Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Form 11-K
The Securities and Exchange Commission is requesting comments on a proposed extension of the deadline for filing Form 11-K, which is required for certain bank holding companies.
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Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension: Form 40-F
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting comments on a proposed extension of the Form 40-F collection period.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Nasdaq ISE, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Real-Time Depth of Market Raw Data Feed, Nasdaq ISE Order Feed, Nasdaq ISE Top Feed, Nasdaq ISE Spread Feed, and Nasdaq ISE Trade Feed Fees Based on the Rate of Inflation
Nasdaq ISE, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend fees for various real-time data feeds based on inflation rates.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to designate approximately 91,630 acres in California as critical habitat for the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of the longfin smelt, a fish species from the San Francisco Bay estuary.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces 12-Month Finding on Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzly Bear Petition
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a 12-month finding on a petition to establish and delist a Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem distinct population segment of the grizzly bear in the lower-48 States, determining that the petitioned action is not warranted at this time.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife With a Revised Section 4(d) Rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to revise the listing of the grizzly bear in the lower-48 States, defining the boundaries of the contiguous U.S. grizzly bear distinct population segment, which would retain threatened species status.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem of the Grizzly Bear in the Lower-48 States
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a 12-month finding on a petition to establish and delist a Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem distinct population segment of the grizzly bear in the lower-48 States, finding that the petitioned action is not warranted at this time.
OSMRE Approves and Denies Amendment to Montana Regulatory Program
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) has approved and denied an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, in response to House Bill (HB) 576.
Notice of Adoption of Categorical Exclusions Under Section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act
The U.S. Department of the Interior is adopting categorical exclusions by the Bureau of Land Management under section 109 of the National Environmental Policy Act, affecting the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Proposed Withdrawal and Public Meeting for the Amargosa Valley, Nevada
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior proposes a 20-year withdrawal of 308,890 acres of Federal lands in Nye County, Nevada, to protect cultural, recreational, and biological resources, and initiates a 90-day public comment period with a public meeting.
United States Department of the Interior Revises Regulations for Federal Acknowledgment of American Indian Tribes
The United States Department of the Interior has revised regulations governing the process of Federal acknowledgment for American Indian Tribes, offering a conditional opportunity for denied petitioners to re-petition.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Project on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Offshore New York
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management intends to prepare an environmental impact statement for Vineyard Mid-Atlantic's proposed offshore wind energy facility, initiating a public scoping and comment process under the National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act.
Land Acquisitions; Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Vallejo Site, Solano County, California
The US government has made a final decision to acquire 160.333 acres of land in Solano County, California, for the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians to use for gaming and other purposes.
BLM Director's Response to Appeals by California and Utah Governors on Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is publishing a notice on the rejection of recommendations by California and Utah governors regarding the Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development Resource Management Plan Amendments.
Land Acquisitions; Coquille Indian Tribe, Medford Site, City of Medford, Jackson County, Oregon
The Coquille Indian Tribe has been granted 2.42 acres of land in Medford, Oregon, for gaming and other purposes by the Assistant Secretary--Indian Affairs.
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington and State of Washington Receive Approval for Fifth Amendment to Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians of Washington has received approval for the fifth amendment to the Tribal-State Class III Gaming Compact from the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs, allowing for the operation of electronic table games and removing revenue sharing provisions for smoking cessation purposes.
Public Land Order No. 7958; Extension of Public Land Order No. 6597, as Extended; for White Mountain Petroglyphs Site, Wyoming
The U.S. government extends the withdrawal of 20 acres of public land in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, for an additional 20-year period to protect the White Mountain Petroglyphs Site, a Native American cultural resource.
Proposed Withdrawal and Opportunity for Public Meeting for the Sloan Utility and Transportation Corridor; Clark County, NV
The US Bureau of Land Management proposes a 20-year withdrawal of approximately 1,043.57 acres of public lands in Clark County, Nevada, to protect a utility and transportation corridor, initiating a 90-day public comment period.
Bureau of Land Management Announces Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for North Dakota
The Bureau of Land Management has announced the availability of the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan for North Dakota, signed by the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management on January 8, 2025.
Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC; Notice of Application Tendered for Filing With the Commission and Establishing Procedural Schedule for Licensing and Deadline for Submission of Final Amendments
Dominion Energy Virginia, Allegheny Generating Company, and Bath County Energy, LLC have submitted a notice of application to the Commission for licensing and established a procedural schedule.
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Schedule for the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for the Line 4010 Abandonment Project
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC has announced a notice of schedule for the preparation of an environmental assessment for the Line 4010 Abandonment Project.
Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment
Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Dichotomy Power Maine LLC intend to prepare an environmental assessment for an undisclosed project.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proposes to rescind two existing systems of records notices, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-108.
Protection of Federal Property
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposes regulations for the protection of Federal property, adopting and revising related-GSA regulations to provide clearer public notice and uniform application.
