🌱Notification of Proposed FTZ Production Activity for Corteva
The Department of Commerce's Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification from Corteva Agriscience, LLC for proposed production activities in Valdosta, Georgia. The activities pertain to various formulated agricultural chemical products and may benefit from reduced duty rates, inviting public comment until May 5, 2025.
Learn More⚡TVA Granted Exemption for Work Hour Limits at Sequoyah Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a request dated February 5, 2025, from Tennessee Valley Authority. The exemption authorizes a one-time exemption for Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, Unit 2, to allow the use of the less restrictive work hour limitations described in NRC regulations for a 21-day period starting no earlier than March 24, 2025, and no later than May 15, 2025.
Learn More📄Update on Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements and Exemptions
FinCEN is adopting this interim final rule to narrow the existing beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) to require only entities previously defined as "foreign reporting companies" to report BOI. Under this interim final rule, entities previously defined as "domestic reporting companies" are exempted from the reporting requirements and do not have to report BOI to FinCEN, or update or correct BOI previously reported to FinCEN. With limited exceptions, the interim final rule does not change the existing requirement for foreign reporting companies to file BOI reports, but it extends the deadline to file initial BOI reports, and to update or correct previously filed BOI reports, to 30 days from the date of this publication to give foreign reporting companies additional time to comply. However, the interim final rule exempts foreign reporting companies from having to report the BOI of any U.S. persons who are beneficial owners of the foreign reporting company and exempts U.S. persons from having to provide such information to any foreign reporting company for which they are a beneficial owner. FinCEN is accepting comments on this interim final rule. FinCEN will assess the exemptions, as appropriate, in light of those comments and intends to issue a final rule this year.
Learn More🚆Proposed Regulatory Requirements for Railroad Workplace Safety
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and its implementing regulations, FRA seeks approval of the Information Collection Request (ICR) summarized below. Before submitting this ICR to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval, FRA is soliciting public comment on specific aspects of the activities identified in the ICR.
Learn More⛏️Executive Order to Boost American Mineral Production
Executive Order 14241 calls for immediate actions to enhance domestic mineral production in the U.S. It outlines initiatives to streamline permitting processes, prioritize federal lands for mineral projects, and stimulate private-public investments, aiming to bolster the mineral sector and reduce reliance on foreign supplies.
Learn More🛢️Advisory Bulletin on Pipeline Safety Management System Implementation
PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to promote the implementation of a pipeline safety management system (PSMS) by regulated pipeline owners and operators.
Learn More📚Executive Order 14242
Executive Order 14242 aims to improve educational outcomes by transferring authority from the federal government to states and local communities. The order highlights failures in federal education oversight, advocating for the closure of the Department of Education and promoting local control. It emphasizes the need for accountability and compliance in federal funding programs and the return of educational authority to state governance.
Learn More🚛FMCSA Notice on Drug Testing Exemption Renewal Application
FMCSA announces that it has received an application from DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions (DECS), formerly known as Motion Picture Compliance Solutions, to renew its exemption from the requirement that an employer must not employ a driver who is subject to drug and alcohol testing to perform safety-sensitive functions prior to conducting a full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) on behalf of its members that employ commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. Under the requested exemption, DECS would conduct a limited query of the Clearinghouse before one of its member employers hires a driver for a project. If the limited query indicates that information about the driver exist in the Clearinghouse, the driver would not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions unless and until a full query subsequently shows that the driver is not prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). FMCSA requests public comment on DECS' application for an exemption.
Learn More🏥Notice of Closed Meetings by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
This document provides notice of closed meetings held by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute under the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The meetings will focus on reviewing and evaluating contract proposals related to health and research, ensuring discussions remain confidential. The notice includes details on meeting times, contact information, and the significance of trade secrets involved.
Learn More🩺NIH Notice of Closed Meeting on Grant Applications Review
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to review grant applications. The meeting will evaluate proposals related to diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases. The discussions are expected to involve confidential information, emphasizing the need for privacy and protection of intellectual property.
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