📦Denial of Export Privileges for Francisco Dario Mora
The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has denied export privileges to Francisco Dario Mora for 10 years due to his conviction for smuggling firearms into Mexico. The ruling also revokes any BIS licenses he held at the time, affecting all transactions involving exported items.
Learn More⚡Loup River Hydroelectric Project Environmental Assessment Notice
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding the Loup River Public Power District's application to amend its license for the Loup River Hydroelectric Project. The agency plans to prepare an environmental assessment, allowing public commentary which could influence decision-making and operational requirements for the project.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order to End Cashless Bail in Washington, D.C.
Executive Order 14340 focuses on ending cashless bail policies in the District of Columbia amid a declared crime emergency. The order directs federal agencies to ensure dangerous criminal suspects are detained pretrial, enhancing public safety and holding local law enforcement accountable for updates to existing release policies. Key violent and property offenses are specified for pretrial detention.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued an order denying export privileges for Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves due to his conviction for firearm smuggling. This order prohibits him and any related entities from participating in export activities for ten years, alongside revoking any relevant licenses. The decision aims to enhance compliance with export regulations and uphold national security.
Learn More🚤Comment Invitation on Coastwise Trade Waiver Information Collection
MARAD invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0529 (Application for Waiver of the Coastwise Trade Laws for Small Passenger Vessels) is used to identify the effect of potential foreign-built small passenger vessel coastwise operations on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses. Since the last renewal there was an increase in the total respondents, responses, burden hours and cost to respondents. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More📑SEC Notice on Rule 17a-7 Compliance Requirements
The SEC is requesting an extension for information collection under Rule 17a-7, requiring non-resident broker-dealers to maintain records in the U.S. This rule impacts their operational obligations and compliance costs, estimated at approximately $18,232 annually for the industry. Public comments on the necessity and burden of this information collection are invited.
Learn More🏥CMS Information Collection Activities Notice and Implications for Businesses
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⚡Notice of Transfer of Exemption for James Thompson Hydroelectric Project
Albany Engineering Corporation has transferred the exemption for the James Thompson Hydroelectric Project No. 6411 from Valley Falls Associates. The project is situated on the Hoosic River and does not require Commission approval for the transfer, signifying a change in compliance and project oversight responsibilities. Correspondence is directed to Albany Engineering Corporation's representative.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Prince Bediako
The Department of Commerce has denied export privileges to Prince Bediako for seven years due to a conviction for smuggling vehicles from the U.S. to Ghana. The order restricts Bediako and associated entities from participating in U.S. export transactions, aiming to uphold federal export control laws and prevent evasion of the order.
Learn More✈️FAA Notice to Release Airport Property at Robertson Airport
The FAA proposes to rule and invites public comments on the release of 0.9 acres of land at Robertson Airport, Plainville, Connecticut. The FAA is providing notice of a release of Federal obligations for 0.9 acres of landside airport property which also encompasses 0.4 acres for slope easements and a drainage right of way at Robertson Airport, Plainville, Connecticut, for the purpose of a planned extension of a multi-use public recreation trail.
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