📜CPSC Terminates Proposed Rule on Information Disclosure Compliance
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is withdrawing its proposed rule to amend section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 16 CFR part 1101 (6(b) Regulation). On February 26, 2014, the Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in this matter (79 FR 10712). On February 17, 2023, the Commission issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (88 FR 10432). The Commission has not taken any action on this rule since it was published in February 2023.
Learn More🌍EPA Regulations on Hydrofluorocarbons
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing, pursuant to the statutory framework established in the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act), the eligibility of six applications to continue to receive priority access to allowances to produce or import hydrofluorocarbons. In this final rule, EPA establishes the framework for how EPA interprets the statutory criteria for assessing whether to renew the eligibility of applications to receive application-specific allowances and sets out determinations to renew or not renew each of the six applications that currently receive application-specific allowances. EPA is also finalizing revisions to the Technology Transitions regulations relevant to the specific applications under review, a procedural process for submitting a petition to designate a new application as eligible for priority access to allowances, the methodology used to allocate allowances to application-specific allowance holders for calendar years 2026 and beyond, and limited revisions to existing regulations. In addition, EPA is authorizing an entity to produce regulated substances for export. Lastly, EPA is finalizing certain regulatory confidentiality determinations for newly reported information.
Learn More📦Final Investigation on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes Imports
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of countervailing duty investigation No. 701-TA-757 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes ("PC boxes") from China, provided for in subheadings 3923.10.90 and 3923.50.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce ("Commerce") to be subsidized by the Government of China. Commerce's preliminary determinations with respect to PC boxes from China and Vietnam, alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value, are pending.
Learn More📦Public Inquiry on First-Class Package Service Classification
The Commission is issuing a Notice of Inquiry seeking comments and supporting analysis from interested parties regarding whether certain Postal Service products, or segments thereof, are properly classified as Competitive products. This notice informs the public of the inquiry, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More💧Proposed Consent Decree on Clean Water Act Violations and Business Impact
The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed Consent Decree in a case regarding the alleged violations of the Clean Water Act by Tyson L. Friskney. The decree aims to resolve allegations of unlawful pollutant discharges and includes requirements for injunctive relief and environmental mitigation measures. Written comments on this decree are being accepted from the public.
Learn More📞FCC Proposes Changes to Slamming and Billing Regulations
In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on whether the current slamming and truth-in-billing rules remain necessary today to protect consumers. The Commission proposes changes to modernize and simplify these rules to reflect the evolution of the telecommunications marketplace, retain core consumer protections against unauthorized carriers switches and charges, and reduce regulatory burdens. The Commission seeks comment on whether the slamming rules remain necessary, and if such rules are necessary, the document proposes to modernize and streamline the current rules consistent with the statutory requirements of section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). The Commission seeks comment on whether the truth-in-billing rules remain necessary and if such rules are necessary, the Commission seeks comment on streamlining them.
Learn More🏛️NRC Sunshine Act Meetings Schedule and Business Implications
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces public meeting schedules for August and September 2025, addressing various regulatory and compliance matters. While some meetings are closed, others invite public participation. Those interested can request information accommodations. Contact details for further inquiries are also provided, ensuring transparency and engagement with stakeholders.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Extends Comment Period for Coke Oven Emissions Proposed Rule
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders interested in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Coke Oven Emissions additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
Learn More🌊Changes in Flood Hazard Determinations Affecting Businesses
This notice lists communities where the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations), as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for each community, is appropriate because of new scientific or technical data. The FIRM, and where applicable, portions of the FIS report, have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Federal Regulations. The current effective community number is shown in the table below and must be used for all new policies and renewals.
Learn More🧪OSHA Extends Comment Period for Vinyl Chloride Regulations
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders interested in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Vinyl Chloride additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
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