⚖️VA Suspends Sections of Executive Order 12171 Affecting Labor Relations
An Executive Order (E.O.), issued on March 27, 2025, provides the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with delegated authority to suspend the application of sections of a separate Executive Order to any subdivision of the VA that he supervises, thereby bringing those subdivisions under the coverage of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute.
Learn More❌Cancellation Notice for U.S. Virgin Islands Advisory Committee Meeting
The Commission on Civil Rights published a notice in the Federal Register concerning a meeting of the U.S. Virgin Islands Advisory Committee. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET, has been cancelled. The notice is in the Federal Register on Monday, April 7, 2025, in FR Document Number 2025- 05897 on pages 14956-14957.
Learn More⚡DOE Seeks Input on Energy Conservation Standards and Compliance
As part of its implementation of the Executive order, "Unleashing American Energy" (Jan. 20, 2025), the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is seeking comments and information from interested parties to assist DOE in identifying potential modifications to its procedures, interpretations, and policies for considering new or revised energy conservation standards and test procedures for consumer products and certain commercial and industrial equipment (i.e., the "Process Rule"). DOE is initiating this effort through this request for information to ensure consistency with recently issued Executive Orders, while continuing to satisfy the Department's statutory obligations in the development of appliance and equipment standards under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). Subsequently, DOE expects to expeditiously publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) that proposes potential changes to the Process Rule and that will also provide feedback on the public comment received in response to this document and seek additional information on other potential improvements.
Learn More🐟Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council Meeting on Dogfish Regulations
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Spiny Dogfish Monitoring Committee will hold a public webinar meeting.
Learn More🎣Modification of West Coast Salmon Fisheries
NMFS announces one inseason action for the 2025 portion of the 2024-2025 ocean salmon fishery season. This inseason action modifies the commercial salmon fisheries in the area from Humbug Mountain, Oregon, to the Oregon/California border.
Learn More🏥Notice of Proposed Information Collection for Visa Medical Examinations
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment preceding submission of the collection to OMB.
Learn More🎣NMFS Council Coordination Committee Public Meeting Overview
The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) will host a hybrid meeting of the Council Coordination Committee (CCC) consisting of eight Regional Fishery Management Council (RFMC) chairs, vice chairs, and executive directors and its subcommittees from May 13, 2025 to May 15, 2025. The intent of this meeting is to discuss issues of relevance to the Councils and NMFS, including issues related to the implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act (MSA), other topics of concern to the RFMCs, and decisions and follow-up activities.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change by Cboe BZX Exchange on Market Makers
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change from Cboe BZX Exchange to amend Exchange Rule 14.11. The amendments aim to modify the reporting requirements for registered Market Makers trading in UTP Derivative Securities, allowing them to file a current list of Related Instrument Trading Accounts only at the Exchange's request. This regulatory adjustment seeks to streamline compliance and reduce related paperwork.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Business Impact
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More📉Nasdaq PHLX Proposes Elimination of Market Data Revenue Rebate Program
Nasdaq PHLX has proposed to eliminate the Market Data Revenue Rebate program, which incentivized participants to increase quoting activity but has seen limited use. The change reflects the exchange's evolving needs amidst a competitive trading environment and aims to streamline operations by reallocating resources more effectively.
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