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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate approximately 760,071 acres in California as critical habitat for four distinct population segments of the foothill yellow-legged frog, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to list the Florida manatee as a threatened species and the Antillean manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, replacing the current threatened species listing of the West Indian manatee.
The U.S. Department of the Interior is soliciting nominations for the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Public Advisory Committee to advise on decisions related to the 1989 T/V Exxon Valdez oil spill.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of draft amendments to the Oil and Gas and Renewable (Wind and Solar) Energy, Power Line, and Communication Tower Habitat Conservation Plans for the Lesser Prairie-chicken in five states, inviting public comment on the amended portions.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from ADH Rollins Court, LLC for an incidental take permit to construct a residential development in Polk County, Florida, which may affect the sand skink and blue-tailed mole skink.
The Bureau of Land Management announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Ranegras Plains Energy Center in La Paz County, Arizona, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management will hold a public meeting for its National Advisory Committee to discuss the implementation of the BLM Public Lands Rule.
The US Secretary of the Interior proposes a 20-year withdrawal of approximately 1,805 acres of public lands in the Las Vegas Valley to protect natural and cultural resources near the Las Vegas Tribe of Paiute Indians, with a 90-day public comment period.
The National Park Service has rescheduled a public meeting of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee, originally set for Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
The Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA) is proposing to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC has filed a notice of effectiveness for the withdrawal of an application for an amendment of its license.
Spencer Mountain Hydropower, LLC has announced that its notice of application is ready for environmental analysis and is soliciting comments, recommendations, terms, and conditions.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposes to rescind the 'Commission Employee Performance Files (FERC--38)' system of records notice, citing the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-108.
Stone Ridge Hydro, LLC has announced its intention to file a license application and has filed a pre-application document, with approval to use the traditional licensing process.
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. is requesting comments on environmental issues for the proposed Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project during the scoping period.
The US government has introduced a rule allowing Federal agencies to implement REAL ID card-based enforcement provisions in phases after the May 7, 2025, deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, as published in the Federal Register to solicit comments from the public and affected agencies.
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) corrects its August 23, 2024 correction to the final rule published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, regarding T nonimmigrant status for victims of severe human trafficking.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating procedures for submitting Form I-140 petitions.
The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting in January 2025 to discuss national boating safety matters, which will be open to the public.
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is superseding an existing airworthiness directive for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-300 airplanes to clarify certain requirements.
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive 2023-23-09 to clarify certain requirements for Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190-400 airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections and functional checks of the wing aileron control system.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive for Siam Hiller Holdings, Inc. to address cracks found in main rotor transmission drive shafts of UH-12E, Army OH-23G, and H-23F helicopters.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to address the unreasonable risk of injury to human health presented by C.I. Pigment Violet 29 (PV29) through new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The proposed requirements aim to protect workers from the chemical's risks during manufacturing, processing, and disposal.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on ENERGY STAR product specification development, relying on stakeholder engagement to grow and evolve the program.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has requested an emergency exemption to use clothianidin on up to 75,000 acres of immature citrus trees to control the spread of Huanglongbing disease, and the EPA is soliciting public comment on the proposal.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of its interim registration review decision for ethylene oxide (EtO).
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering approval of a request to amend licenses for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3, involving no significant hazards consideration and sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an Order prohibiting David Huey, a former manager at Titan Inspections, Inc., from participating in NRC-licensed activities for three years due to deliberate violations of NRC requirements.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a one-time exemption to Tennessee Valley Authority for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, allowing the use of less restrictive work hour limitations for a 21-day period starting January 6, 2025, to January 31, 2025.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has released supplemental schedules for the final phase of antidumping duty investigations on glass wine bottles imported from China and Mexico.
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking public comment on its proposed collection of information for the generic drug user fee program, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is making minor corrections to a final rule setting patent fees, which was published in the Federal Register on November 20, 2024, as part of its efforts to implement the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) and the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 (SUCCESS Act).
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is correcting nonsubstantive errors in a final rule regarding trademark fees, which was published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2024, and is authorized by the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA), as amended by the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018 (SUCCESS Act).
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is amending Regulation V to prohibit creditors from using medical information in credit decisions, removing a regulatory exception that allowed creditors to obtain and use medical debt information.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is withdrawing its proposed rule to ban banks from charging certain nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees, including those for declined debit card purchases and ATM withdrawals, and will consider a broader approach to protect consumers from these fees.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing to prohibit certain contractual provisions in agreements for consumer financial products or services, including provisions that waive consumer legal rights and protections, limit free expression, and codify FTC Credit Practices Rule prohibitions.
The International Maritime Organization is holding a public meeting to prepare for its upcoming Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping 11 session, a key event in maritime safety regulations.
The US government has released final regulations modifying rules for classifying transactions involving digital content, including cloud transactions, for tax purposes, affecting taxpayers engaging in digital content or cloud transactions.
The proposed rules aim to clarify the source of income from cloud transactions for international tax purposes, primarily affecting taxpayers who generate gross income from cloud transactions.
The IRS has released proposed regulations on the base erosion and anti-abuse tax for large US corporations making qualified derivative payments to foreign related parties in connection with securities lending transactions, which could impact companies with substantial gross receipts.
The proposed regulations for the Section 45W credit, enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, would provide guidance on eligible taxpayers and manufacturers of qualified commercial clean vehicles, affecting those placing vehicles in service during a taxable year.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released final regulations providing guidance on a tax imposed on U.S. citizens and residents, as well as certain trusts, that receive gifts or bequests from expatriates who relinquished U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
The IRS has released final regulations addressing disregarded payments for foreign tax purposes and the dual consolidated loss rules, providing relief to domestic corporate owners and multinational enterprises.
The IRS has issued final regulations identifying certain partnership related-party basis adjustment transactions as reportable transactions, requiring material advisors and participants to disclose their involvement and face penalties for non-compliance.
The IRS has released final regulations identifying transactions similar to micro-captive transactions as reportable transactions, requiring material advisors and participants to disclose with the IRS and face penalties for non-disclosure.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released proposed regulations outlining the automatic enrollment requirements for certain retirement plans, which are influenced by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. The proposed rules will impact participants, beneficiaries, employers, and administrators of specific retirement plans that include cash or deferred arrangements or annuity contracts purchased under salary reduction agreements.