🌬️Proposed Revisions to Arkansas Air Quality Implementation Plan
Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted to the EPA on February 4, 2025. The revisions address the codification of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission (APC & EC) Rule 19 and Regulations 9, 26, and 31 into the Code of Arkansas Rules (CAR). The revisions are non-substantive and administrative in nature, and do not add or relax any provisions in the approved SIP.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves due to his conviction for firearm smuggling. This order prohibits him and any related entities from participating in export activities for ten years, alongside revoking any relevant licenses. The decision aims to enhance compliance with export regulations and uphold national security.
Learn More⚡Loup River Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding the Loup River Public Power District's application to amend its license for the Loup River Hydroelectric Project. The agency plans to prepare an environmental assessment, allowing public commentary which could influence decision-making and operational requirements for the project.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Prince Bediako
The Department of Commerce has denied export privileges to Prince Bediako for seven years due to a conviction for smuggling vehicles from the U.S. to Ghana. The order restricts Bediako and associated entities from participating in U.S. export transactions, aiming to uphold federal export control laws and prevent evasion of the order.
Learn More📑SEC Notice on Rule 17a-7 Compliance Requirements
The SEC is requesting an extension for information collection under Rule 17a-7, requiring non-resident broker-dealers to maintain records in the U.S. This rule impacts their operational obligations and compliance costs, estimated at approximately $18,232 annually for the industry. Public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection are invited.
Learn More📜CPSC Terminates Proposed Rule on Information Disclosure Compliance
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) is withdrawing its proposed rule to amend section 6(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Act, 16 CFR part 1101 (6(b) Regulation). On February 26, 2014, the Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in this matter (79 FR 10712). On February 17, 2023, the Commission issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (88 FR 10432). The Commission has not taken any action on this rule since it was published in February 2023.
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🚤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⚡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.
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