⚖️Sunshine Act Meeting for Federal Mine Safety Commission - July 2025
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission announces an open meeting to hear arguments related to the case of Secretary of Labor vs. GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance, Inc., addressing significant legal and safety compliance issues that may impact the mining sector. Interested parties needing accommodations are encouraged to communicate their requirements in advance.
Learn More⚡Notice of Declaration for Pilon Micro-Hydro Project by FERC
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a notice regarding the application for the Pilon Residence Micro-Hydro Project, inviting comments and protests on the project. The notice includes details about the project's location, components, and regulatory requirements under the Federal Power Act. Interested parties must respond by the specified deadline to be involved in the proceeding.
Learn More📄USPTO Legal Processes Information Collection Comment Request
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, invites comments on the extension of an existing information collection: 0651-0046 (Legal Processes). 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🔌Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report Filings
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a combined notice regarding Natural Gas Pipeline Rate filings from various applicants. The notice details specific docket numbers, applicants, filing descriptions, and comment dates, emphasizing the procedural requirements for interested parties to engage in the proceedings. The Commission encourages public participation and provides access to detailed filing information.
Learn More⚡Notice of Effectiveness of Exempt Wholesale Generator Status
The Department of Energy has announced the effective status of numerous entities as Exempt Wholesale Generators under federal regulations. This designation allows these entities to participate in energy markets more freely, likely leading to increased investments and operations in renewable energy generation and storage sectors.
Learn More📞FCC Guidelines on Reassigned Numbers Database Cost Management
In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) announces guidelines for disposition of un-reimbursable Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) creation costs. Specifically, the Bureau establishes the methodology for disposition of RND creation costs that cannot be reimbursed to the contributing providers in the small number of circumstances where those providers have gone out of business or otherwise cannot be located.
Learn More🕊️Revocation of Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation - Notice
The Department of State publicly announces the revocation of the al-Nusrah Front's designation as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective upon publication in the Federal Register. This decision involved consultations with the Attorney General and Secretary of the Treasury, reflecting a shift in U.S. foreign policy regarding this group.
Learn More📈Increase in Annual Limit for Prioritized Patent Examination Requests
The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) includes provisions for prioritized examination of patent applications. Those provisions have been implemented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in previous rulemakings. The AIA provides that the USPTO may not accept more than 10,000 requests for prioritization in any fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) until regulations setting another limit are prescribed. In 2019 and 2021, the USPTO published interim rules that expanded the limit on the number of requests to 12,000 and 15,000, respectively. The current final rule further expands the availability of prioritized examination by increasing the limit on the number of prioritized examination requests that may be accepted in a fiscal year to 20,000.
Learn More⛏️Notice of Intent to Amend Coal Resource Management Plan in Montana
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/ Dakotas State Director intends to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) amendment with an associated environmental assessment (EA) for the Miles City Field Office. This notice announces the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments, identify issues, provide the planning criteria for public review, and solicit coal resource and development potential data.
Learn More📄SEC Comments on Proposed Collection for Form F-8 Registration
The SEC is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to Form F-8, a registration statement used by certain Canadian issuers for exchange offers and business combinations under the U.S. Securities Act. The notice highlights the importance of the form in improving efficiency and aiding investors in decision-making.
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