📄SEC Seeks Comments on Electronic Data Collection System Updates
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invites comments on the updates to its Electronic Data Collection System, designed for public reporting of tips, complaints, and referrals. The system aims to streamline submissions and gather essential information about potential securities law violations, requiring compliance from business owners and whistleblowers alike.
Learn More📚Inquiry into Copyright Claims Board under the CASE Act
As required by the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2020, the U.S. Copyright Office is initiating a study of the Copyright Claims Board. To inform the Office's study, the Office seeks comments on issues pertaining to the Copyright Claims Board, including its use and efficacy.
Learn More🐟Reallocation of Pollock Allowances in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amounts of the Aleut Corporation and the Community Development Quota (CDQ) pollock directed fishing allowance (DFA) from the Aleutian Islands subarea to the Bering Sea subarea. This action is necessary to provide the opportunity for the harvest of the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of pollock, consistent with the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (BSAI).
Learn More⚡Notice of Application for Vermont Hydroelectric Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has accepted an application for the Sheldon Springs Hydroelectric Project submitted by Missisquoi, LLC. This notice includes solicitation for public participation and comments, indicating a crucial step towards environmental analysis and licensing in accordance with federal regulations.
Learn More🚢Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Vessel Fire Control Plans Collection
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding an Information Collection Request (ICR), abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0033, Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessel; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.
Learn More🚛Provisional Renewal of Hours of Service Exemption Regulations
FMCSA announces its decision to provisionally renew for six months the exemption requested by R.J. Corman Railroad Services (R.J. Corman), Cranemasters, Inc. (Cranemasters), and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association Inc. (NRC) from the prohibition against driving a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty and driving after accumulating 60 hours of on-duty time in 7 consecutive days, or 70 hours of on-duty time in 8 consecutive days. The exemption renewal is applicable to employees of R.J. Corman and Cranemasters operating CMVs in response to unplanned events that occur outside of or extend beyond the subject employees' normal work hours. FMCSA requests public comment on the application for exemption renewal.
Learn More🏦Change in Bank Control Notices for Business Acquisitions Overview
The Federal Reserve System issued a notice regarding applications under the Change in Bank Control Act for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies. The public can comment on these applications, which will be subject to disclosure, impacting potential investors and stakeholders in the banking sector.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Investment Fund Exemptions and Share Classes
The SEC has issued a notice regarding an application from ISQ Infrastructure Income Fund and I Squared Capital Registered Advisor LLC for exemptions under the Investment Company Act. The application seeks permission for investment companies to issue multiple classes of shares while applying certain fees, subject to potential hearings if requested.
Learn More🚢Coast Guard Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Vessel Safety
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0047, Plan Approval and Records for Vital System Automation; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More🚛Summary of Hazardous Materials Information Collection Regulations
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, PHMSA invites comments on three Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control numbers pertaining to hazardous materials transportation. PHMSA intends to request renewal and extension for these three control numbers from OMB.
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