🌫️EPA Approves Idaho's Regional Haze Implementation Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Idaho regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted on August 5, 2022, supplemented on September 27, 2024, and clarified on August 12, 2025, as satisfying applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the program's second implementation period. The Idaho SIP revision addressed the requirement to make reasonable progress toward the national goal of preventing any future, and remedying any existing, anthropogenic impairment of visibility in certain national parks and wilderness areas.
Learn More🧪Proposed Changes to Federal Workplace Drug Testing Regulations
The Department of Health and Human Services announces proposed updates to the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form and related certifications for drug testing programs. These revisions aim to enhance the documentation process and address current operational issues, impacting compliance for federal agencies and businesses. Public comments on these proposals are invited through SAMHSA.
Learn More🚂Notice of Petition for Waiver of Compliance by American Heritage Railways
This document provides the public notice that American Heritage Railways (AHR), on behalf of Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Branson Scenic Railway (together, the Railroads), petitioned FRA for relief from certain regulations concerning injury and illness reporting and recordkeeping.
Learn More✈️Summary of FAA's New Falsification Regulations for Aviation
FAA is amending, restructuring, and consolidating the falsification regulations presently located throughout title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Regarding 14 CFR chapter I, this rule eliminates inconsistencies among the various falsification regulations and associated sanctions; consolidates all existing falsification regulations into one part under 14 CFR chapter I to standardize the existing falsification regulations; and ensures that falsification-related conduct not addressed by pertinent current regulations is covered. This rule also creates a falsification prohibition applicable to the regulations governing commercial space transportation.
Learn More📜IRS Withdraws Proposed Rule on Passport Tax Debt Disclosure
This document withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking that has been determined to be unnecessary. The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to authorize the Department of State (State Department) to disclose returns and return information to its contractors who assist the State Department in carrying out certain responsibilities related to revoking or denying a passport of any individual certified to have a seriously delinquent tax debt.
Learn More⚒️DOL Notice on Mine Safety Information Collection and Compliance
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More📄Analysis of SSA's Information Collection and Its Business Implications
The Social Security Administration has proposed revisions to information collection requirements related to various forms that impact benefits and compliance. These changes address the accuracy and burden estimates associated with collecting data from beneficiaries and other respondents, highlighting the need for public comments on proposed information collections.
Learn More🌍EPA Notice on Availability of Environmental Impact Statements
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed by various federal agencies, detailing upcoming comment periods and specific projects. It emphasizes public engagement and transparency regarding environmental assessments crucial for infrastructure and development initiatives.
Learn More🍻Treasury Dept. Regulatory Notice for Alcohol and Tobacco Businesses
The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The public is invited to submit comments on these requests.
Learn More⚡Proposed Termination of Exemption for Douglas Water Power Company
The Department of Energy has initiated a proceeding to propose the termination of Douglas Water Power Company's exemption for the Canyon Creek Hydroelectric Project due to non-compliance with regulatory requirements. Comments and interventions are being solicited from the public and relevant agencies as the company faces potential consequences for not addressing compliance issues.
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