⚡DOE Rescinds Obsolete Regulations Affecting Energy Proceedings
The Department of Energy ("DOE") is publishing this document to respond to comments received on the direct final rule rescinding regulations outlining the 1977 transfer of proceedings to DOE from its predecessor agencies that published on May 16, 2025. As a result, DOE delays the effective date of the direct final rule.
Learn More🌍EPA Notice on Environmental Impact Statements Availability
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed by federal agencies. This notice includes important details about review periods and agency contact information. Compliance with the Clean Air Act is highlighted, emphasizing the need for businesses to stay informed about environmental assessments that may impact their operations.
Learn More📝Updates on Procurement List
This action adds service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies.
Learn More🌱Update on NEPA Regulations and Compliance Requirements
The Department of the Interior (Department or DOI) is partially rescinding and making necessary targeted updates to its remaining regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), which were promulgated to "supplement" now-rescinded Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) NEPA implementing regulations. Mindful that the Supreme Court recently clarified NEPA is a "purely procedural statute," DOI will henceforth maintain the remainder of its NEPA procedures--which apply only to DOI's internal processes--in a Handbook separate from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This interim final rule requests comments on this action and related matters to inform DOI's decision-making.
Learn More🎉New Regulations for America250 Events Impacting Business Opportunities
The National Park Service is issuing a temporary amendment to regulations for the National Capital Region. This amendment will temporarily remove barriers to the efforts of executive departments and agencies and the United States Semiquincentennial Commission to appropriately plan, organize, and execute an extraordinary celebration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence through various events taking place within the Washington, DC region.
Learn More🏗️Agency Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), are proposing to renew an information collection.
Learn More🌍Environmental Impact Statements and Business Compliance Implications
The EPA announces the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for various federal projects, including mining and aerospace operations. The notice details comment periods and requirements for public feedback, ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act and emphasizing the importance of environmental assessment for affected stakeholders.
Learn More🌍Environmental Impact Statements
The Environmental Protection Agency has published a notice regarding the availability of several Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) filed by various federal agencies. The notice includes information on adoption and comment periods for projects related to environmental assessments, highlighting the involvement of APHIS and NMFS, among others.
Learn More🏥Expanded Eligibility for WTC Health Program Responders Announced
On September 11, 2024, CDC published in the Federal Register an interim final rule with request for comment to update existing regulations governing the WTC Health Program to align with statutory changes. The interim final rule expanded eligibility criteria for enrollment of new Pentagon and Shanksville responders, capped at 500 new members, and made various conforming amendments to the WTC Health Program regulations. In this final rule, CDC responds to public comment and finalizes the revisions to the regulation.
Learn More🌊Scoping Period Extended for Columbia River SEIS Comments
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation (co-lead agencies) are further extending the scoping period and re- scheduling public meetings for the notice of intent entitled, "Notice of Intent to Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Columbia River System Operations," published in the Federal Register on December 18, 2024. The revised scoping period will end on August 15, 2025. Information on the public meetings is provided under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this Notice.
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