🌾USDA Information Collection for Agricultural Supply Chain Management
The Department of Agriculture announces an information collection for the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management System. The collection aims to support procurement for various nutrition assistance programs, including the National School Lunch Program and commodity purchases, requiring registration for businesses wishing to submit electronic bids.
Learn More🌍Countries Needing Cooperation for International Boycotts
The Department of the Treasury published a list of countries that may require U.S. businesses to cooperate with international boycotts, in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code. This initiative aims to provide clarity on compliance requirements for businesses engaged with these nations, ensuring informed decision-making within the international business landscape.
Learn More📦Postal Service Priority Mail & Ground Advantage Contract Update
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.
Learn More🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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🚢Request Notice for Use of Foreign-Built Passenger Vessels in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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⚖️Notice on Rescission of Race or Sex Use in Contracting Programs
This notice announces that the prior guidance in Notice of Report on Lawful Uses of Race or Sex in Federal Contracting Programs, published in the Federal Register on January 31, 2022, is no longer considered an accurate reflection of the current laws, executive orders, and federal court jurisprudence concerning the constitutionality of using race or sex in federal government programs and should not be cited in the defense of them.
Learn More⛴️Request Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel Usage in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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🔗Notice on Membership Changes in Resilient Infrastructure Consortium
The Department of Justice issued a notice regarding the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium, detailing new member additions and ongoing membership openness. This consortium aims to promote collaboration in energy and infrastructure sectors while adhering to antitrust laws outlined in the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
Learn More🛡️DoD Notice on U.S. Naval Academy Board Meeting and Business Impact
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, hereafter "Board," will take place.
Learn More🚢Request for Comments on Foreign-Built Vessel in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (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.
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