Notice 15 Apr 2025 information collection, compliance, banking, regulations, treasury, community reinvestment act

🏦OCC Requests Comments on CRA Qualifying Activities Confirmation Process

The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Community Reinvestment Act Qualifying Activities Confirmation Request Form."

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 fcc, information collection, compliance, small business, cybersecurity, grant opportunities

🛡️FCC Seeks Comments on Cybersecurity Information Collection

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

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Presidential Document 15 Apr 2025 executive order, market entry, business growth, entrepreneurship, anti-competitive regulations

📈Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers for Businesses

Executive Order 14267 aims to eliminate regulations that create anti-competitive barriers for businesses in the U.S. It mandates agency heads to identify and review such regulations, facilitating market entry and promoting competition, ultimately invigorating the economy and fostering innovation. The order emphasizes revitalizing the economic landscape by ensuring fair competition.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 energy, regulation, federal energy regulatory commission, market-based rates, business compliance

⚡Combined Notice of Filings

The Department of Energy’s notice outlines several filings regarding exempt wholesale generator certifications and electric rate applications, including key details about applicants and comment deadlines. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in proceedings, potentially influencing operational and compliance aspects in the energy market.

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Presidential Document 15 Apr 2025 executive order, tariffs, manufacturing, economic policy, import, trade, china

📦Modifying Tariff Rates

Executive Order 14266 announces modifications to reciprocal tariff rates in response to international trade dynamics, particularly focusing on China. It addresses retaliatory tariffs and outlines a temporary suspension of duties for specific foreign trading partners, aiming to rectify trade imbalances and enhance U.S. economic security. The order emphasizes collaboration with various international partners to ensure equitable trade practices.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 laboratory, customs, compliance, regulation, accreditation, approval, usa, petroleum, gauging

🔬Camin Cargo Control Approved as Petroleum Tester and Gauger

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Luling, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 23, 2023.

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Proposed Rule 15 Apr 2025 tax credit, regulatory compliance, irs, clean energy, treasury, commercial vehicles

🚗IRS Cancels Public Hearing on Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credit

This document cancels a public hearing on proposed regulations that would provide guidance on the qualified commercial clean vehicle credit enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 financial reporting, task force, commitments, federal accounting, business compliance

📊FASAB Notice

Notice is hereby given that Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) is calling for volunteers for the commitments task force.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 regulation, countervailing duty, u.s. commerce, manufacturing, trade, fiberglass, china

🚪Countervailing Duty Investigation on Fiberglass Door Panels from China

The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty investigation concerning imports of fiberglass door panels from China, based on allegations of subsidies that harm the domestic industry. This investigation may lead to tariffs and regulatory changes impacting U.S. fiberglass door manufacturers.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 energy, regulation, environmental impact statement, coal, bureau of land management, mining

⛏️BLM Rescinds Coal Leasing Moratorium

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Headquarters Solid Minerals is announcing the rescission of the Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and termination of the EIS analyzing the potential environmental effects from maintaining Secretary Jewell's coal leasing moratorium.

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