🎣Reopening of Nominations for Fisheries Advisory Committee
NMFS is reopening the solicitation announced on January 21, 2025, in the Federal Register, for nominations (which may include self- nominations) to the Advisory Committee to the U.S. Section to the Permanent Advisory Committee (PAC) as established under the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (WCPFC) Implementation Act (Act). The PAC, composed of individuals from groups concerned with the fisheries covered by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention (Convention), provides recommendations to the U.S. Commissioners to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (Commission) regarding the deliberations and decisions of the Commission.
Learn More🏘️Waivers for CDBG-DR Funds in Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery
This notice governs Community Development Block Grant-- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds allocated to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pursuant to the Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017, and the Further Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2018, for major disasters occurring in 2017. In response to a request by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, this notice provides waivers and alternative requirements of certain sections of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA), and waivers of certain sections of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (HCDA) to acquire disaster-damaged properties and assist in the recovery of the Commonwealth.
Learn More💰SEC Approves Options Trading for Fidelity Ethereum Fund
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice detailing MIAX Pearl's proposed rule change to list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. This change is aimed at enabling investors to trade options on Ethereum-backed commodities, enhancing access and efficiency in the marketplace, and providing a regulated environment for trading.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📦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.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📦USPS Product Change Notice for Priority Mail and Shipping Services
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.
Learn More🐟Gulf Fishery Management Council
The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold a one day in-person meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee (ETC).
Learn More🦏Rescinding "Harm" Definition in Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively referred to as the Services or we) are proposing to rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" in our Endangered Species Act (ESA or the Act) regulations. The existing regulatory definition of "harm," which includes habitat modification, runs contrary to the best meaning of the statutory term "take." We are undertaking this change to adhere to the single, best meaning of the ESA.
Learn More🏥Notice of Closed Meeting by National Cancer Institute - April 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Cancer Institute's Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting, scheduled for May 9, 2025, will focus on reviewing and evaluating contract proposals, with specific protections in place for confidential information and personal privacy.
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