⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings and Implications
The Department of Energy provides a notice detailing combined filings related to natural gas pipeline rates, affecting various companies and scheduled to take effect in early 2025. Several applicants have submitted rate filings and updates, which require public comments and compliance interventions by specified deadlines. The notice emphasizes transparency in regulatory processes and encourages public engagement.
Learn More📜Proposed Rule Changes by Options Clearing Corporation Effectiveness Notice
The SEC announces the immediate effectiveness of proposed rule changes by the Options Clearing Corporation regarding updates to contracts and forms governing relationships with Clearing Members. These changes reflect recent OCC approvals and aim to align with current business processes while ensuring compliance with existing rules. Public comments are invited on the proposed changes.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP
Executive Order 14230 addresses serious allegations against Perkins Coie LLP, including involvement in election-related misconduct and racially discriminatory practices. The order mandates a comprehensive review of the firm’s contracts and security clearances to ensure compliance with national interest and non-discrimination laws, signaling potential repercussions for businesses linked to Perkins Coie.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Proposes Additional Requirements for Dipping Operations
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Additional Requirements for Special Dipping and Coating Operations Standard.
Learn More🛑Notice of Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board Meeting
This notice announces an in-person/virtual hybrid meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Oak Ridge. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Learn More📺FCC Proposes Updates to Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act
In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) seeks comment on the need for updates to its rules implementing the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeks to develop a record to help the Commission and the public better understand consumer complaints about loud commercials. The NPRM seeks input from consumers and industry on the extent to which the CALM Act rules have been effective in controlling and preventing loud commercials on programming provided by television broadcasters and pay TV providers. The Commission also asks about its authority to address loud commercials and the consistency of program volume on streaming platforms. Finally, the NPRM asks what actions the Commission, industry, or standards developers could take in this area to further minimize consumer harm.
Learn More🦜Public Comment Period on Scarlet Macaw Regulatory Explanation
In response to an order by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are opening a public comment period related to a specific issue regarding our listing determination under the Endangered Species Act (Act) for the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the southern subspecies of the scarlet macaw (Ara macao macao). We seek comments on the explanation presented in this document regarding why we did not conduct an analysis under section 4(e) of the Act pertaining to the DPS.
Learn More🏗️Public Meeting Notice for Environmental Management Advisory Board
This notice announces a meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Savannah River Site. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of this meeting be announced in the Federal Register.
Learn More💳CFPB Seeks Comments on Electronic Fund Transfer Regulation E
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) requests the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB's) extension of the existing information collection titled "Electronic Fund Transfer Act (Regulation E)" approved under OMB Control Number 3170-0014.
Learn More📚Inquiry into Copyright Claims Board under the CASE Act
As required by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office is initiating a study of the Copyright Claims Board. To inform the Office's study, the Office seeks comments on issues pertaining to the Copyright Claims Board, including its use and efficacy.
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