Notice 28 Feb 2025 environmental regulation, reporting requirements, lead smelting, air quality, compliance, epa

🏭EPA Notice on Lead Smelting Information Collection Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Primary Lead Smelting (EPA ICR Number 1856.13, OMB Control Number 2060-0414) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on May 18, 2023 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

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Notice 28 Feb 2025 bank control act, financial services, federal reserve, regulatory requirements, acquisitions, compliance

🏦Change in Bank Control Notices by Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve System issued a notice inviting applications for acquiring shares of banks or holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. It outlines the requirements for public comment on these applications and emphasizes the importance of compliance with the regulatory framework. Comments will be publicly disclosed, necessitating careful consideration from interested parties.

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Notice 28 Feb 2025 environmental regulation, reporting requirements, hazardous air pollutants, compliance, epa, taconite iron ore

🏭EPA Notice on NESHAP for Taconite Iron Ore Information Collection

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), NESHAP for Taconite Iron Ore Processing (EPA ICR Number 2050.11, OMB Control Number 2060-0538) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on August 6, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.

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Notice 28 Feb 2025 military, antitrust, technology, federal, research, innovation, compliance, defense, industry

⚓NSTIC Membership Changes Notice Under Antitrust Provisions

The Department of Justice's notice announces updates to the Naval Surface Technology & Innovation (NSTIC) membership in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. It highlights the additions of several companies and reaffirms the project's commitment to disclosing future membership changes, aiming to promote collaborative advancements in military surface technology.

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Notice 27 Feb 2025 financial services, energy, regulation, corporate filings, public participation, compliance

⚡Combined Notice of Electric Corporate Filings from FERC

This notice includes various electric corporate filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), detailing applicants, filing descriptions, and comment deadlines. Key filings include requests for authorizations under the Federal Power Act and notices of self-certification for exempt wholesale generator status, relevant to businesses in the energy sector.

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Notice 27 Feb 2025 information collection, railroad industry, federal railroad administration, hours of service, compliance

🚆FRA Proposed Information Collection on Hours of Service Regulations

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, this notice announces that FRA is forwarding the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden. On November 4, 2024, FRA published a notice providing a 60-day period for public comment on the ICR. FRA received no comments in response to the notice.

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Notice 27 Feb 2025 business regulation, federal energy regulatory commission, energy tariffs, utility companies, compliance

⚡Notice of Section 206 Proceeding and Financial Implications for Utilities

This document from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces an investigation into PJM Interconnection's Tariff under section 206 of the Federal Power Act, assessing its legality and fairness. It establishes refund effective dates for complaints filed, providing an opportunity for interested parties to intervene in the proceedings.

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Rule 27 Feb 2025 natural gas, business practices, cybersecurity, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, electric utilities, energy, pipelines, incorporation by reference, compliance, standards, public utilities

⚡New Standards for Business Practices in Public Utilities

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission amends its regulations to incorporate by reference, with certain exceptions, the latest version (Version 004) of the Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols for Public Utilities adopted by the Wholesale Electric Quadrant (WEQ) of the North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB). The revisions made by NAESB in the WEQ Version 004 standards are designed to aid public utilities with the consistent and uniform implementation of requirements promulgated by the Commission as part of the pro forma Open Access Transmission Tariff (OATT).

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Notice 27 Feb 2025 public comments, bank holding company, regulations, finance, mergers, federal reserve, acquisitions, compliance

🏦Regulatory Approval for Bank Holding Company Mergers and Acquisitions

This notice outlines the Federal Reserve's approval process for formations, acquisitions, and mergers of bank holding companies under the Bank Holding Company Act. It provides details on public comment opportunities and regulatory compliance requirements, emphasizing the essential nature of these processes for interested parties in the banking sector.

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Notice 27 Feb 2025 import regulations, animal health, foot-and-mouth disease, agriculture, compliance

🐄New Import Regulations to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease

The Department of Agriculture has proposed a certification requirement for importing farm equipment to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Exporters must provide proof of proper cleaning prior to export, affecting compliance processes and restrictions for impacted businesses. Comments on the information collection request are open until March 2025.

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