🏠HUD Regulatory Waivers for Affordable Housing - Q3 2024
Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 (the HUD Reform Act) requires HUD to publish quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the previous Federal Register notice. The purpose of this notice is to comply with the requirements of section 106 of the HUD Reform Act. This notice contains a list of regulatory waivers granted by HUD during the period beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2024.
Learn More💰SBIC License Issuance Notice from the Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration announces the issuance of Small Business Investment Company licenses under the Small Business Investment Company Program. The notice includes details on eligible funds, their licensure dates, and leverage tiers, providing critical information for businesses seeking investment opportunities.
Learn More🚂St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Abandonment Exemption in Maine
The Surface Transportation Board has authorized the abandonment of an approximately 24.23-mile rail line by the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad Company in Cumberland County, Maine. The decision includes provisions for employee protections affected by this abandonment and outlines necessary compliance measures regarding environmental assessments. Relevant stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the process and file expressions of intent for any financial assistance.
Learn More📉Surrender of Small Business Investment License for Stonehenge Fund
The Small Business Administration has declared the license of Stonehenge Opportunity Fund III-B, L.P. null and void due to the company's surrender of its license as a small business investment company. This action follows the authority outlined in the Small Business Investment Act, impacting the fund's operational status.
Learn More🌊NOAA Evaluation Findings for Coastal Zone Management Programs
Notice is hereby given of the availability of final evaluation findings for the Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve and six State and Territory coastal management programs: American Samoa, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon, which were prepared pursuant to sections 312 and 315 of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Learn More🔥SBA Disaster Declaration for Texas Businesses - Financial Assistance Available
This is a notice of an Administrative declaration of a disaster for the State of Texas dated March 19, 2025. Incident: Welder Complex Fire.
Learn More🌪️Extension of Disaster Loan Application Deadlines for Impacted States
This is a Notice of physical filing deadline extensions and re-opening of the physical filing period for certain disaster declarations impacted by the disaster funding lapse which occurred October 15 through December 21, 2024. Incident: Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
Learn More💰Notice of NIH Meeting on Diabetes and Kidney Disease Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to review and evaluate grant applications. The meeting will be held virtually and is intended to discuss potentially sensitive information regarding confidential trade secrets and personal privacy.
Learn More💵Veterans Pension and DIC Programs COLA Adjustments Announced
As required by law, VA is hereby giving notice of COLA in certain benefit rates and income limitations. These COLAs affect the Pension and Parents' DIC programs. The rate of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2024, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 2.5%.
Learn More🏢Presidential Disaster Declaration in North Dakota for Business Assistance
This is a Notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of North Dakota (FEMA-4852-DR), dated December 24, 2024. Incident: Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds.
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