🚢Request Notice for Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. Coastwise Trade
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Filings #1 Impact on Energy Businesses
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes various regulatory submissions linked to exempt wholesale generator statuses and electric rate filings. It features details about applicants, docket numbers, description of filings, and important comment dates, highlighting essential compliance requirements for companies in the energy sector.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Notice on Bank Holding Company Activities
The Federal Reserve System has published a notice regarding applications for the formation, acquisition, and merger of bank holding companies. It outlines the necessary approvals under the Bank Holding Company Act and provides details on how the public can provide comments on these applications. The notice also emphasizes transparency by stating public disclosure of received comments.
Learn More📦USPS Introduces New Priority Mail and Ground Advantage Agreements
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More📈Proposed Rule Change for FLEX Options to Allow Cash Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced amendments to the rules governing FLEX Options, enabling cash settlement for certain equity securities. This change aims to enhance trading opportunities and provide risk management tools for market participants, ultimately promoting market liquidity and transparency. The Exchange expects this will spur competition with the OTC market and broaden access to these financial instruments.
Learn More🌫️EPA Proposes Revisions to Ohio's Nitrogen Oxide Budget Program
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) on November 4, 2024. The SIP revisions consist of revised Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules implementing the Nitrogen Oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) Budget Program. The revised rules include non- substantive updates to rule language and updates to referenced material.
Learn More📈NYSE Revised Listing Standards for International IPOs Impacting Companies
The NYSE has approved an amendment to its listing standards, enabling companies from outside North America to include global stockholders in calculating compliance with initial listing requirements. This change aims to facilitate easier accessibility for foreign companies seeking to list on the NYSE in connection with their IPOs, thereby enhancing liquidity and trading opportunities in U.S. markets.
Learn More📦Notice on New Postal Products and Comment Invitation by USPS
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📦Notice of Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Agreement
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More📦U.S. ITC Investigation on Polypropylene Corrugated Boxes Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission has preliminarily determined that U.S. industries are materially injured by subsidized imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China and Vietnam. This will result in further investigations and may lead to the imposition of countervailing duties to address unfair trade practices affecting domestic manufacturers.
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