🚚New Regulations for Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses
FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to foreign-domiciled individuals. Through this interim final rule (IFR), FMCSA restores the integrity of the commercial driver's license (CDL) issuance processes by significantly limiting the authority for SDLAs to issue and renew non-domiciled commercial learner's permits (CLPs) and CDLs to individuals domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction. This change strengthens the security of the CDL issuance process and enhances the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations.
Learn More⚡Jurisdictional Inquiry Notice for Tunnel Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is investigating the jurisdictional status of the Tunnel Hydroelectric Project in Connecticut at the request of the Department of the Interior. The inquiry will examine the river's navigability and its implications for the project's licensing under the Federal Power Act, while soliciting public comments and requests for intervention.
Learn More🌊Scoping Notice for Forestport Hydroelectric Project Environmental Review
The Department of Energy issues a notice regarding the scoping period for environmental input on the proposed Forestport Hydroelectric Project in New York. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeks public comments to assess environmental impacts and determine the scope of further analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act. This process is crucial for understanding potential licensing requirements and fostering community engagement.
Learn More🏥DEA Revokes Dentist Registration for Lack of State License
The Drug Enforcement Administration issued an Order to Show Cause, proposing the revocation of Eric Andersen, D.D.S.'s DEA registration based on his lack of authority to practice dentistry in Illinois. The order emphasizes compliance with state licensing laws, and failure to contest leads to assumed admission of allegations.
Learn More⚡Revised Procedural Schedule for PG&E's Environmental Assessment
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, issued a notice regarding the revised schedule for the environmental assessment of PG&E's Kerckhoff Hydroelectric Project. The updated timeline includes a target date for issuing the assessment by December 31, 2025, reflecting ongoing considerations regarding the project's relicensing and environmental impact.
Learn More⚛️ACRS Meeting Notice
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards is set to hold a meeting on October 10, 2025, focusing on streamlined functions in regulatory reviews. Topics include discussions on nuclear plant restart activities and planning for future recommendations. Public participation options and meeting protocols are also outlined.
Learn More🌊Notice of Application Accepted for Forestport Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted the application for the Forestport Hydroelectric Project licensing, filing motions to intervene, and comments from the public. The project includes operational plans, environmental management strategies, and potential recreational facilities, highlighting significant developments in local energy infrastructure.
Learn More🚫DEA Denies Registration For Vet Due to License Suspension
The DEA issued a decision denying Chanelle D. Remien's application for a Certificate of Registration, citing her suspended veterinary license in Washington as the reason. The agency emphasized the necessity of state authorization for the handling of controlled substances, highlighting the consequences of failing to maintain proper licensing in regulated professions.
Learn More⚡NRC Issues Exemption for Clinton Power Station License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff has issued an exemption from the requirement in NRC regulations that would otherwise require the application for renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-62 for Clinton Power Station, Unit 1, to be referred to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for a review and report, with any report being made part of the record of the application and made available to the public, except to the extent that security classification prevents disclosure.
Learn More⚛️NRC Draft Regulatory Summary on Combined License Review
Combined License Review Performance and Reporting
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