💧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🌊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🛣️Extension of Comment Period for Transportation Regulation Notice
On July 21, 2025, the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Transportation (DOT), published in the Federal Register a request for information (RFI) in preparation for the next surface transportation reauthorization bill. The RFI provided for a 30-day comment period, which closes on August 20, 2025. DOT has determined that an extension of the comment period until September 8, 2025 is appropriate. This action will allow interested parties additional time to prepare information and comments.
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.
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⚡Authorization for Continued Operation of Lake Algonquin Project
The Department of Energy issues a notice for the continued operation of the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project in Wells, NY. The notice specifies the licensing terms, including automatic renewal provisions, and the conditions under which the project can operate while a new license application is processed. This ensures continued energy supply and regulatory compliance for involved stakeholders.
Learn More🌲Coconino National Forest Proposed Recreation Fee Sites Overview
The Coconino National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites and a special recreation permit. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites and for the proposed special recreation permit would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites and the special recreation use covered by the proposed special recreation permit. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites and special recreation uses with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreation fees that would be charged at the proposed recreation fee sites are reasonable and typical of similar recreation fee sites and special recreation uses in the area.
Learn More⚖️US Sentencing Commission Final Priorities and Business Impact
In June 2025, the Commission published a notice of proposed policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2026. After reviewing public comment received pursuant to the notice of proposed priorities, the Commission has identified its policy priorities for the upcoming amendment cycle and hereby gives notice of these policy priorities.
Learn More🍊FDA Proposed Rule on Pasteurized Orange Juice Standards Correction
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is correcting the proposed rule entitled "Food Standards of Identity Modernization; Pasteurized Orange Juice; Proposed Rule" (90 FR 37817, August 6, 2025). In the proposed rule, FDA proposed to amend the standard of identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5[deg] to 10[deg] Brix. The proposed rule inadvertently included an additional summary of benefits table, an additional summary table and an extraneous paragraph and sentence. This document corrects those errors.
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