⚖️Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustments
The Department of Justice is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties assessed or enforced by components of the Department, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, for penalties assessed after [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015.
Learn More📝IRS Notice on Material Advisor Disclosure Activities
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the IRS is inviting comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting Announcement
The Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) of the Mid- Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold a meeting.
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⛏️Proposed Extension of Emergency Mine Evacuation Information Collection
The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Emergency Mine Evacuation."
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Companies Mergers and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. It details the public disclosure process for comments and outlines the regulatory oversight under the Bank Holding Company Act. Interested parties are invited to submit their views on the applications before a specified deadline.
Learn More🌱USDA Interim Final Rule on NEPA Regulations Revisions
This interim final rule modifies the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and removes various USDA agency regulations for implementing NEPA. USDA is taking this action in response to the Council on Environmental Quality's rescission of its NEPA implementing regulations (which USDA's NEPA regulations were designed to supplement), statutory changes to NEPA, executive orders, and case law. Comments are voluntarily requested on this action to inform USDA's decision-making.
Learn More🚗Correction to Brake Drums Investigation Affecting Import Regulations
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of June 18, 2025, in which Commerce published the final determination of sales at less than fair value (LTFV) investigation of certain brake drums from the People's Republic of China (China). This notice corrects the scope of the investigation included in Appendix I of that Federal Register notice, which incorrectly did not reflect changes that Commerce made to the preliminary scope of the investigation.
Learn More🏦FDIC Reinstates Prior Bank Merger Policy for Clarity and Compliance
The FDIC is taking final action to rescind the Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions published in 2024 (2024 Statement of Policy) and reinstate its Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions that was in effect prior to the 2024 Statement of Policy (Bank Merger Statement of Policy). The reinstated Bank Merger Statement of Policy will remain in effect pending the FDIC's review of all aspects of the regulatory framework governing the FDIC's review of merger transactions in connection with a future proposal to comprehensively revise its merger policy.
Learn More🌱Regulatory Notice on Pesticide Petitions and Business Implications
This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits public comment on initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities. The Agency is providing this notice in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). EPA uses the month and year in the title to identify when the Agency compiled the petitions identified in this notice of filing. Unit II. of this document identifies certain petitions received in 2023, 2024 and 2025 that are currently being evaluated by EPA, along with information about each petition, including who submitted the petition and the requested action.
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