📞IRS Announces Open Meeting for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Feedback
An open meeting of the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel's Notices and Correspondence Project Committee will be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting public comments, ideas, and suggestions on improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service. This meeting will be held via teleconference.
Learn More🚂Willamette & Pacific Railroad Lease Amendment Notice
The Surface Transportation Board has received a notice regarding an amendment to the lease and operation of certain railroad lines by Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. This amendment extends the lease term and includes commercial modifications while maintaining WPRR as the operator. Compliance with labor notice requirements due to projected revenues is also highlighted.
Learn More📊Federal Reserve Board Approves Survey Extension for Financial Institutions
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) is adopting a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Senior Credit Officer Opinion Survey on Dealer Financing Terms (FR 2034; OMB No. 7100-0325).
Learn More⚖️Executive Order 14281 on Disparate Impact Liability Reform
Executive Order 14281 emphasizes restoring equality of opportunity and meritocracy in the United States by eliminating disparate-impact liability. It argues such liability undermines business integrity and national values, directing agencies to revoke previous regulations and review current investigations related to this issue.
Learn More🌾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🚂Marquette Rail's Lease Exemption with CSX Transportation Explained
Marquette Rail, LLC has filed a verified notice for a lease and operation exemption from CSX Transportation, affecting several rail segments in Michigan. The notice details an agreement to extend the lease term with operational continuity and an interchange commitment, while emphasizing compliance with federal revenue thresholds and labor notification requirements.
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📦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⛴️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.
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