🐢Proposed Regulations on Wildlife Conservation for Business Compliance
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise regulations issued under section 4(e) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) related to furthering the conservation of the following listed endangered species and threatened species: Pearl River map turtle (Graptemys pearlensis), bog turtle (northern distinct population segment [DPS]) (Glyptemys muhlenbergii), Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri), Desert tortoise (Mojave DPS) (Gopherus agassizii), Florida panther (Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi), and pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus). We propose to amend or remove regulations concerning taking or commerce in the following 11 similarity of appearance species: Alabama map turtle (Graptemys pulchra), Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri), Escambia map turtle (Graptemys ernsti), Pascagoula map turtle (Graptemys gibbonsi), bog turtle (southern DPS), cassius blue butterfly (Leptotes cassius theonus), ceraunus blue butterfly (Hemiargus ceraunus antibubastus), nickerbean blue butterfly (Cyclargus ammon), desert tortoise (Sonoran population), puma (=mountain lion) (Puma (=Felis) concolor (all subspecies except coryi)), and shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus). We are proposing these changes to eliminate unnecessary regulations and to ensure that species treated as endangered or threatened under section 4(e) of the Act meet the three required criteria as directed in section 4(e) of the Act.
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🚜FMCSA Renews CDL Exemption for U.S. Custom Harvesters' Drivers
FMCSA announces its final decision to renew the exemption granted to U.S. Custom Harvesters, Inc. (USCHI) from the intrastate restriction ("K") on commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) for custom harvester drivers operating in interstate commerce for a five-year period. FMCSA's regulations provide an exception to the minimum age requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) controlled and operated by a person engaged in interstate custom harvesting. However, FMCSA's CDL regulations do not include a corresponding exception from the intrastate-only (or "K") restriction for these drivers. This exemption renewal continues relief from the CDL provision for five years.
Learn More💧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🐄Emergency Livestock Relief Program Regulation Update for 2023-2024
The final rule entitled Emergency Livestock Relief Program (ELRP) 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire (FW) was published on September 15, 2025. The Office of Management and Budget cleared the associated information collection requirements (ICR) on September 12, 2025. This document announces approval of the ICR.
Learn More🌱Notice on Approval Extension for Phytosanitary Treatment Regulations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated the phytosanitary treatment regulations to establish generic criteria that would allow for the approval of new cold treatment facilities in the Southern and Western States of the United States.
Learn More🌬️EPA Updates New York SIP Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the regulatory materials incorporated by reference into the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this action have been previously submitted by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) and approved by the EPA in prior rulemakings. The EPA is also notifying the public of corrections to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) tables that identify material incorporated by reference into the New York SIP. This update affects the materials that are available for public inspection at the EPA Regional Office.
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✈️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.
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