📻FCC Notice on Information Collection Impacting Small Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees."
Learn More📅Notice of Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative Meeting
The Department of Energy's Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative will explore cross-jurisdictional issues related to gas-electric coordination, hosting its second public meeting on April 30, 2025. The meeting, open to the public, aims to develop a collaborative dialogue between federal and state utility commissions and will address topics of significant relevance to the energy sector.
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 C-2 and MBB-BK 117 D-2 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of significant wear of the control rod assembly and pitch link assembly spherical bearings. This proposed AD would require measuring the radial play of certain control rod assembly and pitch link assembly spherical bearings, reporting the results, and depending on the results, taking corrective action. These actions are specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is proposed for incorporation by reference. This proposed AD would also prohibit installing certain control rod assemblies and pitch link assemblies unless certain requirements are met. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice on Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a combined notice detailing recent filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. The notice includes information about dockets, applicants, and essential deadlines for public participation in the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance within the energy sector.
Learn More⚡New Reliability Standards for Inverter-Based Resources Impact Businesses
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved new Reliability Standards affecting inverter-based resources (IBRs) to enhance disturbance monitoring and reporting. The changes mandate generator owners to implement data collection mechanisms to ensure system reliability and facilitate compliance, impacting business operations within the electric power sector.
Learn More🌍Extended Comment Period for Emission Standards in Polyether Polyols
On December 27, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule titled "Review of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Polyether Polyols Production Industry." The EPA is extending the comment period on this proposed rule, which was scheduled to close on February 25, 2025. The comment period will now remain open until March 18, 2025, to allow additional time for stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal.
Learn More📜EDA Property Management Requirements and Compliance Notice
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration seeks public comments on property management requirements related to federal assistance. The notice includes details on the information collection process necessary for assessing incidental property use and the release of EDA property interests. Stakeholders are invited to participate in the comment period, enhancing transparency and compliance related to EDA investments.
Learn More💼Comments Requested on EXIM Credit Guarantee Facility Information Collection
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as a part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More📬New Rules for Rate Incentives in Market Dominant Postal Products
The Commission is adopting amendments to its rules concerning rate incentives for Market Dominant products.
Learn More🔓Office of Economic Sanctions Policy
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation (SPI) is publishing the name of one person who has been removed from the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
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