🏛️Analysis of Legal Services Corporation Sunshine Act Meetings
The Legal Services Corporation announces its upcoming summer quarterly business meetings, scheduled for July 14-16, 2025. These sessions will cover agenda items including financial reports, budget planning, and committee updates, with a focus on maintaining public transparency and engagement through live streaming access. Portions of the meetings may involve closed sessions for sensitive discussions.
Learn More📋CMS Notice on Information Collection and Medicare Agreement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More⚡DOE Revises NEPA Procedures
This interim final rule substantially revises Department of Energy's (DOE) regulations containing its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures, which were promulgated to supplement now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality regulations. Mindful that the Supreme Court recently clarified NEPA is a "purely procedural statute," DOE will henceforth maintain the remainder of its procedures in a procedural guidance document separate from the Code of Federal Regulations (DOE NEPA implementing procedures). Thus, DOE is revising 10 CFR part 1021 to contain only administrative and routine actions excepted from NEPA review in appendix A, its existing categorical exclusions in appendix B, related requirements, and a provision for emergency circumstances. DOE is revising appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 to align with DOE's new NEPA implementing procedures that it is publishing separate from the Code of Federal Regulations. Appendix A in 10 CFR part 1021 (formerly categorical exclusions) are now administrative and routine actions that do not require NEPA review. DOE is also revising 10 CFR part 205, subpart W, to remove the NEPA procedures from its Presidential permit regulations.
Learn More🛡️Compliance Requirements for Contractors Performing Security Functions
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding contractors performing private security functions outside the United States.
Learn More📄DOD Proposed Information Collection Comment Request for Businesses
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings for Wholesale Generators and Electric Rates
The Department of Energy's notice outlines various filings related to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate analyses. It provides details about applicants, docket numbers, and deadlines for public comment, emphasizing the regulatory landscape affecting the energy sector. Interested parties can engage in the proceedings by following specified guidelines for interventions and comments.
Learn More📦FSIS Notice on Renewing Import Inspection Application Requirements
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, FSIS is announcing its intention to renew an approved information collection regarding import inspection applications. The approval for this information collection will expire on December 31, 2025. FSIS is making no changes to the existing information collection.
Learn More💰SEC Considers Staking Proposal for Bitwise Ethereum ETF
The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to amend regulations governing the listing of the Bitwise Ethereum ETF, specifically to allow staking of ether. This order initiates proceedings to determine if the change meets federal securities standards, inviting public comments and feedback on the proposal.
Learn More📑Change Order Accounting Regulation; Implications for Contractors
Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to OMB a request to review and approve an extension and revision of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding change order accounting and notification of changes.
Learn More🧪Notice of Public Meeting on Alternative Toxicological Methods
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences announces a virtual meeting for the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM). The committee advises on alternative methods for toxicological assessments and invites public comments and participation, emphasizing its importance in shaping industry regulations and practices.
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