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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is soliciting public comment on the approved information collection FERC-921, OMB Control No. 1902-0257, regarding ongoing electronic data delivery from Regional Transmission Organization and Independent System Operators.
MidAmerican Energy subsidiary MidAmerican Central California, Transco, LLC has filed a notice with regulatory bodies.
The President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) will hold a meeting on May 23, 2024, in Washington DC, with the public able to access the open portion via teleconference.
The DHS CISA Infrastructure Security Division will submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance.
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in San Diego Bay to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during the XPONENTIAL 2024 demonstration.
The US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is amending its risk management and financial assurance regulations, requiring $6.9 billion in new supplemental financial assurance from lessees and grant holders.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopts standards for measuring non-volatile particulate matter (nvPM) exhaust emissions from aircraft engines, implementing Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under the Clean Air Act.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to renew an information collection for the Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Subpart Y to 14 CFR 121.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request, RCRA Section 3007 Survey for Drum Reconditioning Facilities, for 60 days.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on ENERGY STAR product specification development activities, with the 2024 annual workplan available on the ENERGY STAR website at https://www.energystar.gov/partner_resources/products_partner_resources/brand-owner/spec-dev-efforts.
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposed extension of the NSPS for Onshore Natural Gas Processing Plants information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, allowing for an additional 30 days for public comments.
The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted a proposed extension of the Air Emission Standards for Tanks, Surface Impoundments and Containers information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The U.S. EPA's Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) is hosting a four-day virtual workshop to discuss policy-relevant science for the review of the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The NRC is updating its guidance on reporting and recording security events and adverse conditions, as well as preemption authority and enhanced weapons authority, in response to its regulations on physical protection of plants and materials.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental impact statement for the proposed 20-year license renewal of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant, Unit 1, located in central Minnesota. The proposed renewal would allow the plant to continue operating for an additional 20 years.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted Tennessee Valley Authority permission to load five spent fuel canisters at the Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in a non-compliant storage condition, starting in July 2024.
Multimedia Holdings Corporation has filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau to substitute channel 33 for channel 13 in Jacksonville, Florida, as of January 19, 2024.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider several items on April 25, 2024, including proposals to enhance the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, reestablish the Commission's authority to protect consumers and safeguard the open Internet, and enforcement actions.
The Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss projects and funding for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, as well as recreation fee proposals, in compliance with the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act and the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
The South Texas Onion Committee recommends increasing the assessment rate for South Texas onions from $0.05 to $0.08 per 50-pound container, effective for the 2023-2024 fiscal period and beyond.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing its intention to request a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which will cover fellowships, scholarships, internships, and training programs.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New York State Office is seeking public comments on a proposed environmental impact statement for the GreenThumb Gardens Water Supply Project, which aims to address insufficient water supply for community gardens in Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond Counties, New York.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that a recent order is an order rather than an initial determination and requests written submissions on remedy, public interest, and bonding for certain blood flow restriction devices.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public comments on a potential violation of section 337 related to LCD digital displays, with a deadline of April 16, 2024.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is requesting public comments on an existing information collection related to trademark registration applications, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The NCUA Board is seeking public comments on updating its 15-year-old records preservation program regulation to align with current best practices and improve clarity.
The Department of Justice has finalized a rule requiring state and local government websites and mobile apps to meet specific accessibility standards, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, to ensure equal access to information and services for people with disabilities.
The Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services office is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for an information collection related to the COPS Application Guide, following a previously published notice in the Federal Register on February 7, 2024.
The US Department of State is proposing to amend the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to increase and specify the fees required for companies to register with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in order to export defense-related items.
The US and Jordan governments are proposing an extension to their Memorandum of Understanding, which regulates import restrictions on Jordanian archaeological artifacts
The US government is proposing to extend a Memorandum of Understanding with Ecuador to impose import restrictions on categories of Ecuadorian archaeological and ethnological material
The Ukrainian government has submitted a request to UNESCO for protection of its cultural property under the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of two entities and thirteen vessels that have been added to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, following a determination that certain legal criteria were met, resulting in a freeze on their assets and a prohibition on US persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and vessels subject to sanctions, blocking their property and interests in the U.S. and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
OSHA has finalized its decision to expand the scope of recognition for Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
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.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), which helps companies maintain a safe work environment. The VPP is a voluntary program that allows employers to demonstrate their commitment to workplace safety and health, and OSHA is seeking to extend the OMB's approval of the paperwork requirements for this program.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will revise Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly regulations to implement changes in various programmatic areas, including Star Ratings and health equity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Evaluation of HIV Self-Testing and Clinical Testing Guidelines Implementation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed data collection project titled REACH: Rural Re-Engagement and Care using Community Health Workers for Persons with HIV, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites public comment on a proposed information collection project titled Direct Reading Methodologies, Sensors, and Robotics Technology Assessment in Lab/Simulator-based Settings, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on a proposed data collection project titled National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN), aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections nationwide.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Client-Level Data Reporting System, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) intends to extend its approval of the MACPro umbrella and associated generic collection of information requests, with instructions for obtaining documents and submitting comments.
The Office of Community Services (OCS) is seeking approval of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Model Tribal Plan, as requested by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).
The Pacific Fishery Management Council proposed a set of management measures to ensure fishery impacts on California Coastal Chinook salmon remain within the conservation objective.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comments on a proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to Vineyard Wind LLC for the Phase 2 construction of the Vineyard Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project off Massachusetts, which could incidentally take marine mammals.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has requested the reissuance of an incidental harassment authorization for the Port of Nome Modification Project in Nome, Alaska, with new effective dates of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
Grand Design RV, LLC has been authorized to conduct production activity within Foreign-Trade Zone 125 in Middlebury, Indiana, for the manufacturing of motor homes.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council submitted five amendments to the Fishery Management Plans for various fisheries off Alaska, aiming to update essential fish habitat descriptions and information on adverse impacts.