🌿Implications of EPA's Chlorpyrifos Tolerance Revocation
In the Federal Register of December 10, 2024, EPA issued a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for residues of chlorpyrifos, except for those associated with the use of chlorpyrifos on the following crops: alfalfa, apple, asparagus, tart cherry, citrus, cotton, peach, soybean, strawberry, sugar beet, and spring and winter wheat. The proposal also addresses the request to revoke all chlorpyrifos tolerances contained in the September 12, 2007, petition submitted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA).
Learn More🐄Notice on HPAI Testing Regulations for Dairy Cattle and Milk
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's intention to request an extension of approval of an information collection associated with testing of milk from dairy cattle with reference to the incidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle.
Learn More⚡Notice of Filings for Exempt Wholesale Generators and Compliance Procedures
The Department of Energy, through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, announces a Combined Notice of Filings, detailing self-certification for exempt wholesale generators and related compliance filings. The notice includes important deadlines, filing details from various applicants, and procedures for public participation and intervention in these regulatory matters.
Learn More⚡Notice of Application Ready for Environmental Analysis for Hydropower
The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the application for a new major license for the Franklin Falls Hydroelectric Project. This notice allows for public comments and entails an environmental analysis, setting a procedural schedule for future filings and requirements that the applicant must adhere to, ensuring compliance with regulatory practices.
Learn More📈Nasdaq ISE Proposes Changes to Options Trading Rules
The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding Nasdaq ISE's proposed amendments to various options rules, aiming to clarify and refine trading mechanisms such as Stop Order definitions, response treatments, and risk protections. The proposal seeks to enhance operational effectiveness within the options trading framework, inviting public comments for further evaluation.
Learn More⚡Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority Initiates Hydroelectric Licensing
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's intention to file a license application for the Río Blanco Hydroelectric Project. This notice includes details about the project, its location, required regulatory consultations, and the proposed traditional licensing process, inviting stakeholder engagement in the preliminary phases.
Learn More✈️Updates on Denied Boarding Compensation and Baggage Liability Limits
This document announces that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will not take enforcement action until March 20, 2025, against regulated entities for failing to comply with the requirements contained in the final rule titled "Periodic Revisions to Denied Boarding Compensation and Domestic Baggage Liability Limits".
Learn More⚡Executive Order 14213
Executive Order 14213 establishes the National Energy Dominance Council, with a focus on enhancing U.S. energy production and reducing dependency on foreign imports. The Council will advise the President on strategies promoting energy dominance, regulatory simplification, and fostering private sector investments to support economic growth and national security.
Learn More🔒OCC Seeks Comments on Minimum Security and Reporting Requirements
The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the OCC may not conduct or sponsor, and the respondent is not required to respond to, an information collection unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The OCC is soliciting comment concerning the renewal of its information collection titled, "Minimum Security Devices and Procedures, Reports of Suspicious Activities, and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program."
Learn More📈SEC Approves Grayscale XRP Trust Trading Proposal
The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust. This initiative seeks to provide a regulated means to invest in XRP through an exchange-traded product, reflecting the ongoing evolution and acceptance of digital assets in the financial markets.
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