🚂STB Notice on Release of Waybill Data and Objection Process
The Surface Transportation Board received a request for access to unmasked Carload Waybill Samples from 1984-2022. Stakeholders have 14 days to file objections regarding the release of this confidential railroad and shipper data. Interested parties can access more information on the Board's website under docket WB25-04.
Learn More🐟Western Pacific Fishery Council Meetings Impacting Fishing Regulations
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) will hold its Mariana Archipelago Fishery Ecosystem Plan (FEP) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Advisory Panel (AP), CNMI Regional Ecosystem Advisory Committee (REAC), Fishing Industry Advisory Committee (FIAC), Mariana Archipelago FEP Guam AP, and the Guam REAC to discuss and make recommendations on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region.
Learn More🏡Changes to Single Family Housing Loan Program
The Rural Housing Service (RHS or Agency), a Rural Development (RD) agency of USDA, published a final rule on August 15, 2024, to amend the current regulations regarding Special Servicing Options and adjust the Mortgage Recovery Advance (MRA) process. The February 11, 2025, effective date of that final rule is being deferred to April 14, 2025.
Learn More⚡Annual Update on Hydropower Fee Schedule for 2025
In accordance with the Commission's regulations, the Commission, by its designee, the Executive Director, issues this annual update to the fee schedule in the appendix to the part, which lists per-acre rental fees by county (or other geographic area) for use of Government lands by hydropower licensees.
Learn More🎣Public Meeting on Western Pacific Fishery Management Council Agenda
The Western Pacific Stock Assessment Review (WPSAR) Steering Committee will convene a public meeting to discuss and approve the 5- year calendar for stock assessments, and to address any other concerns related to the WPSAR process.
Learn More🌊Notice of Application for Hydroelectric Flow Modification
The Department of Energy announces an application by Pacific Gas & Electric for a temporary flow variance affecting the Drum-Spaulding Hydroelectric Project. The application seeks to modify minimum instream flow requirements to facilitate dam restoration, inviting public commentary and cooperation from relevant agencies for environmental document preparation.
Learn More⚡TVA Regional Energy Resource Council Meeting Overview
The TVA Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) will hold a meeting on February 24 and 25, to receive an update and provide advice on TVA's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP provides strategic direction on how TVA will continue to provide low-cost, reliable, resilient, and increasingly cleaner electricity to the 10 million residents of the Valley region.
Learn More🏦Regulatory Notice on Changes in Bank Control and Acquisitions
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice concerning applications for acquiring shares of banks or bank holding companies under the Change in Bank Control Act. The notice outlines the factors considered in applications and provides instructions for submitting comments and viewing public filings related to these acquisitions.
Learn More📦New Postal Products and Service Agreements
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More💰NYSE Arca Proposes Listing Grayscale Litecoin Trust Shares
The SEC has published a notice about NYSE Arca's proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Litecoin Trust as an exchange-traded product. The filing aims to allow investors simplified access to cryptocurrency investments through a regulated platform, highlighting the growing legitimacy of digital asset investments within traditional markets.
Learn More