📜CFPB Rescinds Rulemaking Procedure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is adopting a procedural rule (Final Rule) that rescinds its rule specifying how the Bureau issues rules and when rules are considered issued.
Learn More📄FCC Notice on Information Collection Affecting Small Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might "further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees."
Learn More🐋Regulations for Marine Mammal Protection in Kingston Ferry Project
NMFS has received a request from Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for authorization to take marine mammals incidental to the Kingston Ferry Terminal Trestle Seismic Retrofit Project in Kingston, WA. Pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), NMFS is requesting comments on its proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) to incidentally take marine mammals during the specified activities. NMFS is also requesting comments on a possible one-time, 1-year renewal that could be issued under certain circumstances and if all requirements are met, as described in Request for Public Comments at the end of this notice. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the issuance of the requested MMPA authorization and agency responses will be summarized in the final notice of our decision.
Learn More⚡Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings by FERC
The Department of Energy announces a combined notice of filings regarding natural gas pipeline rates, including important details on applicants and compliance. Businesses can intervene or comment on the proceedings, as participation is encouraged to engage in regulatory decision-making about pipeline rates and agreements impacting the energy sector.
Learn More💊American Radiolabeled Chem's Controlled Substances Manufacturing Application
American Radiolabeled Chem has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.
Learn More📊Proposed Changes to Rule 928NYP Enhancing Trading Risk Controls
The SEC has announced a proposed change to Rule 928NYP, allowing trading firms to implement "Gross Risk Credit Limits" as an optional pre-trade risk control. This proposal aims to enhance risk management practices and assist firms in better managing their financial exposures, thereby contributing to the overall stability of the trading market.
Learn More🏦Analysis of Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund Rule Amendment
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is proposing to amend its 2013 rule implementing the provision of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA or Act) that establishes a Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund (Civil Penalty Fund). Under the CFPA, the Civil Penalty Fund may be used for payments to victims of activities subject to civil penalties; to the extent victims cannot be located or payments are not practicable, the Bureau may use funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs. This proposed rule would remove references to allocating funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs.
Learn More🌡️FDA Exempts Class II Clinical Electronic Thermometers from Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we, or the Agency) is publishing an order setting forth the Agency's final determination to exempt certain class II clinical electronic thermometers from premarket notification (510(k)) requirements, subject to certain limitations. This exemption from 510(k), subject to certain limitations, is immediately in effect for such class II clinical electronic thermometers. This exemption will decrease regulatory burdens on the medical device industry and will eliminate private costs and expenditures required to comply with Federal regulations. FDA is amending the classification language within the Code of Federal Regulations for certain class II clinical electronic thermometers to reflect this final determination. FDA is publishing this order in accordance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
Learn More🏛️National Park Service Notice on Historic Property Nominations
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before May 31, 2025, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
Learn More📡FCC Requests Comments on Information Collection for Businesses
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
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