⚰️Agency Information Collection for Funeral Honors Providers
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Learn More💵MEMX Proposes Extension of Options Regulatory Fee Until December 2025
MEMX LLC has filed a proposal to extend the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF) until December 31, 2025, allowing for continued recovery of regulatory costs. This decision follows ongoing discussions regarding alternative ORF models among market participants, highlighting the necessity for a uniform approach to regulatory fees across U.S. options exchanges.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for International Aero Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain International Aero Engines AG (IAE AG) Model V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, V2531-E5, and V2533-A5 engines. This proposed AD was prompted by a manufacturer investigation that revealed a quality escape following angled ultrasonic inspections (AUSIs) performed on certain high- pressure turbine (HPT) 1st-stage hubs and HPT 2nd-stage hubs. This proposed AD would require removal and replacement of certain HPT 1st- stage hubs and HPT 2nd-stage hubs. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📊Notice for Comments on EADA Survey from Department of Education
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
Learn More💼SEC Notice on Co-Investment Application for Business Development Companies
The SEC issued a notice regarding an application for order allowing certain business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies. The order seeks to promote collaborative investment strategies among BDCs and affiliated entities by granting exemptions from specific prohibitions under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Learn More🔋Notice on Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation Initiative
The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued a notice regarding the Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation—II, a venture involving key industry players like Ford and Honda, aimed at improving understanding of battery energy storage systems for various applications. The initiative will study both normal and abusive use cases of lithium-ion batteries.
Learn More⚗️EPA's New Regulations on Significant Chemical Uses
EPA is issuing significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for certain chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The SNURs require persons to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing the manufacture (defined by statute to include import) or processing of any of these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use in the SNUR. The required notification initiates EPA's evaluation of the conditions of that use for that chemical substance. In addition, the manufacture or processing for the significant new use may not commence until EPA has conducted a review of the required notification; made an appropriate determination regarding that notification; and taken such actions as required by that determination.
Learn More📜Antitrust Notice
The notice announces that the Global Synchronizer Foundation has updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act indicating added parties, including well-known businesses. It also highlights ongoing compliance and the openness of future membership changes within the foundation's group research project.
Learn More🎨60-Day Notice on NEA Funding Application Guidelines
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance 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 is 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 is properly assessed. Currently, the NEA is soliciting comments concerning the proposed information collection of: Blanket Justification for NEA Funding Application Guidelines and Reporting Requirements. A copy of the current information collection request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the address section of this notice.
Learn More💉Notice of Membership Changes in Drug Development Consortium
The Department of Justice issued a notice regarding the Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium's membership changes, adding notable companies like Gilead Sciences and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The notice outlines the consortium's authority under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, emphasizing its aim to limit antitrust liability while maintaining openness to new members.
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