🚢Notice on Foreign-Built Passenger Vessel in US 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📋Comment Request on Consumer Complaint Form by Federal Reserve
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Consumer Complaint Form (FR 1379c), and Interagency Appraisal Complaint Form (FR 1379d) (collectively FR 1379; OMB No. 7100-0135).
Learn More🏥Medicare and Medicaid Regulatory Corrections and Business Impacts
This document corrects technical errors in the final rule that appeared in the April 15, 2025 Federal Register, titled "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly."
Learn More🌱USDA Withdraws Natural Grass Sod Promotion Program Proposal
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is withdrawing the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2024, that proposed a new grass sod research and promotion program under the Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Act of 1996. The proposed Order was submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) by Turfgrass Producers International (TPI), a group of natural grass sod producers. AMS conducted a referendum among eligible producers to determine whether they favor establishing a national promotion, research, and information program (Program). After reviewing the results of the producer referendum, a simple majority of industry producers who voted in the referendum are not in favor of establishing a Program, and therefore, the proposed rule is being withdrawn.
Learn More🌾Removal of Obsolete Agriculture Regulations by FSA
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. FSA is removing these provisions to streamline and clarify the dictates of FSA regulations. The changes in this rule will have no impact on past or present FSA customers.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF Staking
The Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to amend listing rules for the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, allowing ether staking. The Commission invites public comments on the change, which raises legal and policy considerations.
Learn More💼Revised Average Cost of Health Insurance Under Vaccine Injury Program
HRSA is publishing an updated monetary amount of the average cost of a health insurance policy as it relates to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP).
Learn More🌊Hydro Kennebec Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy has announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment for the Hydro-Kennebec Project, detailing a temporary variance request to lower reservoir elevation for spillway gate repairs. The assessment analyzes potential environmental impacts and alternatives, concluding that the variance does not significantly affect the human environment and details how to access the complete document.
Learn More⚒️Proposed Extension of Daily Inspection Reporting for Coal Mines
The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This program helps to ensure that requested data can be provided in the desired format, reporting burden (time and financial resources) is minimized, collection instruments are clearly understood, and the impact of collection requirements on respondents can be properly assessed. The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is soliciting comments on the information collection titled "Daily Inspection of Surface Coal Mine; Certified Person; Reports of Inspection (Pertains to Surface Coal Mines)."
Learn More📞Evaluation of 988 Lifeline Program and its Business Implications
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) requests public comment on a new data collection for evaluating the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This initiative aims to enhance services, assess program effectiveness, and ensure better connections to crisis care. The evaluation involves various studies focusing on system-level, client-level, and impact assessments across the U.S.
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