🏦FDIC Notice
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) announces the termination of Receiverships for the First Bank of Beverly Hills and Liberty Bank, effective April 1, 2025. This release of the banks from Receivership allows them to resume independent operations. The FDIC has authorized necessary actions to complete these transitions.
Learn More⚛️Duke Energy's Renewed Licenses for Oconee Nuclear Station Issued
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55 to Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (Duke Energy or the licensee), for Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3 (Oconee Station). In addition, the NRC has prepared a record of decision (ROD) that supports the NRC's decision to issue Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, and DPR-55.
Learn More📜Notice of ISTAC Meeting on Export Control Policies
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the ISTAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting April 2025
A sub-panel of the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils' Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) will hold a meeting.
Learn More🌫️EPA Finalizes Air Quality Standards for Washington Area
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing multiple actions related to the Washington, DC-MD-VA nonattainment area (the Washington Area or the Area) for the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (2015 ozone NAAQS). First, the EPA is determining that the Washington Area attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS by the applicable attainment date of August 3, 2024. Second, the EPA is determining that the Washington Area has clean data under the EPA's Clean Data Policy. Lastly, the EPA is taking final action on an exceptional events request submitted by the District of Columbia (DC) on March 20, 2024, and concurred on by the EPA on July 17, 2024. This action addresses the EPA's obligation under Clean Air Act (CAA) sections 179(c) and 181(b)(2) to determine whether the Washington Area attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS by the August 3, 2024 attainment date and, as set forth in the EPA's Clean Data Policy, will suspend the obligation of DC, the State of Maryland (MD), and the Commonwealth of Virginia (VA) to submit certain attainment planning requirements for as long as the Washington Area continues to attain the 2015 ozone NAAQS. This action is being taken under the CAA.
Learn More📄DOE Announces 2024 Annual Report on Closed Advisory Committee Meetings
The Department of Energy is announcing that, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), it has issued its 2024 Annual Report of Closed Advisory Committee meetings.
Learn More🧠Notice of National Advisory Mental Health Council Meeting
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Advisory Mental Health Council to evaluate the qualifications of investigators and review grant applications. The meeting is set to discuss important research proposals that may influence funding opportunities for mental health projects.
Learn More✈️Temporary Denial Order Against Aviastar—Business Implications
The Department of Commerce, through the Bureau of Industry and Security, has renewed a temporary denial of export privileges to Aviastar—TU due to ongoing violations of export regulations. This order seeks to prevent imminent violations and restrict U.S. businesses from engaging in transactions with Aviastar, significantly impacting compliance and trade in the aviation sector.
Learn More🐟Proposed Harvest Specifications for Salmon Fishery in Cook Inlet
NMFS proposes 2025 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2025 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act).
Learn More🌊Notice on Taking Marine Mammals for Oil and Gas Activities
In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA regulations for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America, originally published as "Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico," notification is hereby given that NMFS has modified the Letter of Authorization (LOA) issued to WesternGeco for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of America (GOA).
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