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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released an updated Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Guidance, incorporating changes in the law since the previous circular update.
The Federal Transit Administration has finalized an updated circular to assist recipients in implementing the Rural Areas Formula Program and the rural component of the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, incorporating provisions from the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a notice announcing final agency actions for the California High-Speed Rail Authority's Palmdale to Burbank Project Section, which will provide electric-powered high-speed rail service between the Antelope Valley and the San Fernando Valley.
The U.S. Department of Energy plans to release a solicitation for certification and allocation of credits under the Civil Nuclear Credit Program to support nuclear reactors at risk of ceasing operations due to economic factors.
Energia Sierra Juarez U.S., LLC has applied for authorization to transmit electric energy from the United States to Mexico.
The National Securities Clearing Corporation has filed a proposed rule change to decommission the ID Net service, a self-regulatory organization.
The Depository Trust Company has filed a proposed rule change to decommission the ID Net Service, a self-regulatory organization.
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, LP has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a blanket authorization to operate its pipeline, with an intervention and protest deadline set by the company.
Willowbrook Solar I, LLC has initiated a Section 206 proceeding and announced an effective refund date for its customers.
Northern States Power Company has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment, a step towards evaluating the potential environmental impacts of a project.
Isabella Partners has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment, a step towards potential development of a project.
White Pine Waterpower, LLC is soliciting comments on its waterpower project, which includes scoping meetings and environmental site review, and is accepting motions to intervene and protests.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposes to approve Reliability Standard CIP-015-1, which includes internal network security monitoring, and directs NERC to extend this monitoring to physical access control systems.
The US Coast Guard is setting up security zones to protect individuals under the protection of the US Secret Service, restricting vessel access to certain areas along the three rivers in Pittsburgh, PA.
The US Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during pipeline removal operations.
The Transportation Security Administration is seeking public comment on an extension of the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program information collection request, which requires volunteers to apply for participation.
The Department of the Army has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management for a 25-year extension of the withdrawal of public lands in New Mexico's McGregor Range, which will expire on November 6, 2026, unless approved by Congress. The public is invited to comment on the application and attend a public meeting.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the submission deadline for 2024 Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) reports to November 22, 2024, for the 2024 submission period only.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Connecticut's limited maintenance plan for the 2006 PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard, which covers New Haven and Fairfield Counties in Connecticut.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut to address the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) nonattainment requirements.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to allow aerospace parts and products coating operations in Florida to comply with Federal National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requirements instead of the volatile organic compound (VOC) standards in the Florida Surface Coating of Miscellaneous Metal Parts and Products rule.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing significant new use rules (SNURs) for chemical substances that were deemed 'not likely to present an unreasonable risk' under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rules require 90-day notifications before manufacturing or processing these substances for a new use.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a public meeting of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) with a webcast, allowing public comments in advance or during the meeting. The meeting will discuss current advisory charges, previous deliverables, and infrastructure investment opportunities.
The State of Washington has submitted a request to the EPA to redesignate a portion of Whatcom County, WA, surrounding the closed Intalco Aluminum LLC, to attainment for the 2010 sulfur dioxide standard. The EPA is proposing to approve Washington's plan to maintain attainment in the area.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension of its information collection request for the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act, seeking public comment through May 17, 2024.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released an interim staff guidance document, DUWP-ISG-02, to support license termination, providing guidance on radiological surveys and dose modeling for subsurface structures.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the Holtec International HISTORM 100 Cask System for spent fuel storage, with Certificate of Compliance No. 1014 and Renewed Amendment No. 18.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn a proposed rule for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that would have established procedures for disaster relief, citing the need for flexibility in responding to unique disaster situations.
The U.S. Department of the Interior has withdrawn its Notice of Intent to amend the Dakota Prairie Grasslands Land and Resource Plan and site-specific projects for the Elkhorn Ranchlands in North Dakota, effectively canceling the proposal.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is adopting multiple categorical exclusions from the Department of the Interior, USGS, for future application to Forest Service decisions concerning land management activities similar in nature, following consultation with the Department of the Interior.
The Rural Housing Service (Rural Development, a US Department of Agriculture agency) is now accepting applications for the Multifamily Housing Preservation and Revitalization Demonstration Program (MPR) and Section 515 Loan Program, which provide funding to preserve and improve rural rental and off-farm labor housing projects.
The Idaho-Eastern Oregon Potato Committee recommends increasing the assessment rate for Idaho and Oregon potatoes from $0.002 to $0.003 per hundredweight, effective for the 2024-2025 fiscal period and beyond.
The US Department of Agriculture has decided to allow the importation of fresh table beet root from the UK into the continental US, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, following a pest risk analysis and phytosanitary measures.
The US Department of Labor is proposing changes to the AID 114-2 Anti-Harassment Intake Summary Sheet, a document used to collect information about workplace harassment complaints, in an effort to improve the reporting and tracking of harassment incidents.
Tesla, Inc. has filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision on whether its noncompliant Model S, Model X, Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles pose a motor vehicle safety risk. Tesla has reported noncompliance with two federal safety standards, and the NHTSA has received its petition for a determination of inconsequential noncompliance.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is making editorial changes to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) in a final rule aimed at updating the regulation.
The US Trade Representative's (USTR) Trade Policy Staff Committee (TPSC) cancelled a public hearing previously scheduled for October 10, 2024, due to a lack of requests to testify, as part of its annual report to Congress on Russia's compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) obligations.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging that certain exercise equipment and subassemblies infringe on three U.S. patents. The complaint was filed by Balanced Body, Inc. on behalf of itself, and seeks an investigation and potential exclusion orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated an investigation into smart televisions from Japan, following a complaint filed by Maxell, Ltd. on behalf of the U.S. company, alleging patent infringement.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, part of the Department of Justice, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a data collection survey, the 2024 Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics (LEMAS) Survey, which will be reinstated with changes.
A federal court has approved the acquisition of Wagner Gervais, P.A. by a prominent New York-based law firm, marking a significant development in the legal industry
U.S. District Court Judge Adam L. Larson has made a decision and order in a medical malpractice case, according to a recent court filing.
A medical doctor, Theodore S. Wright Jr., M.D., has made a decision and order regarding an unspecified matter.
A court decision has been made by Charles Sangmoah, P.A. regarding a legal matter, but the details of the case are not specified in the provided metadata.
Lawrence Rudolph, D.M.D. has received a decision and order, but no further details are available.
A court has upheld the decision and order made by Dr. Michael Fletcher, a medical professional, in a recent case, confirming his authority in medical matters
FinCEN has withdrawn its finding that ABLV Bank AS is a primary money laundering concern, citing recent developments that have reduced the associated risks, and thus no longer requires the implementation of a special measure under the USA PATRIOT Act
The President of the United States has issued a declaration of a major disaster for public assistance only in the state of Louisiana, effective September 23, 2024, as announced by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
The President has amended a major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana, originally issued on September 16, 2024, as part of FEMA-4817-DR.
The FDIC Advisory Committee on Community Banking will hold an open meeting to provide advice and recommendations on policy issues affecting community banks across the US, with the public able to attend in person or via webcast.