Notice 3 Feb 2025 business compliance, financial implications, regulatory notice, doj, antitrust, astm, standards development

📜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.

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Notice 3 Feb 2025 environmental regulation, agriculture, chemicals, epa, business compliance, public comment, stormwater

🌍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.

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Notice 3 Feb 2025 regulation, business compliance, antitrust, membership changes, dvd industry

📀Notice on Membership Changes in DVD Copy Control Association

The Department of Justice has announced updates regarding the membership of the DVD Copy Control Association under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Notable changes include the addition of Panasonic Automotive Systems, while several companies have withdrawn. The association continues to keep membership open and intends to notify of further changes, underscoring ongoing developments in the DVD technology sector.

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Notice 3 Feb 2025 energy, business compliance, environmental regulations, hydroelectric power, new hampshire

💧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.

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Presidential Document 31 Jan 2025 regulations, business compliance, federal contracts, executive orders, covid-19

❌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.

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Regulatory Requirements, Trade Policy 31 Jan 2025 commerce, trade, steel, regulation, business compliance, national security, import, aluminum

⚖️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.

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Regulatory Compliance, Professional Event 30 Jan 2025 regulation, business compliance, fisheries, noaa, spiny lobster, webinar, assessment

🦞Join the SEDAR 91 Assessment Webinar for Caribbean Spiny Lobster

The SEDAR 91 assessment of the U.S. Caribbean stock of Spiny Lobster will consist of a data scoping webinar, a data workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a review workshop. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

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Presidential Document 30 Jan 2025 business compliance, funding, executive order, government policy, foreign aid

🌍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.

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Presidential Document 30 Jan 2025 business compliance, law enforcement, construction, border security, labor market, immigration policy

🛑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.

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Presidential Document 30 Jan 2025 regulation, business compliance, executive order, national security, immigration

🛂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.

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