📝FCC Seeks Comments on Termination of Dormant Proceedings
In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) announces the availability of the FCC Public Notice seeking comment on whether certain docketed Commission proceedings should be terminated as dormant.
Learn More🚢Comments Requested on Coastwise Trade Waiver Application Renewal
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0529 (Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels) is used to identify the effect of potential foreign-built small passenger vessel coastwise operations on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Since the last renewal there was an increase in the total respondents, responses, burden hours and cost to respondents. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🔒Proposed Rule Change for Fingerprint Processing at BOX Exchange
BOX Exchange LLC proposes changes to its fingerprint-based background check procedures to include a Live-Scan electronic system for enhanced security. This change aims to streamline compliance with federal regulations and improve the effectiveness of background checks for employees and independent contractors. The new system aligns with practices adopted by other national securities exchanges, ensuring the safety and security of Exchange operations.
Learn More🌎SEC Concept Release on Foreign Private Issuer Eligibility Overview
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this concept release to solicit comments on the definition of a foreign private issuer ("FPI"). There have been several developments within the FPI population since the Commission last conducted a broad review of reporting FPIs and the eligibility criteria for FPI status. These developments have prompted us to consider whether the current FPI definition should be revised so that it better represents the issuers that the Commission intended to benefit from current FPI accommodations while continuing to protect investors and promote capital formation.
Learn More🚂2024 Tax Rates for Class I Railroads
The Surface Transportation Board has published the 2024 weighted average state tax rates for Class I railroads, calculated by the Association of American Railroads. Stakeholders are invited to comment on the calculations, which will influence the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method and potentially affect railroad financial operations. Comments are due by July 8, 2025.
Learn More🦋Business Impacts of Endangered Species Act Conservation Regulations
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, issue enhancement of survival permits associated with conservation benefit agreements and issue incidental take permits associated with habitat conservation plans under section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended (ESA). We are soliciting information that would improve the development and implementation of these voluntary agreements, plans, and permits to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our section 10(a) program.
Learn More🏆Notice of Meeting for Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board
The Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award ("Board of Overseers" or "Board") will meet in open session on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Overseers to review and discuss the work of the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program to implement improvements to the Malcom Baldrige National Quality Award ("Award"), and to provide recommendations to the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as the Board deems necessary. The agenda will include the Baldrige Program Update, Baldrige Foundation Update, Judges Panel Update, Ethics Review, Alliance for Performance Excellence Update, Communities of Excellence Update, and New Business/Public Comment. Details on the agenda are noted in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
Learn More📊Comments Requested on Multiple Worksite Report and Employment Data
The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre-clearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is soliciting comments concerning the proposed extension of the "Multiple Worksite Report and the Report of Federal Employment and Wages." A copy of the proposed information collection request can be obtained by contacting the individual listed below in the ADDRESSES section of this notice.
Learn More📊OSHA Proposes Extension for Noise Exposure Information Collection
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Occupational Exposure to Noise Standard.
Learn More⚖️USMCA Binational Panel Review and Its Business Implications
A Request for Panel Review was filed in the matter of Large Diameter Welded Pipe from Canada: Final Determination of the Five Year- Review of the Antidumping Order with the U.S. Section of the USMCA Secretariat on May 30, 2025. The final results were determined by the United States International Trade Commission and were published in the Federal Register on May 2, 2025. The USMCA Secretariat has assigned case number USA-CDA-2025-10.12-01 to this request.
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