⚖️Impact of Afghanistan's TPS Termination on Businesses and Employment
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Afghanistan is set to expire on May 20, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Afghanistan no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS. The Secretary therefore is terminating the TPS designation of Afghanistan as required by statute. This termination is effective July 14, 2025. After July 14, 2025, nationals of Afghanistan (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who have been granted TPS under Afghanistan's designation will no longer have TPS.
Learn More🌊Hydro Kennebec LLC Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding Hydro Kennebec LLC's application for a temporary variance on reservoir operations at the Hydro-Kennebec Hydroelectric Project. The variance involves lowering the reservoir elevation for spillway repairs while maintaining fish passage. An environmental assessment is set to be prepared, reflecting the Commission's commitment to public engagement and oversight.
Learn More🌊Revised EIS Schedule for Santa Clara Valley Water Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced a revised procedural schedule for an Environmental Impact Statement regarding the Santa Clara Valley Water District's proposed surrender of exemption for the Anderson Dam Project. This schedule includes key milestones and extensions related to consultations under environmental laws, informing stakeholders of critical upcoming dates for approval processes.
Learn More📝Peace Corps Information Collection Request - Public Comments Needed
The Peace Corps will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment in the Federal Register preceding submission to OMB. We are conducting this process in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🚢Comments Requested on Maritime Security Program Application Renewal
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 2133-0525 (Application for Participation in the Maritime Security Program) is being revised to align with current statutory authorities and industry practices. Proposed changes include instructions for electronic submission of applications, updates to statutory citations, removal of commercial references that are no longer relevant to the Maritime Security Program (such as capacity of LASH vessels), and changes to certain collected information that better reflects current maritime business practice. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More⚖️Notice on Tax Modification for Di-Isodecyl Phthalate by IRS
This notice of filing announces that a petition has been filed requesting that di-isodecyl phthalate be added to the list of taxable substances. This notice of filing also requests comments on the petition. This notice of filing is not a determination that the list of taxable substances is modified.
Learn More🧪Superfund Tax Proposal on Chlorobutyl Isobutylene Isoprene Rubber
This notice of filing announces that a petition has been filed requesting that chlorobutyl isobutylene isoprene rubber (((C<INF>4</INF>H<INF>8</INF>)<INF>x</INF>(C<INF>5</INF>H<INF>8</INF>)<INF>y</INF> (Cl<INF>2</INF>)<INF>z</INF>; x = 7036, y = 88, z = 70)), also known as CIIR, be added to the list of taxable substances. This notice of filing also requests comments on the petition. This notice of filing is not a determination that the list of taxable substances is modified.
Learn More📄IRS Seeks Comments on Conduit Arrangements Recordkeeping Requirements
The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning conduit arrangements recordkeeping requirements.
Learn More🎣Public Meeting on Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will hold an online meeting of its Ad Hoc Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fisheries Innovation Workgroup (FIW) to discuss procedures to facilitate the development of new HMS gears and achieve the goals of the HMS Roadmap. This meeting is open to the public.
Learn More🏢HUD 60-Day Notice on Executive Compensation Information Collection
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment.
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