⚓Analysis of Federal Maritime Commission Agreement Notice
The Federal Maritime Commission announces the filing of the King Ocean/Seaboard St. Maarten Space Charter Agreement under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the agreement, which slightly alters chartered space and updates contact information. The effective date for this agreement is set for July 17, 2025.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A350 Requires Critical Inspections
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of deep spot faces on rib 9 at the lower flange bolting with the lower spar. This AD requires a special detailed inspection for discrepancies of certain pylon bolts, and applicable corrective actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More💡Billing Procedures for Federal Agencies in Hydropower Management
The notice discusses the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s regulations on billing procedures for costs incurred by federal agencies in administering hydropower projects under the Federal Power Act. It details eligible costs and the review process for these charges, emphasizing the importance of documentation and compliance from licensees.
Learn More🏦Regulatory Change in Bank Control Notices and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice regarding applications under the Change in Bank Control Act for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies. The notice provides guidelines for interested parties to submit comments and outlines regulatory review criteria, ensuring transparency and public participation in the decision-making process.
Learn More📋DOJ Seeks Comments on Annual Performance Reporting Form
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🚧Final Federal Agency Actions on Texas Highway Projects
The FHWA, on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is issuing this notice to announce actions taken by TxDOT and other Federal agencies that are final agency actions. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.
Learn More📊Public Comments Requested for Head Start Information Report Review
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS) is requesting a 3-year extension of the Head Start Program Information Report (PIR), Monthly Enrollment reporting instrument, and Center Locations and Contacts instrument (Office of Management and Budget (OMB) #0970-0427, expiration June 30, 2025). OHS has not made any updates to these instruments.
Learn More🚧Proposed Rule on Bridge Load Capacity Evaluation Requirements
FRA proposes to eliminate the Federal requirement that defines the process a track owner must follow when scheduling the evaluation of bridges with no load capacity determination. The requirement was intended as a transitional measure to phase in compliance after the bridge safety regulations became effective. The restrictions on the track owner's discretion to determine the process for evaluation of bridge load capacity are no longer necessary because the regulations have been in effect for almost fifteen years and the transitional period for compliance has ended.
Learn More🚂Update on the Definition of "Person" in Railroad Regulations
This final rule updates the definition of "person" in FRA's regulations to provide for regulatory consistency. FRA is making these clarifying changes to better align with FRA's safety jurisdiction and to conform definitions in FRA's older regulations with the definition of "person" that FRA has used in its most recent rulemakings. In one section where "person" is defined, FRA is also replacing references to specific penalty amounts with general references to FRA's minimum civil monetary penalty, ordinary maximum civil monetary penalty, and aggravated maximum civil monetary penalty amounts, consistent with FRA's current practice.
Learn More🍏OMB Review Notice
The USDA has announced a request for comments regarding an information collection relating to the Federal-State Supplemental Nutrition Programs Agreement. This includes a requirement for states to enter a contract for the administration of nutrition programs, such as WIC, ensuring compliance with federal regulations for funding and operations.
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