🚤Comment Invitation on Coastwise Trade Waiver Information Collection
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0529 (Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels) is used to identify the effect of potential foreign-built small passenger vessel coastwise operations on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Since the last renewal there was an increase in the total respondents, responses, burden hours and cost to respondents. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for James Thompson Hydroelectric Project
Albany Engineering Corporation has transferred the exemption for the James Thompson Hydroelectric Project No. 6411 from Valley Falls Associates. The project is situated on the Hoosic River and does not require Commission approval for the transfer, signifying a change in compliance and project oversight responsibilities. Correspondence is directed to Albany Engineering Corporation's representative.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings Impacting Energy Sector Businesses
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing multiple applications for self-certification of exempt wholesale generators, along with electric rate filings and compliance mandates. This notice emphasizes crucial deadlines for comments and interventions, underlining the importance of regulatory compliance for energy sector businesses.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on Labeling Requirements for Minimum Risk Pesticides
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), Labeling Requirements for Certain Minimum Risk Pesticides Under FIFRA Section 25(b) (EPA ICR Number 2475.05 and OMB Control Number 2070-0187) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is approved through August 31, 2025. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on December 13, 2024 during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🍬USDA Notice
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) intends to request a revision of a currently approved information collection for the Refined Sugar Re-Export Program, the Sugar-Containing Products Re- Export Program, and the Polyhydric Alcohol Program.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on WisdomTree XRP Fund Trading Rules
The SEC has published a notice concerning Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the WisdomTree XRP Fund. The notice highlights the extended period for the SEC’s decision-making process, allowing more time for consideration of the implications of this proposed trading rule in the cryptocurrency market.
Learn More🚛Notice on Heavy-Duty Truck Crash Data Collection and Safety Study
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FMCSA announces its plan to submit the information collection request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This ICR relates to the planned information collection (IC) titled: "Crash Causal Factors Program: Heavy-Duty Truck Study Data Collection." This IC supports the data collection phase of the Heavy-Duty Truck Study, which was mandated by Congress in Section 23006 of the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This IC will collect data from the State jurisdictions that were identified as part of a nationally representative study sample of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks (Class 7 and 8 trucks).
Learn More🚢Availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-16 Change 3
The Coast Guard announces the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16 Change 3. NVIC 01-16 Change 3 clarifies equivalencies for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC), electronic publications, and ENC-derived paper nautical charts offering alternative compliance options to the current carriage requirements found in existing regulations. NVIC 01-16 Change 3 also provides procedures for conducting inspections for vessels electing to comply with one or more equivalencies as contained in Change 3.
Learn More📄Notice on Veterans Affairs Information Collection Activity
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Learn More🇺🇸Executive Order 14341
Executive Order 14341 aims to uphold the sanctity of the American Flag by prioritizing legal actions against its desecration. It addresses the potential for violence and intimidation linked to such acts and outlines measures for enforcement by various federal agencies. The order emphasizes the need for respect for this national symbol across all Americans, regardless of their backgrounds.
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