📄SEC Seeks Comments on Form T-4 Exemption Process
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting comments regarding Form T-4, used by issuers to apply for exemptions under the Trust Indenture Act. The SEC plans to extend the information collection, estimating a report preparation burden of about 5 hours per response, primarily borne by external professionals, incurring a cost of approximately $7,200 annually.
Learn More⚡Update on Environmental Assessment for Hydroelectric Project Relicense
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has updated the procedural schedule for the Environmental Assessment of the White River Hydroelectric Project. This follows a relicense application from Northern States Power Company, aiming to evaluate the project's impacts and outline key milestones in the review process. Further updates to the schedule may occur as needed.
Learn More✈️Special Conditions for Lithium Battery Installations on Airplanes
These special conditions are issued for a supplemental type certificate (STC) to install non-rechargeable lithium batteries and battery systems on certain transport-category airplanes. These airplanes, as modified by Delta Flight Products, will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is non-rechargeable lithium batteries and battery system installed in emergency locator transmitters (ELTs). The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.
Learn More⚓Coast Guard Requests Comments on Information Collection for Hazardous Discharges
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0096, Report of Oil or Hazardous Substance Discharge; and Report of Suspicious Maritime Activity; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Learn More🧾IRS Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Learn More🛂Impact of Cameroon TPS Termination on U.S. Businesses
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Cameroon is set to expire on June 7, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Cameroon no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation for TPS, and termination of the TPS designation of Cameroon is required by statute. This termination is effective August 4, 2025. After August 4, 2025, nationals of Cameroon (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Cameroon) who have been granted TPS under Cameroon's designation will no longer have TPS.
Learn More🚍Regulatory Approval for Acquisition of Roadrunner Charters and Clark Travel
On May 5, 2025, Trivest Fund VII, L.P. (Trivest), a noncarrier, and its noncarrier subsidiary Passenger Transport Holdings, L.P. (PTH) (collectively, Applicants), filed an application for authority to acquire all voting securities of Roadrunner Charters, Inc. (Roadrunner), and its affiliate, Clark Charters and Travel, Inc., d/b/a Clark Travel Enterprises (Clark) (collectively, Acquired Carriers). Both Roadrunner and Clark are interstate passenger motor carriers holding operating authority issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing this transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Learn More💼SBA Notice on Investment Partners IV, L.P. Exemption Request
The Small Business Administration announces that Argosy Investment Partners IV, L.P. is seeking an exemption under the Small Business Investment Act for financing Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC. The notice explains the implications of conflicts of interest in the transaction and invites public comments on the proposed financing.
Learn More📉Capital Alignment Partners III License Surrender by SBA
The Small Business Administration has declared the investment license for Capital Alignment Partners III, L.P. null and void, as per authorities under the Small Business Investment Act. This action signifies a regulatory shift within the Small Business Investment Company landscape, potentially affecting current and future investment activities.
Learn More⚡️Major Electric Utility Filings and Compliance Notices Impacting Businesses
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes critical updates on corporate filings, exempt wholesale generator status, and complaints affecting several electric utilities. Business owners and executives must pay attention to these filings for compliance and regulatory alignment, as they can significantly impact operational strategies in the energy sector.
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