🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More💊FTZ 35 Authorization of Production Activity
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized PCI Pharma Services to conduct production activities within FTZ 35 in Croydon and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This notification follows regulatory checks and public commentary and is intended to streamline operational efficiencies for the involved pharmaceutical production facilities.
Learn More⚡️Notice of Hydroelectric Project Application by Town of Wells
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of the Town of Wells’ application for the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project. It includes details about the project, compliance requirements for public participation, and deadlines for motions to intervene and protests. This will affect stakeholders in energy production and local communities along the Sacandaga River in New York.
Learn More🚂Change of Operators Exemption for American Services Rail, LLC
American Services Rail, LLC has filed for an exemption to lease and operate a rail line in Mississippi, replacing Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The transaction involves the operation of additional County-owned track and requires notice to shippers. The move is expected to streamline rail operations and is categorized as exempt from certain regulatory reviews.
Learn More⛏️Extension of Import Restrictions on Ecuadorian Cultural Property
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Ecuador. The Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State, has made the requisite determinations for extending the import restrictions, which were originally imposed by CBP Decision 20-03. These import restrictions are being extended pursuant to an exchange of diplomatic notes. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 16, 2030.
Learn More💵Notice of Closed Meeting on Health Research Grants Opportunities
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Special Emphasis Panel to review grant applications. Due to the private nature of the discussions, details on the grant process are not publicly disclosed, emphasizing the sensitivity of the information involved.
Learn More📄Update on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements and Exemptions
FinCEN is adopting this interim final rule to narrow the existing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to require only entities previously defined as "foreign reporting companies" to report BOI. Under this interim final rule, entities previously defined as "domestic reporting companies" are exempted from the reporting requirements and do not have to report BOI to FinCEN, or update or correct BOI previously reported to FinCEN. With limited exceptions, the interim final rule does not change the existing requirement for foreign reporting companies to file BOI reports, but it extends the deadline to file initial BOI reports, and to update or correct previously filed BOI reports, to 30 days from the date of this publication to give foreign reporting companies additional time to comply. However, the interim final rule exempts foreign reporting companies from having to report the BOI of any U.S. persons who are beneficial owners of the foreign reporting company and exempts U.S. persons from having to provide such information to any foreign reporting company for which they are a beneficial owner. FinCEN is accepting comments on this interim final rule. FinCEN will assess the exemptions, as appropriate, in light of those comments and intends to issue a final rule this year.
Learn More⚙️Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders on Steel Wheels from China
As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping (AD) order and countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain steel wheels 12 to 16.5 inches in diameter (steel trailer wheels) from China would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and countervailable subsidies, and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of these AD and CVD orders.
Learn More💰Notice of NIH Closed Meeting on Grant Applications for Health Research
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to review grant applications. The session is confidential, focusing on proprietary information and personal privacy concerning individuals and businesses involved in health research and development.
Learn More💹Proposed Rule Change for 21Shares Polkadot Trust Listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change from Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Polkadot Trust under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This proposal outlines the structure and function of the Trust, detailing its investment objectives and the mechanisms for trading and valuation of the shares in the evolving cryptocurrency market.
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