⚛️NRC Order Modifies Licenses and Establishes FSAR Update Deadlines
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an Order to the licensees of non-power production or utilization facilities (NPUFs) identified in the Attachment to the Order. The Order modifies certain current NPUF licenses and establishes initial final safety analysis report update due dates for certain existing NPUFs consistent with the Non-Power Production or Utilization Facility License Renewal Rule dated December 30, 2024.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Exemption for Venerable Investment Advisers
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a notice regarding an application from Venerable Variable Insurance Trust and Venerable Investment Advisers, LLC. The application seeks exemption from specific regulations which would facilitate the amendment of subadvisory agreements without needing shareholder approval, thus reducing compliance burdens for the firm.
Learn More📜Notice of Civil Rights Cold Case Record Releases
The Civil Rights Cold Case Records Review Board received 679 pages of records from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) related to a civil rights cold case incident to which the Review Board assigned the unique identifier 2023-002-001. NARA did not propose any postponements of disclosure. The Department of Justice and the FBI proposed 562 postponements of disclosure. On January 10, 2025, the Review Board approved 267 postponements, requested changes to 25 postponements, and determined that 640 pages in full and 39 pages in part should be publicly disclosed in the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection. The Review Board also voted to approve the four postponements pending from incident 2023-002-007. By issuing this notice, the Review Board complies with section 7(c)(4) of the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 that requires the Review Board to publish in the Federal Register its determinations on the disclosure or postponement of records in the Collection no more than 14 days after the date of its decision.
Learn More🏢Notice of Appraisal Subcommittee Special Closed Meeting Analysis
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council convened a Special Closed Meeting to discuss State Compliance Reviews and a personnel matter, emphasizing regulatory discussions that may affect business operations in the financial and real estate sectors. The meeting took place virtually and centered on compliance issues relevant to industry stakeholders.
Learn More✈️FAA Airworthiness Directive for Saab AB Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-21- 05, which applied to certain Saab AB Model 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes. AD 2017-21-05 required revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate airworthiness limitations, including new inspection tasks for the drag brace support fitting of the main landing gear (MLG) and tasks related to the corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP). This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD continues to require the actions in AD 2017-21-05 and requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference (IBR). The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚌Delay of Third-Party Contracting Guidance Applicability Date
This document delays the applicability date of the January 16, 2025, Third-Party Contracting Guidance Circular (C 4220.1G), which makes updates to reflect statutory and regulatory changes that have occurred since the previous update in C 4220.1F.
Learn More✝️Executive Order to Address Anti-Christian Bias
This Executive Order aims to protect the religious liberty of Americans and eradicate anti-Christian bias by establishing a Task Force within the Department of Justice. It addresses perceived injustices against Christians and seeks to reverse policies from the previous Administration that allegedly discriminated against religious practices. The order mandates a review of prior agency actions and the development of strategies to enhance religious freedom enforcement.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Grayscale Solana Trust Rule Change
The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Solana Trust as commodity-based trust shares. This move aims to establish a regulated trading framework for cryptocurrency investments, presenting new opportunities for market participation among investors.
Learn More⚡Notice of Filing
The Department of Energy has announced a notice of filing regarding a tariff submitted by the Western Area Power Administration. The filing is for a newly proposed Formula Rate effective April 1, 2025. Stakeholders are encouraged to intervene or comment, with guidance provided on participation in the regulatory process.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings
The document details the latest electric rate filings submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by major energy companies, including tariff amendments and compliance notices. Each filing specifies effective dates and comment deadlines, providing important information for stakeholders in the energy market to ensure compliance and understand regulatory changes.
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