Compliance, Legal 6 Jan 2025 marketing, accessibility, business regulation, ftc, compliance, consumer protection

⚖️FTC Consent Order Against accessiBe

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

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Regulatory Compliance, Legal Matters 6 Jan 2025 business regulation, legal issues, usa, export control, compliance
Grant Opportunities, Compliance Requirements 6 Jan 2025 business initiative, transportation, human trafficking, grant opportunity, regulatory compliance

💼Grant Opportunity to Combat Human Trafficking in Transportation

The annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award (the award) is a component of the Department of Transportation's (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative that seeks to raise awareness among transportation stakeholders about human trafficking and increase training and prevention to combat the crime. The award serves as a platform for transportation stakeholders to creatively develop impactful and innovative counter-trafficking tools, initiatives, campaigns, and technologies that can be shared with the broader community to help stop human trafficking. The award is open to individuals and entities, including non-governmental organizations, transportation industry associations, research institutions, and State and local government organizations. Entrants compete for a cash award of up to $50,000 to be awarded to the individual(s) or entity selected for creating the most impactful counter-trafficking initiative or technology.

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Regulatory Compliance, Trade Agreements 6 Jan 2025 foreign-built vessels, coastwise endorsement, regulatory compliance, maritime administration, public comments

⚓Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility for Foreign-Built Vessels Notice

The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vessels which will carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. A request for such a determination has been received by MARAD. By this notice, MARAD seeks comments from interested parties as to any effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a brief description of the proposed service, is listed below.

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Regulatory Update, Business Impact 6 Jan 2025 shipping, postal service, usps, business services, regulatory compliance

📦USPS Priority Mail Contract Notice

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Financial Assistance, Business Incentives 6 Jan 2025 agriculture, funding opportunities, rural development, utility infrastructure, usda

💰Deadline Extension for Section 313A Guarantees Funding Opportunity

The Rural Utilities Service (RUS or the Agency), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the extension and reopening of the Guarantees for Bonds and Notes Issued for Utility Infrastructure Purposes Program (the 313A Program) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 application window through January 31, 2025.

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Regulatory, Trade Agreement 6 Jan 2025 logistics, shipping agreements, postal service, supply chain, business regulations

📦Notice on USPS Shipping Service Agreement for Businesses

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Compliance, Economic Development 6 Jan 2025 shipping, postal service, priority mail, regulatory, business, competitiveness

📦USPS Announces New Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Contract

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Compliance, Business Strategy 6 Jan 2025 shipping, usps, priority mail, business services, regulatory compliance

📦USPS Notice

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Regulatory Compliance, Economic Development 6 Jan 2025 negotiated service agreements, business logistics, shipping, postal service, priority mail

📦USPS Announces New Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Contract

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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