🎣South Atlantic Fishery Council Workshop on Best Fishing Practices
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) will host a Best Fishing Practices Outreach Evaluation Workshop (Workshop) on February 20 and 21, 2025.
Learn More📜IEEE Announces Changes to Standards Under Antitrust Act Regulations
The Department of Justice announces IEEE's notification regarding changes to its standards development activities under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This notice highlights the initiation of 51 new standards and revisions to 17 existing standards, emphasizing the importance of compliance and adjustment for businesses in relevant sectors.
Learn More📀Notice on Membership Changes in DVD Copy Control Association
The Department of Justice has announced updates regarding the membership of the DVD Copy Control Association under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Notable changes include the addition of Panasonic Automotive Systems, while several companies have withdrawn. The association continues to keep membership open and intends to notify of further changes, underscoring ongoing developments in the DVD technology sector.
Learn More☢️NRC Reopens Comment Period for High Temperature Reactors Guide
On December 13, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on draft Regulatory Guide (DG) DG-1436, "Acceptability of ASME Code, Section III, Division 5, `High Temperature Reactors.' " The public comment period closed on January 27, 2025. The NRC has decided to reopen the public comment period to allow more time for members of the public to develop and submit their comments.
Learn More📜SEC Sunshine Act Meetings
The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a closed meeting to discuss various legal proceedings, including litigation claims and regulatory matters. The meeting is not open to the public, and the agenda may impact businesses significantly, particularly concerning compliance and enforcement of regulations.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on NYSE Arca's Market Data Fee Change
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding NYSE Arca's proposed rule change to expand the Per User Access Fee for the NYSE Aggregated Lite data feed. This change is set to take effect soon, following a solicitation for public comments on the proposal to enhance compliance and operational protocols among market participants.
Learn More🏥Privacy Act Update
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) published a direct final rule in the Federal Register on December 23, 2024, which was to become effective February 6, 2025. As a result of administrative technical issues, including an incorrect email address, HHS is reopening the public comment period with a new email address for the public to submit comments and delaying the effective date to March 21, 2025. The purpose of the direct final rule was to exempt a new Privacy Act system of records maintained by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB), System No. 09- 80-0323, "ORR Unaccompanied Children Bureau (UCB) Child Abuse or Neglect Investigation Records and Central Registry," from certain requirements of the Privacy Act, in accordance with subsection (k)(2) of the Privacy Act.
Learn More📋Comments Notice on Information Collection by HHS and CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS' intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information, and to allow a second opportunity for public comment on the notice. Interested persons are invited to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency's functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden.
Learn More💰Reinstatement of Mexico City Policy
The memorandum reinstates the Mexico City Policy, directing the Secretary of State and other agencies to ensure that U.S. taxpayer funds do not support coercive abortion practices. This significant policy change affects global health assistance and could impact funding for organizations involved in such programs. The directive emphasizes legal adherence in the implementation of this policy.
Learn More⚔️Executive Order 14183
Executive Order 14183 emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards for military readiness and cohesion, revoking previous policies that accommodate radical gender ideologies in the Armed Forces. The order mandates updates to medical and mental health standards to ensure service members meet the rigorous requirements necessary for effective military service.
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