⚠️NRC Seeks Comments on Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment Reports
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment two draft reports on the Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) project; specifically, "Volume 6a: Spent Fuel Pool Level 1 and Level 2 PRA" and "Volume 6b: Spent Fuel Pool Level 3 PRA."
Learn More🏡Impact of New Market Study Requirement on Rural Housing Loans
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), an agency of the Rural Development (RD), within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is issuing a proposed rule to amend its regulation that will require applicants (lenders) to submit a market study as part of the complete application for the Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program (GRRHP) loan guarantee. This change will require all applicants to use a market study when demonstrating market need for new construction.
Learn More⚡Idaho Falls Withdraws Application for Temporary License Variance
The City of Idaho Falls, Idaho, has officially withdrawn its request for a temporary variance of license requirements for the Idaho Falls Hydroelectric Project. This decision follows a lack of opposition to the withdrawal and concludes the proceeding without restrictions or new requirements imposed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Learn More⚡FERC-715 Annual Transmission Report
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-715 (Annual Transmission Planning and Evaluation Report). There are no changes to the reporting requirements with this information collection. No comments were received on the 60- day notice that ended on June 23, 2025.
Learn More🦑Notice on Exempted Fishing Permits for Oceanic Squid Fisheries
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application contains all of the required information and warrants further consideration. The EFP would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside fishery regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by the Coonamessett Farm Foundation (CFF). Regulations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act require publication of this notification to provide interested parties the opportunity to comment on applications for proposed EFPs.
Learn More🏠HUD Notice
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
Learn More🏥CMS Seeks Public Comment on Community Mental Health Regulations
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 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates 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🏡Proposed Rule on Household Income Calculations in Rural Housing Programs
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), proposes to amend its regulation to implement changes related to income calculation and net family assets for properties that receive funding from the Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Section 515 Rural Rental Housing and the Section 514/516 Farm Labor Housing Direct Loan and Grant programs. These proposed changes are intended to align the Agency's annual income certification requirements with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA).
Learn More⚡️Key Regulatory Updates for Natural Gas Pipeline Filings
The Department of Energy released a combined notice outlining several filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and compliance. The document highlights key inquiries, complaints, and scheduled comment dates, emphasizing the importance of timely engagement for affected parties. Business owners in the energy sector must be aware of these developments to ensure compliance and participation in the regulatory process.
Learn More💵FinCEN Prohibits Fund Transmittals Involving Vector Casa de Bolsa
FinCEN is issuing notice of an order prohibiting certain transmittals of funds involving Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., a financial institution operating outside of the United States determined to be of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking.
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