⚡Spring 2025 Energy Conservation Regulatory Updates
The Department of Energy (DOE) has prepared and is making available its portion of the semi-annual Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) pursuant to Executive Order 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," reaffirmed E.O. 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," and the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Learn More⚡Key Energy Regulatory Filings and Business Implications
The document outlines various regulatory filings by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, encompassing requests and approvals related to electricity rates, generator certifications, and compliance requirements. Key companies involved include Dominion Energy, Chugwater Energy, and Tenaska, with key deadlines for comments noted. Public participation details and filing requirements for businesses are also included.
Learn More✈️FAA Final Rule on Airspace Designations and Amendments
This action incorporates certain airspace designation amendments into FAA Order JO 7400.11K, dated August 4, 2025, and effective September 15, 2025, for incorporation by reference.
Learn More📝SEC Announces Comment Request on Form S-8 Compliance Requirements
The SEC is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of Form S-8, which facilitates the registration of securities in connection with employee benefit plans. The notice highlights the agency's efforts to ensure adequate investor information and the associated information collection burden on businesses, including time and cost estimates for compliance activities.
Learn More🦐Gulf Council Public Meeting Notification for Fisheries Stakeholders
The Gulf Fishery Management Council (Gulf Council) will hold a 3 day in-person meeting of its Standing and Special Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees (SSCs).
Learn More📈Cboe Regulatory Notice
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change from Cboe Exchange to introduce p.m.-settled options on the Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index and Mini-Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index. This includes various expiration options, enhancing flexibility for market participants and encouraging broader engagement in these financial instruments.
Learn More⚡Comments Requested for Rocky Mountain Hydroelectric Project Environmental Review
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announces a scoping period for public comments on the environmental impacts of the proposed Rocky Mountain Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project by Oglethorpe Power Corporation. The process aims to consider public inputs on environmental effects and alternatives before preparing an environmental document for relicensing the project.
Learn More💵New IRS Regulations on Qualified Tips and Tax Deductions
This document contains proposed regulations that identify occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024, and provide a definition of "qualified tips" for purposes of the income tax deduction for qualified tips. These proposed regulations affect individuals who receive tips as part of their occupation.
Learn More📜Correction on Regulations Rescinding Nondiscrimination in Education
The Department of Energy's recent document outlines a correction regarding regulations on nondiscrimination based on sex in educational programs that receive federal financial assistance. This correction clarifies a date error, ensuring precise communication of regulatory timelines. The document does not contain substantive changes to existing regulations.
Learn More🚨Mass Influx Finding
The Department of Homeland Security issued a Finding of Mass Influx of Aliens due to ongoing border challenges. This finding, extending regulatory authority to local enforcement, requires immediate federal response to immigration emergencies, emphasizing the administrative strain faced by law enforcement and implications for public safety in all states.
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