💧FERC Seeks Comments on Hydropower License Applications Extension
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collections, FERC-500 (Application for License/Relicense for Water Projects with More than 10 Megawatt (MW) Capacity); and FERC- 505 (Application for Small Hydropower Projects and Conduit Facilities including License/Relicense, Exemption, and Qualifying Conduit Facility Determinations). There are no program changes.
Learn More🤖RFI on AI Regulations and Business Innovation Impacts
The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) requests input from all interested parties in identifying existing Federal statutes, regulations, agency rules, guidance, forms, and administrative processes that unnecessarily hinder the development, deployment, and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies within the United States. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP is seeking input from the public, including private sector organizations, industry groups, academia, state, local, and tribal governments, and any other interested parties, on priorities for such regulatory reform or other agency action necessary to promote AI innovation and adoption.
Learn More🖼️Notice of Import Determinations for Cultural Exhibition Objects
Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: I hereby determine that certain objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements with their foreign owners or custodians for temporary display in the exhibition "Filippino Lippi and Rome" at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, are of cultural significance, and, further, that their temporary exhibition or display within the United States as aforementioned is in the national interest. I have ordered that Public Notice of these determinations be published in the Federal Register.
Learn More📄Overview of DoD's Information Collection Compliance Requirements
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Airplanes Requires Compliance
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Bombardier, Inc., Model CL-600-1A11 (600) and CL-600-2A12 (601) airplanes, and certain Model CL-600-2B16 (601-3A, 601-3R, and 604 Variants) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🚁Proposed Airworthiness Directive for Safran Helicopter Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Safran Helicopter Engines, S.A. (Safran) Model Arriel 2E engines. This proposed AD was prompted by the determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising existing maintenance or inspection program, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) of the existing approved aircraft maintenance program (AMP), as applicable. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🛩️FAA Requests Comments on Airport Ramp Worker Safety Survey
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The collection involves the use of a questionnaire to assess the guidance, training, and technology used to prevent accidents among ramp workers. The information to be collected is necessary to support the implementation of section 353 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Pub. L. 118-63).
Learn More⚛️Meeting Notice
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on October 27-28, 2025. Sample agenda items to be discussed during the public session include: a discussion on the potential applications of artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the NRC medical staff and ACMUI, a conversation to support the NRC's implementation of the ADVANCE Act, and an update on the Medical Radiation Safety Team's activities. The agenda is subject to change. The current agenda and any updates will be available on the ACMUI's Meetings and Related Documents web page at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/acmui/ meetings/2025 or by emailing Ms. Ally Marra at the contact information below.
Learn More⛽Southern Natural Gas Pipeline Regulatory Notice and Participation Details
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding Southern Natural Gas Company's request to reduce the maximum allowable operating pressure of a pipeline in Georgia. The document invites public participation through protests, interventions, and comments, highlighting deadlines for involvement and supporting resources for stakeholders.
Learn More⚡New Federal and State Collaborative Impacts Energy Regulation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the formation of the Federal and State Current Issues Collaborative, aimed at fostering communication between federal and state regulators. This initiative addresses regulatory jurisdiction challenges and encourages collaborative solutions, benefiting both sectors by aligning perspectives on energy-related issues.
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