📊Department of Labor's Unemployment Insurance Data Validation Notice
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Employment and Training Administration (ETA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.
Learn More🏗️FERC Public Meeting on White Pine Pumped Storage Project Licensing
The Department of Energy announces a public meeting hosted by U.S. Representative Mark Amodei on the licensing status of the proposed White Pine Pumped Storage Project. Attendees will hear updates from FERC Staff and engage in discussions about the project’s progress and implications for local infrastructure.
Learn More🚗Antidumping and Countervailing Duties on LSPTVs from China
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on certain low-speed personal transportation vehicles (LSPTVs) from the People's Republic of China (China). In addition, Commerce is amending the final less than fair value (LTFV) determination and the final CVD determination for LSPTVs from China to correct ministerial errors.
Learn More📜Withdrawal of Annuity Provider Selection Regulation Impacting Businesses
Due to the receipt of significant adverse comments, the Department of Labor (Department) is withdrawing the July 1, 2025 direct final rule (DFR) published at 90 FR 28007.
Learn More⚡Notice of Intent for Environmental Assessment of PG&E Helms Project
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding PG&E's application for re-licensing the Helms Pumped Storage Project. The project, located in California, involves an environmental assessment to evaluate potential impacts. The Commission encourages public engagement and will accept comments during a designated review period.
Learn More⚠️Combined Notice of Filings
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues a Combined Notice of Filings regarding natural gas pipeline rate and refund report filings. Several docket numbers are referenced for compliance and operational reports, with specified comment deadlines for public engagement in the regulatory process, encouraging stakeholder participation and potential intervention.
Learn More📈Nasdaq ISE's Proposed Options Expiration Changes and Compliance Impacts
Nasdaq ISE has proposed a rule change to introduce additional expirations for options trading on individual stocks and ETFs. This adjustment aims to enhance trading flexibility but raises concerns about increased operational risks, complexity, and costs for broker-dealers, with potential consequences for the broader options market.
Learn More📈Expanding Access to Alternative Assets in 401(k) Plans
Executive Order 14330 seeks to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k) investors, enhancing investment opportunities and diversification strategies. It mandates a review of existing regulations affecting fiduciaries' ability to offer these assets, aiming to improve risk-adjusted returns for Americans' retirement savings. The order emphasizes the importance of reducing regulatory barriers and legal challenges for fiduciaries managing retirement accounts.
Learn More🎣Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Fishery Closure for 2025
NMFS closes the Angling category fishery for school and large school/small medium-sized (i.e., measuring 27 inches (68.5 centimeters (cm)) to less than 73 inches (185 cm) curved fork length (CFL)) Atlantic bluefin tuna (BFT) for the remainder of the 2025 fishing year. In addition to this closure, NMFS through a separate action is simultaneously closing the Angling category Gulf of Maine BFT fishery for large medium and giant ("trophy" (i.e., measuring 73 inches (185 cm) CFL or greater). As a result of these closure actions, the Angling category fishery for BFT of all size classes is closed for the remainder of the year. This closure applies to Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Angling and HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels (when fishing recreationally for BFT).
Learn More🎣Reallocation of Pacific Cod in Alaska
NMFS is reallocating the projected unused amount of Pacific cod from vessels using jig gear, trawl catcher vessels, and catcher vessels greater than or equal to 60 feet (18.3 meters (m)) length overall (LOA) using hook-and-line gear to catcher vessels less than 60 feet (18.3 m) LOA using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to allow the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod to be harvested.
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