📜Executive Order on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Executive Order 14235 aims to restore the integrity of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program by defining eligibility criteria that exclude individuals employed by organizations engaged in illegal activities. The order emphasizes the protection of national security and aims to ensure taxpayer funds are used appropriately, revising regulations that govern public service loan forgiveness.
Learn More⚡Overview of Energy Regulatory Filings and Compliance Requirements
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have released a notice concerning various accounting requests and rate filings from energy companies. It includes details of applicants, docket numbers, and descriptions of filings for compliance and adjustments. The notice emphasizes deadlines for intervention and public participation in the regulatory process.
Learn More🌊FEMA Proposes Flood Hazard Determinations Impacting Businesses
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🚍Jefferson Partners' Acquisition of Karst Stage Tentatively Approved
On January 22, 2025, Jefferson Partners, L.P., dba Jefferson Lines (Jefferson), an interstate passenger motor carrier, submitted an application for authority to acquire and operate the assets of another interstate passenger motor carrier, Karst Stage, Inc. (Karst). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing this transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Learn More📑USPTO Information Collection on Practitioner Conduct and Discipline
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection: 0651- 0017 (Practitioner Conduct and Discipline). The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comments preceding submission of the information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More🏦FDIC Proposes Rescission of Bank Merger Policy
The FDIC is requesting public comment on a proposal to rescind the Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions published in 2024 and reinstate its prior Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions. The FDIC expects to request comment on all aspects of the regulatory framework governing the FDIC's review of bank merger transactions in connection with a future proposal to comprehensively revise its merger policy.
Learn More📊LTFV Investigation Initiated for Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation concerning imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China, following a petition citing concerns over unfair pricing practices and potential material injury to the domestic industry. The investigation aims to assess allegations and determine applicable duties moving forward.
Learn More⏰MEMX Extends Pre-Market Trading Hours to 4 AM Eastern Time
The SEC has announced the immediate effectiveness of a proposed rule change by MEMX LLC to begin the Exchange's pre-market session at 4 a.m. ET, shifting from the previous start time of 7 a.m. This alignment with other exchanges aims to enhance trading accessibility. Interested parties are invited to comment on the proposal.
Learn More🌾Receipt of Pesticide Petition Regulations
This document announces the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition requesting the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.
Learn More📝Department of Labor Requests Comments on Contingent Work Survey
The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)-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.
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