🏦Analysis of Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund Rule Amendment
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is proposing to amend its 2013 rule implementing the provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA or Act) that establishes a Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund (Civil Penalty Fund). Under the CFPA, the Civil Penalty Fund may be used for payments to victims of activities subject to civil penalties; to the extent victims cannot be located or payments are not practicable, the Bureau may use funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs. This proposed rule would remove references to allocating funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Amendment to Class E Airspace in Lacon, IL
This action proposes to amend the Class E airspace at Lacon, IL. The geographic coordinates of the Marshall County Airport, Lacon, IL, would also be updated to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. The FAA is proposing this action as the result of airspace reviews conducted due to the decommissioning of the Bradford very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) Program. This action would bring the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Learn More⚡EPA Revises PSD Permit for South Point Energy Center, Arizona
This notice announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9 issued a final decision to issue, in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA), a revised Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit to South Point Energy Center, LLC, for the South Point Energy Center. The revised permit authorizes the modification and operation of two existing combined cycle natural gas- fired combustion turbine generators and incorporates additional PSD permit revisions determined necessary and appropriate.
Learn More⚒️National Coal Council Reestablished
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat of the General Services Administration, notice is hereby given that the National Coal Council (NCC) will be reestablished for a two-year period. The Committee will provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary of Energy on a continuing basis regarding general policy matters relating to coal and the coal industry.
Learn More💼Upcoming NIH Meetings on Grant Applications for Small Businesses
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications in various fields. These panels will focus on small business initiatives related to clinical care, cancer treatments, immuno-oncology, and more. Meetings are set to occur virtually at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Learn More⛵Temporary Safety Zones Established for Tall Ships Challenge 2025
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zones around each tall ship visiting the Great Lakes during the Tall Ships Challenge 2025 race series beginning on July 10, 2025 through October 1, 2025. These safety zones will provide for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of each tall ship in the navigable waters of the United States. The Coast Guard is taking this action to safeguard participants and spectators from the hazards associated with the limited maneuverability of these tall ships and to ensure public safety during tall ships events.
Learn More🌡️FDA Exempts Class II Clinical Electronic Thermometers from Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is publishing an order setting forth the Agency's final determination to exempt certain class II clinical electronic thermometers from premarket notification (510(k)) requirements, subject to certain limitations. This exemption from 510(k), subject to certain limitations, is immediately in effect for such class II clinical electronic thermometers. This exemption will decrease regulatory burdens on the medical device industry and will eliminate private costs and expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations. FDA is amending the classification language within the Code of Federal Regulations for certain class II clinical electronic thermometers to reflect this final determination. FDA is publishing this order in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
Learn More📡FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection for Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies. The public has the opportunity to comment on these applications, emphasizing transparency in the approval process. The notice provides details on how to express views and the associated regulatory framework under the Change in Bank Control Act.
Learn More❌Procurement List Deletions
This action deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
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