💧Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves Key Water Resource Actions
As part of its regular business meeting held on September 24, 2025 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Commission approved the applications of certain water resources projects and took additional actions, as set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
Learn More🏞️Withdrawal Application and Public Meeting for Whitehorse Ranch Project
The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF), has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting that the Secretary of the Interior withdraw 4,988 acres of public lands from settlement, sale, location, and entry under the general land laws, including the United States mining laws, mineral and geothermal leasing laws, for 20 years--subject to valid existing rights--and reserve the lands for use of the DAF for military purposes. The DAF has also requested that the Secretary transfer administrative jurisdiction over these lands to the Secretary of the Air Force.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy's notice outlines recent electric corporate filings, including joint applications, self-certifications for exempt wholesale generator status, and tariff amendments. It provides deadlines for comments, interventions, and specifies filing requirements, highlighting significant developments and compliance requirements within the energy sector. Businesses in this area must stay informed of these regulatory changes to adapt appropriately.
Learn More🐢Public Comment on Endangered Species Recovery Permit Applications
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation and survival of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We invite the public and local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies to comment on these applications. Before issuing the requested permits, we will take into consideration any information that we receive during the public comment period.
Learn More🚢Request Notice for Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by 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 Electric Corporate Filings and Regulatory Updates
The notice outlines various filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including joint applications, rate filings, and self-certifications by electric companies. It specifies comment dates and procedural guidelines for public participation, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance and the potential implications for market operations in the energy sector.
Learn More👜Designation of Luxury Goods Under Foreign Missions Act Regulations
The U.S. Department of State has designated certain luxury goods as benefits under the Foreign Missions Act. This includes specific items valued over $1,000, impacting businesses involved in the sale or acquisition of these goods. The designation outlines compliance obligations, particularly for entities trading in high-value consumer products.
Learn More🚫DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Syria
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status. The designation of Syria is set to expire on September 30, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Syria no longer continues to meet the conditions for the designation for Temporary Protected Status. The Secretary, therefore, is terminating the Temporary Protected Status designation of Syria as required by statute. This termination is effective November 21, 2025. After November 21, 2025, nationals of Syria (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria) who have been granted Temporary Protected Status under Syria's designation will no longer have Temporary Protected Status.
Learn More📬Postal Regulatory Commission Notice on Service Performance Revisions
The Commission is acknowledging that the Postal Service's planned revisions to its Service Performance Measurement (SPM) Plan for Market Dominant products. Docket No. PI2025-6 will be considered as part of Docket No. RM2024-9. This document invites public comments and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More🍐Increased Assessment Rate for Fresh Pears in Oregon and Washington
This final rule implements a recommendation from the Fresh Pear Committee (Committee) to increase the assessment rate established for the 2024-2025 and subsequent fiscal periods from $0.468 to $0.516 per 44-pound standard box or equivalent for fresh "summer/fall" pears and fresh "winter" pears grown in Oregon and Washington. The assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely unless modified, suspended, or terminated.
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