⚖️Executive Order to End Cashless Bail in Washington, D.C.
Executive Order 14340 focuses on ending cashless bail policies in the District of Columbia amid a declared crime emergency. The order directs federal agencies to ensure dangerous criminal suspects are detained pretrial, enhancing public safety and holding local law enforcement accountable for updates to existing release policies. Key violent and property offenses are specified for pretrial detention.
Learn More🎓Proposed Changes to Nonimmigrant Admissions Impacting Businesses
Unlike most nonimmigrant classifications, which are admitted for a fixed time period, aliens in the F (academic student), J (exchange visitor), and most I (representatives of foreign information media) classifications, with limited exceptions, are currently admitted into the United States for the period of time that they are complying with the terms and conditions of their nonimmigrant classification ("duration of status"). The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period.
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📦CBP Notice on Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
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📈SEC Notice on Grayscale Cardano Trust Listing Proposal
The SEC issued a notice regarding NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Cardano Trust (ADA). The notice outlines the timeline for approval processes and comments from the public, reflecting ongoing regulatory considerations in the cryptocurrency market.
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.
Learn More⚔️ITAR Amendments
The Department of State (the Department) amends the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) items that no longer warrant inclusion, add to the USML items that warrant inclusion, and clarify certain entries. With these amendments, the Department also updates the interim final rule it published on January 17, 2025. In addition, the Department is adding a new license exemption for certain activities related to unmanned underwater vehicles described in the exemption.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations by FEMA - Business Impact Overview
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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