Notice 12 Aug 2025 business operations, energy sector, ferc, regulatory compliance, natural gas

💧FERC Notice

In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-542: Gas Pipeline Rates: Rate Tracking. No comments were received on the 60-day notice that was published in the Federal Register on May 8, 2025.

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Rule 11 Aug 2025 visas, business operations, foreign workers, compliance, regulatory

📄Visa Bond Pilot Program Correction - Compliance Implications for Businesses

The Department of State is correcting a temporary final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 5, 2025. The document erroneously provided that one of the amendatory instructions would sunset on August 5, 2026. This document corrects that error and also corrects the designation of paragraphs in the rule.

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Rule 8 Aug 2025 business operations, navigation (water), maritime regulation, waterways, navigation, security measures, security zone, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, coast guard, harbors, rhode island, marine safety

🚢New Security Zone Established at Electric Boat Shipyard in RI

The Coast Guard is establishing a security zone in the waters adjacent to the General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation Quonset Point facility in Narragansett Bay, North Kingstown, RI. This is necessary to protect the facility, material, and adjacent areas from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents or incidents of a similar nature. This rulemaking prohibits all persons and vessels from operating within the prescribed security zone without prior authorization by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England or designated representative.

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Notice 8 Aug 2025 business operations, public meeting, tax administration, irs, regulatory compliance

📊IRS Advisory Council Public Meeting Announcement

The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council will hold a public meeting.

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Notice 7 Aug 2025 compliance, federal contractors, business operations, department of labor, labor regulations, paid sick leave

📋Comments Requested on Paid Sick Leave Regulation for Contractors

The Department of Labor (Department) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension of the information collection request (ICR) titled "Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The Department proposes to extend the approval of this existing information collection without change to existing requirements. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. A copy of the proposed information request can be obtained by contacting the office listed below in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this Notice.

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Notice 6 Aug 2025 compliance, sec, regulations, business operations, securities, market access

📈Proposed Rule Change on Sponsored Access and Compliance Requirements

The SEC is reviewing a proposed rule change by MX2 LLC to amend its rules regarding Sponsored Access. The changes aim to define Sponsored Access clearly and codify compliance obligations under SEC's Market Access Rule, ensuring clarity for Sponsoring Members and Sponsored Participants in market access relationships. This aims to promote clarity and regulatory compliance in trading operations.

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Notice 6 Aug 2025 compliance, hazardous materials, permits, business operations, transportation, regulation

🚚Notice of Applications for New Special Permits in Hazardous Materials

In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has received the application described herein.

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Notice 6 Aug 2025 shipping, logistics, negotiated service agreements, postal service, business operations

📦Postal Service Announces New Negotiated Service Agreements for Businesses

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Notice 5 Aug 2025 trade regulations, business operations, michaels stores, pennsylvania, compliance, foreign-trade zones

🏬Subzone Status Approved for Michaels Stores in Pennsylvania

The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board approved subzone status for Michaels Stores Procurement Company, Inc. in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. This decision allows for a streamlined trade process, potentially reducing costs and improving operational efficiency for the company within the existing FTZ framework.

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Notice 1 Aug 2025 compliance, business operations, defense, federal procurement, acquisition regulations, cost data

📄Defense Acquisition Regulations Update

The Defense Acquisition Regulations System has submitted to OMB for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

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