🚬Changes to Tobacco Grading Regulations by USDA
This action removes and reserves subpart D, titled "Orders of Designation of Tobacco Markets" from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The regulations subpart D are obsolete and unnecessary because The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 eliminated mandatory grading of types of tobacco eligible for price support programs and a referendum of eligible producers voted in favor of terminating the designations for tobacco auction markets in June of 2005.
Learn More📉Cboe Proposes Temporary 20% Discount on Open-Close Data Fees
The Cboe Exchange has filed a proposed rule change to temporarily update its fee schedule, introducing a 20% discount on historical Open-Close Data for eligible purchases between April 23 and June 30, 2025. This initiative aims to incentivize more market participants to access valuable trading data, enhancing their market analysis and decision-making capabilities.
Learn More🐟Proposed Exempted Fishing Permits for Skate Wing Fishing
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation. Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
Learn More✈️New FAA Airworthiness Directive for Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02- 14, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A318 series airplanes; A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and A321-111, -112, -131, - 211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2015-02-14 required repetitive inspections for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment of the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam, corrective actions if necessary, and revision of the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable. Since the FAA issued AD 2015-02-14, a new design of the MLG door keel beam hinge and actuator fitting was developed. This AD continues to require the actions specified in AD 2015-02-14, adds an optional terminating action, and revises the applicability, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More💵Cboe BZX Announces 20% Discount on Historical Data Fees
The Cboe BZX Exchange proposes a temporary 20% discount on fees for historical Open-Close Data for purchases exceeding $20,000. This discount aims to incentivize increased usage among market participants, enhancing trading strategies without mandatory data purchase. The program is set to run from April to June 2025.
Learn More📋Department of Defense 30-Day Information Collection Notice
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More⚡Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro License Application and Public Comments Notice
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC's application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project located on the James River in Virginia. The notice solicits public comments on the project and outlines compliance requirements as it prepares for environmental analysis.
Learn More📊DFC Information Collection Notice
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, agencies are required to publish a Notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency is renewing an information collection for OMB review and approval and requests public review and comment on the submission. Comments are being solicited on the need for the information; the accuracy of the burden estimate; the quality, practical utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize reporting the burden, including automated collected techniques and uses of other forms of technology.
Learn More🎓2025-26 Deadline Dates for Federal Educational Financial Aid Programs
The Secretary announces the 2025-26 award year deadline dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins Loan) Program, Federal Work-Study (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs (collectively, the "Campus-Based programs").
Learn More💻NIH Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council Meeting Notice
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a virtual meeting of the Office of AIDS Research Advisory Council to discuss key reports and strategic plans related to HIV research. The meeting will be accessible to the public, allowing stakeholders to participate and provide input on the agenda items.
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