the results of their 2023 work plan and outlined their expectations for 2024, highlighting a range of innovative initiatives.
The Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) has released a dataset containing selected economic indicators, available for download on their website (https://www.bcb.gov.br/). The dataset, titled IE-20240418i.xlsx, provides insights into Brazil's economic performance.
The SACEPO Working Party on Rules, a newly formed committee, held its first meeting to focus on proposals aimed at enhancing the quality of the patent grant process, following discussions with user representatives.
The US government seeks public comment to update the Health Center Loan Guarantee Program lender and servicer eligibility criteria in accordance with OMB Circular A-129, last updated in 2000.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the availability of the Final Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Essential Fish Habitat 5-Year Review, which aims to gather new information and determine whether modifications to existing habitat descriptions and designations are warranted.
The University of Chicago has submitted an application for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, but details of the application are not provided in the source.