🏦Regulatory Notice on Bank Holding Company Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System announces applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act. It provides details on public comments, inspection of applications, and emphasizes the importance of transparency in the process, inviting interested parties to engage through written comments.
Learn More💰Notice of NIH Meeting on Diabetes Research Grant Applications
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to discuss the review of grant applications. The meeting aims to evaluate applications related to diabetes and digestive diseases, ensuring confidentiality due to sensitive information involved.
Learn More🏥Notice of Meeting Change for Minority Health Disparities Panel
The Department of Health and Human Services announces an amended notice regarding a closed meeting of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Special Emphasis Panel. The meeting dates have been adjusted, reflecting a new start date of April 21, 2025, and an end time of 11
Learn More🏊Coast Guard Proposes Special Local Regulation for East River Swim
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation for certain waters on the East River in Mathews, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during an annual "Wharf to Wharf Swim." This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🍷Proposed Rule for Alcohol Beverage Labeling
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is extending for an additional 120 days the comment periods for two notices of proposed rulemaking it published on January 17, 2025. The first proposes to require disclosure of per-serving alcohol, calorie, and nutrient content information in an "Alcohol Facts" statement on the labels of alcohol beverages subject to the authority of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) (Notice No. 237), while the second proposes to require labeling of major food allergens used in the production of alcohol beverages on such labels (Notice No. 238). TTB is taking this action to provide additional time for public comments in response to requests received during the comment period.
Learn More💵NIH Notice of Closed Meetings for Grant Evaluations
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a notice regarding closed meetings of the Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. The discussions will focus on confidential and proprietary information, impacting health research funding. Interested parties are encouraged to contact designated officers for more information.
Learn More🌱Exemption for Choline Chloride in Pesticides
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of choline chloride (CASRN 67-48-1) when used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant) applied to or on animals. Stratacor, Inc. on behalf of Emery Olochemicals LLC, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of choline chloride, when used in accordance with the terms of the exemption.
Learn More📦Executive Order 14257
Executive Order 14257 introduces a national emergency aimed at rectifying trade deficits by implementing additional tariffs on imports. The order highlights imbalances in trade relationships, emphasizing the need to restore reciprocity in tariff rates to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities and secure the U.S. economy against vulnerabilities and reliance on foreign goods.
Learn More🚧Notice of Actions on Special Permits for Hazardous Materials
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.
Learn More💰SSA Announces Fee Decrease for SSN Verification Service
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing a decrease in the fees across all tiers for the electronic Consent Based Social Security Number (SSN) Verification (eCBSV) service. In accordance with statutory requirements, a permitted entity (PE) is required to provide payment to reimburse SSA for the development and support of the eCBSV system.
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