⚖️Understanding MSHA's Petitions for Modification and Their Impact
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 governs the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards. Any mine operator or representative of miners may petition for an alternative method of complying with an existing safety standard. MSHA reviews the content of each submitted petition, assesses the equipment and system(s) proposed at the mine in question, and ultimately issues a decision on the petition. This notice includes a list of petitions for modification that were granted after MSHA's review and investigation, between January 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Co-Investment Opportunity for Investment Companies
The SEC issued a notice regarding First Trust and other applicants seeking approval for co-investment in portfolio companies, potentially enabling joint transactions among investment companies. This notice outlines the procedural aspects and application details as required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, emphasizing compliance and regulatory requirements for involved parties.
Learn More⚡Amendments to Natural Gas Import and Export Procedures
The Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this document to respond to comments received on the May 16, 2025, direct final rule. As a result, DOE delays the effective date of the direct final rule on the administrative procedures regarding the Office of Fossil Energy's (FE) filing requirements for the import and export of natural gas.
Learn More🚫Updated Cuba Restricted List
The Department of State is adding seven Cuban military- controlled hotels to the List of Restricted Entities and Sub entities Associated With Cuba (Cuba Restricted List or CRL) identifying entities and sub entities under the control of, or acting for or on behalf of, the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services or personnel with which direct financial transactions would disproportionately benefit such services or personnel at the expense of the Cuban people or private enterprise in Cuba. The Cuban Assets Control Regulations generally prohibit a person subject to U.S. jurisdiction from having direct financial transactions with the entities and sub entities on the CRL. The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security generally will deny applications to export or reexport items for use by entities or sub entities on the CRL.
Learn More✈️Revocation of Airway Routes in Alaska
This action revokes Colored Federal Airway Green 6 (G-6) and Alaskan Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-459 and V-496 in Alaska. The identifier V-459 is also used for a VOR Federal Airway in California. This action revokes the Alaskan V-459, not the V-459 in California. The FAA is taking this action due to the pending decommissioning of the St. Marys, AK, Nondirectional Radio Beacon (NDB) and the Aniak, AK, NDB.
Learn More🚢Public Comments Requested on Foreign-Built Vessel Use in U.S. 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⚖️Investigation Notice on Hexamine Imports from Multiple Countries
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced revised schedules for ongoing investigations into the importation of hexamine (hexamethylenetetramine) from China, Germany, India, and Saudi Arabia. This notice details a timetable for final comments and information releases, crucial for stakeholders in the affected industries.
Learn More🛢️Amendments to Petroleum Acquisition Rules for Strategic Reserve
The Department of Energy ("DOE") is publishing this document to respond to comments received on the May 16, 2025, direct final rule. As a result, DOE delays the effective date of the direct final rule on the procedures for acquisition of petroleum for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to require index-priced contracts.
Learn More⚖️Revisions to DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program Regulations
The Department of Energy ("DOE") is publishing this document to respond to comments received on the direct final rule to rescind an unnecessary regulation encouraging alternative dispute resolution to resolve complaints under the DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program that published on May 16, 2025. As a result, DOE delays the effective date of the direct final rule, and is responding to the comment it received on the direct final rule.
Learn More🎤Sunshine Act Meeting Summary by Election Assistance Commission
Public Meeting: U.S. Election Assistance Commission Technical Guidelines Development Committee Virtual Meeting.
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