📄FRA Proposes Rule for Electronic Posting of Injuries and Illnesses
This proposed rule would allow railroads to satisfy the requirement of electronically posting a listing of all injuries and occupational illnesses at an establishment. This proposed rule also removes some of the requirements for what information railroads must include in these listings.
Learn More🎆PHMSA Proposes Updates for Fireworks Certification Agencies
This NPRM proposes to expand the Fireworks Certification Agency's (FCA) authority to approve fireworks constructed to the APA 87-1A standard to include those fireworks constructed to the APA 87-1B and APA 87-1C standards. PHMSA is also proposing to revise its procedural regulations to facilitate new FCA authorizations. These proposed actions are intended to streamline PHMSA's fireworks approval process and provide the industry with regulatory flexibility.
Learn More🚆Final Rule on Federal Railroad Track Safety Standards Updates
This rule makes administrative updates to FRA's track safety standards, including updating addresses.
Learn More⚒️Proposed Deregulation for Blacksmith Shops in Mining Operations
MSHA is proposing to revise 30 CFR part 57 to remove outdated requirements regarding blacksmith shops located at surface metal and nonmetal mines. Removal of this standard would not result in a reduction of safety protection for miners at surface metal and nonmetal mines.
Learn More⚡FERC-725K Notice
In compliance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission or FERC) is soliciting public comment on the currently approved information collection, FERC-725K (Mandatory Reliability Standards for the SERC Region). There are no changes to the reporting requirements with this information collection. No comments were received on the 60- day notice that ended on June 24, 2025.
Learn More🔋Proposed Rule to Ease Transportation of Lithium Batteries for Businesses
This NPRM proposes to amend the Materials of Trade (MOTs) exceptions to allow for the transportation of increased quantities of lithium batteries. The current MOT exceptions unnecessarily limit the number and size of lithium batteries that can be safely transported by domestic construction, landscaping, mowing, tree service, food service, and entertainment companies in support of performing a trade.
Learn More🚍Proposed Changes to Project Management Oversight in Transportation
FTA is proposing to modify the applicability of project management oversight by raising the total cost and Federal investment thresholds to align with the statutory thresholds for Small Starts projects under FTA's Capital Investment Grant program.
Learn More🚂Port Harbor Railroad Operation Exemption Granted by STB
The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice regarding Port Harbor Railroad's lease and operation exemption for a rail line within Madison County, Illinois. The exemption allows Port Harbor to continue its operations under a new lease without interchange commitments. The agreement, following prior extensions, indicates ongoing commercial changes and regulatory compliance.
Learn More📉SEC Approves ICE Clear Credit's New CDS Contract for Côte d'Ivoire
The SEC has approved ICE Clear Credit LLC's proposal to clear an additional credit default swap contract for the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire. This change enhances the legal framework for clearing specific derivative contracts and underscores ICC's adherence to existing risk management practices, promoting accurate settlement of securities transactions.
Learn More⚓Impact of Deregulating House Falls Standard on Marine Terminals
This proposed rule removes OSHA's House Falls in Marine Terminals Standard from the Code of Federal Regulations.
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