🏢HUBZone Program Updates
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is correcting a final rule that was published in the Federal Register on December 17, 2024. The rule clarified and improved policies surrounding a comprehensive revision to the HUBZone Program regulations published in 2019, among other changes. This document is making several technical corrections to the final regulations.
Learn More🌍Executive Order 14211
Executive Order 14211 establishes policies for enforcing the President's foreign relations agenda, outlining the roles of the Secretary of State and personnel within diplomatic services. It mandates reforms in performance evaluation and administrative procedures, ensuring a workforce dedicated to effectively implementing foreign policy. This order sets a framework for oversight and personnel actions within U.S. foreign relations.
Learn More💊Notice of Application for Bulk Manufacturing of Controlled Substances
Scottsdale Research Institute, has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION listed below for further drug information.
Learn More🛠️National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation Regulatory Request Overview
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation's request to authorize the abandonment of injection/withdrawal Well 2430 in Pennsylvania due to localized corrosion. The notice includes public participation opportunities, intervention processes, and relevant deadlines for comments or protests.
Learn More📝IRS Proposes Information Collection for Transmitter Control Code
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning, Information Returns (IR) application for Transmitter Control Code (TCC).
Learn More🚧Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings by FERC
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Combined Notice regarding the filing of a natural gas pipeline rate and refund report. Businesses and stakeholders are encouraged to review the filing, participate in the comment process, and follow specific regulatory procedures outlined in the notice. The filing details include a proposed effective date and contact information for public inquiries.
Learn More📜Technical Amendments to SEC Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is adopting technical amendments to various rules and forms under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These amendments correct errors that are technical in nature, including typographical errors and erroneous cross-references in various Commission rules and forms.
Learn More🎣2025 Atlantic Herring Fishery Possession Limit Adjustment Regulation
NMFS is implementing a 2,000-lb (907.2-kg) possession limit for Atlantic herring for Management Area 3. This is required because NMFS projects that herring catch from Area 3 will reach 98 percent of the Area's sub-annual catch limit (ACL) before the end of the fishing year. This action is intended to prevent overharvest of herring in Area 3, which would result in additional catch limit reductions in a subsequent year.
Learn More🔒SEC Closed Meeting Notification
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a closed meeting on critical regulatory issues, including discussions on injunctive actions and administrative proceedings. Such meetings may lead to significant decisions impacting businesses linked to compliance and enforcement actions, with potential repercussions in the financial sector and beyond.
Learn More🎣Temporary Fishing Closure for Pacific Cod in Gulf of Alaska
NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for the Pacific cod sideboard limit by non-exempt American Fisheries Act (AFA) catcher vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2025 Pacific cod sideboard limit established for non-exempt AFA catcher vessels in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA.
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