🌊Notice of Environmental Assessment for Hydro Project by DOE
The Department of Energy has released an Environmental Assessment concerning the Santa Felicia Hydroelectric Project in Ventura County, California. The assessment evaluates potential environmental impacts of proposed safety improvements at the Santa Felicia Dam, concluding that the actions would not significantly affect the human environment. Public comments are welcomed until April 7, 2025.
Learn More🚂Mingus Mountain Railroad's Acquisition and Operational Exemption Overview
Mingus Mountain Railroad, LLC seeks an exemption to acquire and operate a 38.74-mile rail line from Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad. Following a letter of intent, MMRL expects to conduct common carrier service and gain trackage rights over connecting lines, while ensuring no restrictions on future dealings with third-party carriers.
Learn More⚖️Proposed Changes to FINRA Arbitration Rules and Their Impact
The SEC is considering a proposed rule change from FINRA to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure related to the selection process for arbitrators. Key adjustments aim to increase the representation of non-chair-qualified public arbitrators and streamline administrative practices within arbitrations, ensuring more effective dispute resolution protocols. External stakeholder input on this proposal is also invited.
Learn More🐟New England Fishery Council's Public Meeting Announcement - April 2024
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a hybrid meeting of its Scallop Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Learn More🐟Public Meeting Notice for South Atlantic Fishery Management Council
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting of its Executive Committee (partially closed session) via webinar to discuss the Council budget and workplan.
Learn More💵Geographic Targeting Order for Money Services Businesses in the U.S.
FinCEN is issuing notice of a Geographic Targeting Order, requiring certain money services businesses along the southwest border of the United States to report and retain records of transactions in currency of more than $200 but not more than $10,000, and to verify the identity of persons presenting such transactions.
Learn More💼SEC Notice for Co-Investment Order Application
MA Specialty Credit Income Fund and its affiliates have applied for an SEC order to permit co-investment among closed-end management investment companies and business development companies. This notice outlines the application process and includes instructions for requesting a hearing or additional information.
Learn More🌱FDA Accepts Impossible Foods' Color Additive Petition for Plant-Based Products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Impossible Foods, Inc., proposing that the color additive regulations be amended to expand the safe use of soy leghemoglobin as a color additive to include use in plant-based meat, poultry, and fish analogue products (ground and whole cut).
Learn More🏦FDIC Withdraws Proposed Banking Regulations Affecting Corporations
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is withdrawing notices of proposed rulemaking relating to brokered deposit restrictions, corporate governance and risk management, and the Change in Bank Control Act. If the FDIC decides to pursue future regulatory action in any of these areas, it will issue a new proposed rule.
Learn More📄DHS Notice on Case Assistance Form
The Department of Homeland Security will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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