Notice 13 May 2025 unmanned aircraft systems, business compliance, regulations, agriculture, federal aviation administration, aviation

✈️FAA Notice on Pyka Inc. Exemption Petition for UAS Operations

This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion nor omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.

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Rule 12 May 2025 pesticides and pests, regulation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, agriculture, usda, pesticides, recordkeeping, agricultural commodities, administrative practice and procedure, penalties, compliance, intergovernmental relations

🌱USDA Rescinds Pesticide Recordkeeping Regulations Affecting Compliance

This action rescinds regulations pertaining to Recordkeeping on Restricted Use Pesticides by Certified Applicators; Surveys and Reports.

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Rule 12 May 2025 infants and children, food assistance programs, grant programs-social programs, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, agriculture, usda, child care, grant programs, regulations, day care, food assistance, grant programs-health, compliance, intergovernmental relations

🍽️Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection Requirements for CACFP

This rule rescinds an obsolete data collection requirement in regulations regarding the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Notice 12 May 2025 regulation, fmcsa, commercial driver's license, agriculture, transportation, custom harvesting, workforce

🚜FMCSA Notices CDL Exemption Renewal for Custom Harvesting Drivers

FMCSA announces that the U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) has requested a renewal of the exemption from the "K" intrastate restriction on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) held by custom harvester drivers under the age of 21 operating in interstate commerce. FMCSA's regulations currently provide an exception to the minimum age requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) controlled and operated by a person engaged in interstate custom harvesting. However, under the Agency's CDL regulations, States must include an intrastate-only (or "K") restriction for these drivers. FMCSA requests public comment on USCHI's application to renew its exemption.

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Proposed Rule 12 May 2025 animals, usda, agricultural commodities, mushrooms, seals and insignia, pet food, administrative practice and procedure, labeling, organically produced products, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, fees, plants, organic, archives and records, soil conservation, regulatory compliance, agriculture, imports, livestock

🍄Proposed Rescind of National Organic Program for Mushrooms & Pet Food

AMS is proposing to rescind the rule and regulations issued on December 23, 2024, titled, "National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food."

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Notice 9 May 2025 certificate, business, agriculture, california, export, trade, antitrust

🌍Proposed Amendments to Export Trade Certificate Impacting Businesses

The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA) of the International Trade Administration, received an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review (Certificate). This notice summarizes the application and seeks public comments on whether the Certificate should be issued.

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Notice 9 May 2025 epa, environmental regulation, agriculture, pesticide, business compliance

🌿EPA Pesticide Data Call-Ins

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Pesticide Data Call-Ins (DCIs) (EPA ICR No. 2288.07 and OMB Control No. 2070-0174). This ICR represents a renewal of an existing ICR that is currently approved through December 31, 2025. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval under the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the information collection that is summarized in this document. The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for public review and comment.

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Notice 8 May 2025 advisory committee, agriculture, usda, regulatory compliance, grain inspection

🌾Notice of Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting - 2025

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces an upcoming meeting of the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee meets no less than once annually to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the programs and services delivered by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) under the U.S. Grain Standards Act. Recommendations by the Committee help AMS meet the needs of its customers, who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.

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Rule 7 May 2025 agriculture, usda, pricing program, financial assistance, dairy

🥛Correction on Dairy Forward Pricing Program Reauthorization

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Dairy Program published a final rule in the Federal Register of April 23, 2025, concerning the reauthorization of the Dairy Forward Pricing Program (DFPP) in accordance with the American Relief Act, 2025 (Relief Act). The Relief Act reauthorizes the DFPP program to allow handlers to enter into new contracts until September 30, 2025. This document will correct references to "E.O. 12415."

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Notice 6 May 2025 madera, advisory committee, agriculture, fresno, forestry, recreation

🌲Meeting Notice for Fresno and Madera Resource Advisory Committee

The Fresno and Madera Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II of the Act, as well as make recommendations on recreation fee proposals for sites on the Sierra National Forest within Fresno and Madera Counties, consistent with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act.

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