🏛️Upcoming Meeting Notice from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has scheduled a meeting to discuss various topics including buildings, parks, and public art, which will occur via online videoconference. Individuals interested can register for the meeting and submit inquiries or public testimonies to the provided contact.
Learn More📊CDC Performance Monitoring Information Collection Notice
The CDC announces a 30-day public comment period for a proposed information collection regarding the Performance Monitoring of its Core State Injury Prevention Program. The data gathered will be vital for tracking progress and implementing strategies to reduce injuries, enhancing public health initiatives across state health departments.
Learn More⚡Electric Rate Filings and Tariff Amendments Overview
The Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission released a Combined Notice of Filings detailing various electric rate filings. These include amendments to service agreements and new tariff proposals aimed at enhancing operational compliance and efficiency in the energy sector. Interested parties must respond by specified comment dates to participate in proceedings.
Learn More🔬AmSpec LLC Approved as Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that AmSpec LLC (Avenel, NJ), has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 22, 2024.
Learn More📄SEC Notice on DTC Settlement Service Guide Amendments
The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by The Depository Trust Company (DTC), which aims to amend its Settlement Service Guide. The changes involve technical adjustments to the Memo Segregation function and updates to DTC's mailing address, promoting accurate information and compliance for participants engaged in securities transactions.
Learn More⚡Executive Order to End Subsidies for Unreliable Energy Sources
Executive Order 14315 addresses the phasing out of federal subsidies for unreliable, foreign-controlled energy sources. It emphasizes the need to eliminate market distortions caused by green energy incentives and mandates federal departments to review and amend regulations that favor these energy sources. The order underscores national security concerns tied to foreign energy dependency.
Learn More✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Dassault Falcon 7X Aircraft
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by hydraulic leakage from the spoiler power control unit (SPPCU) in service. Relevant investigations determined that, following certain failures, the spoiler electrical control unit (SPECU) can deliver an untimely and permanent activation command to the SPPCU standby electrical pump, which can possibly result in overheating and significant hydraulic leakage of the unit. This AD requires replacing the affected SPECUs and prohibits the installation of affected parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Compliance Impacts
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🧪EPA Withdraws Proposed Rules on Significant New Uses for Chemicals
In the Federal Register of June 20, 2023, EPA proposed significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 18 chemical substances that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs) and a subsequent TSCA Order. EPA is withdrawing the proposed rules because the Agency withdrew the TSCA Order that was the basis of the rules on December 18, 2024.
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
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).
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