Rule 2 May 2025 fishing industry, economic impact, environmental management, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, northeast fisheries, fisheries, regulations, fishing

🐟Emergency Regulations for Northeast Multispecies Fishery 2025

This temporary rule implements emergency measures under the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) to revise portions of the fishing year 2025 provisions in the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This action is necessary to address an emergency presented by a gap of approved specifications and other measures for fishing year 2025, based on the most recent fisheries data and scientific information, during consideration of two actions to the amend the FMP that would transition conservation and management of Atlantic cod from two biological stock units to four biological stock units. This temporary rule is intended to mitigate economic harm to the Northeast multispecies fishery participants by establishing fish stock quotas and related measures that allow the fishery to operate while preventing overfishing.

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Notice 25 Apr 2025 trade regulation, cambodia, crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, business compliance, economic impact, solar industry, countervailing duties

☀️Countervailing Duty Determination on Solar Cells from Cambodia

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules (solar cells) from Cambodia. The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.

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Notice 24 Apr 2025 postal service, shipping, negotiated service agreements, business logistics, economic impact

📦USPS Notice of Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Product Change

The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.

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Presidential Document 21 Apr 2025 economic impact, coal, national security, compliance, energy, emissions, environmental protection, regulation

⚡Regulatory Relief for Coal-Fired Power Plants

This proclamation exempts certain stationary sources from stricter emissions standards for an additional two years, allowing them to adhere to earlier regulations. The decision emphasizes the importance of coal-fired electricity for national security and energy reliability, asserting that current emissions-control technologies are not yet commercially available.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 kentucky, loan assistance, disaster recovery, economic impact, small business

🌪️Disaster Assistance Loan Amendment for Kentucky Businesses

This is an amendment of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the Commonwealth of Kentucky (FEMA-4860-DR), dated March 4, 2025. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides.

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Notice 4 Apr 2025 fisheries, noaa, economic impact, fishery management, sustainability, mid-atlantic

🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Public Meeting April 2025

A sub-panel of the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Fishery Management Councils' Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs) will hold a meeting.

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Proposed Rule 4 Apr 2025 regulation, fisheries, alaska, noaa, commercial fishing, economic impact, salmon

🐟Proposed Harvest Specifications for Salmon Fishery in Cook Inlet

NMFS proposes 2025 harvest specifications for the salmon fishery of the Cook Inlet exclusive economic zone (EEZ) Area. This action is necessary to establish harvest limits for salmon during the 2025 fishing year and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Salmon Fisheries in the EEZ off Alaska (Salmon FMP). The intended effect of this action is to conserve and manage the salmon resources in Cook Inlet EEZ Area in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson- Stevens Act).

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Rule 3 Apr 2025 regulation, fisheries, alaska, fishing industry, noaa, economic impact, pollock

🐟Temporary Fishing Closure for Pollock in Gulf of Alaska

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock for Statistical Area 620 in the GOA.

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Presidential Document 31 Mar 2025 compliance, regulations, cybersecurity, economic impact, national emergency, business security

🔒Continuation of National Emergency Addressing Cyber Threats

The President's notice extends the national emergency concerning significant malicious cyber-enabled activities, recognizing ongoing threats to national security, foreign policy, and the economy. This action affirms the need for continued vigilance and action against cyber threats that are impactful beyond national borders, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity in business operations.

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Notice 13 Mar 2025 business compliance, noaa, economic impact, fishery management, regulatory meetings, north pacific fisheries

🎣North Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Overview

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) and its advisory committees will meet on March 27, 2025, and on March 31, 2025, through April 7, 2025.

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