🚤Proposed Regulation for Allegheny River Special Local Regulation
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21.5 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the powerboat regatta for the activities planned from June 7, 2025, through June 8, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Electric Rate Filings by FERC
This regulatory notice details multiple electric rate filings received by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including the applicants and descriptions of changes in status. Stakeholders are invited to comment on these filings, which may influence electric rate structures and market dynamics.
Learn More✈️New RNAV Routes T-492 and T-494 Established in Eastern US
This action establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-492 and T-494 in the eastern United States. This action supports FAA Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) efforts to provide a modern RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System (NAS).
Learn More⚡City of Seattle Hydroelectric Project License Update
The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission grants an annual license for the continuation of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project to the City of Seattle. This authorization ensures the project can operate under the terms of the current license while awaiting a potential new license or other disposition under applicable regulations.
Learn More📜CFPB Guidance Withdrawal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is withdrawing many guidance documents issued since the CFPB assumed its functions in 2011.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Varagon Capital Joint Transactions Potential
The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application for an order under the Investment Company Act to allow certain business development companies and closed-end management investment companies to co-invest in portfolio companies. This could enable increased collaboration and investment opportunities among the entities involved.
Learn More📈SEC Rule 19h-1
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeks approval for an extension of Rule 19h-1, which governs submissions by self-regulatory organizations regarding memberships involving individuals with statutory disqualifications. The rule ensures that employment in the securities business aligns with public interest and investor protection, highlighting the regulatory framework for SROs.
Learn More🐬New Regulations on Incidental Takes of Marine Mammals in Oregon and Washington
NMFS, upon request from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), issues regulations to govern the unintentional taking of marine mammals incidental to implementation of the Lower Columbia River Dredged Material Management Plan in Oregon and Washington over 5 years (2027-2032). These regulations, which allow for the issuance of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for the incidental take of marine mammals during the specified activities and timeframes, prescribe the permissible methods of taking and effecting the least practicable adverse impact on marine mammal species or stocks and their habitat, as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
Learn More🏥CMS Agency Information Collection Activities Comment Request
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More🚁FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Leonardo Helicopters
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Leonardo S.p.A. Model A109E, A109S, and AW109SP helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect installation of the motor (MTR) cables and the bonding braids connected to the engine fire extinguisher bottles. This AD requires inspecting the cables and bonding braids installation and, depending on the results, accomplishing corrective action, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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