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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comment on the revision and extension of the information collection FERC-725E, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review, following a 60-day notice published on February 6, 2024, with no comments received.
Green Mountain Power Corporation has made an environmental assessment available.
The Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR) is proposing to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to review delegation proposals from States and prepare cooperative agreements with States or Indian Tribes.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a list of restricted joint bidders for Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease sales, effective from May 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024.
The Bureau of Land Management intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to consider the effects of offering two Federal coal leases to Warrior Met Coal, Inc. and initiate the scoping process to solicit public comments and identify issues.
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places by April 20, 2024.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has adopted the 2016 interim rule as final, making several clarifying changes to the regulations governing T nonimmigrant status for victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons.
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations on the Choptank River in Cambridge, MD, from May 18, 2024, to May 19, 2024, to ensure safety during a high-speed power boat demonstration event.
The Coast Guard is proposing special local regulations to ensure safety during a high-speed power boat event and air show held annually in July on the Back River in Baltimore County, MD.
The US Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the RiverFest Power Boat Races on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX, from May 3, 2024, through May 5, 2024, to ensure safety during the event.
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Riverfest Fireworks display on the Neches River in Port Neches, TX from 8:30 through 10 p.m. on May 4, 2024, to ensure the safety of life on navigable waterways during the event.
The US Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the Sabine River near Orange, TX to protect participants and vessels from hazards associated with a high-speed drag boat race competition.
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 in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The US Coast Guard has established a temporary safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker 364.5 to mile marker 365.5 to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a waterborne fireworks display.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to establish Class E airspace at Lubbock, TX, to support new instrument procedures at the airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to establish Class E airspace at Utopia, TX, to support new instrument procedures at the airport.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to New Hampshire's State Implementation Plan, establishing NOX reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for coal-fired cyclone boilers and withdrawing from two previously issued RACT orders.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made proposed interim decisions and amended decisions for several pesticides, including Acephate, Captan, Ferbam, Thiram, and Ziram, and is now accepting public comments for 60 days.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a permitting rule revision for the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District in California, expanding exemptions for certain sources and adding a definition for 'food material'.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for an exemption request by Constellation Energy Generation LLC to load new fuel canisters at the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, allowing for non-compliant storage conditions.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the issuance of 11 exemptions in response to requests from ten licensees, following a change to NRC regulations published on March 14, 2023.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an exemption to Susquehanna Nuclear, LLC, allowing the company to load new fuel canisters at its Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, despite non-compliance with certain terms and conditions.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on ways to enhance 911 service for supplemental coverage from space connections, with a focus on automatic location-based routing and safeguarding radio astronomy.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules to facilitate the deployment of supplemental coverage from space (SCS) to expand emergency services and improve connectivity in remote areas, allowing satellite communications on previously allocated spectrum bands.
The Black Hills National Forest Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to provide advice and recommendations on various forest issues, including forest plan revisions and travel management, in compliance with federal regulations and laws.
The proposed rule aims to update the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations to align with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, focusing on employment assistance for low-income adults, time limit exceptions, and discretionary exemptions for State agencies. The rule also clarifies screening and verification procedures.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service will prepare an environmental impact statement to inform a decision on designating roads, trails, and areas in the Rio Grande National Forest for motorized over-snow use, with the goal of balancing recreation and conservation.
The US Commission has initiated investigations into imports of alkyl phosphate esters from China, alleging they are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Chinese government. The Commission must reach preliminary determinations within 45 days, or by June 7, 2024, and transmit its views to the Commerce Department by June 14, 2024.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gather feedback on its advisory committee system, with the goal of optimizing its use and processes.
The FDA has released a draft guidance document outlining recommendations for manufacturers of cell and gene therapy products and tissue-engineered medical products to ensure the safety and quality of materials of human and animal origin used in their production.
The FDA has released a draft guidance document outlining recommendations for determining the appropriate cell safety testing for allogeneic cell-based medical products, which may include treatments for various medical conditions.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public comments on how artificial intelligence (AI) may affect patent evaluations, including the assessment of prior art and the level of skill of a person having ordinary skill in the art (PHOSITA).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has accepted the revised ASTM F3429/F3429M-24 standard for prefilled portable fuel containers, which aligns with the purposes of the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act of 2020.
The IRS has released final regulations for transferring certain tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, outlining rules for eligible taxpayers and transferee taxpayers. The regulations cover partnerships, S corporations, and a pre-filing registration process with the IRS.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published the reference price for the nonconventional source production credit for calendar year 2023, which will help renewable energy developers and project sponsors calculate their production credits.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added 10 entities, 3 individuals, and 5 vessels to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, freezing their assets and prohibiting US transactions with them.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and aircraft on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, following a determination that certain legal criteria were met, resulting in the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The Department of Labor has revoked its 2018 rule allowing groups of employers to form association health plans, citing concerns that it weakened the definition of 'employer' under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and could have enabled commercial health insurance issuers to operate effectively.
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 information collection requirements, as outlined in the OSHA-7 Form
OSHA has announced the applications of CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. for expansion of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and has made a preliminary finding to grant the applications.
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 the Hazardous Energy Control Standard (Lockout/Tagout)
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request related to Mechanical Power Presses Standard, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has finalized a rule to improve equitable access to its business loan programs by requiring criminal background reviews for applicants, following a proposed rule published in September 2023.
Praesidian Capital Opportunity Fund III, LP has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company license, as per the terms of the license agreement
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, Uniform Interagency Transfer Agent Registration and Deregistration Forms, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Application for a Foreign Organization to Acquire a U.S. Bank or Bank Holding Company for three years, with revisions.
The Federal Reserve Board is requesting public comment on a proposal to extend the Bank Holding Company Applications and Notifications collection for three years, with revisions, until 2027.
The European Patent Office (EPO) recently met with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) delegation in Munich to focus on quality management and improve cooperation between the two organizations.
The Asian Development Fund has agreed to a $5 billion replenishment to support the most vulnerable in Asia and Pacific, with the funds to be used for development projects.