Safety Zone; Cable Laying Corridor, Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, Virginia
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing a temporary safety zone to surround cable laying operations in the Atlantic Ocean near Virginia Beach, Virginia, to ensure the safety of life on navigable waters.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement for National Flood Insurance Program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Assistance/Subsidy Arrangement for private property insurers interested in participating in the National Flood Insurance Program's Write Your Own Program.
Transportation Security Administration Issues Technical Amendments to Aviation Security Regulations
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing technical amendments to clarify recordkeeping requirements for airport and aircraft operators regarding criminal history record checks.
Notice Regarding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updates the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, adding 39 entities and making a technical correction to an existing entity's name.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Houff Corporation
The Houff Corporation has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations, with the goal of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Environmental Protection Agency Requests Public Review of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made the Draft Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2023 report available for public review, with sectoral chapters to be posted between January 15 and February 13, 2025.
Fuels Regulatory Streamlining Sampling and Testing Updates
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized revisions to its streamlined fuel quality regulations, which do not alter the existing fuel quality standards.
EPA Proposes Amendments to New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for Oil and Natural Gas Sector
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines for the Crude Oil and Natural Gas Source Category in response to petitions for reconsideration, focusing on temporary flaring provisions and vent gas monitoring requirements.
Air Plan Approval; Kansas; Annual Emission Inventory and Fees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program submitted by the State of Kansas on February 20, 2023, to update emission regulations and ensure program funding.
Announcement of Preliminary Regulatory Determinations for Contaminants on the Fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced preliminary regulatory determinations for contaminants on the fifth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5), as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The determinations follow the agency's previous decision to regulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 2024.
EPA Responds to Petitions for Reconsideration of New Source Performance Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied or partially denied two petitions for reconsideration of the New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions, citing the basis for the EPA's action in the accompanying decision document.
EPA Corrects Notice for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Perfluorobutane Sulfonic Acid Water Quality Criteria
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making a correction to a notice published in the Federal Register on December 26, 2024, regarding the National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for perfluorinated acids.
Environmental Protection Agency Announces Availability of Final Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of the final risk evaluation for diisononyl phthalate (DINP), determining that it poses an unreasonable risk to human health, and will initiate risk management actions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Environmental Protection Agency Announces Availability of Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for PFOA and PFOS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available a draft risk assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) in sewage sludge, which is open for public comment for 60 days.
NRC Adjusts Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2025
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is adjusting its civil monetary penalties for inflation, increasing the maximum penalty for Atomic Energy Act violations from $362,814 to $372,240 per day, and for program fraud civil penalties from $13,946 to $14,308 per false claim or statement.
Annual Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties To Reflect Inflation
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is revising its forfeiture penalty rules to reflect annual inflation adjustments, as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This change aims to improve the effectiveness and deterrent effect of the penalties.
Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
The Texas Valley Citrus Committee recommends increasing the assessment rate for oranges and grapefruit grown in Texas from $0.03 to $0.04 per 7/10-bushel carton, effective for the 2024-2025 fiscal period and beyond.
NHTSA Proposes Voluntary Framework for Evaluating Automated Driving Systems
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a voluntary framework, known as the AV STEP program, to evaluate and oversee motor vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS) operating on public roads in the US, aiming to improve transparency on ADS safety.
DoD, GSA, and NASA Propose Amendments to Federal Acquisition Regulation for Controlled Unclassified Information
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the National Archives and Records Administration's Controlled Unclassified Information Program, as mandated by the Controlled Unclassified Information Executive Order.
DoD, GSA, and NASA Propose Amendments to Federal Acquisition Regulation to Prevent Organizational Conflicts of Interest
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act, which aims to prevent organizational conflicts of interest in federal acquisition.
US General Services Administration Amends Federal Travel Regulation to Remove Relocation Allowance Lump Sum Amounts
The US General Services Administration is issuing a final rule to remove lump sum relocation miscellaneous expenses allowance amounts from the Federal Travel Regulation, while keeping actual expense amounts unchanged and updating reimbursement rules for employees who itemize expenses.
DoD, GSA, and NASA Propose Amendment to FAR for Small Business Participation
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to update the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to establish policies for small business participation on specific multiple-award contracts.
DoD, GSA, and NASA Propose Amendment to Federal Acquisition Regulation for Multiple-Award Contracts
The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify protest rights for orders set aside under certain multiple-award contracts.
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: Impact on U.S. Industries and Consumers and on Beneficiary Countries
The U.S. Commission has started preparing its 2025 report under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act, which will focus on trade between the U.S. and beneficiary countries from 2023 to 2024, and will hold a public hearing on February 20, 2025.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 23 Abbreviated New Drug Applications
The FDA is withdrawing approval of 23 ANDAs from multiple applicants after they notified the Agency that the drug products were no longer marketed.
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 12 New Drug Applications
The FDA is withdrawing approval of 12 new drug applications from multiple applicants, following notification that the drug products are no longer marketed.