Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company Engines
The FAA is issuing a new airworthiness directive for certain General Electric Company (GE) engines to address an unsafe condition related to compressor rotor spools.
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EPA Proposes Approval of Alaska's Air Plan Revision for Fairbanks North Star Borough
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Alaska's state implementation plan revisions to address Clean Air Act requirements for the Fairbanks North Star Borough Serious PM 2.5 nonattainment area, submitted on December 4, 2024.
Interim Final Determination To Defer Sanctions; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made an interim final determination to defer sanctions for the Fairbanks North Star Borough PM 2.5 nonattainment area in Alaska, based on proposed approval of state implementation plan revisions submitted by the State of Alaska on December 4, 2024.
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is adjusting the maximum and minimum statutory civil monetary penalty amounts under the statutes it administers, as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 and the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
Rescheduling Meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides notice of a rescheduled meeting of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The meeting will be open to the public.
FCC Adopts Spectrum Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules allowing Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operators to access dedicated spectrum for control-related communications in the 5030-5091 MHz band. The rules provide temporary frequency assignments to support safe and efficient UAS operations in controlled airspace.
FSA Announces Changes to Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops Program
The Farm Service Agency is modifying the funding, payment limitations, and application deadline for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program.
GSA to Submit Request for Review and Approval of Student Loan Repayment Form
The General Services Administration (GSA) will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve a new information collection requirement for the Student Loan Repayment Application and Service Agreement (GSA Form 5015), mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.
DOD, GSA, and NASA Withdraw Proposed Rule on Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting
The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have withdrawn a proposed rule to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) titled Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting, along with a government-wide policy on which it was based.
US Commission Schedules Final Phase of Countervailing Duty Investigation into Chinese Disposable Aluminum Products
The US International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of an antidumping and countervailing duty investigation into Chinese imports of disposable aluminum containers, pans, trays, and lids, which were preliminarily determined to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.
US International Trade Commission Seeks Public Input on Harmonized Tariff Schedule Presentation
The US International Trade Commission is soliciting public comments on how to improve the presentation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks Comments on Dryer Vent Assembly Complaint
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Dryer Wall Exhaust Vent Assemblies and Components Thereof and is now soliciting comments on any public interest issues related to the complaint.
Glass Wine Bottles From Chile; Termination of Investigation
The US Department of Commerce has terminated its investigation into imports of glass wine bottles from Chile, following a petition filed by the U.S. Glass Producers Coalition, which represents Ardagh Glass Inc. and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union.
FDA Withdraws Notice on Yong Sheng Jiao Debarment Order
The FDA is withdrawing its December 5, 2024, Federal Register notice on Yong Sheng Jiao due to incorrect bases for debarment and omission of edited language, replacing it with a corrected version.
FDA Denies Hearing Request, Imposes 5-Year Debarment on Yong Sheng Jiao
The FDA has denied a request for a hearing from Yong Sheng Jiao and imposed a 5-year debarment from importing or offering for import any drug into the US, following a felony conviction under the FD&C Act.
FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Developing Drugs for Optical Imaging
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for industry on developing drugs for optical imaging, aiming to support the approval of optical imaging drugs used in conjunction with imaging devices for intraoperative pathology detection.
FDA Announces Draft Guidance for Weight Reduction Drugs
The FDA has released a draft guidance for the development of drugs and biological products to treat and manage obesity and overweight, replacing a 2007 draft guidance.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Final Rule for Certificates of Compliance
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has finalized a rule requiring electronic filing of certificates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for products regulated by the agency, aligning with existing testing and certification rules.
Department of State Withdraws Two NPRMs on Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance
The US Department of State has withdrawn two proposed rulemaking notices that aimed to prevent discriminatory use of foreign assistance funds on certain grounds, effectively reversing previous efforts to implement these terms in contracts and grants.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond Interest Rate for Q1 2025
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Immigration Bond interest rate for the first quarter of 2025 is 3% per annum, effective from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.
United States Mint Announces Pricing for 2025 Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Program
The United States Mint has released pricing details for the 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program, which is part of the 2025 Precious Metals Grid
Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health to Meet in Richland, Washington, on February 5-6, 2025
The Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health will hold a meeting in Richland, Washington, near the Hanford Site, and invites the public to submit comments, speak, and request special accommodations by January 29, 2025, via email or mail
Brookside Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. Surrenders License for Small Business Investment Company
Brookside Mezzanine Fund II, L.P. has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, surrendering its license as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC). This decision marks the end of the firm's involvement in this capacity.
New York Credit SBIC Fund L.P. Surrenders Small Business Investment Company License
New York Credit SBIC Fund L.P. has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license, marking a significant development in the company's operations.
FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Missouri, Allocating Public Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for the state of Missouri, specifically for public assistance, following severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on January 1, 2025.
FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Oregon Wildfires
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of Oregon due to the recent wildfires, effective January 1, 2025.
Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority; Delegation From Office of Refugee Resettlement Director to Unaccompanied Children Bureau Chief
The Office of Refugee Resettlement Director has delegated authority to the Unaccompanied Children Bureau Chief, outlining the organization, functions, and delegations of authority within the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
National Institutes of Health Modifies Organizational Structure
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program has modified its organizational structure, which was approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on December 19, 2024.
Establishing an Advisory Council Pursuant to the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Solicitation for Applications for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council
NOAA is establishing a national marine sanctuary advisory council for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, soliciting applications to fill council seats.
NMFS Announces Opening of Tier 9 Application Period for Limited Entry Deep-Set Buoy Gear Permits
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the opening of the permit application period for initial issuance of limited entry deep-set buoy gear permits under qualification tier 9, as authorized by Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species.
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the City of Hoonah's Cargo Dock Project, Hoonah, Alaska
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is requesting comments on a proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization to the City of Hoonah for its Cargo Dock project in Hoonah, Alaska, which may incidentally take marine mammals during pile driving and removal activities.
Uncovered Innerspring Units From the People's Republic of China, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and South Africa: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Orders
The U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revoking antidumping duty orders on innerspring units from China, Vietnam, and South Africa would likely lead to continued dumping.
Diffusion-Annealed, Nickel-Plated Flat-Rolled Steel Products From Japan: Final Results of Expedited Second Sunset Review of Antidumping Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce finds that revoking the antidumping duty order on diffusion-annealed, nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan would lead to continued dumping at identified margins.
Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee
The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington, DC, with registration instructions available below.
NMFS Reallocates Pacific Cod in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating the unused Pacific cod catch from jig gear vessels to smaller catcher vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to allow the 2025 A season apportionment to be harvested.
Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has amended the test procedure for central air conditioners and heat pumps to incorporate the latest industry standards, including AHRI 210/240-2024 and AHRI 1600-2024.
Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers
The U.S. Department of Energy has proposed new energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers.
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board; Order Granting Approval on Constructive Requests To Withdraw From Registration
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has granted approval to constructive requests from several companies to withdraw from registration.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Ute Ladies'-Tresses From the List of Endangered and Threatened Plants
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to remove Ute ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Plants due to reduced threats, citing the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Public Land Order No. 7955; Partial Revocation of Withdrawals Created by Secretary Orders Dated December 10 and 22, 1928, for the Avalon Reservoir Carlsbad Project; New Mexico
The Bureau of Reclamation partially revokes two withdrawals for the Avalon Reservoir Carlsbad Project in New Mexico, opening 335.25 acres of land to appropriation under public land laws.
Public Land Order No. 7957; Withdrawal of Public Land for the Protection of Three Recreation Sites; Oregon
The U.S. government has withdrawn 103.92 acres of public land in Douglas County, Oregon for 20 years to protect three public recreation sites, and may also withdraw additional non-Federal lands and subsurface mineral interests in the future.
BLM Director's Response to the State of Alaska Governor's Appeal of the BLM Alaska State Director's Governor's Consistency Review Determination for the Central Yukon Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing a notice of the reasons for the BLM Director's determination to reject the Governor of Alaska's recommendations regarding the Central Yukon Proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Notice of Availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for the Rock Springs Field Office, Wyoming
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment for the Rock Springs Field Office in Rock Springs, Wyoming, signed by the BLM Principal Deputy Director on December 20, 2024.
USGS Proposes Renewal of North American Breeding Bird Survey Information Collection
The U.S. Geological Survey is proposing to renew the North American Breeding Bird Survey information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
National Park Service to Evaluate Lands for Wilderness Preservation
The National Park Service will assess previously unassessed lands in six national parks to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the national wilderness preservation system, as per the Wilderness Act of 1964 and NPS Management Policies 2006.
PE Hydro Generation, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
PE Hydro Generation, LLC has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment for an undisclosed project.
Florida Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline
Florida Gas Transmission, LLC has submitted a notice of application and established an intervention deadline for related parties.
2021 3rd Quarter Listings; Safety Zones, Security Zones, and Special Local Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued temporary safety zones, security zones, and special local regulations for the 2021 3rd quarter, with notifications of enforcement for existing reoccurring regulations also announced.
Safety Zone; Cypress Passage Overhead Powerline Demolition and Removal, Atchafalaya River, LA
The US Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Atchafalaya River near Cypress Passage for an overhead electrical powerline structure demolition operation on January 9, 2025, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) to Hold Virtual Meeting on January 24, 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Technical Mapping Advisory Council (TMAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, January 24, 2025, open to the public via a Microsoft Teams Video Communications link.