⚡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.
Learn More🍻Amendments to Osage Nation Liquor Control Ordinance and Business Impact
This notice publishes an amendment to the Osage Nation Liquor Control Ordinance, which comprehensively amends and supersedes the existing Osage Nation Liquor Control Ordinance enacted by the Osage Tribal Council on August 4, 2004.
Learn More🌍Notice of Availability for Environmental Impact Statements
This notice from the Environmental Protection Agency details the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed by various federal agencies. It provides essential information about comment periods, contact details for inquiries, and links to access EPA's comments, underscoring the importance of public participation in environmental reviews.
Learn More✉️Notice of Changes to International Postal Service Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing requests with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add certain Priority Mail Express International, Priority Mail International & First-Class Package International Service contracts to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Competitive Product List in the Mail Classification Schedule.
Learn More⚓Coast Guard Notice on Information Collection for Hazardous Barges
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0104, Barges Carrying Bulk Hazardous Materials; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More♻️TCE Regulation Postponement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is extending the postponement of the effectiveness of certain regulatory provisions of the final rule entitled "Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)" for an additional 90 days. Specifically, this postponement applies to the conditions imposed on the uses with TSCA exemptions.
Learn More🏕️Proposed Recreation Fee Sites by USDA
The Inyo National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites 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 in the area.
Learn More⚡Authorization Notice for Continued Operation
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues a Notice of Authorization allowing Northern States Power Company to continue operating the White River Hydroelectric Project under the current license until a new license is granted or the project is otherwise disposed of, ensuring continuity in operations and regulatory compliance.
Learn More💧Tuolumne Water District's Hydroelectric Project License Update
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has authorized the Tuolumne Water District to continue operations of the Columbia Water Supply Hydroelectric Project under a new annual license. This license will be effective until a new license is issued or the project is otherwise disposed of, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
Learn More🚜Implications of Removing 7 CFR Part 1930 for Businesses
Rural Development (RD), a mission area within the Department of Agriculture consisting of RHS, RBCS, and RUS, is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, RD has identified the provisions in 7 CFR part 1930 as obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated due to lack of substantive material. RD is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of title 7.
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