⛏️Economic Impact Analysis Notice by Export-Import Bank
Pursuant to the Charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, this notice is to inform the public that the Export- Import Bank of the United States has received an application for a $1,000 million long-term direct loan to support the export of approximately $556 million worth of mining equipment and services to Pakistan. The U.S. exports will enable the copper-gold mining project in Pakistan to establish a projected average production capacity of c.800 kdmt per annum of copper concentrate, leading to an expected output of c.220 kt of copper and c.310 koz of gold per year for Phase 1 of the project during the first ten years (100% basis, excluding 2028 ramp-up year). Available information indicates that the copper concentrate will likely be sold to smelters in other OECD jurisdictions, including Japan, Korea, Germany, Sweden, and Finland.
Learn More💰Federal Tax Refund Offset and Child Support Compliance Overview
The Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the Federal Tax Refund Offset, Administrative Offset, and Passport Denial for an additional three years, with minor updates incorporated. The current OMB approval expires on June 30, 2025.
Learn More🌍2024 LNG Export Study Response
The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) of the Department of Energy (DOE) gives notice of availability of its response to comments on the 2024 LNG Export Study: Energy, Economic, and Environmental Assessment of U.S. LNG Exports (Study or 2024 LNG Export Study). DOE published a Notice of Availability of the 2024 LNG Export Study and Request for Comments on December 20, 2024, and accepted comments through March 20, 2025. DOE's response to comments and other Study materials are available electronically on DOE/FECM's website at: https://fossil.energy.gov/app/docketindex/docket/index/30.
Learn More📦Notice on Tariff Changes for Imported Articles Under Executive Order 14289
In order to effectuate the President's Executive Order 14289, "Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles," which eliminates the compounding or "stacking" of certain overlapping tariffs that were imposed under various statutory authorities and Executive orders to protect national security and address unusual and extraordinary threats to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security has determined that appropriate action is needed to ensure collection of applicable duties as well as to modify the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) as set out in the Annex to this notice.
Learn More🎣Public Meetings on Fishery Management by Western Pacific Council
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its 156th Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC), Executive and Budget Standing Committee (SC), Fishery Data Collection and Research Committee (FDCRC), Pelagic and International SC, Military Expansion SC, and its 203rd Council meeting to take actions on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.
Learn More💧New Water Charges and Fees Effective July 1, 2025
Notice is provided of the Commission's regulatory program fees and schedule of water charges for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
Learn More🎣Proposed Hunting and Fishing Regulations for 2025-2026
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to open or expand hunting or sport fishing opportunities on 16 National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) stations and 1 National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS) station. This includes inaugural hunting opportunities at Southern Maryland Woodlands National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), the newest addition to the NWRS, and the formal opening of hunting opportunities at Grasslands Wildlife Management Area (WMA), as well as inaugural sport fishing at North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery (NFH). These actions will open or expand 42 opportunities for hunting and fishing across more than 87,000 acres of Service lands and waters. In addition, at the request of the State of Minnesota and the White Earth Nation, Tamarac NWR proposes to end an experimental 5-day early teal hunt where the refuge overlaps with Tribal land to ensure safety for wild rice harvesting and to align with State regulations. We also propose to make administrative changes to existing station-specific regulations to improve the clarity and accuracy of regulations, reduce the regulatory burden on the public, and comply with a Presidential mandate for plain- language standards.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on New Negotiated Service Agreements and Comments
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More🐬Marine Mammal Research Permits Notice
Notice is hereby given that individuals and institutions have been issued Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) for activities conducted under the General Authorization for Scientific Research on marine mammals. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for a list of names and addresses of recipients.
Learn More🎣2025 Atlantic Spiny Dogfish Fishery Specifications and Impacts
NMFS is implementing specifications for the 2025 Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils. This action is necessary to establish allowable harvest levels for the Atlantic spiny dogfish fishery to prevent overfishing while enabling optimum yield, using the best scientific information available.
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