⚖️Amendment of Terrorist Designation for Lashkar-e-Tayyiba
The Department of State has amended the designation of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist to include additional aliases. This decision was made following consultation with pertinent government officials and aims to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of counterterrorism efforts in identifying relevant entities. The amendment will be published in the Federal Register to inform the public and relevant parties.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More⚖️SEC Policy on Criminal Enforcement Directly Affects Businesses
Pursuant to Executive Order 14294, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is publishing this framework for staff consideration of whether to refer potential violations, including of criminal regulatory offenses, to the Department of Justice.
Learn More⚖️Railroad Retirement Board Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Regulations
This notice describes the Railroad Retirement Board's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Learn More🌊Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Business Compliance and Risk
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
Learn More🌊Impact of Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations on Businesses
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More⚖️Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines
The United States Sentencing Commission hereby gives notice that the Commission has promulgated amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary; and the Commission requests comment regarding whether it should include in the Guidelines Manual as changes that may be applied retroactively to previously sentenced defendants any or all of the following amendments: Parts A and B of Amendment 1; and Subparts 1 and 2 of Part A of Amendment 2. This notice sets forth the text of the amendments and the reason for each amendment, and the request for comment regarding possible retroactive application of the amendments listed above.
Learn More⚖️DEA Decision on Svetlana Burtman
The Department of Justice's ruling on Svetlana Burtman highlights numerous violations of the Controlled Substances Act, including operating an unregistered practice and failing to maintain adequate records. This decision underscores the rigorous compliance requirements for healthcare providers regarding controlled substances. The ramifications may extend beyond individual practitioners, influencing broader regulatory practices in the healthcare industry.
Learn More🌊Impact of Final Flood Hazard Determinations on Businesses
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🚫Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation of Ansarallah by State Department
The Department of State has designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, citing sufficient factual basis per the Immigration and Nationality Act. This designation, effective upon publication, includes various aliases of the group, which may affect entities engaging with these organizations or their territories.
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