💰USDA Updates Civil Monetary Penalties for 2025
This final rule amends the U.S. Department of Agriculture's civil monetary penalty regulations by making inflation adjustments as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
Learn More🍖FDA Confirms Myoglobin Color Additive Regulations for 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of February 19, 2025, for the final order that appeared in the Federal Register of January 17, 2025. The final order amends the color additive regulations to provide for the safe use of myoglobin as a color additive in ground meat and ground poultry analogue products.
Learn More🪙SEC Proceedings on Bitwise XRP ETF Approval Impacting Investments
The SEC has initiated proceedings to determine the approval of a proposed rule change for trading shares of the Bitwise XRP ETF on the Cboe BZX Exchange. This analysis follows a request for public comments on the proposal, which aims to track the performance of XRP through the Trust. The discussion focuses on legal and policy issues pertaining to the proposal.
Learn More💹SEC Reviews Proposed Rule for In-Kind Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds
The SEC is assessing a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to amend the listing and trading rules for Fidelity's Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds. This proposal seeks to enable in-kind creations and redemptions, which are critical for fund management strategies and compliance within the cryptocurrency market. The Commission is inviting public comments on these changes.
Learn More📄FCC Information Collection for Broadband Businesses - Comments Requested
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
Learn More🌍Withdrawal of NEPA Guidance on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is withdrawing its interim guidance titled "National Environmental Policy Act Guidance on Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change," for which notice was published in the Federal Register on January 9, 2023.
Learn More📦MARAD Seeks Comments on Service Delivery Information Collection
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on our intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0543 (Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery) is used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current services and make improvements in MARAD service delivery. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🎣New England Fishery Management Council Webinar on Fisheries Regulations
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public meeting of its Groundfish Committee via webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.
Learn More🚢Request Notice on Coastwise Trade Use of Foreign-Built Vessel
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More📅Upcoming Sunshine Act Meeting by Railroad Retirement Board
The Railroad Retirement Board has scheduled a public meeting to discuss significant legislative matters and updates concerning appropriations. Interested members of the public must request dial-in information in advance to attend the meeting. The session aims to foster transparency and public engagement regarding board activities.
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