🎣Regulation on Pacific Cod Fishing in Alaska's Exclusive Economic Zone
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the BSAI.
Learn More📂Impact of Countervailing Duty on Vertical Metal File Cabinets
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on vertical metal file cabinets (file cabinets) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Learn More⛽Seaspan Energy's Petition for LNG Fuel Regulatory Clarity
Seaspan Energy Ltd. filed a petition with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, seeking a declaratory order stating that the sale and loading of liquefied natural gas from a facility to a barge for marine fuel is not under the Commission's jurisdiction. The notice invites interventions to this filing by interested parties.
Learn More⚡Notice of Transfer of Hydroelectric Project Exemption in California
The Department of Energy announces the transfer of exemption from licensing for the Canyon Creek Hydroelectric Project to Pacific Power Partners, LLC. This exemption facilitates business operations without Commission approval, potentially influencing energy production and regulatory compliance in El Dorado County, California.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive by FAA for Airbus A350 Models
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain master minimum equipment list (MMEL) items do not comply with MMEL certification requirements. This proposed AD would require revising the operator's existing FAA- approved minimum equipment list (MEL), as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference (IBR). The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🎣New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Notice
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public hybrid meeting of its Joint Skate and Monkfish Committees 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💼NYSE American Options Fee Schedule Modification Notification
The NYSE American LLC submitted a proposed rule change to modify its Options Fee Schedule by removing outdated fee texts related to the Pillar Platform migration. The proposed change aims for immediate effectiveness and invites public comments to assess its consistency with the Securities Exchange Act.
Learn More🐬Proposed Marine Mammal Harassment Authorization for Harbor Project
NMFS has received a request from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to geotechnical drilling in St. George, Alaska. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More🏭EPA Deletes Sites from National Priorities List Impacting Business
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the deletion of one site and partial deletion of three sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, created under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the States, through their designated State agencies, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund.
Learn More🧶Safety Compliance Regulations for Carpets and Rugs Explained
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) announces that the Commission has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for extension of approval of information collection requirements for manufacturers and importers of carpets and rugs in the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Carpets and Rugs and the Standard for the Surface Flammability of Small Carpets and Rugs, issued under the Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA). OMB previously approved the collection of information under Control Number 3041-0017. OMB's most recent extension of approval will expire on March 31, 2025. On December 10, 2024, CPSC published a notice in the Federal Register to announce the agency's intention to seek extension of approval of the collection of information. The Commission did not receive any public comments. Therefore, by publication of this notice, the Commission announces that CPSC has submitted to the OMB a request for extension of approval of that collection of information.
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