🔒Insights on Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 and Cyber Security Compliance
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Cyber Security--Internal Network Security Monitoring), which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to develop certain modifications to proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 to extend internal network security monitoring to include electronic access control or monitoring systems and physical access control systems outside of the electronic security perimeter. The Commission also provides greater clarity about the term CIP-networked environment as it is used in proposed Reliability Standard CIP-015-1.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings Affecting Energy Sector Businesses
The Department of Energy issued a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing several exempt wholesale generator applications, initial rate filings, and compliance submissions by various energy companies. Businesses must be aware of these regulatory changes that could influence their operational and financial strategies in the energy market.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions Overview
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. Interested parties can comment on applications, and related filings are accessible for public review. The notice outlines specific applications and provides points of contact for further inquiries.
Learn More🏭EPA Revises Compliance Deadline for Aerosol Coatings Emission Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking interim final action to revise the compliance deadline in recent amendments to the National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 183(e). Specifically, the EPA is revising the compliance date for requirements amended in January 17, 2025, from July 17, 2025, to January 17, 2027. The EPA seeks comments on this targeted revision to the compliance date and will respond and update this interim final action as appropriate.
Learn More⚖️NCUA Guidance on Criminal Regulatory Offenses and Compliance
This notice describes the NCUA's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Learn More📊NSF Seeks Comments on SBIR/STTR Pre-Award Information Collection
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is announcing plans to renew this collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are providing opportunity for public comment on this action. After obtaining and considering public comment, NSF will prepare the submission requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) clearance of this collection for no longer than 3 years.
Learn More📄Proposed Immigration Practitioner Complaint Form Collection Notice
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🪵Countervailing Duties on Wooden Cabinets from China Continue
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on wooden cabinets and vanities and components thereof (wooden cabinets) from the People's Republic of China (China) would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, at the levels indicated in the "Final Results of Sunset Review" section of this notice.
Learn More✈️Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters EC 155B
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the required forces to jettison the windows exceed the maximum jettisoning effort requirements and the development of a modification of the jettisonable windows. This proposed AD would require replacement of the jettisonable windows and seals on the sliding doors and fixed panels on the left-hand and right- hand sides. This proposed AD would also require the installation of new labels. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🌍Impact of Foreign Missions Act on International Organizations 2025
The Department of State's notice details the application of the Foreign Missions Act to personnel of international organizations, including those not recognized by the U.S. The determination aims to ensure efficient operations and compliance with international law, emphasizing the necessary requirements for members of these official missions.
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