Notice 10 Jul 2025 energy, regulation, federal energy regulatory commission, environmental review, southern star, gas pipeline

⛽Revised Schedule for Environmental Review of Gas Pipeline Project

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has updated the schedule for the environmental assessment of the Cedar Vale Compressor Station Project by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline. The revised timelines include an issuance date for the environmental assessment and a comment period, following additional analysis of alternative sites.

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, texas, dea, drug enforcement, medical licensing

❌DEA Revokes Registration

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued an Order to Show Cause against Andrew Jones, M.D., leading to the revocation of his DEA registrations due to lack of state authority to handle controlled substances in Texas. The ruling underscores the critical compliance requirements for medical professionals regarding state and federal regulations.

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, flood insurance, fema, hazard determination, business risk

🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications

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).

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, business impact, flood insurance, fema, flood hazard, national flood insurance program, washoe county

🌊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).

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 regulatory compliance, risk management, flood insurance, fema, flood hazard

🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications

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).

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 countervailing duties, international trade, china, vietnam, usitc, trade investigations, indonesia, hardwood plywood

🪵USITC Investigates Hardwood Plywood Imports Impacting Trade

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated investigations into hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, determining that these imports may materially harm U.S. industries due to alleged subsidizing and unfair pricing. The investigations include both countervailing and antidumping duties, with the final phase set to commence following further assessments.

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Presidential Document 9 Jul 2025 national parks, infrastructure, executive order, tourism, u.s., revenue

🏞️Executive Order to Enhance America's National Parks and Tourism

Executive Order 14314 aims to enhance America's national parks by increasing fees for foreign tourists while improving services for U.S. residents. The order mandates infrastructure upgrades and encourages international tourism, positioning national parks as key attractions for future generations. It revokes previous diversity-focused directives to prioritize recreational access.

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, risk management, usa, fema, floodplain management, flood regulation, business insurance

🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications

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).

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Notice 9 Jul 2025 compliance, regulation, risk management, flood insurance, real estate, fema, flood hazard, community development

🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Compliance Impacts

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).

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Proposed Rule 9 Jul 2025 compliance, environmental protection, regulation, chemicals, epa, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, chemical substances, hazardous substances

🧪EPA Withdraws Proposed Rules on Significant New Uses for Chemicals

In the Federal Register of June 20, 2023, EPA proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 18 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and a subsequent TSCA Order. EPA is withdrawing the proposed rules because the Agency withdrew the TSCA Order that was the basis of the rules on December 18, 2024.

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