💰Update on Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Regulation
This document contains interim final regulations relating to the imposition of a user fee on authorized persons requesting the issuance of IRS Letter 627, also referred to as an estate tax closing letter. These regulations reduce the amount of the user fee imposed on a request for the issuance of an estate tax closing letter. The Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952 authorizes the charging of user fees. The text of the interim final regulations also serves as the text of the proposed regulations set forth in the notice of proposed rulemaking on this subject in the Proposed Rules section of this edition of the Federal Register.
Learn More❌Withdrawal of Energy Standards for Commercial Refrigerators
Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, this document withdraws a disapproved final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025. The final rule would have established amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.
Learn More✈️Class E Airspace Amendment in Payson, AZ
This action amends the Class E airspace at Payson, AZ. This action is the result of an airspace review conducted due to the decommissioning of the Payson non directional beacon (NDB). This action also updates the name and geographic coordinates of the airport to coincide with the FAA's aeronautical database. This action brings the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supports instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Learn More📄NRC Seeks Comments on Information Collection Renewal for Alternatives
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, NRC Online Form, "Request for Alternative."
Learn More📅Notice of Prehearing Conference from Postal Regulatory Commission
The Commission is providing notice that a prehearing videoconference is being rescheduled and providing other case management information.
Learn More🌊Editorial Change
As directed by the Executive order of January 20, 2025, "Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness," PHMSA is amending its regulations to change the name of the body of water known previously as the "Gulf of Mexico" to the "Gulf of America."
Learn More📄Notice of Agency Information Collection Activity on Loan Analysis
Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 revision of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Learn More✈️FAA Accepts ASTM Standards for Normal Category Aircraft Compliance
This document announces the availability of ASTM International (ASTM) consensus standards for use as an FAA-accepted MOC to the applicable airworthiness standards for normal category airplanes. The FAA accepts ASTM F3264-24, "Standard Specification for Normal Category Aeroplanes Certification," with changes identified in this document.
Learn More⚡Notice of Section 206 Proceeding for Valley Link Transmission
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has initiated an investigation into Valley Link's proposed pricing to determine if it is unjust or unlawful. Interested parties have the opportunity to file interventions or comments regarding this matter, with certain deadlines for participation.
Learn More📈SEC Announces Extended Review of Osprey Bitcoin Trust Listing
The SEC has announced an extension for reviewing the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust, providing additional time for consideration of regulatory and market implications associated with cryptocurrency investment strategies. The decision will affect how businesses engage with commodity-based trust shares in the evolving financial landscape.
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