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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) received a request from SouthCoast Wind Energy, LLC to renew their incidental harassment authorization to take marine mammals incidental to marine site characterization surveys offshore of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program is soliciting public input on proposed themes and topics for the first National Nature Assessment, with comments due for draft chapter development.
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change with the SEC to amend its fee schedule for add volume tiers, effective immediately.
The U.S. government is seeking public comment on an extension of the contract standard for contractor workforce inclusion, which aims to increase diversity and inclusion in federal contracting.
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comments on a proposed collection of data related to Form F-X, a new form that will be used for a specific purpose.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of information related to Regulation BTR, a regulation aimed at improving the accuracy of credit reports.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed extending the comment period for Regulation G, a rule governing the disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures, until March 2024.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed an extension of the comment period for its proposed rule change, Rule 17e-1, which aims to improve the accuracy and completeness of certain filings.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed an extension to Rule 206(3)-2, which provides an exemption for investment advisers to charge certain fees to their clients.
The US Department of Energy is seeking public comment on innovations and efficiencies in generator interconnection, following a recent workshop on the topic.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a notice proposing changes to the accounting for transferability of income tax credits, a move aimed at simplifying tax compliance and reducing complexity in tax law.
Ketchikan Public Utilities (KPU) has announced its intention to prepare an environmental assessment and revise its processing schedule.
BOST4 Hydroelectric, LLC has submitted a notice of application for amendment of its hydroelectric license, inviting public comments, motions to intervene, and protests.
Lock 47 Hydro, LLC has announced its intention to file a license application and has filed a pre-application document, with the approval of the traditional licensing process.
The US Coast Guard is creating a temporary safety zone in the Captain of the Port Sector Houston-Galveston to protect navigable waters from severe weather and disasters in southeast Texas.
FEMA is requesting public comment on an extension of an approved information collection, specifically regarding access to FEMA controlled facilities, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will submit a paperwork reduction request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has finalized a rule incorporating changes from the 2015 Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, providing clarity for applicants seeking licenses for space flight operations involving government astronauts.
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for specific Piper Aircraft models due to reports of wing separation caused by fatigue cracking in the lower main wing spar cap and additional reports of fatigue cracking in the wing spars of similar airplanes.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Jet Route J-133 and establishes Area Navigation Route Q-801 near Anchorage, AK, correcting a typographical error in the original rule published on August 30, 2024.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard, related to the Sylvamo Ticonderoga Mill, which will implement Reasonably Available Control Technology for nitrogen oxide emissions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising permitting provisions in North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to correct errors made in previous rulemaking actions, including those from May 23, 2019, July 17, 2020, and March 1, 2021.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to the Washoe County portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan, regulating emissions of particulate matter from woodburning devices under the Clean Air Act.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request for Exchange Network Grants Progress Reports, set to expire on November 30, 2024, with a new deadline to be determined.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a new information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, seeking approval for a new collection of general performance reporting for assistance programs.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received a petition from Alan Blind and Roger Rapoport to revise its regulations for returning decommissioning plants to operational status, and is now seeking public comment on the proposal.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) convened the 719th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), a committee established to provide independent advice on reactor safety.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering an amendment to allow American Centrifuge Operating, LLC to possess more high-assay, low-enriched uranium for production of approximately 1,400 kilograms of uranium hexafluoride at the American Centrifuge Plant.
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) proposes to amend the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program (SFHGLP) regulation to change the requirements for prior Agency losses and refinance transactions, aiming to establish a seven-year time frame for re-establishing credit and clarify seasoning and payment requirements.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for the WIC Health Outcomes and Participant Experience (HOPE) Study, which aims to assess the effectiveness of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
The Rural Housing Service (RHS) is requesting a revision to a currently approved information collection to support the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program, with approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) required.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a new Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) to ensure passenger vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less are designed to protect pedestrians' heads in crashes, building on a Global Technical Regulation on pedestrian protection.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on a request to extend a previously approved information collection requirement for contractor qualifications and financial information, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations.
The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking public input on a request to extend a previously approved information collection requirement for a placement of orders clause and an ordering information provision, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and OMB regulations.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is requesting public input on potential public interest issues related to a recent investigation into alleged violations of section 337 by Certain Photovoltaic Connectors and Components Thereof.
The FDA is hosting a public advisory committee meeting to discuss strain selection for influenza vaccines, with at least one portion of the meeting closed to the public, and is seeking public comments on the topic.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has withdrawn the approval of nine abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from multiple applicants, including Allergan, Inc., after the applicants notified the agency that the drug products were no longer in use.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the fee rate for using a priority review voucher for fiscal year 2025. The fee rate is determined by the difference between the average cost of reviewing a priority review application and a non-priority review application from the previous fiscal year.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as required by the agency to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comment on proposed labeling requirements for prescription drugs, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a correction to its July 3, 2024, interim final rule on small business lending under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B), following a typographical error in the original document, which is now open for public comment.
The U.S. Department of State is providing advance notice of the next meeting of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement, a council established to promote engagement and understanding between the U.S. government and the African diaspora community.
The IRS has proposed new regulations for the Federal income tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property placed in service in low-income communities or non-urban census tracts, affecting eligible taxpayers who place such property into service during a taxable year.
The Treasury Department is proposing an exemption for a new system of records, the Department of the Treasury, Departmental Offices .413--Outbound Investment Security Program Notification System, to comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 and protect certain information.
The Department of the Treasury is proposing a new system of records to collect information related to the implementation of an Executive order addressing US investments in national security technologies and products in countries of concern, in compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on Form 15426, a data exchange request for governmental liaison information, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The State of Kansas has issued a notice declaring an administrative disaster in a rural area, effective September 11, 2024, in response to a recent disaster event.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has published a document to clarify and propose changes to the HUBZone program regulations, size and 8(a) Business Development regulations, and Women-Owned Small Business and Veteran Small Business Certification programs, aiming to improve policies and address recent updates.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only in the state of Florida, originally issued on August 28, 2024
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are seeking public input on bank-fintech arrangements, effective risk management practices, and the implications of these arrangements. The agencies have extended the comment period from September 30, 2024, to October 30, 2024.