📈SEC Proposal for Options Trading on Ethereum Funds
The SEC has published a notice for proposed rule changes to allow the listing and trading of options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust, and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF. The changes aim to enhance market opportunities for investors in cryptocurrency-related products.
Learn More🦏Rescinding "Harm" Definition in Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (collectively referred to as the Services or we) are proposing to rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" in our Endangered Species Act (ESA or the Act) regulations. The existing regulatory definition of "harm," which includes habitat modification, runs contrary to the best meaning of the statutory term "take." We are undertaking this change to adhere to the single, best meaning of the ESA.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More⚠️EPA Proposed Information Collection on Hazardous Substance Releases
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), Notification of Episodic Releases of Oil and Hazardous Substances (Renewal) (EPA ICR Number 1049.16, OMB Control Number 2050-0046) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through November 30, 2025. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Learn More🚢Continuation of National Emergency on Russian-Affiliated Vessels
This notice declares the continuation of a national emergency regarding the regulation of Russian-affiliated vessels’ anchorage and movement to U.S. ports. The President authorizes ongoing oversight due to ongoing international relations disturbances involving the Russian Federation, with implications for maritime operations and trade.
Learn More⛪IRS Request for Comments on Church Plan Clarifications
The Internal Revenue Service, 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 continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The IRS is soliciting comments concerning reporting requirements for notice regarding certain church plan clarifications under section 336 of the PATH Act.
Learn More🚛GSA Rescinds Fleet Management Regulation Impacting Businesses
GSA is issuing a notice to rescind Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Bulletin B-2023-55, "Fleet Management Information Systems" dated May 19, 2023 due to recent Executive orders.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Action and Its Implications for Businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More📊FCC Notice
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and 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. 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.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings #1 Affecting Energy Regulations
The Department of Energy has issued a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various electric rate filings and compliance submissions by multiple energy companies. These filings include tariff amendments, compliance orders, and requests for waivers, focusing on tariff revisions that may influence operational protocols within the energy industry. Businesses engaged in electric generation and transmission must pay attention to the specified comment dates and regulatory requirements for participation.
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