Notice 5 May 2025 background checks, regulatory compliance, public comments, firearms, atf, doj

📜Notice on Appeals of Background Checks by ATF and DOJ

The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 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.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, telecommunications, fcc, small business, ownership disclosure

📄FCC Notice on Information Collection and Ownership Disclosures

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 Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 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 OMB 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 OMB control number.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, epilepsy, transportation, driver exemptions, fmcsa, commercial motor vehicles

🚚FMCSA Renews Driver Exemptions for Epilepsy and Seizures

FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for 17 individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers have "no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV." The exemptions enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in interstate commerce.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, csx, trackage rights, norfolk southern, rail transportation, operational efficiency, logistics

🚆CSX Requests Expiration of Trackage Rights with Norfolk Southern

CSX Transportation, Inc. petitions for the expiration of previously granted trackage rights from Norfolk Southern Railway Company to allow for service adjustments during construction of the Howard Street Tunnel. The arrangement seeks to ensure continued operations and regulatory compliance while safeguarding affected employee rights until the project completion.

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Notice 5 May 2025 background checks, regulatory compliance, alcohol tobacco firearms, information collection, department of justice

📜Notice on Proposed Information Collection by the Department of Justice

The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), 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.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, energy, project licensing, hydroelectric, environmental impact

⚡Great River Hydro's Revised Procedural Schedule for Project Relicenses

The Department of Energy's updated procedural schedule for the environmental impact statements on Great River Hydro's relicensing applications provides key milestones for compliance in the relicensing process of three hydroelectric projects. These milestones include the issuance of a draft EIS and due dates for comments, essential for stakeholders to note.

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Notice 5 May 2025 securities, regulatory compliance, mutual funds, sec, investment, financial services

📈SEC Notice on Investment Company Act Exemption Request

The Securities and Exchange Commission released a notice regarding an application from Align Alternative Access Fund and Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. for an exemption under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application seeks permission for registered closed-end investment companies to issue various classes of shares with differing sales loads and service fees, impacting their operational strategy and regulatory compliance.

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Notice 5 May 2025 regulatory compliance, customs, healthcare costs, business regulations, financial obligations, border protection

💰Important Regulatory Notice on Guarantee of Payment for Businesses

The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 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 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.

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Notice 5 May 2025 clearing member, business continuity, regulatory compliance, financial markets, lch sa, securities exchange commission

📊LCH SA's Proposed Rule Change on Clearing Member Testing Requirements

LCH SA is proposing amendments to its rulebook to require Clearing Members to participate in testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, as well as comply with new margin adequacy regulations. These changes aim to enhance operational resilience and compliance under the Securities Exchange Act. The proposal seeks comment from stakeholders and emphasizes the importance of thorough testing to maintain orderly market functions.

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Notice 5 May 2025 coal mining, regulatory compliance, inspections, department of labor, mine safety

⚠️DOL Notice on Coal Mine Safety Inspections and Compliance Requirements

The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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