🔧Proposed Rule to Remove Spare Fuse Requirement for CMVs
FMCSA proposes to remove the requirement for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to be equipped with at least one spare fuse for each type and size of fuse needed for the parts and accessories of the CMV. This proposed change would remove an unnecessary requirement from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
Learn More🚚Proposed Rule on Portable Conveyor Brake Requirements
FMCSA proposes to add an exception for portable conveyors used in aggregate industry operations, and manufactured before 2010, from the requirements that each commercial motor vehicle (CMV) be equipped with brakes acting on all wheels, provided certain conditions are satisfied. This proposal is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA). The proposed change would provide relief from a regulatory requirement for certain portable conveyors without impacting safety.
Learn More🚚FMCSA Regulatory Update
FMCSA proposes to provide an exception from the lamp and reflective device requirements for license plate lamps on the rear of truck tractors while towing a trailer. This proposed change would remove an unnecessary regulatory requirement without impacting safety.
Learn More📦Business Implications of Priority Mail Express Service Standards Changes
The Postal Service is amending Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM[supreg]) in various sections to refine the service standard for domestic retail and commercial Priority Mail Express[supreg] delivery service.
Learn More💰CAIS Amendment Reduces Mandatory Reporting for Securities Industry
The CAIS Amendment proposes significant changes to the National Market System Plan by eliminating the requirement for reporting certain customer information, including names, addresses, and years of birth. This amendment aims to enhance data security while achieving substantial cost savings, estimated at $12 million annually, for participating organizations in the securities industry.
Learn More💼Executive Order 14222
Executive Order 14222 initiates the “Department of Government Efficiency” cost efficiency initiative, aiming to increase transparency and accountability in federal spending. It outlines specific requirements for agencies regarding review processes, payment justifications for contracts and grants, and optimized management of government resources. The order mandates immediate evaluations to enhance financial efficacy and prevent waste.
Learn More💰Executive Order on Healthcare Pricing Transparency
Executive Order 14221 focuses on improving healthcare pricing transparency by mandating hospitals and health plans to provide clear and accessible pricing information to consumers. This order builds on prior regulations aimed at empowering patients to make informed healthcare decisions, ultimately seeking to reduce healthcare costs and foster accountability among providers.
Learn More📦USPS Revises Service Standards for Market-Dominant Mail Products
The United States Postal Service is revising the service standards for certain market-dominant services, specifically First- Class Mail[supreg], Periodicals, USPS Marketing Mail, and Package Services. The new service standards, which will be implemented in two phases, align with operational initiatives that the Postal Service plans to implement on a nationwide basis to fundamentally transform its processing and transportation networks to achieve greater operational precision and efficiency, significantly reduce costs, and enhance service pursuant to the Delivering for America strategic plan. The changes will maintain service at existing levels for most volume, will upgrade standards for more market-dominant volume than is downgraded, and will improve service reliability.
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