📋Technical Amendment to OMB Approvals Under Paperwork Reduction Act
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this technical amendment updates the table that lists the control numbers issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the PRA for information collection activities contained in certain EPA regulations that are promulgated in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This technical amendment adds or amends the OMB Control Numbers for existing approved collection activities and removes the OMB Control Numbers that have expired and/or have been discontinued.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Proposes New Nonbanking Activities for Companies
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding proposals from companies to engage in permissible nonbanking activities under the Bank Holding Company Act. This includes potential expansions and acquisitions that could significantly influence operational capabilities and compliance requirements for business owners in the financial services sector.
Learn More⚡Notice of Decision on Central Electric Power Cooperative Assistance
Notice is hereby given that the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency within the Department of Agriculture (USDA), has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) to meet its responsibilities in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of NEPA, RUS Environmental Policies and Procedures, and other applicable environmental requirements related to providing financial assistance for Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (Central Electric or the Applicant) proposed McClellanville 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line (Project) in South Carolina. The Administrator of RUS has signed the ROD, which was effective upon signing. This ROD concludes RUS environmental review process in accordance with NEPA and RUS, Environmental Policies and Procedures. The ultimate decision as to loan approval depends on the conclusion of the environmental review process plus financial and engineering analyses. Issuance of the ROD allows these reviews to proceed. The ROD is not a decision on the Central Electric's loan application and is not an approval of the expenditure of federal funds.
Learn More🌊Application for Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project Analysis
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the application for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project, inviting public comments and recommendations for its environmental analysis. The document outlines key details about the project, the deadlines for input, and the regulatory framework under which it operates.
Learn More♻️Final OSWI Emission Standards and Compliance Guidelines by EPA
This action finalizes the periodic review by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the emissions standards and other requirements for Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units in the OSWI New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Emission Guidelines (EG). The EPA is finalizing applicability-related and definitional changes; changes to OSWI subcategories and the standards for the new subcategories; changes to the startup, shutdown, and malfunction (SSM) provisions; and changes to testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements. We are also making other miscellaneous technical and editorial changes to the regulatory text.
Learn More📄Amtrak FOIA Program Updates
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation ("Amtrak") needs to update the addresses, increase the fees on the fee schedule, and update methodology for filing FOIA requests.
Learn More🚗New Tariff Rates for UK Automobile Imports Under Executive Order 14309
Executive Order 14309 of June 16, 2025 (Implementing the General Terms of the United States of America-United Kingdom Economic Prosperity Deal) (Executive Order 14309) establishes a tariff rate quota on automobiles that are products of the United Kingdom (UK), provides for preferential tariff treatment for automobile parts that are products of the UK and for use in UK automobiles, and removes certain tariffs from products of the UK that fall under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft. Executive Order 14309 provides that the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is to publish a notice in the Federal Register to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to conform with that treatment.
Learn More🌎Notice of Scoping for Appalachia to Market III Environmental Review
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announces the scoping process for the Appalachia to Market III Project, inviting public comments on environmental impacts. The project aims to enhance transportation capacity and reliability in Pennsylvania, involving substantial construction activities and potential easement negotiations with landowners.
Learn More🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in U.S. Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More🚢Request for Comments on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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