Notice 18 Feb 2025 agriculture, commerce, regulation, california, antitrust, export trade

🌰Notice on Amending Export Trade Certificate for Almonds

The Secretary of Commerce, through the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis ("OTEA") of the International Trade Administration, received an application for an amended Export Trade Certificate of Review ("Certificate"). This notice summarizes the proposed amendment and requests comments relevant to whether the Certificate should be issued.

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Rule 18 Feb 2025 environmental impact, regulation, fisheries, alaska, nmfs, noaa, pacific cod, trawl

🎣NMFS Prohibits Trawl Fishing for Pacific Cod in Alaska for 2025

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act (AFA) trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2025 Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) allocated to AFA trawl catcher/processors in the BSAI.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 energy, regulation, natural gas, infrastructure, pipeline, louisiana

🌐Gulf South Pipeline Project Regulatory Notice and Application Details

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LLC, has filed an application for the Parks Line Upgrade and Sorrento Station Project in Louisiana, which includes replacing pipeline segments and constructing a new compressor station. The project aims to increase gas capacity and improve system reliability. The public has opportunities to participate in the review process through comments and interventions.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 regulation, oil and gas, marine mammals, noaa, gulf of mexico, geophysical surveys

🐬Marine Mammal Protection Regulations for Oil and Gas Activities

In accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), as amended, its implementing regulations, and NMFS' MMPA Regulations for Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to Geophysical Surveys Related to Oil and Gas Activities in the Gulf of Mexico, notification is hereby given that NMFS has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to Murphy Exploration and Production Company (Murphy) for the take of marine mammals incidental to geophysical survey activity in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM).

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, nasdaq, stock market, public offerings, ipos, liquidity requirements

📈Nasdaq Proposes Changes to Initial Listing Liquidity Requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice regarding Nasdaq's proposed changes to modify initial listing liquidity requirements. These changes aim to require companies to satisfy Market Value of Unrestricted Publicly Held Shares based solely on the proceeds from their offerings, impacting initial public offerings and uplisting processes. The Commission is extending the review period for these changes, allowing time for consideration of the proposed rule.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 compliance, energy, regulation, federal energy regulatory commission, wholesale generator, electricity

⚡Combined Notice of Filings by Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Department of Energy's notice addresses multiple filings by various companies relating to exempt wholesale generator status and electric rate adjustments. It outlines the necessary comment dates, compliance requirements, and application procedures for stakeholders involved in energy production and distribution. This notice emphasizes the importance of regulatory engagement in the energy sector.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 sec, regulation, nyse arca, cryptocurrency, options market, grayscalebitcointrust

📈NYSE Arca Proposes Major Change to GBTC Options Trading Limits

NYSE Arca proposes a rule change to increase position and exercise limits for options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, significantly raising the limit from 25,000 to 250,000 contracts. The change aims to enhance market liquidity and competitiveness, allowing market participants to better manage trading and hedging activities related to GBTC options.

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Rule 18 Feb 2025 compliance, regulation, aviation, safety, incorporation by reference, federal aviation administration, navigation (air), airports, air traffic control

✈️FAA Final Rule on Standard Instrument Approach Procedures

This rule amends, suspends, or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for operations at certain airports. These regulatory actions are needed because of the adoption of new or revised criteria, or because of changes occurring in the National Airspace System, such as the commissioning of new navigational facilities, adding new obstacles, or changing air traffic requirements. These changes are designed to provide for the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace and to promote safe flight operations under instrument flight rules at the affected airports.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 energy, regulation, infrastructure, federal, renewable energy, hydropower, minnesota, wisconsin, mississippi

⚡Low Head Hydro Project

The Department of Energy issued a notice regarding Low Head Hydro M 8, LLC's application for a preliminary permit to study the feasibility of a hydropower project at Mississippi Lock and Dam 8. The notice invites public comments and outlines project details, including the proposed facilities and power generation capacity. It emphasizes the importance of engaging with stakeholders during the application process.

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Notice 18 Feb 2025 compliance, information collection, regulation, irs, tax, form 13768

📄IRS Seeks Comments on Form 13768 Information Collection

The Internal Revenue Service, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Currently, the IRS is soliciting comments concerning the burden related to Form 13768, "Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Membership Application".

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