🏭EPA Denies Petition on Morenci Mine Clean Air Permit
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed an order dated April 30, 2025, denying a petition dated December 6, 2024, from the Center for Biological Diversity. The Petition requested that the EPA object to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to the Freeport-McMoRan Inc. Copper Ore Mining and Processing Operations ("Morenci Mine") in Greenlee County, Arizona.
Learn More📜Impact of Off-the-Record Communication Regulations on Businesses
The document from the Department of Energy outlines regulations regarding off-the-record communications in contested proceedings. It details requirements for reporting prohibited and exempt communications, the public's access to these records, and the procedural obligations for involved parties, emphasizing transparency and the integrity of decision-making processes.
Learn More⚖️ITC Notice
The U.S. International Trade Commission has revised the schedule for investigations into overhead door counterbalance torsion springs imported from China and India. Key dates for hearings, briefings, and the submission of evidence are outlined, signaling the Commission's commitment to addressing potential trade violations related to these products.
Learn More🚁Airworthiness Directive for Bell Textron Helicopters - FAA Compliance
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bell Textron Canada Limited (BTCL) Model 407 and 427 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report that certain expandable blade bolts installed on the main rotor blade may not have received the correct heat treatment, which could result in stress corrosion cracking of the expandable blade bolts. This AD requires removing the expandable blade bolts from service and replacing them with a part eligible for installation. This AD also prohibits the installation of an affected expandable blade bolt on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📈Regulation on Correction Methods for Retired Lifecycle Funds
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) amends its regulation regarding the method for correcting errors involving Lifecycle Funds that no longer exist. Specifically, it reverts to the use of a constructed share price to calculate breakage and the value of negative adjustments for errors involving Lifecycle Funds that no longer exist as of June 1, 2022.
Learn More📊USDA SNAP Database Regulation
Pursuant to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to create a new system of records (SOR) entitled USDA/FNS-15, "National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database." This system is owned, administered, and secured by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The primary purposes of this system are to validate the accuracy of eligibility determinations and strengthen SNAP and government program integrity.
Learn More📋HRSA Uniform Data System Reporting Requirements and Business Implications
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during the review and approval period. OMB may act on HRSA's ICR only after the 30-day comment period for this notice has closed.
Learn More⚖️FINRA's Proposed Rule Change on Sanctions Effectiveness
The SEC published a notice regarding FINRA's proposed rule change that allows delayed effectiveness of certain sanctions and actions. The amendments provide a framework for firms to seek relief before sanctions become effective, addressing the balance between regulatory enforcement and firms' rights to contest disciplinary measures. The change aims to enhance procedural fairness while maintaining investor protection.
Learn More🧪EPA Findings on New Chemicals Not Likely to Present Risks
The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires EPA to publish in the Federal Register a statement of its findings after its review of certain TSCA submissions when EPA makes a finding that a new chemical substance or significant new use is not likely to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment. Such statements apply to premanufacture notices (PMNs), microbial commercial activity notices (MCANs), and significant new use notices (SNUNs) submitted to EPA under TSCA. This document presents statements of findings made by EPA on such submissions during the period from April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.
Learn More🏥Joint Commission Approved for Hospital Accreditation by CMS
This final notice announces our decision to approve The Joint Commission for continued CMS-recognition as a national accrediting organization for hospitals that wish to participate in the Medicare or Medicaid programs.
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