🚌NHTSA Proposes Removal of Obsolete Bus Safety Standards
NHTSA is proposing to remove obsolete requirements from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, Bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Learn More📋CMS Seeks Comments on Agency Information Collection Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More🚚Proposed Rulemaking for Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
FMCSA proposes to clarify the requirement to complete a Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), based upon a public comment filed by the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC). The DVIR may already be completed electronically, however this NPRM proposes explicit language to make this clear. This will encourage motor carriers and drivers to utilize electronic, cost-saving methods when completing DVIRs.
Learn More⚖️MSPB Proposes New Information Collection for Reasonable Accommodations
The U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, intends to request approval of a new information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. MSPB is submitting this Information Collection Request (ICR), entitled Accommodation Request Form, OMB Control No. 3124-0NEW, for approval in accordance with Federal regulations, and is requesting public comments. This collection was developed as part of MSPB's effort to streamline the process for collecting information from employees and applicants to MSPB, as well as participants in MSPB functions (parties and/or participants in MSPB appeals, respondents to surveys, and all other individuals engaged in activity conducted by the MSPB), who seek a reasonable accommodation in order for MSPB to carry out its functions with respect to these individuals. The purpose of this notice is to allow 30 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More💊USTR Seeks Comments on Foreign Nations Impacting Pharma Innovation
Pursuant to the Executive Order titled Delivering Most- Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients, USTR invites comments from interested parties regarding any act, policy, or practice that may be unreasonable or discriminatory and that has the effect of forcing American patients to pay for a disproportionate amount of global pharmaceutical research and development, including by suppressing the price of pharmaceutical products below fair market value in foreign countries.
Learn More📈Cboe EDGX Announces Proposed Rule Changes Impacting Trading
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice concerning Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed amendments to trading rules. The changes include the public disclosure of data sources for order handling, routing, and execution, alongside the removal of specific primary listing markets, aimed at enhancing clarity and compliance within trading practices.
Learn More🌾Revised Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act requirement, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) is requesting comments from all interested individuals and organizations on a revision of a currently approved information collection request associated with the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA). This revised form is the basis for the development of a streamlined process for electronic submission and retention of AFIDA disclosures, which is required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. Foreign persons, as defined by AFIDA, who are making amendments to existing filings, or filing land or leasehold dispositions, will continue to use the existing form as those filings are on paper.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for Options Trading on Commodity Trusts
The SEC has initiated proceedings to evaluate a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE, which would amend listing criteria, allowing options trading on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This innovation aims to enhance transparency and investor protection in the trading environment, providing new opportunities for hedging and price discovery.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice
This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.
Learn More🚫FDA Withdraws Approval of Two Drug Applications - Business Implications
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is withdrawing approval of two new drug applications (NDAs) from two applicants. The applicants notified the Agency in writing that the drug products were no longer marketed and requested that the approval of the applications be withdrawn.
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