🏦Compliance Dates Extended for Small Business Lending Rules
In light of court orders in ongoing litigation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is amending Regulation B to extend the compliance dates set forth in its 2023 small business lending rule, as amended by a 2024 interim final rule, and to make other date-related conforming adjustments.
Learn More🌫️EPA Proposes Air Quality Regulation Approvals for Colorado Businesses
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) submittals under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that address Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the Denver Metro/North Front Range (DMNFR) ozone nonattainment area. The requirements at issue relate to the area's previous Serious nonattainment classification. The EPA is proposing approval of the RACT SIP submittals, proposing to find that the State has met the applicable CAA requirements for Serious area RACT, and proposing that the State has addressed EPA's prior disapproval concerning specific RACT determinations. In this issue of the Federal Register the EPA is concurrently making an interim final determination to defer application of CAA sanctions associated with the prior disapproval. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More📊HHS Notice on TANF Matching Program and Data Sharing
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) is providing notice of a re-established matching program between HHS/ACF/ OCSS and state agencies administering the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The matching program compares state TANF agency records with new hire, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance information maintained in the National Directory of New Hires (NDNH). The outcomes of the comparisons help state agencies to establish and verify eligibility for applicants and recipients of TANF benefits, reduce TANF benefit errors, and maintain program integrity.
Learn More🎓Grant Opportunity for Technical Assistance in Disability Services
The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition for Students and Youth with Disabilities.
Learn More🚧Expedited Construction of Barriers at Texas Border
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Texas.
Learn More📦US Continues Antidumping Duties on Aluminum Wire and Cable from China
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on aluminum wire and cable (AWC) from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping, countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.
Learn More🚬FDA Notice on Modified Risk Tobacco Products for ZYN by Swedish Match
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing an opportunity to provide public comment on modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPAs) submitted by Swedish Match U.S.A., Inc. for ZYN oral pouch products containing nicotine derived from tobacco.
Learn More🧪CSB Sunshine Act Meeting on Chemical Safety Hazards
The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is holding a public meeting to review its progress on safety investigations and recommendations regarding chemical hazards. Stakeholders can attend virtually and provide public comments to contribute to safety improvements essential for regulatory compliance within various industries.
Learn More🌊Temporary Safety Zone Established for Monongahela River in June 2025
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Monongahela River on June 28, 2025, from mile marker 122 to mile marker 122.5, to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh, or a designated representative.
Learn More💰NIH Notice of Closed Meetings for Grant Applications Review
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings conducted by the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. These virtual meetings, occurring in mid-July 2025, will focus on various research initiatives, potentially impacting the funding landscape for organizations in health and biomedical fields.
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