⚖️Impact of Afghanistan's TPS Termination on Businesses and Employment
Through this notice, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces that the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) is terminating the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The designation of Afghanistan is set to expire on May 20, 2025. After reviewing country conditions and consulting with appropriate U.S. Government agencies, the Secretary determined that Afghanistan no longer continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS. The Secretary therefore is terminating the TPS designation of Afghanistan as required by statute. This termination is effective July 14, 2025. After July 14, 2025, nationals of Afghanistan (and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan) who have been granted TPS under Afghanistan's designation will no longer have TPS.
Learn More🚂Lake State Railway Company Abandonment Exemption in Saginaw County
The Surface Transportation Board has approved a verified notice for the abandonment of approximately 6,805 feet of rail line by Lake State Railway Company in Saginaw County, Michigan. The document outlines conditions and processes related to the abandonment, including provisions for employee protections and potential financial assistance. Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters are also addressed, with a draft assessment to be issued.
Learn More⚖️Rescission of Nondiscrimination Clarification in Federal Workplace
GSA is rescinding the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) bulletin on Nondiscrimination Clarification in the Federal Workplace, which provided guidance on the interpretation of the prohibition against sex discrimination under various Federal civil rights laws. The rescission is based on E.O. 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.
Learn More📈Proclamation Overview
The proclamation celebrates National Small Business Week, highlighting the role of small businesses in driving the U.S. economy. It addresses recent challenges faced by entrepreneurs and outlines initiatives promoting regulatory relief, fair trade, and job creation while calling for recognition of small business contributions to the nation’s economy.
Learn More🇸🇩Extension of Temporary Protected Status Designation for South Sudan
The designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 3, 2025, is automatically extended to November 3, 2025. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the current expiration of the country's TPS designation, the period of designation is automatically extended for six months. The Secretary was unable to make an informed determination on South Sudan's designation by the March 4, 2025 statutory deadline due to the lack of an updated analysis of current country conditions in South Sudan. Accordingly, the TPS designation of South Sudan is automatically extended for six months, from May 4, 2025, through November 3, 2025.
Learn More💼DOL Seeks Comments on Short-Time Compensation Grants Plan
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More📜Technical Amendment to Federal Employee Complaint Regulation
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is issuing this technical amendment to correct a statutory citation in its regulation governing the filing of complaints of prohibited personnel practices and other prohibited activities.
Learn More🚂Willamette & Pacific Railroad Lease Amendment Notice
The Surface Transportation Board has received a notice regarding an amendment to the lease and operation of certain railroad lines by Willamette & Pacific Railroad, Inc. This amendment extends the lease term and includes commercial modifications while maintaining WPRR as the operator. Compliance with labor notice requirements due to projected revenues is also highlighted.
Learn More🚂Proposed Agency Information Collection by the Federal Railroad Administration
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More📄Notice for EEO Complaint Forms Information Collection
The Department of the Treasury, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other federal agencies to comment on the proposed information collection listed below, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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