📈SEC Notice on Compliance for Regulation Crowdfunding Intermediaries
The SEC has announced a request for OMB review regarding the extension of information collection rules under Regulation Crowdfunding, detailing the compliance requirements for intermediaries facilitating securities sales. It emphasizes the operational and disclosure obligations intermediaries must fulfill to align with legal expectations, impacting investor engagement and operational procedures.
Learn More🎓GEAR UP Partnership Grants Reopening and Funding Details
On November 20, 2024, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications (NIA) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Partnership Grants competition. The NIA established a deadline date of February 3, 2025, for the transmittal of applications. The Department is correcting the NIA by removing the competitive preference priorities. This notice also reopens the competition and extends the deadline dates for transmittal of applications and intergovernmental review. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Learn More📜Louisiana State University Repatriation Notice under NAGPRA
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the Louisiana State University, Museum of Natural Science (LSUMNS) has completed an inventory of human remains and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More📈Combined Notice of Filings for Natural Gas Pipeline Regulations
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding recent filings in the natural gas pipeline sector, including adjustments to accounting and rate changes. The notice highlights the requirements for public participation and comment deadlines related to these proceedings, providing key information for stakeholders in the industry.
Learn More⚡Appalachian Power Company Withdraws Application for License Variance
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces the effectiveness of the withdrawal by Appalachian Power Company of its request for a temporary variance of license requirements for the Byllesby and Buck Hydroelectric Project. This decision leads to the termination of the related proceeding, affecting project licensing on a broader scale in the energy sector.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA for Compliance
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📦Preliminary Trade Regulation on Molded Fiber Products from Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a notice in the Federal Register on May 12, 2025, in which Commerce announced the preliminary determination in the less-than-fair-value (LTFV) investigation of thermoformed molded fiber products (molded fiber products) from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (Vietnam). This notice corrects a typographical error in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings included in the scope of the investigation.
Learn More♻️Utah's Revised Hazardous Waste Management Program Authorization
The Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, commonly referred to as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), allows the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to authorize States to operate their hazardous waste management programs in lieu of the Federal program. Utah has applied to EPA for final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under RCRA. The EPA has determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and is authorizing Utah's changes through this final action. Additionally, the EPA will finalize the codification and incorporation by reference of the State's authorized hazardous waste program.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Impact on Local Businesses
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📉Proposed Rule Change on Intraday Margin Collection by NSCC
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved amendments to regulations concerning the collection of intraday margin by the National Securities Clearing Corporation. These changes are designed to enhance compliance with updated margin requirements, ensuring sufficient coverage for credit exposures while clarifying the processes for determining and collecting margin.
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