📄Notice of Proposed Collection for OGE Form 201 Modifications
After this first round notice and public comment period, the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) plans to submit a proposed modified OGE Form 201, entitled "Request an Individual's Ethics Documents," to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a three-year extension under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The OGE Form 201 is used by persons requesting access to executive branch public financial disclosure reports and other covered records.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Proposed Options Trading Regulations
The SEC has extended the timeframe for evaluating proposed rule changes from Cboe Exchange and affiliates to allow for the trading of options on Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This notice designates new deadlines for approval, providing the Commission additional time to assess the proposals and their implications for the market.
Learn More🏠HUD Seeks Input on Rental Housing Finance Survey Data
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is evaluating current needs for data from the Rental Housing Finance Survey (RHFS). As part of this evaluation, HUD is soliciting information from the public on uses of RHFS data and other comments or concerns about the RHFS.
Learn More📜OSHRC Notice
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) is revising the notices for its Privacy Act system of records.
Learn More🚫Designation of Los Choneros and Los Lobos as Terrorist Organizations
The Department of State has designated Los Choneros and Los Lobos as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, based on a review of relevant circumstances under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation mandates compliance from businesses and organizations concerning financial dealings and affiliations with these groups, which will affect operations and regulatory adherence.
Learn More🌊Notice on Environmental Assessment for Great Lakes Hydro Project
The Department of Energy has announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the temporary variance of the license for the Mattaceunk Hydroelectric Project. The assessment evaluates environmental impacts due to necessary repairs and maintenance to ensure compliance with upcoming evaluations for fishway passage necessary for local aquatic life.
Learn More🐬Incidental Take Regulations for Marine Mammals
NMFS' Office of Protected Resources has received a request from the NMFS' Office of Policy for the reimplementation of ITRs governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical survey activity conducted in the Gulf of America (GOA). Pursuant to regulations implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is announcing receipt of this request and invites the public to provide information, suggestions, and comments on the request.
Learn More📊New BE-13 Survey Regulations for Foreign Investment Reporting
This final rule amends regulations of the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to set forth the reporting requirements for the BE-13, Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States ("BE-13 survey"). The BE-13 survey collects information on the acquisition or establishment of U.S. business enterprises by foreign investors, and information on expansions by existing U.S. affiliates of foreign companies. The data collected through the survey are used to measure the amount of new foreign direct investment in the United States and ensure complete coverage of BEA's other foreign direct investment statistics. BEA will change the reporting requirements of the survey to reduce respondent burden, simplify reporting, and increase the efficiency of the data collection. This mandatory BE-13 survey is required from persons subject to the reporting requirements, whether or not they are contacted by BEA.
Learn More💧Notice of Draft EIS/EIR for North-to-South Water Transfers
Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate a range of alternatives for potential one-year water transfer activities subject to proposal, review, and approval on an annual basis (the "Proposed Action"). Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority (SLDMWA) will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the same range of potential north-to-south water transfer activities (the "Project") concurrent with the EIS preparation. A joint EIS/EIR will be prepared to examine the effects of water transfers between willing buyers and sellers when circumstances allow. To afford an informational opportunity for comprehensive environmental review otherwise unavailable to the public, Reclamation's responsibilities are defined under Federal law and it is serving as the Lead Agency for the "Proposed Action" under NEPA and SLDMWA is the Lead Agency under CEQA for the "Project." Reclamation is requesting comments on alternatives and effects, as well as on relevant information, studies, or analyses with respect to the proposed action.
Learn More⚖️SEC Sunshine Act Meeting Addresses Key Business Regulatory Matters
The SEC has scheduled a closed meeting to discuss matters related to injunctive actions, administrative proceedings, and enforcement issues. Notable attendees include Commissioners and relevant staff members. The meeting highlights the importance of compliance in evolving regulatory landscapes, noting possible changes in agendas due to shifts in Commission priorities.
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