🌾Simplifying Agriculture Regulations
FSA is in the process of reviewing all regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, FSA has identified the following obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions in title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). FSA is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of title 7. The changes in this rule will have no impacts on past or present FSA customers.
Learn More⚖️Inventory Completion Notice Under NAGPRA for Human Remains
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District and University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND have completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification Application for Hydro Kennebec, LLC
The Department of Energy announces the receipt of a water quality certification request from Hydro Kennebec, LLC for a project regulated under the Clean Water Act. The Maine DEP has one year to act on the request, or the authority to review is waived, detailing crucial compliance timelines for the involved parties.
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. Additionally, OFAC is updating the identifying information of one person currently included on the SDN List.
Learn More📄Maximum Fee Limit for Social Security Representation Announced
SSA is retaining in part and rescinding in part the Federal Register Notice (FRN) that we published on May 10, 2024. With the publication of this Notice the $9,200 fee cap will remain in effect, and we will only publish a notice in the Federal Register when increasing the fee cap, as the Social Security Act (Act) requires.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order on Immigration and Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Executive Order 14287 addresses the enforcement of federal immigration laws and the designation of sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct these laws. It mandates federal departments to take action against these jurisdictions, including potential financial consequences and legal remedies to ensure compliance with U.S. laws.
Learn More💰VA Announces COLA for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
As required by the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) in certain benefit rates. These COLAs affect the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program. The amount 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⚡Notice on Birdsboro Power LLC Rate Schedule Investigation
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated an investigation into Birdsboro Power LLC's rate schedule to determine its compliance with the Federal Power Act. Interested parties can intervene within 21 days of the order. The notice also provides information on accessing the document and details about public participation in the proceedings.
Learn More💰Proposed Rule Change for Temporary Discounts on MIAX Liquidity Reports
The Miami International Securities Exchange is proposing a rule change to temporarily discount fees for current subscribers of specific liquidity event reports. This initiative is intended to provide customer service during system upgrades that may affect report quality, ensuring that existing subscribers receive equitable discounts while maintaining competitive pricing amidst market conditions.
Learn More🔒SEC Sunshine Act Meeting Notice
The SEC announces a closed meeting under the Sunshine Act to discuss critical matters involving litigation, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings. Attendees will include commissioners and legal counsel, with significant implications for businesses involved in ongoing compliance and regulatory matters. Changes to the agenda may occur based on evolving Commission priorities.
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