🚂Proposed Agency Information Collection on Railroad Workplace Safety
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On March 25, 2025, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments in response to the notice.
Learn More🏥Notice on Camp Lejeune Program Medical Expenses Reimbursement
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Learn More💰New Antidumping Duties on Monosodium Glutamate Imports from Malaysia
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that imports of monosodium glutamate (MSG) completed in Malaysia using glutamic acid produced in the People's Republic of China (China) are circumventing the antidumping duty (AD) order on MSG from China.
Learn More📅FOIA Advisory Committee Meeting Notice by National Archives
We are announcing an upcoming Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee meeting in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the second United States Open Government National Action Plan.
Learn More🏭Proposed Extension of Coal Mine Dust Sampling Regulations
The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed 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 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Respirable Coal Mine Dust Sampling".
Learn More🌾Rescission of Tobacco Quota Provisions by USDA
This direct final rule amends regulations that govern the inspection of tobacco under the national marketing quota system established under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 eliminated the price support and quota system for tobacco produced in the United States. In alignment with E.O. 14192, AMS is removing and, where appropriate, amending regulations that have expired authorizing statutes and govern non- operational programs.
Learn More💊U.S. Commerce Determines Dumping Margins on Chinese Capsules
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that hard empty capsules (capsules) from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More📄USCIS Announces Information Collection Revision for Deferred Action
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection notice is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments regarding the nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents, the estimated burden (i.e. the time, effort, and resources used by the respondents to respond), the estimated cost to the respondent, and the actual information collection instruments.
Learn More📊Executive Order on Restoring Gold Standard Science
Executive Order 14303 addresses the decline in public trust in scientific research by mandating rigorous standards for federal agencies. It advocates for Gold Standard Science, ensuring scientific integrity, transparency, and data accuracy, while requiring agencies to implement updated policies that uphold these standards across governmental scientific activities.
Learn More🕊️Proclamation for Memorial Day Prayer and Remembrance 2025
President Trump’s proclamation designates Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, as a day of prayer for permanent peace. It honors fallen heroes and encourages citizens to unite in prayer at specific times throughout the day. The proclamation underscores the significance of the sacrifices made by military personnel and calls for the national remembrance of these individuals.
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