🏭Final EIS for Perry Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 61, Second Renewal, "Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Perry Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, Final Report." This EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of license renewal of Facility Operating License No. NPF-58 for an additional 20 years of operation for Perry Nuclear Power Plant (Perry Plant), Unit 1. Perry Plant is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. Alternatives to the proposed action of subsequent license renewal for Perry Plant include the no-action alternative and reasonable replacement power alternatives.
Learn More📈Funding Portals
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) outlines requirements under Regulation Crowdfunding, introducing mandatory compliance for funding portals. This includes rules for registration, information transparency, and record-keeping, all aimed at enhancing public access to information about funding portals and ensuring adherence to federal securities laws.
Learn More🧪FDA Classifies Cytomegalovirus Detection Device for Regulatory Ease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is classifying the cytomegalovirus nucleic acid detection device for congenital cytomegalovirus infection into class II (special controls). The special controls that apply to the device type are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the cytomegalovirus nucleic acid detection device for congenital cytomegalovirus infection's classification. We are taking this action because we have determined that classifying the device into class II (special controls) will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device. We believe this action will also enhance patients' access to beneficial innovative devices, in part by reducing regulatory burdens.
Learn More📄FDA Seeks Comments on Product Quality Communication Assessment
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing the availability of a document entitled "Product Quality Information Request Communications Assessment: Final Report." This report fulfills a commitment under the recent reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) to assess communication between FDA and applicants through product quality information requests during application review and to identify best practices and areas of improvement. The assessment of FDA and applicants in communicating through product quality information requests was conducted by an independent contractor, as described in the document entitled "PDUFA Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures Fiscal Years 2023 Through 2027." As part of FDA performance commitments described in this document, FDA is publishing the final assessment report and soliciting public comments.
Learn More🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Vessel in Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Companies Regulation
The Federal Reserve notice discusses applications for bank holding company formations, acquisitions, and mergers under the Bank Holding Company Act. It outlines the public's right to comment and specifies the procedural requirements for approval, emphasizing transparency and public disclosure in the regulatory process.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for Cboe VIX ETFs and Its Business Implications
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange that affects the trading of two ETFs linked to VIX Futures. The proposed amendments aim to modify existing participation restrictions, prompting potential strategic shifts in the ETF market landscape and competitive positioning for businesses involved in these securities.
Learn More⚖️CFTC Notice
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on the collections of information mandated by Commission regulation 1.71 (Conflicts of interest policies and procedures by futures commission merchants and introducing brokers).
Learn More🛞Antidumping Duties on Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. (Hankook) and Nexen Tire Corporation (Nexen) made sales of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from the Republic of Korea (Korea) at prices below normal value (NV) during the period of review (POR), July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Learn More📈CFTC Notice on Futures Volume and Open Interest Data Collection
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on futures volume, open interest, price, deliveries, and purchases/sales of futures for commodities or for derivatives positions.
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