📝SBA Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act and OMB procedures, SBA is publishing this notice to allow all interested members of the public an additional 30 days to provide comments on the proposed collection of information.
Learn More🚂Updates to Passenger Train Employee Hours and Recordkeeping Regulations
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's passenger train employee hours of service and recordkeeping regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More📜Proposed Rescission of E.O. 11246 Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposes to rescind the regulations for Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, as amended. E.O. 11246 was revoked by E.O. 14173 on January 21, 2025. The E.O. 11246 regulations prohibited covered Federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin and required them to take affirmative action on those bases. They also prohibited these employers from taking adverse employment actions against applicants or employees because they inquired about, discussed, or disclosed information about their pay or their co-workers' pay, subject to certain limitations.
Learn More📊Proposed Rule to Revise Labor Organization Report Filing Thresholds
This proposed rule revises the filing thresholds in 29 CFR 403.4(a) for the Forms LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4 Labor Organization Annual Reports. This summary can be found at www.regulations.gov by searching by the RIN: 1245-AA15.
Learn More⚡Regulatory Alert
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings introduces various regulatory submissions concerning exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate filings. Companies are invited to comment on proposed amendments and analyses impacting market operations in energy sectors, with specific deadlines outlined for participation and protest. This notice fosters transparency and accountability in energy production and distribution.
Learn More📄DOE Notice on Information Collection Extension for Contractors
The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More📦Proposed Rule for Continued Use of Hazardous Materials Packaging
This NPRM proposes to revise the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) to allow for the continued use of packagings authorized under a manufacturing special permit for duration of the useful life of the package. The current HMR provisions require an otherwise safe and usable package to be discontinued solely because the original special permit has expired or was not renewed.
Learn More🚛Compliance Correction for LNG Transport Regulations by DOT
The Department of Transportation has corrected regulatory provisions concerning the transportation of liquefied natural gas by rail, specifically addressing the minimum wall thickness requirements for outer jacket shells and heads. This correction aims to enhance safety standards in hazardous materials transportation.
Learn More🚆Regulatory Updates on Signal Systems Reporting for Railroads
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's signal systems reporting requirements regulations, including updating addresses in those regulations.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Updates from the Federal Railroad Administration for Businesses
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's special notice and emergency order procedures: railroad track, locomotive and equipment, including updating addresses.
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