🏢Executive Order on Federal Office Space Management Explained
Executive Order 14274 focuses on restoring effective federal office space management by revoking outdated regulations that have hindered agency flexibility. It aims to enhance service delivery and efficiency by allowing agencies to choose more cost-effective locations for their operations, ultimately benefiting taxpayers. The order emphasizes a shift toward practical management practices.
Learn More🚦Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Target Requirements for Transportation Agencies
This final rule repeals a requirement that State departments of transportation (State DOT) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPO) establish declining carbon dioxide (CO<INF>2</INF>) targets for the greenhouse gas (GHG) measure and report on progress toward the achievement of the target.
Learn More🎆Comments Requested on HOS Exemptions for Pyrotechnics Industry
FMCSA requests public comment on the APA's application for exemptions from certain hours-of-service (HOS) regulations. Previous similar exemptions expired on July 8, 2024. The exemptions would allow drivers to exclude off-duty and sleeper berth time of any length from the calculation of the 14-hour limit and to use paper records of duty status (RODS) in lieu of an electronic logging device (ELD) during the designated period of June 28 through July 8 (Independence Day period). The requests are for the transportation of pyrotechnics during the Independence Day period of every year from 2025 through 2029.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Intended Disposition for Human Remains Under NAGPRA
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Complex intends to carry out the disposition of human remains removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice.
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 to Rescind Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Regulations
GSA will be issuing a final rule partly rescinding the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2024-01, "Updating the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language," published on August 22, 2024.
Learn More🚗GSA Plans Rescission of Federal Travel Regulation on Alternative Fuel Vehicles
GSA plans to issue a final rule rescinding Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Case 2022-03, "Alternative Fuel Vehicle Usage During Relocations," published on March 26, 2024.
Learn More🗳️Impact of Federal Advisory Committee Charter Renewals on Businesses
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the purpose of this notice is to announce that the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has renewed the charters for the Board of Advisors, the Standards Board, the Technical Guidelines Development Committee, and Local Leadership Council for a two-year period through April 11, 2027. The Board of Advisors, the Standards Board, and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee are statutorily required federal advisory committees created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The Local Leadership Council is a discretionary federal advisory committee, originally established by the EAC on June 8, 2021.
Learn More📜Notice on Off-the-Record Communications in Energy Proceedings
The Department of Energy's notice addresses the management of off-the-record communications by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It outlines requirements for recording prohibited and exempt communications relevant to contested proceedings, ensuring transparency and allowing parties to respond appropriately to maintain fairness in decision-making.
Learn More⚒️Sunshine Act Meeting
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission will hold an open meeting to discuss oral arguments in a case involving Canyon Fuel Company, addressing significant violations concerning miner safety regulations. The meeting will facilitate public attendance and accessibility for all those interested in mine safety regulations and legal outcomes.
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