Notice 26 Feb 2025 compliance, public works, investment assistance, eda, ceds, economic development

🏗️Notice on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) that are essential for regions to qualify for certain EDA investment programs. The CEDS is a strategic plan needed for funding and regional designation as an Economic Development District.

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Notice 26 Feb 2025 financial assistance, compliance, information collection, exporters, export-import bank

📄EXIM Information Collection Activities for Exporters' Certificates

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM), as 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.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 cryptocurrency, investment, securities, compliance, regulation, financial products

💰Cboe BZX Proposed Rule Changes for Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering proposed amendments to the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund and the Fidelity Ethereum Fund by the Cboe BZX Exchange, allowing in-kind creations and redemptions. This change aims to enhance trading efficiency and market operations for these funds, potentially benefiting investors and authorized participants by streamlining transaction processes.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 fm boosters, compliance, fcc, regulation, radio, broadcasting

📻FCC Announcement on FM Booster Station Compliance Requirements

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 compliance, market-based rates, regulation, rate filings, energy, federal energy regulatory commission

⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings by Department of Energy

The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have issued a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing various electric rate filings from energy companies seeking new market-based rate authorizations and amendments. The document specifies effective dates, comment deadlines, and procedural requirements for stakeholders to engage in regulatory processes.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 bank regulation, banking industry, compliance, federal reserve, change in bank control, mergers and acquisitions

🏦Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions of Shares

This notice from the Federal Reserve System outlines applications under the Change in Bank Control Act, including procedures for public comment on share acquisitions in banks. It emphasizes the importance of compliance and transparency in the regulatory process for prospective acquirers. Interested parties have a specified deadline to submit comments on these applications.

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Rule 25 Feb 2025 environmental regulation, federal agencies, nepa, compliance, council on environmental quality

🌎CEQ Proposes Removal of NEPA Implementing Regulations

This interim final rule removes the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) from the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, this interim final rule requests comments on this action and related matters to inform CEQ's decision making.

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Rule 25 Feb 2025 environmental regulation, administrative practice and procedure, environmental protection, pesticides, compliance, safety, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, pesticides and pests, agriculture, agricultural commodities, epa

🌾Exemption from Pesticide Residue Requirements for Bacillus Thuringiensis

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used as an inert ingredient (diluent and/or carrier) in pesticide formulations applied for seed treatment purposes. BASF Corporation, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of B. thuringiensis strain EX 297512, when used in accordance with the terms of this exemption.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 securities regulation, compliance, alternative trading systems, financial transparency

📈OMB Review and Comment Request on Regulation ATS, Rule 304

The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced a request for OMB review regarding Rule 304 of Regulation ATS, which establishes compliance requirements for alternative trading systems. This rule, including Form ATS-N, aims to enhance operational transparency, promote competition, and ensure market participants are informed about ATS operations and potential conflicts of interest.

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Notice 25 Feb 2025 federal, compliance, regulation, wholesale generation, tariffs, energy

⚡Regulatory Overview

The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings details various submissions by electric power companies, including compliance tariff filings and self-certification for generator status. The notice encourages public engagement and outlines essential deadlines for comment submissions, emphasizing the regulatory framework governing the energy sector.

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