🏛️New Amendments to Syria-Related Sanctions Regulations and Their Impact
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is changing the heading of the Syria-Related Sanctions Regulations to the Promoting Accountability for Assad and Regional Stabilization Sanctions Regulations and amending the renamed regulations to implement a January 15, 2025 Syria-related Executive order and a June 30, 2025 Syria-related Executive order.
Learn More🚍FTA Withdraws Environmental Justice Guidance Impacting Businesses
The Federal Transit Administration withdraws guidance document Circular 4703.1, Environmental Justice.
Learn More🏛️Extended Comment Period for Proposed Rule on EO 11246 Rescission
On July 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to rescind the regulations for Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, as amended. The comment period for the NPRM was scheduled to close on September 2, 2025. With this notice document, DOL is extending the comment period to September 17, 2025 Commenters who have already submitted public comments do not need to resubmit their comments. DOL will consider all comments received from the date of publication of the NPRM through the close of the extended comment period. Any previous denial of a request to extend the comment period remains denied to the extent the request asked for more than a 15-day extension. Commentors are encouraged to submit all comments by September 17, 2025, as no further extension will be granted.
Learn More🔒Continuation of National Emergency on Sensitive Technologies Announced
The regulatory text conveys the continuation of a national emergency concerning threats from advancements in sensitive technologies by countries of concern. This decision is rooted in the need to protect U.S. national security interests related to military and intelligence capabilities, thus extending the implications for U.S. investments in these areas.
Learn More🌍Continuation of National Emergency Regarding the Western Balkans
The President's notice emphasizes the continuation of a national emergency related to threats in the Western Balkans, impacting national security and U.S. foreign policy. It cites extremist violence and corruption as major concerns that hinder democratic governance and integration efforts within transatlantic institutions. The ongoing situation demands additional measures to safeguard U.S. interests.
Learn More⚖️NRC Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Referrals for Businesses
This notice describes the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC's) plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses under the recent Executive Order (E.O.) on "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations."
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More🚛GSA Rescinds Fleet Management Regulation Impacting Businesses
GSA is issuing a notice to rescind Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Bulletin B-2023-55, "Fleet Management Information Systems" dated May 19, 2023 due to recent Executive orders.
Learn More🚫GSA Notification of Rescission for Transportation Management Regulation
GSA plans to issue a final rule rescinding Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2024-03, "Federal Management Regulation; Updating Transportation Management, With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language," published on November 26, 2024.
Learn More⚖️Federal Executive Boards Eliminated
As directed by the Executive Order "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy" issued on February 19, 2025, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) removes the implementing regulations for the Federal Executive Boards.
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