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The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that the sole producer/exporter of certain uncoated paper from Portugal sold the product at less than normal value between March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023.
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc. has been issued a permit for the incidental take of shortnose sturgeon and Atlantic sturgeon associated with education trawls in the Hudson River.
Brightline Trains Florida submitted a request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan on May 29, 2024, and July 19, 2024, with the Federal Railroad Administration inviting public comment.
Florida East Coast Railway submitted a request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan on June 4, 2024, and July 22, 2024, seeking FRA approval for proposed modifications to its certified Positive Train Control system.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking information on collaboration and data sharing for Railroad Operations Analysis (OA) due to the Corridor Identification and Development Program (CID Program) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
The Department of Energy invites public comment on a proposed collection of information for Voluntary Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Disclosures, to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its decision to issue a loan guarantee to Holtec Palisades, LLC for general restoration and maintenance activities at the Palisades Nuclear Plant, which could support the potential future resumption of power generation.
ICE Clear Credit LLC has filed a proposed rule change to its stress testing framework, which has taken immediate effect.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new information collection for the National Double-Crested Cormorant Survey, which is currently in use without approval.
The U.S. government extends the withdrawal of 59.99 acres of public domain land in Montana for an additional 20-year period, originally set to expire on August 5, 2024.
Sho-Me Power Electric Cooperative has made its Environmental Assessment available to the public, outlining the cooperative's plans and potential environmental impacts.
The US Coast Guard proposes a 7% increase in pilotage rates for 2025, driven by rising pilot numbers and working capital fund needs, according to the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960.
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for Cayuga Lake near Ithaca, NY, to ensure safety during a marine event on August 10, 2024. The regulation restricts access to the area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
The US Coast Guard is proposing to update the safety zone for the annual Kemah Board Walk Fireworks Display in Upper Galveston Bay, Texas, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the fireworks show.
The US Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone in Santa Monica Bay, near Will Rogers State Beach, to ensure public safety during a beachfront event on August 11, 2024.
The US Coast Guard will establish safety zones in the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes Zone in August 2024 to protect life and property during marine events, restricting vessel movement and requiring permission to enter the zones.
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants to fill 12 vacancies on the National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee, which advises on medical certification and standards for merchant mariners.
The US Coast Guard revised its regulations for the Seventh Coast Guard District Captain of the Port Key West, correcting an error in a July 19, 2024, Federal Register document.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection for airport noise compatibility programs, which are eligible for Federal grants if reviewed and approved by the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to amend Class E airspace at Gainesville Regional Airport, Gainesville, FL, to accommodate new instrument approach procedures for Shands Cair Heliport and Shands Helistop Heliport.
The US FDA has granted an exemption to Biofungitek, S.L. allowing the use of potassium carbonate as a biochemical fungicide in food commodities without a required tolerance level, provided it is used according to label directions and good agricultural practices.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, related to planned power uprate-related licensing submittals for all power reactor licensees.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an existing information collection related to licensing requirements for independent storage of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
The NRC is issuing guidance on the use of funds from the decommissioning trust fund for major radioactive component disposal during operational status, to be used in connection with requests for exemption from NRC regulations.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold online webinars to gather public comment on a scoping process for the license renewal of Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, operated by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted new rules to allocate spectrum for non-Federal space operations, including the 2025-2110 MHz band and the 399.9-400.05 MHz band, to support the deployment of Federal space stations and non-Federal space launch operations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is initiating a proceeding to require radio and television broadcast stations, cable operators, and other licensees to disclose the use of artificial intelligence-generated content in political advertisements.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reaffirming its initial decision that specific air bag inflators from ARC Automotive Inc. and Delphi Automotive Systems LLC, installed in certain vehicles, pose a safety risk due to a defect.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed and continuing information collections, which will help assess the impact of its requirements and minimize reporting burden, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The General Services Administration is updating its Acquisition Regulations to standardize and simplify the process for economic price adjustments on the Federal Supply Schedule, aligning with commercial standards and practices.
The USITC has determined that increased imports of fine denier polyester staple fiber (PSF) are causing serious injury to the US domestic industry, and the USTR is seeking public comments and evidence on a proposed safeguard measure.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office is requesting public input to help prepare its annual report on Russia's adherence to World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, with a public hearing scheduled to follow.
The Trade Policy Staff Committee is seeking public comments to help the Office of the United States Trade Representative prepare its annual report on China's adherence to its World Trade Organization commitments, with a public hearing scheduled to follow.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has revised the investigation schedule for glass wine bottles imported from Chile, China, and Mexico, following a request from the Wine Institute to review the importation of these bottles.
The FDA has submitted a petition by GNT USA, LLC to revise color additive regulations, allowing for the safe use of spirulina extract in foods in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practices.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renewed the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on May 31, 2026.
The FDA has renewed the Anesthetic and Analgesic Drug Products Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on May 1, 2026.
The US Department of State is seeking public-private collaboration for a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) to support diplomacy and modernization efforts. This is the second of three 90-day notices to inform the public of the agency's intention to sponsor an FFRDC.
The Veterans' Employment and Training Service is soliciting nominations for the Advisory Committee on Veterans' Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach, with the Secretary of Labor appointing between 12 and 16 members to serve as Special Government Employees.
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Minnesota, effective from June 16, 2024, to July 4, 2024, in response to severe storms and flooding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of Kansas, initially issued on July 15, 2024, in response to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from April 25 to April 30, 2024.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on a revised information collection related to mortgage loan originators, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Consumer Complaints (OCC) is seeking public comment on a revision to its customer complaint form, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden. The OCC has submitted the revised form to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Bank Appeals Follow-Up Questionnaire information collection, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
The Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM) will hold its next meeting, seeking public input and advice from a federally chartered external advisory group of scientists.
The National Cancer Institute's Surgery Branch is seeking a private sector partner to collaborate on a Phase-I human clinical trial for solid cancers using a Good Manufacturing Practice-grade vaccine.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold four workshops to educate participants on best fishing practices, particularly for snapper grouper species, and involve them in Citizen Science projects and the Council process.
The New England Fishery Management Council is convening a Scientific and Statistical Committee subpanel via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting comments on a proposed revised management plan for the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, which is intended to replace the 2009 plan and is required every five years.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council submitted Amendment 33 to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan to the Secretary of Commerce for review, aiming to rebuild overfished stocks and achieve optimum yield.