📉SEC Approves ICE Clear Credit's New CDS Contract for Côte d'Ivoire
The SEC has approved ICE Clear Credit LLC's proposal to clear an additional credit default swap contract for the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. This change enhances the legal framework for clearing specific derivative contracts and underscores ICC's adherence to existing risk management practices, promoting accurate settlement of securities transactions.
Learn More⚓Impact of Deregulating House Falls Standard on Marine Terminals
This proposed rule removes OSHA's House Falls in Marine Terminals Standard from the Code of Federal Regulations.
Learn More🚍Updates on Transit Asset Management Regulation and Compliance
This rulemaking revises FTA's Transit Asset Management (TAM) regulation to remove the initial TAM Plan implementation deadline, as this deadline has passed.
Learn More🛡️OSHA Proposes Changes to Methylene Chloride Respirator Rules
This proposed rule revises some substance-specific respirator requirements to allow different types of respirators to be used under OSHA's Methylene Chloride standard and better aligns this standard with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard. It also includes two technical corrections.
Learn More🏥OSHA Withdraws MSD Column Proposal for Injury Records
OSHA is withdrawing the proposal to amend the OSHA 300 Log by adding a column that employers would use to record work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Withdrawal of the proposal does not change any employer's obligation to complete and retain occupational injury and illness records under OSHA's regulations. Withdrawal of the proposal also does not change the recording criteria or definitions used for these records.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety Regulation Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A381/A381M-18, Standard Specification for Metal-Arc-Welded Carbon or High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel Pipe for Use with High-Pressure Transmission Systems. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🚧Update on Pipeline Safety Standards
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard API STD 620, Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More⏳Pipeline Safety Rule Extends Annual Report Filing Deadlines
This DFR extends the deadline for submitting annual reports for operators of gas distribution pipelines, gas transmission pipelines, regulated gas gathering pipelines, Type R gas gathering lines, underground natural gas storage facilities, and liquefied natural gas facilities. Annual reports for gas pipeline and gas pipeline storage facilities are now due on June 15, consistent with existing requirements for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Learn More🔧Pipeline Safety Standards Update
This DFR amends PHMSA's regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
Learn More🔧Update on Pipeline Safety Regulations
This DFR amends PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations to incorporate by reference the updated industry standard ASTM F2600, Standard Specification for Electrofusion Type Polyamide-11 Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyamide-11 Pipe and Tubing. This updated standard will maintain or improve public safety, prevent regulatory confusion, reduce compliance burdens on stakeholders, and satisfy a mandate in the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) of 1995.
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