📸Marine Mammal Photography Permits
Notice is hereby given that a permit has been issued to Sea Shepherd Global (Daniel Villa, Responsible Party), 1217 South 9th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405 to conduct commercial and educational photography on marine mammals.
Learn More⚖️USPTO Notice on Practitioner Conduct and Discipline Information Collection
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will submit the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication of this notice. The USPTO invites comments on this information collection renewal, which helps the USPTO assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the reporting burden to the public. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on March 11, 2025, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn More🧬Amended Meeting Notice for National Human Genome Research Institute
The notice announces a change in the meeting schedule for the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research from a two-day to a one-day format. The meeting will now take place in person and virtually, allowing for broader attendance and participation. The notice includes the adjusted timing and a link for virtual attendance.
Learn More🎆Coast Guard Safety Zone Regulation for Bayfield Fireworks
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the City of Bayfield 4th of July Fireworks Display in Bayfield, WI. This action is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Marine Safety Unit Duluth or his or her on-scene representative.
Learn More🎆Safety Zone Regulation for Ashland 4th of July Fireworks
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Ashland 4th of July Firework Display to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event in Ashland, WI. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Marine Safety Unit Duluth or a designated representative.
Learn More🛢️Tennessee Gas Pipeline Project Notice
The Department of Energy's notice details the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company's request for authorization to upgrade Compressor Station 245 and abandon redundant units. It provides deadlines for public participation through protests and motions to intervene, emphasizing the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements for the upcoming project.
Learn More💼SBA Notice on Investment Partners IV, L.P. Exemption Request
The Small Business Administration announces that Argosy Investment Partners IV, L.P. is seeking an exemption under the Small Business Investment Act for financing Olympia Chimney Supply Holdings, LLC. The notice explains the implications of conflicts of interest in the transaction and invites public comments on the proposed financing.
Learn More✈️NTSB Sunshine Act Meeting on Aviation Investigation Report
The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the investigation report regarding the in-flight separation of an exit door on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. The meeting is open for public attendance and will be available via webcast. For more information, attendees can contact designated NTSB personnel.
Learn More⚛️NRC Approves NuScale US460 Small Modular Reactor Design
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a standard design approval (SDA) to NuScale Power, LLC (NuScale) for the NuScale US460 small modular reactor (SMR) standard design. The SDA allows the NuScale US460 SMR standard design to be referenced in an application for a construction permit or operating license, or an application for a combined license or manufacturing license under NRC regulations.
Learn More🌸Nonregulated Status for Genetically Engineered Moth Orchid Petition
We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has received a petition from Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Limited seeking a determination of nonregulated status for ISK-311NR-4 Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) which has been developed using genetic engineering to produce a blue-purple flower color. We are making the petition, draft plant pest risk assessment, and draft environmental assessment available for public review and comment.
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