🚼New Safety Standard for Stationary Activity Centers Effective July 2025
In June 2019, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a consumer product safety standard for stationary activity centers pursuant to section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The Commission's mandatory standard incorporates by reference ASTM F2012-18[egr]\1\, Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Stationary Activity Centers. The CPSIA sets forth a process for updating mandatory standards for durable infant or toddler products that are based on a voluntary standard, when a voluntary standards organization revises the standard. In November 2024, ASTM published a revised voluntary standard. This direct final rule updates the mandatory standard for stationary activity centers to incorporate by reference the 2024 version of ASTM F2012, which the Commission has allowed to become the mandatory standard under section 104. The purpose of the direct final rule is to conform the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to the correct version of ASTM F2012 to provide an accurate reference to the standard that will be enforced as a mandatory rule.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change on Participant System Disruption by FICC
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding proposed amendments to the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's Disruption Rules. These changes aim to streamline procedures for managing significant system disruptions affecting DTCC Systems Participants, enhancing compliance mechanisms and operational risk management within the financial services industry.
Learn More🌱EPA Notice on New Pesticide Product Registration Applications
This document announces the Agency's receipt of applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications.
Learn More📉Surrender of Small Business Investment License for Stonehenge Fund
The Small Business Administration has declared the license of Stonehenge Opportunity Fund III-B, L.P. null and void due to the company's surrender of its license as a small business investment company. This action follows the authority outlined in the Small Business Investment Act, impacting the fund's operational status.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings - Regulatory Insights for Business Owners
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings outlines various electric corporate filings, applications for compliance, and self-certification for businesses in the energy sector. It details applicant names, filing descriptions, and associated deadlines, highlighting regulatory requirements that companies must navigate to ensure continued operational compliance and engagement in the electric market.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Energy Filings for Wholesale Generators and Rates
The Department of Energy has issued a Combined Notice detailing exempt wholesale generator filings and electric rate filings from various applicants, including requests for comment and consent for regulatory processes. This notice encourages public participation in regulatory proceedings and outlines filing requirements for stakeholders involved in these energy-related initiatives.
Learn More🚧Notice on Special Permits for Hazardous Materials Transport
In accordance with the procedures governing the application for, and the processing of, special permits from the Department of Transportation's Hazardous Material Regulations, notice is hereby given that the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety has granted or denied the applications described herein.
Learn More📻Proposed Rule Change for FM Broadcasting in Matador, Texas
This document requests comments on the proposal to amend the Table of FM Allotments, by substituting Channel 276C2 for vacant Channel 244C2 and Channel 252C3 for vacant Channel 276C3 at Matador, Texas. Channel 244C2 at Matador is not in compliance with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) rules, because it is short-spaced to licensed FM station KYLB, Channel 244A, Turkey, Texas. Channel 276C2 can be allotted to Matador consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules, with a site restriction of 27 kilometers (16.8 miles) west of the community at reference coordinates 33-56-19 NL and 101-06-08 WL. Channel 252C3 can be allotted to Matador consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's rules, with a site restriction of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) southeast of the community at reference coordinates 33-57-50 NL and 100-42-07 WL.
Learn More⚖️Investigation into Semiconductor Device Import Violations
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Longitude Licensing Ltd. of Ireland and Marlin Semiconductor Limited of Ireland. The complaint was supplemented on February 21, 2025, and March 10, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,745,847 ("the '847 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,093,473 ("the '473 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,147,747 ("the '747 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,184,292 ("the '292 Patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 9,953,880 ("the '880 Patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Learn More📦Notice on New Postal Products and Negotiated Service Agreements
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
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