🌊Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project License Variance Notice
The Department of Energy issues a notice regarding the City of Idaho Falls' application for a temporary variance on minimum bypass flow at the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project, soliciting public comments and intervention motions. The request includes measures for environmental protection during maintenance activities at the Upper Development Dam #1, with specific timelines and compliance conditions.
Learn More📺Investigation into Patent Infringement of Glass Substrates for LCDs
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 31, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of company, city, state or country. A supplement was filed on February 3, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,851,394 ("the '394 patent"), U.S. Patent No. 8,642,491 ("the '491 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 8,640,498 ("the '498 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Learn More🛢️Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Gas Applications and Regulatory Insights
The Department of Energy's notice involves an application by Texas-Kansas-Oklahoma Gas, LLC for a service area determination to provide natural gas distribution services to irrigation customers. The notice includes details on public participation, deadlines for intervention, and the environmental review process, allowing interested parties to engage in the regulatory proceedings.
Learn More📅Notice of Iowa Advisory Committee Meeting on Civil Rights Report
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Iowa Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public meeting via Zoom on Thursday, March 13, 2025 from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Central Time. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to vote on the report.
Learn More📅National Science Foundation Executive Committee Meeting Notice
The National Science Board announces a meeting of its Executive Committee to discuss recent and planned activities. The meeting will take place in person and via video conference, and it will be closed to the public. A contact person is provided for more information regarding the meeting.
Learn More⚡Notice of Environmental Impact for Hydroelectric Projects in Maine
The Department of Energy released the final environmental impact statement for the Shawmut, Weston, Lockwood, and Hydro-Kennebec hydroelectric projects located on the Kennebec River in Maine. The statement outlines the analysis of licensing proposals and includes views from various stakeholders, emphasizing public participation in the regulatory process.
Learn More📡Changes in Utility Broadband Alliance Membership Notice
The Department of Justice issues a notice regarding membership changes in the Utility Broadband Alliance, Inc. under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The notice involves the addition of several companies to the alliance, while others have withdrawn, highlighting shifts in the strategic partnerships within the telecommunications sector.
Learn More⚖️FMCS Notice on Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement Compliance
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS have issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The FMCS Form R-19, which arbitrators file with the Agency following each decision rendered, allows FMCS to monitor the work of the Arbitrator and to collect arbitration information, such as median arbitrator fees and days spent on each case, for the Agency's annual report.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Countervailing Duty Determination on Hexamine Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More🦐Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will hold a virtual Public Hearing for Shrimp Framework Action.
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