🚌Revised Federal Regulations on School Bus Operations and Compliance
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is revising its regulations governing school bus operations to update outdated information and harmonize the regulation with current statutory language and existing practice.
Learn More🚧Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2767, Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-12 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-12 Pipe and Tubing for Gas Distribution. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🚧Proposed Pipeline Safety Exception for In-Plant Piping Systems
This NPRM proposes to codify an exception for in-plant piping systems into the gas pipeline safety regulations. The proposed exception is consistent with prior guidance and a similar provision in the hazardous liquid pipeline safety regulations.
Learn More🔋TVA's Clinch River Nuclear Site Construction Permit Notice by NRC
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week for four consecutive weeks of receipt and availability of an application for a construction permit (CP) from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the Clinch River Nuclear Site in Roane County, Tennessee. The application, proposing to construct a GE- Hitachi BWRX-300 reactor, was received in two parts on April 25 and May 20, 2025. This notice is being provided to make the public and other stakeholders aware that the CP application is available for inspection.
Learn More🌶️Investigations into Oleoresin Paprika Imports and Potential Duties
The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-771 and 731-TA-1755 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of oleoresin paprika from India, provided for in subheadings 3203.00.80 and 3301.90.10 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of India. Unless the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by August 11, 2025. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by August 18, 2025.
Learn More🏦Regulatory Notice on Bank Holding Companies Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System issued a notice concerning the applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. It outlines the process for public commentary on these applications and the relevant regulatory framework. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments to influence the decision-making process regarding these financial transactions.
Learn More🚂FRA Proposes Regulatory Relief for End-of-Car Cushioning Units
FRA proposes to amend regulations concerning freight car draft arrangement and end-of-car cushioning units (EOCCs) to make regulatory relief now provided by waiver permanent. The amendments would allow a freight car to remain in service if the EOCC is operative and equipped with a unit condition indicator (UCI) that indicates a non-discharged EOCC. This change would permit those EOCCs to remain in service despite the presence of clearly formed oil droplets on the unit. The amendments, if finalized, preserve the requirement to repair or replace an EOCC with clearly formed oil droplets if the unit does not have a UCI.
Learn More🛢️New Pipeline Safety Standards Under ASTM F1973 Announced
This DFR amends the PSRs to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F1973, Standard Specification for Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems. This updated standard would maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🚂FRA Proposes to Repeal Track Surface Requirement - Business Impact
FRA proposes to repeal the runoff parameter from its track surface requirements for track Classes 1 through 5. FRA has found that other geometry requirements in FRA's regulations already capture the same safety concerns.
Learn More📈Key Updates to EDGAR Filer Manual and Compliance Requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting amendments to Volume II of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system Filer Manual ("EDGAR Filer Manual" or "Filer Manual") and related rules and forms. Certain updates reflect and identify changes to EDGAR made in connection with EDGAR Release 25.2. Additional updates reflect and identify changes to EDGAR made in connection with the Commission's September 27, 2024 EDGAR Filer Access and Account Management rulemaking ("EDGAR Next").
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