Notice 25 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, international trade, technology, business impact, u.s., economic conditions, consumer electronics

🎮Public Interest Comments Sought on Video Game Trade Complaint

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Video Game Consoles, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof, DN 3811; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 regulations, trade, international trade, business impact, ustr, unfair practices

📊USTR Seeks Comments on Unfair Trade Practices Impacting Businesses

Pursuant to the America First Trade Policy Presidential Memorandum and the Presidential Memorandum on Reciprocal Trade and Tariffs, USTR invites comments from the public, on a country-by-country basis, to assist the U.S. Trade Representative in reviewing and identifying any unfair trade practices by other countries, and in initiating all necessary actions to investigate the harm to the United States from any non-reciprocal trade arrangements. This information will assist the U.S. Trade Representative in recommending appropriate actions to remedy such practices and reporting to the President proposed remedies in pursuit of reciprocal trade relations.

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Notice 24 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, business impact, flood insurance, fema, hazard determinations, community planning

🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Business Implications

Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

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Notice 24 Feb 2025 public meeting, regulation, business impact, fisheries, management council

🎣Upcoming Public Meeting on Fishery Management Regulations

The MAFMC will hold a public webinar meeting of its Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Advisory Panel and Bluefish Advisory Panel. This meeting will be held jointly with the respective Advisory Panels of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for agenda details.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 public meeting, advisory committee, business impact, noaa, ocean observing

🌊Notice of U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee Meeting

Notice is hereby given of a hybrid meeting of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS[supreg]) Advisory Committee (Committee). The meeting is open to the public and an opportunity for oral and written comments will be provided.

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Notice 20 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, securities, business impact, nasdaq, options trading

📈Nasdaq GEMX Proposes Changes to Options Trading Regulations

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq GEMX's proposed rule changes aimed at amending various options rules. Key changes include refining definitions of Stop Orders, updating mechanisms for trade responses, and adjusting Risk Protection parameters, alongside other technical amendments. Public comments on these changes are also being solicited.

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Rule 19 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, transportation, business impact, infrastructure, accessibility

♿Delay in Enforcement of Accessibility Standards for Businesses

This document announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action until March 20, 2025, against regulated entities for failing to comply with the Accessibility Standards for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right- of-Way.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 public meeting, regulation, business impact, new england, fisheries, noaa

🎣New England Fishery Management Council Webinar Notice

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a webinar of its Risk Policy Working Group to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

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Rule 18 Feb 2025 compliance, endangered species, transportation, imports, administrative practice and procedure, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, business impact, exports, noaa, endangered and threatened species, marine regulations, coral

🐠New Regulations Affecting Businesses Due to Coral Reclassification

In accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from President Donald J. Trump, entitled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2025, this action delays the effective date of the final rule NMFS published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024, regarding the reclassification of the pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) on the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species.

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Presidential Document 12 Feb 2025 compliance, business impact, executive order, religious freedom, discrimination

✝️Executive Order to Address Anti-Christian Bias

This Executive Order aims to protect the religious liberty of Americans and eradicate anti-Christian bias by establishing a Task Force within the Department of Justice. It addresses perceived injustices against Christians and seeks to reverse policies from the previous Administration that allegedly discriminated against religious practices. The order mandates a review of prior agency actions and the development of strategies to enhance religious freedom enforcement.

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