Notice 27 May 2025 compliance, financial assistance, economic development, business impact, grants, workforce metrics

📊Agency Information Collection on Workforce Metrics - Public Comment Opportunity

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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Notice 23 May 2025 compliance, environmental regulation, epa, air quality, business impact, emissions, nox

🌎EPA's NOx SIP Call Extension

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call (EPA ICR Number 1857.13, OMB Control Number 2060-0445) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through May 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on September 5, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

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Rule 22 May 2025 compliance, regulation, aviation, safety, aircraft, aviation safety, incorporation by reference, business impact, air transportation, general electric

✈️Airworthiness Directive for General Electric Engines - FAA Regulation

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all General Electric Company (GE) Model CF34-10E2A1, CF34-10E5, CF34- 10E5A1, CF34-10E6, CF34-10E6A1, CF34-10E7, and CF34-10E7-B engines with certain part-numbered high-pressure turbine (HPT) shroud/low pressure turbine (LPT) nozzle assemblies installed. This AD was prompted by a report of failed retention features of the inner and outer support air ducts (commonly referred to as spoolies) discovered during engine disassembly. This AD requires a visual inspection of the combustion case for wear and gouges, repair if necessary, and rework of the affected HPT shroud/LPT nozzle assemblies to add a positive retention of the support air duct. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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Notice 21 May 2025 compliance, business impact, energy regulation, electricity, tariff changes

⚡Notice of Filing for Oncor Electric Delivery Tariff Rate Changes

The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announce Oncor Electric Delivery Company's tariff filing, detailing planned rate changes and inviting public engagement. Stakeholders can comment or protest regarding the filing, with specific guidelines provided for participation. The document emphasizes accessibility to information and support for interested parties navigating the process.

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Notice 21 May 2025 regulatory compliance, endangered species act, business impact, permits, noaa, scientific research

🐢Business Implications of NOAA's Endangered Species Act Permit Regulations

The Department of Commerce, through NOAA, seeks public comments on information collection for research and enhancement permits under the Endangered Species Act. This includes applications and reporting for activities affecting endangered species, following guidelines established for environmental protection and conservation efforts.

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Notice 21 May 2025 commerce, federal regulations, advisory committee, business impact, export controls, metac

📦Meeting Notice for the Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee

The Materials and Equipment Technical Advisory Committee (METAC) advises and assists the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials on matters related to export control policies; the METAC will meet to review and discuss these matters. The meeting will be partially closed to the public pursuant to the exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.

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Rule 21 May 2025 regulatory compliance, business impact, fishing, noaa, marine fisheries, atlantic bluefin tuna

🐟Closure of Southern New England Trophy Fishery for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna

NMFS closes the Angling category southern New England area fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 centimeters (cm)) curved fork length or greater)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT). The southern New England area trophy fishery is defined as south of 42[deg] N lat. and north of 39[deg]18' N lat. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally.

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Notice 20 May 2025 compliance, business impact, federal energy regulatory commission, energy regulation, valley link

⚡Notice of Section 206 Proceeding for Valley Link Transmission

The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has initiated an investigation into Valley Link's proposed pricing to determine if it is unjust or unlawful. Interested parties have the opportunity to file interventions or comments regarding this matter, with certain deadlines for participation.

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Rule 20 May 2025 household appliances, commercial appliances, administrative practice and procedure, intergovernmental relations, confidential business information, imports, small businesses, business impact, energy conservation, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, compliance, regulation

❌Withdrawal of Energy Standards for Commercial Refrigerators

Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, this document withdraws a disapproved final rule that was published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2025. The final rule would have established amended energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

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Notice 20 May 2025 compliance, regulations, business impact, fisheries, noaa, public meetings, mid-atlantic

🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Announces Public Meetings

The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold public meetings of the Council.

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