📜Updated ASTM Standards Development Notice by the DOJ
The Department of Justice's notice informs that ASTM International has filed notifications regarding its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The updates include an extension of certain legal protections affecting antitrust claims, providing details on ongoing work items crucial for industry participants.
Learn More🌍EPA Extends Comment Periods on Key Regulatory Notices
This document extends the comment period for three notices published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register on December 3, 2024 and December 13, 2024.
Learn More💧Notice of Environmental Assessment for Lakeport Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission provides a notice regarding the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Lakeport Hydroelectric Project in New Hampshire. The assessment evaluates potential environmental impacts, and the Commission invites public comments over a specified period while encouraging electronic participation in the licensing process.
Learn More⚖️Notice on Steel and Aluminum Import Regulations by Commerce Dept.
The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More❌Revocation of Executive Orders on COVID-19 Regulations
Executive Order 14174 revokes prior orders related to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors and vaccination requirements for federal employees. It clarifies that the revocation does not impair existing authorities or create enforceable rights against the U.S. government, emphasizing compliance with applicable law and budgetary constraints in its implementation.
Learn More🌍Executive Order 14169
Executive Order 14169 focuses on reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid to better align with national interests. It establishes a 90-day pause on disbursements to assess program efficiency and policy alignment, requiring agencies to review existing assistance programs and make determinations on their continuation or modification. This initiative aims to ensure that foreign aid supports U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Learn More🛑Executive Order 14165
Executive Order 14165 focuses on enhancing border security in the United States through physical barriers and various enforcement actions. It aims to address illegal immigration and associated risks, establishing policies for the detention of illegal entrants and the prosecution of related offenses. The order highlights the federal government’s priority to secure the nation’s borders and protect citizens from potential threats.
Learn More🛂Executive Order on National Security and Immigration Regulations
Executive Order 14161 establishes policies to protect U.S. citizens from foreign threats, focusing on stringent vetting and screening of aliens. It mandates collaborative evaluations of visa programs and immigration policies, ensuring they do not undermine national security or public safety while promoting the assimilation of lawful immigrants into American society.
Learn More🚻Executive Order on Gender Ideology and Biological Sex Recognition
Executive Order 14168 seeks to uphold biological definitions of sex, rejecting gender ideology within federal policies. It outlines comprehensive definitions and mandates agencies to revise documents and regulations accordingly. Key focuses include privacy in intimate spaces, enforcement of sex-based rights, and the prohibition of funding for gender ideology, aiming to protect women and uphold biological truths in federal governance.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice on UAS Exemption Petition and Business Implications
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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