⚙️Proposed Changes to Electrical Safety Regulations in Coal Mining
MSHA proposes to revise title 30 of the Code of Federal Regulations (30 CFR) part 75 by removing requirements for the use of permissible electric face equipment in coal seams above the water table. Removing these provisions would not reduce protections afforded to miners.
Learn More🌍Removal of Environmental Impact Analysis Process Regulations Overview
The DAF is rescinding its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations because the Council on Environmental Quality's (CEQ) NEPA regulations, which they were meant to supplement, have been rescinded, and because the DoD is promulgating Department-wide NEPA procedures that will guide DAF's NEPA process.
Learn More🚢Notice on Use of Foreign-Built Vessels in U.S. Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy issued a Combined Notice of Filings that details multiple regulatory actions involving energy companies. The notice highlights various compliance and electric rate filings, with specific deadlines for comments and interventions from stakeholders, underscoring the need for business preparedness to engage in the regulatory process effectively.
Learn More🐟Public Meetings on Trawl Catch Share Program Review
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Pacific Council) will convene three public hearings regarding the trawl catch share program review.
Learn More🎣2025-2027 Regulations for Golden and Blueline Tilefish Fisheries
This final rule implements and informs the public of specifications for the 2025 fishing year for the golden tilefish and the blueline tilefish fishery north of the North Carolina/Virginia border and projects specifications for golden tilefish in 2026 and 2027. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels and other management measures to prevent overfishing while allowing optimum yield, consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan (Tilefish FMP).
Learn More💧New York Public Water System Program Revision Impact Analysis
Public notice is hereby given that the state of New York has revised its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. New York has adopted drinking water regulations for the Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule. The EPA has determined that New York's revised regulations meet all minimum federal requirements, and that they are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA has decided to tentatively approve the State program revisions. All interested parties may request a public hearing or submit comments.
Learn More🐠Permit Issued for Research on Endangered Fish Species in NC
Notice is hereby given that the University of North Carolina Wilmington (Responsible Party: Frederick Scharf, Ph.D.) has been issued a permit to take Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) and shortnose sturgeon (A. brevirostrum) for purposes of scientific research.
Learn More📜DOI Extends Comment Period for Regulatory Reform Input
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is extending the comment period for its request for information (RFI) on regulatory reform, allowing additional time for the public to identify existing regulations that may be modified or repealed.
Learn More🛡️Executive Order 14310
Executive Order 14310 aims to further extend the enforcement delay concerning regulatory actions on applications like TikTok. This extension prohibits the Department of Justice from imposing penalties for any violations of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act during the specified period, ensuring ongoing operations without legal repercussions for affected entities.
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