🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses in 2025
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🔍OSHA Notice on TUV SUD America's NRTL Application Expansion
In this notice, OSHA announces the application of TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM), for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add two test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Affecting Business Operations
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💊Medicare and Medicaid Updates for Home Health Payment Systems
This regulatory document addresses updates to the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, specifically focusing on the Home Health Prospective Payment System for 2026. It includes details on quality reporting requirements, value-based purchasing models, accreditation requirements for durable medical equipment, and other related policies essential for healthcare providers to understand for compliance and operational adjustments.
Learn More🌊Flood Hazard Determinations
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses Announced
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🏞️New Information Collection for Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative Grants
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the National Park Service (NPS) are proposing a new information collection.
Learn More🚂Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies Notice
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) for one representative from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited; one representative from CSX Transportation, Inc.; one representative from Class II and III railroads; two representatives from electric utilities; one representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; two representatives from the petroleum shipping industry; and one at-large representative. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill these vacancies.
Learn More💰Analysis of Treasury's Debt Management Advisory Committee Meeting
The Department of the Treasury has announced a meeting for the Debt Management Advisory Committee to discuss critical issues surrounding the economy, financial markets, and debt management practices. The committee's recommendations aim to guide the Treasury's financial strategies and operations, though details of deliberations will remain confidential to avoid market speculation.
Learn More💰Proposed Rule Change on Fees for Industry Members Related to CAT
The SEC published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc., aiming to establish fees for Industry Members associated with the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for the latter half of 2025. This notice invites public comments and details the regulatory framework surrounding CAT costs and fee structures.
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