📄Regulatory Update
The SEC has submitted a request for extension on Rule 17a-8, which regulates mergers of affiliated investment companies. The rule provides exemptions for certain transactions while imposing requirements for asset valuation and shareholder approvals, emphasizing governance and compliance responsibilities for funds engaging in mergers.
Learn More💼DOL Seeks Comments on Funding Opportunity Grants Process
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the DOL is soliciting public comments regarding the proposed extension of this Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM)-sponsored information collection for the authority to continue the information collection request (ICR) titled, "DOL Generic Solution for Funding Opportunity Announcements," currently approved under OMB Control Number 1225-0086.
Learn More🛠️EPA NESHAP Information Collection for Metal Can Surface Coating
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Surface Coating of Metal Cans (EPA ICR Number 2079.10, OMB Control Number 2060-0541) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More✈️Airworthiness Directive for ATR72 Airplanes by FAA
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all ATR--GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of the main landing gear (MLG) rear hinge pin being ruptured. This AD requires replacing affected parts and prohibits the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📡FCC Meeting on Spectrum Licensing and Telecommunications Regulations
The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would update 10 year-old AWS-3 service-specific competitive bidding rules to bring those rules in line with current practice as the first step in fulfilling the Commission's statutory obligation to initiate an auction of licenses for the AWS-3 spectrum in the Commission's inventory by June 23, 2026, under the Spectrum and Secure Technology and Innovation Act. 2.................. Wireless Title: Upper C-band (3.98 Telecommunications. to 4.2 GHz) (GN Docket No. 25-59).
Learn More🛡️Notice on Information Warfare Research Project Consortium Membership Changes
The Department of Justice published a notice regarding the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium's updated membership. The notice highlights the addition and withdrawal of several companies interested in participating in collective research efforts under the provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The consortium's work focuses on information warfare, with membership changes encouraging ongoing collaboration.
Learn More📄IRS Information Collection Notice by Treasury Department
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on Nutritional Yeast Manufacturing Compliance Requirements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Manufacturing of Nutritional Yeast (EPA ICR Number 2568.04, OMB Control Number 2060- 0719) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🌍New Jersey Air Quality Regulation Compliance Implications for Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), for the purposes of incorporating regulations concerning permits and certificates for minor source facilities, and major source facilities without an operating permit. The intended effect of the NJDEP's revisions to the SIP is to regulate the construction and modification of stationary sources with adequate requirements to ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are satisfied. The NJDEP's revisions will strengthen the SIP by updating the Federal air permitting program to conform with the State regulations that were in effect at the time of the SIP submission, which will ultimately better serve the regulated community and help to protect the quality of air in the State. The EPA proposed to approve this rule on December 17, 2024, and received no comments.
Learn More🏴Proposed Deletions from Procurement List and Business Impact
The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
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