Regulatory Review, Business Implications 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, public meeting, national oceanic and atmospheric administration, fishing industry, new england fisheries

🎣Upcoming Public Meeting on New England Fisheries – January 2025

The New England Fishery Management Council (Council) is scheduling a public webinar of its Joint Herring Committee and Advisory Panel to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Recommendations from this group will be brought to the full Council for formal consideration and action, if appropriate.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 3 Jan 2025 arizona, regulatory compliance, mining, land use, public comment

⚖️Notice of Withdrawal Extension Application for Mining in Arizona

On behalf of the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Forest Service (USFS) has filed an application with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requesting that the Secretary of the Interior extend the withdrawal created by Public Land Order (PLO) No. 7664, for an additional 20-year term. PLO No. 7664, which will currently expire on Jun 11, 2026, withdrew 990 acres of National Forest System (NFS) lands located within the Tonto National Forest from location and entry under the U.S. mining laws, subject to valid existing rights, to protect the Diamond Rim Quartz Crystal Interpretative Area, located in Gila County, Arizona, from potential adverse impacts from mining. This notice provides for the public to comment and request a public meeting for the 20-year withdrawal extension application.

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Regulation, Compliance, Agriculture 3 Jan 2025 snap, quality control, agriculture, regulatory compliance, usda, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, grant programs-social programs, incorporation by reference, fns handbook

📜Proposed Rule for SNAP Quality Control Handbook by USDA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (the Department) is issuing this proposed rule to formally incorporate by reference the FNS Handbook 310 into SNAP regulations. By doing so, the Department is ensuring that the public receives a notice and comment period prior to implementation of revisions to the Handbook, which is the standard operating procedure manual for conducting quality control (QC) reviews of SNAP cases. The Department also proposes to remove reference to FNS Handbook 311 until it can be incorporated by reference. The Department requests comment on these proposed provisions.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, transportation industry, national consumer complaint database, federal motor carrier safety administration

🚛FMCSA Notice

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for its review and approval and invites public comment. This revision is for the National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), which is an online interface allowing consumers, drivers, and others to file complaints against unsafe and unscrupulous companies and/or their employees, including shippers, receivers, and transportation intermediaries, depending on the type of complaint. These complaints cover a wide range of issues, including but not limited to driver harassment, coercion, movement of household goods, financial responsibility instruments for brokers and freight forwarders, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance, Electronic Logging Device (ELD), Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), Medical Review Officer (MRO), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) complaints. FMCSA requests approval to revise the ICR titled "National Consumer Complaint Database."

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Regulatory, Compliance 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, international trade, antidumping, sunset review, countervailing duty
Regulatory Changes, Business Impact 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, small business, procurement, federal contracts, blind services

📉Impact of Procurement List Deletions on Small Businesses

This action deletes product(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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Regulatory Compliance, Financial Implications 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, nyse, financial services, connectivity fees, trading floors
Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Impact 3 Jan 2025 endangered species, conservation, arizona, regulatory compliance, business operations

🌿Eagle Creek Conservation Permit Notice for Freeport Minerals

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received an application from Freeport Minerals, a subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc., for a 10(a)(1)(A) enhancement of survival permit supported by the proposed Eagle Creek Multi-Species Conservation Benefit Agreement (CBA) in Greenlee and Graham Counties, Arizona. With this notice, we announce the availability for public comment of the permit application, the proposed CBA, and the draft environmental assessment (EA). We invite comments from the public and Federal, Tribal, State, and local governments.

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Regulatory Requirements, Compliance 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, environmental protection, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, incorporation by reference, intergovernmental relations, ozone, air pollution control, ohio, volatile organic compounds, air quality, nitrogen dioxide, business implications, ozone standards

🌍Ohio's Air Quality Regulation Impacts for Businesses in 2025

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the following portions of Ohio's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission for the Cleveland 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard) Moderate nonattainment area: the base year emissions inventory, the reasonable further progress (RFP) demonstration, the motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program, and the nonattainment new source review (NNSR) program. EPA is proposing to approve these portions of the State's submission as a SIP revision pursuant to section 110 and part D of the CAA and EPA's regulations. EPA is also initiating the adequacy process and proposing approval of the 2023 motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) associated with the Cleveland Moderate ozone nonattainment RFP demonstration.

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Regulatory Compliance, Professional Events 3 Jan 2025 regulatory compliance, pediatric research, pharmaceuticals, fda, drug development, public health

💊FDA Meeting

The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA, Agency, or we) Office of Pediatric Therapeutics, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research are announcing a public meeting entitled "Interested Parties Meeting: Implementation of the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and Pediatric Research Equity Act." The purpose of the public meeting is to seek input from interested parties, including patient/parent/ caregiver groups, consumer groups, regulated industry, academia, and others. This input will enable FDA to obtain any recommendations or information relevant to the report to Congress that FDA is required to submit concerning pediatric drug and biologic development and labeling, as outlined in section 508 of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA).

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