🚬Deregulatory Action on Tobacco Product Floor Stocks Tax Regulations
In this final rule, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is removing regulations related to the 2009 tobacco product floor stocks tax. These regulations are no longer necessary because they implement a tax that applied only to specified articles held for sale on April 1, 2009, and was required to be paid on or before August 1, 2009. This deregulatory action removes 42 regulatory sections from TTB regulations.
Learn More🏦SEC Notice
The SEC notice details a proposed rule change by the Depository Trust Company to decommission the Initial Public Offering Tracking System, an optional service utilized to monitor IPO share movement. The change aims to streamline DTC services and improve operational efficiency due to declining usage and market evolution. The associated fee for this service will also be eliminated.
Learn More📄Department of Defense Information Collection Notice on Healthcare Survey
The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Learn More✈️FAA Proposes Airworthiness Directive for Airbus Canada BD-500 Aircraft
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD- 500-1A11 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery on the production line that the electrical system harnesses in lavatory A had reduced bend radii, were not properly secured, and did not meet the requirement for clearance from an oxygen supply line. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the sleeve and electrical harness for chafing damage and incorrect installation, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More📋CMS Requests Emergency Extension for Information Collection Activities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) submitted an emergency extension request for the information collection titled “Medicaid Program; Eligibility Changes under the Affordable Care Act of 2010.” This extension aims to ensure the collection remains active amidst the Paperwork Reduction Act compliance and to prevent public harm during the approval process.
Learn More📦Entry Summary Regulation and Its Business Implications
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🚚New Regulations for Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses
FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to foreign-domiciled individuals. Through this interim final rule (IFR), FMCSA restores the integrity of the commercial driver's license (CDL) issuance processes by significantly limiting the authority for SDLAs to issue and renew non-domiciled commercial learner's permits (CLPs) and CDLs to individuals domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction. This change strengthens the security of the CDL issuance process and enhances the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations.
Learn More📊SEC Rule 17a-4
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting comments regarding the proposed collection of information under Rule 17a-4, which stipulates specific recordkeeping requirements for broker-dealers. This includes the preservation of various business records for designated periods. The rule impacts operational efficiency and financial resources for approximately 3,298 active firms in the securities industry.
Learn More🏥Regulatory Notice on CHGME Payment Program Submission Requirements
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. Comments submitted during the first public review of this ICR will be provided to OMB. OMB will accept further comments from the public during the review and approval period. OMB may act on HRSA's ICR only after the 30-day comment period for this notice has closed.
Learn More✈️FAA Updates Operating Limitations for Newark Liberty International Airport
The FAA is amending the June 10, 2025, order limiting the number of scheduled aircraft operations at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). The amendment extends the June 2025 order by approximately one year, or two IATA scheduling seasons, through October 24, 2026. Further, the amendment increases the operating limitation from 68 to 72 hourly operations.
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