📈Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change for iShares Bitcoin Trust Listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change by Nasdaq to amend the trading and listing rules for the iShares Bitcoin Trust. This change seeks to allow for in-kind transfers of bitcoin, altering the existing cash creation and redemption process. The Commission is soliciting public comments on this proposal and examining its alignment with current regulatory standards.
Learn More🐬Authorization Notice for Taking Marine Mammals in Texas Research
NMFS has received a request from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for authorization to take small numbers of marine mammals incidental to fisheries independent research surveys conducted in the coastal waters of Texas over the course of five years (2025- 2030). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of the TPWD's request for the development and implementation of regulations governing the incidental taking of marine mammals. NMFS invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the TPWD's application and request.
Learn More📝USPTO Notice on Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0044 (Complaints Regarding Invention Promoters). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More📜FMCSA Notice on Electronic Logging Device Vendor Registration
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its intent to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. FMCSA requests approval to renew an ICR titled, "Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Vendor Registration." This ICR is necessary for ELD vendors to register their ELDs with the Agency.
Learn More📄IRS Seeks Comments on Health Plan Notification Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments regarding the burden associated with the requirement of informing each participant (in the individual market, primary subscriber) of the terms of the plan or coverage and their right to designate a primary care provider.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings by Energy Regulatory Commission
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has issued a notice detailing various electric corporate and generator filings. These include applications for authorizations, self-certifications, and rate filings, all of which require public comment and provide access to regulatory proceedings crucial for industry stakeholders.
Learn More💊FDA Announces Public Meeting on Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is hosting a public meeting on the reauthorization of the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA) for fiscal years (FYs) 2028 to 2032. At the end of September 2027, new legislation will be required for FDA to continue to collect generic drug user fees for future FYs. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) requires that before FDA begins negotiations with the regulated industry on GDUFA reauthorization, we publish a notice in the Federal Register requesting public input on the reauthorization; hold a public meeting at which the public may present its views on the reauthorization, including specific suggestions for changes to the goals referred to in the GDUFA Reauthorization Performance Goals and Program Enhancements Fiscal Years 2023-2027 (i.e., the GDUFA III Commitment Letter) (https://www.fda.gov/industry/ generic-drug-user-fee-amendments/gdufa-iii-reauthorization); provide a period of 30 days after the public meeting to obtain written comments from the public; and publish the comments on FDA's website. FDA invites public comment on the GDUFA program and suggestions regarding the features FDA should propose for the next GDUFA program cycle. These comments will be published and available on FDA's website.
Learn More📝Correction Notice from Department of Labor on OMB Control Number
The Department of Labor (DOL) is correcting a notice that appeared in the Federal Register on May 9, 2025. Subsequent to publication of the notice, the DOL discovered that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Control Number listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section was listed incorrectly. DOL is issuing this correction to provide the correct OMB Control Number.
Learn More🌬️EPA Approves Texas Air Quality Permitting Updates for Emissions
Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving portions of a revision to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on July 9, 2021. The revision includes updates to the Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) permitting programs to incorporate Federal New Source Review (NSR) regulations for Project Emissions Accounting (PEA).
Learn More🌾USDA Terminates Federal Advisory Committees
On February 19, 2025, the President issued the Executive Order (E.O.), "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy," which set forth the Administration's policy of reducing the size of the Federal Government in order to minimize waste, fraud, abuse, and inflation and to promote American freedom and innovation. The President's order directed the termination of several Federal advisory committees and ordered the identification of additional Federal Advisory Committees for termination.
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