🌱Corteva Agriscience Receives FTZ Production Authorization in Georgia
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board has authorized production activities for Corteva Agriscience, LLC in Valdosta, Georgia. This decision follows the proposed notification submission and a review process, allowing the company to engage in production within the designated FTZ, thereby fostering local economic activity.
Learn More🚢MARAD Seeks Industry Input for Icebreaker Collaboration Initiative
This notice requests information from the public to assist MARAD in determining which shipyards in the United States have the capacity, capability, and readiness to construct ships capable of operating in ice conditions and determining what factors would be necessary to further develop icebreaker ships in the United States. The objectives of the request are to increase the capacity of the United States to design, produce, and maintain polar icebreakers through trilateral collaboration while supporting each country's shipbuilding industrial base.
Learn More📉Reducing Regulatory Burden on Farm Credit System for Businesses
This document is part of the Farm Credit Administration's (FCA, our, or we) initiative to reduce regulatory burden for Farm Credit System (FCS or System) institutions, including the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac). Several System institutions responded to our 2022 request for comments by identifying regulations they considered unnecessary, unduly burdensome or costly, duplicative of other requirements, outmoded, insufficient, ineffective, or not based on law, and this document responds to those comments.
Learn More🏢Notice of Intent to Release Surplus Property at Melbourne Airport
Notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request from the City of Melbourne to release 55.8 (+/-) acres at the Melbourne Orlando International Airport, Melbourne, FL from the conditions, reservations, and restrictions as contained in a Quitclaim Deed agreement between the FAA and the City of Melbourne, dated April 20, 1948. The release of property will allow the City of Melbourne to dispose of the property for non-aeronautical purposes.
Learn More🏗️Notice on Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) that are essential for regions to qualify for certain EDA investment programs. The CEDS is a strategic plan needed for funding and regional designation as an Economic Development District.
Learn More📊Notice on Amendments to Investment Awards by the Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce, through the Economic Development Administration, invites public comments on its information collection request concerning amendments to investment awards and project service maps. This notice provides details on the number of respondents, average response times, and the importance of the collected information for program administration.
Learn More📜EDA Property Management Requirements and Compliance Notice
The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration seeks public comments on property management requirements related to federal assistance. The notice includes details on the information collection process necessary for assessing incidental property use and the release of EDA property interests. Stakeholders are invited to participate in the comment period, enhancing transparency and compliance related to EDA investments.
Learn More⚙️Foreign-Trade Zone Application for Rincon Power, Carpinteria
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board is reviewing an application for subzone status for Rincon Power, LLC in Carpinteria, California. This process follows the Foreign-Trade Zones Act regulations and involves public commentary. The proposed subzone measures 0.18 acres and could provide economic incentives for the business upon approval.
Learn More🐚New England Fishery Management Council
The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is holding four regional workshops to hear and discuss feedback from the public on their vision of the Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery. Workshop summaries will be presented at a future Council meeting.
Learn More🏛️Tennessee Valley Authority Public Meeting Agenda and Implications
The Tennessee Valley Authority will hold a public meeting on February 13, 2025, at its Knoxville Office Complex, discussing several crucial agenda items. A public listening session the day before will provide an opportunity for community input. Key topics include financial reports, land disposal decisions, and future initiatives impacting regional economic development.
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