🌲Idaho Panhandle Resource Advisory Committee Meeting Notice
The Idaho Panhandle Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold public meetings according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests within Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.
Learn More⚙️Presidential Waiver on Defense Production Act and Business Impact
The memorandum outlines a waiver of statutory requirements under the Defense Production Act of 1950, aimed at boosting the capacity for producing munitions and critical minerals essential for national defense. The directive emphasizes the necessity of a resilient domestic industrial base to ensure national security, directing relevant departments to take immediate action.
Learn More📉Cboe BZX Introduces Program for Small Retail Brokers with Fee Waivers
Cboe BZX Exchange proposes a rule change to establish a Small Retail Broker Hosted Solutions Program, aiming to enhance data accessibility for retail investors. The initiative includes fee waivers for hosting brokers and external subscribers, promoting collaboration within the sector. This aims to foster competitiveness and broaden market access, potentially benefiting smaller firms and their investors.
Learn More📈NYSE Rule 4530 Proposed Change
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding the proposed adoption of NYSE Rule 4530, which establishes new reporting requirements for member organizations. This rule includes mandates for reporting specified events and customer complaints, aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and harmonization among exchanges. The proposed rule change is open for public comment before its implementation.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves NuScale US460 Small Modular Reactor Design
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a standard design approval (SDA) to NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) for the NuScale US460 small modular reactor (SMR) standard design. The SDA allows the NuScale US460 SMR standard design to be referenced in an application for a construction permit or operating license, or an application for a combined license or manufacturing license under NRC regulations.
Learn More⚗️DEA Updates Special Surveillance List for Controlled Substances
The Controlled Substances Act provides for civil penalties for the distribution of a laboratory supply to a person who uses, or attempts to use, that laboratory supply to manufacture a controlled substance or a listed chemical, if that distribution was made with reckless disregard for the illegal uses to which such laboratory supply will be put. The term laboratory supply is defined as a listed chemical or any chemical, substance, or item on a special surveillance list published by the Attorney General which contains chemicals, products, materials, or equipment used in the manufacture of controlled substances and listed chemicals. The Drug Enforcement Administration is hereby publishing a notice to update the Special Surveillance List.
Learn More💧Regulatory Notice for Pacific Gas and Electric Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy announces the filing of a new major license application by Pacific Gas and Electric for the Helms Pumped Storage Project. This notice includes details on public comment invitations, regulatory compliance, and facilities involved in the hydroelectric generation, emphasizing the project's significance within California's energy landscape.
Learn More🎆Proposed Safety Zone Regulation for Fireworks at Rainy Lake, MN
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Rainy Lake. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Ranier Beach Park, Ranier, MN, during a fireworks display on August 9, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Duluth or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🌸Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Moth Orchid Petition
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Limited seeking a determination of nonregulated status for ISK-311NR-4 Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) which has been developed using genetic engineering to produce a blue-purple flower color. We are making the petition, draft plant pest risk assessment, and draft environmental assessment available for public review and comment.
Learn More📊NYSE Arca Proposes Rule 4530 for Enhanced Reporting Requirements
NYSE Arca has proposed the adoption of NYSE Rule 4530, focusing on reporting requirements for member organizations. The rule mandates timely reporting of events such as customer complaints and legal actions, aimed at regulatory compliance to enhance market transparency and efficiency. The proposed changes include harmonization with FINRA rules to facilitate better reporting practices within the industry.
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