💼Proposed Rule on Employment Service Staffing Flexibility by DOL
The Department of Labor (Department) is proposing to remove the requirement that States use State merit staff to provide Wagner- Peyser Employment Service (ES) services. This deregulatory action would allow States to use the staffing model that provides the required services with the most efficient model for their State. This summary can be found at www.regulations.gov by searching by the RIN: 1205-AC22.
Learn More🚆Regulatory Updates on Signal Systems Reporting for Railroads
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's signal systems reporting requirements regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More🛢️New Pipeline Safety Regulation Adjusts Filing Deadlines
This DFR amends PHMSA's procedural regulations to establish a rule of construction clarifying the operation of procedural filing deadlines scheduled to fall on weekends and Federal holidays.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Updates from the Federal Railroad Administration for Businesses
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's special notice and emergency order procedures: railroad track, locomotive and equipment, including updating addresses.
Learn More🔧Pipeline Safety Regulations Update
PHMSA is issuing technical amendments to regulations promulgated in its April 29, 2024, final rule titled "Periodic Updates of Regulatory References to Technical Standards and Miscellaneous Amendments." These technical amendments address the incorporation by reference of an updated edition of industry standard, ASME B31.8S, into specific provisions that the final rule did not update due to then- pending litigation. These technical amendments also respond to a Petition for Reconsideration filed on May 29, 2024.
Learn More🚄FRA Proposes Amendments to Railroad Safety Enforcement Procedures
This proposed rule would update FRA's railroad safety enforcement procedures and rules of practice to require electronic service of documents. This proposed rule would also establish procedures to implement new authority regarding civil penalties for alleged Federal railroad safety violations. Finally, this proposal would make other necessary administrative updates, such as correcting addresses.
Learn More📄DOE Notice on Information Collection Extension for Contractors
The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More🔧Pipeline Safety Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standards API RP 1170, Design and Operation of Solution-mined Salt Caverns Used for Natural Gas Storage, and API RP 1171, Functional Integrity of Natural Gas Storage in Depleted Hydrocarbon Reservoirs and Aquifer Reservoirs. These updated standards 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🌪️SBA Disaster Declaration Amendment
This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for the State of Arkansas (FEMA-4873-DR), dated May 21, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding.
Learn More🛠️DOE Notice on Freeport LNG Train 4 Project Extension Request
The Department of Energy's notice involves Freeport LNG's request for a 40-month extension to complete the Train 4 Project at its Texas terminal. This is crucial for LNG operations and reflects on past incidents affecting the project's timeline. The notice invites public comments and highlights ongoing marketing efforts for potential LNG customers.
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