🏭EPA NESHAP Compliance for Polyurethane Foam Manufacturers
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Flexible Polyurethane Foam Product (EPA ICR Number 1783.12, OMB Control Number 2060-0357) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through June 30, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More📈SEC Prolongs Action on Cboe BZX ETF Rule Change Proposal
The SEC has designated a longer review period for a proposed rule change related to the 2x Long VIX Futures ETF and -1x Short VIX Futures ETF filed by Cboe BZX Exchange. This extension allows the Commission more time to assess the proposed changes and associated issues, with a decision expected by August 7, 2025.
Learn More🌬️Proposed EPA Rule for Eastern Kern Air Quality
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (EKAPCD or "District") portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) from stationary gas turbines. We are proposing to approve a local rule to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Learn More🏛️New Federal Courthouse Project in Hartford Announced
This notice announces the availability of a Record of Decision (ROD) on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Construction of a New Federal Courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut on June 20, 2025. The ROD was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and the GSA PBS NEPA Desk Guide.
Learn More📈Nasdaq ISE Proposes Amendments to Options Pricing Structure
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice concerning Nasdaq ISE's proposed rule change to amend fees for Nasdaq 100 Index options. The amendment introduces a surcharge aimed at encouraging more liquidity among Non-Priority Customers while maintaining unchanged fees for Priority Customers, reflecting a broader effort to enhance trading efficiency.
Learn More🌫️Air Plan Approval in Texas and Oklahoma
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the proposed rule "Air Plan Approval; Texas and Oklahoma; Texas Regional Haze Plans for the First and Second Implementation Periods and Five-Year Progress Report; Oklahoma Regional Haze Plan for the First Implementation Period" that was published on May 23, 2025. The proposal provided for a public comment period ending June 23, 2025. The EPA is extending the comment period to July 23, 2025.
Learn More⚖️SEC Policy on Criminal Enforcement Directly Affects Businesses
Pursuant to Executive Order 14294, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this framework for staff consideration of whether to refer potential violations, including of criminal regulatory offenses, to the Department of Justice.
Learn More🚧Final Nonavailability Waiver
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing a waiver of its Buy America requirements to the Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) for two rubber-tired gantry cranes for use in the Rail Expansion, Rehabilitation, and Modernization Project--Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (Project). The Project received funds under the Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program; therefore, FRA's Buy America requirements apply to the Project. The final waiver will apply to two rubber-tired gantry cranes based on the domestic nonavailability of the cranes. The final waiver will not apply to any construction materials, and therefore, FRA is not waiving any applicable requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA). A substantively identical Notice was placed on public inspection on January 21, 2025, but withdrawn before publication.
Learn More📑FDA Notice on Electronic Submissions of Medical Device Registration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information collection associated with electronic submission of medical device registration and listing.
Learn More📈ITC Notice on Thermoformed Fiber Products from China and Vietnam
The U.S. International Trade Commission issues a notice regarding investigations into Thermoformed Molded Fiber Products from China and Vietnam. It updates the schedule for hearings and prehearing briefs following a request from the American Molded Fiber Coalition, indicating ongoing regulatory scrutiny and potential impacts on the industry.
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