⚔️Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Boosting Innovation
Executive Order 14265 is focused on reforming the defense acquisition processes to enhance procurement efficiency and innovation within the U.S. defense industrial base. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive overhaul to boost military capabilities, streamline compliance, and incentivize risk-taking and innovative solutions within the defense sector. The order mandates a review of acquisition programs and workforce restructuring to align with strategic objectives.
Learn More✈️Proposed FAA Airworthiness Directive for Boeing Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of under-torqued and missing nuts on the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator (HSTA) lower gimbal assembly. This proposed AD would require a review of maintenance records to determine if an overhauled HSTA was inspected and corrective actions were accomplished using certain service information, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Co-Investment Approval for Business Development Companies
The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application by Sixth Street Specialty Lending and others for an order under the Investment Company Act, allowing certain business development companies to co-invest in portfolio companies, facilitating streamlined investment processes compared to past approvals.
Learn More⚛️Holtec Palisades Nuclear Plant License Amendment Comment Opportunity
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License (RFOL) No. DPR-20, that was requested by Holtec Palisades, LLC for the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades, PNP). The proposed license amendment would revise the technical specifications to allow for the use of Framatome Alloy 690 sleeves to repair the defective steam generator tubes as an alternative to removing the tubes from service by plugging. This will support the return to service of the steam generators as part of the potential resumption of power operations at the Palisades facility. For the amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because this amendment request contains sensitive unclassified non- safeguards information (SUNSI), an order imposes procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation.
Learn More🛣️Notice on Final Agency Actions for Texas Highway Projects
This notice announces actions taken by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Federal agencies that are final. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for these projects are being, or have been, carried out by TxDOT pursuant to an assignment agreement executed by FHWA and TxDOT. The actions relate to various proposed highway projects in the State of Texas. These actions grant licenses, permits, and approvals for the projects.
Learn More⛏️BLM Rescinds Coal Leasing Moratorium
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Headquarters Solid Minerals is announcing the rescission of the Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and termination of the EIS analyzing the potential environmental effects from maintaining Secretary Jewell's coal leasing moratorium.
Learn More🚪Countervailing Duty Investigation on Fiberglass Door Panels from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty investigation concerning imports of fiberglass door panels from China, based on allegations of subsidies that harm the domestic industry. This investigation may lead to tariffs and regulatory changes impacting U.S. fiberglass door manufacturers.
Learn More🔬Camin Cargo Control Approved as Petroleum Tester and Gauger
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Camin Cargo Control, Inc. (Luling, LA), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of May 23, 2023.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy’s notice outlines several filings regarding exempt wholesale generator certifications and electric rate applications, including key details about applicants and comment deadlines. Stakeholders are encouraged to participate in proceedings, potentially influencing operational and compliance aspects in the energy market.
Learn More📻FCC Petition for Reconsideration of FM Channel Allotment
Petition for Partial Reconsideration (Petition) has been filed in the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission) proceeding by M&M Broadcasters, Ltd. (M&M Broadcasters) seeking reconsideration of the addition of FM Channel 285A as a vacant allotment at Adamsville, Texas in the Table of FM Allotments. M&M Broadcasts submits that FM Channel 285A should instead have been substituted for FM Channel 235A as a vacant allotment at Richland Springs, Texas.
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