Notice 28 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, business operations, immigration, fees, travel

💼New CBP Immigration Fees for FY 2025

This notice advises the public that, pursuant to HR-1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will require aliens to pay a new fee to apply for a CBP Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, and to enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System. Additionally, pursuant to HR-1, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) fee for authorizations has increased. This notice advises the public of the HR- 1 applicable fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 compliance, regulation, business operations, export control, bureau of industry and security, firearms

🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves due to his conviction for firearm smuggling. This order prohibits him and any related entities from participating in export activities for ten years, alongside revoking any relevant licenses. The decision aims to enhance compliance with export regulations and uphold national security.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 compliance, business operations, nuclear regulation, mississippi, permitting, entergy

⚛️NRC Grants Entergy Exemption for Permit Renewal Timelines

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a May 2, 2025, request from Entergy Operations, Inc., to allow the submittal of a renewal application for ESP-002 no later than 45 days prior to the expiration of the existing permit and still place the permit in timely renewal under NRC regulations.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 compliance, regulations, business operations, importation, customs, electronic submission

📦Importation Bond Revision Notice by Customs and Border Protection

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 compliance, energy, regulation, business operations, data collection, electric power

⚡Proposed Extension of Electric Power Surveys by EIA

EIA invites public comment on the proposed three-year extension, with changes, to the Electric Power Surveys (EPS), as required under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. EPS consists of ten surveys, including annual, monthly and one daily survey. These surveys collect data from entities involved in the production, transmission, delivery, and sale of electricity, and in maintaining the reliable operation of the power system. The data collected are the primary source of information on the nation's electric power system.

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Notice 28 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, business operations, foreign-trade zones, u.s. customs and border protection, customs

🏭Notice on Information Collection for FTZ Activity Permits

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 27 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, business operations, postal services, competitive agreements, public comments

📬New Postal Products Regulatory Notice Overview

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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Rule 27 Aug 2025 compliance, business operations, foreign trade, shipping regulations, census bureau

📦Foreign Trade Regulations Update

On August 14, 2025, the Census Bureau published a final rule in the Federal Register entitled, "Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR): Clarification of Filing Requirements Regarding In-Transit Shipments and Other FTR Provisions". This document referenced incorrect amendatory language in the List of Subjects in 15 CFR part 30 section.

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Notice 26 Aug 2025 regulatory compliance, business operations, postal service, competitive products, negotiated service

📦New Postal Products Regulation Notice and Business Implications

The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.

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Notice 26 Aug 2025 energy, regulation, business operations, southwestern power administration, hydroelectric power, rate increase

⚡Rate Order SWPA-88 Increases Power Rates by 28.6%

The Acting Administrator of the Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) has confirmed, approved and placed into effect on an interim basis Rate Order No. SWPA-88 (Rate Order), which provides the rate schedule Wholesale Rates for Hydro Power and Energy at Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project (RDW-23). This new rate schedule for the Robert D. Willis Hydropower Project (Robert D. Willis) replaces the existing power rate under Rate Schedule RDW-15 which expires on September 30, 2025. Rate Schedule RDW-23 increases the annual wholesale power rate for Willis by 28.6 percent.

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