💊USSC Seeks Comment on Fentanyl Sentencing Guidelines Changes
The United States Sentencing Commission intends to address certain issues relating to offenses involving fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other opioids. As part of its statutory authority and responsibility to analyze sentencing issues, including operation of the federal sentencing guidelines, the Commission is publishing these issues for comment to inform the Commission's consideration of the issues related to this topic. The issues for comment are set forth in the Supplementary Information portion of this notice.
Learn More⚔️Executive Order 14185
Executive Order 14185 mandates the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices within the U.S. Armed Forces, emphasizing a shift towards merit-based practices in hiring and promotion. The order seeks to ensure that military operations remain free from race- or sex-based preferences, advocating for traditional values and cohesive unit morale. An internal review of DEI initiatives is also required within the Department of Defense.
Learn More🌊Pacific Fishery Management Council Webinar on Fishery Regulations
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Pacific Council) Highly Migratory Species Management Team (HMSMT) will hold a webinar, which is open to the public.
Learn More💰Executive Order to Strengthen U.S. Digital Financial Leadership
Executive Order 14178 emphasizes the importance of digital assets and blockchain technology in fostering innovation and economic growth. It outlines policies to protect economic liberty while promoting responsible industry growth. The order establishes a Working Group to recommend a regulatory framework, aiming for open access to blockchain networks and prohibiting Central Bank Digital Currencies, thus shaping the future of digital finance in the U.S.
Learn More❌Revocation of Executive Orders on COVID-19 Regulations
Executive Order 14174 revokes prior orders related to COVID-19 safety protocols for federal contractors and vaccination requirements for federal employees. It clarifies that the revocation does not impair existing authorities or create enforceable rights against the U.S. government, emphasizing compliance with applicable law and budgetary constraints in its implementation.
Learn More✈️Proposed AD for Boeing 757
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking found in new locations at a certain body station (STA) during frame segment replacement repairs, including in the web at the K-hole between certain stringers, in the outer chord above the lower hinge intercostal, and in the inner chord and web between certain stringers. This proposed AD would require an inspection or records check for the presence of approved or local repairs, repetitive eddy current inspections for cracking, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More✈️FAA Airworthiness Directive
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, -133, - 151N, and -153N airplanes; A320 series airplanes; and A321-211, -212, - 213, -231, -232, -251N, -252N, -253N, -271N, -272N, -251NX, -252NX, - 253NX, -271NX, and -272NX airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that a damage-tolerance and fatigue reassessment of nose landing gear (NLG) repairs is necessary for certain parts fitted on airplanes approved for operation in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This AD requires repair and replacement of all affected parts, and introduces restrictions for the installation of affected parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Learn More🍼New CPSC Safety Standards for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs
In December 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC or Commission) published a consumer product safety standard for non-full-size baby cribs (NFS cribs) pursuant to section 104 of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The Commission's mandatory standard incorporates by reference ASTM F406, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Non-Full-Size Baby Cribs/ Play Yards, with modifications that exclude sections of ASTM F406 that apply to play yards exclusively. The CPSIA sets forth a process for updating mandatory standards for durable infant or toddler products that are based on a voluntary standard, when a voluntary standards organization revises the standard. On August 1, 2024, ASTM approved a revised voluntary standard, and this direct final rule updates the mandatory standard for NFS cribs to incorporate by reference the 2024 version of ASTM F406.
Learn More📄DOJ Notice
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), Department of Justice (DOJ), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🚢Coastwise-Qualified Launch Barges Notification by MARAD - 2025
To maximize the use of coastwise-qualified vessels, in January of each calendar year, MARAD requests owners and operators of coastwise-qualified launch barges or other interested parties to notify the Agency of their interest in, and provide certain information relating to, the transportation, installation, or launching of platform jackets. MARAD publishes the notifications as a resource to companies contemplating these operations on the outer continental shelf. The notifications should include information set forth in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
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