📜NCUA Solicits Comments on Share Insurance and Succession Planning Rules
Consistent with the January 20, 2025, White House memorandum to the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies, captioned "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," the NCUA Board (Board) is soliciting public comment for a period of 60 days on two of its recently published final rules that have not fully taken effect. Specifically, through publication of this notice, the Board invites comment on its final rule captioned "Simplification of Share Insurance," published on September 30, 2024, which takes full effect on December 1, 2026; and the final rule captioned "Succession Planning," published on December 26, 2024, which takes full effect on January 1, 2026. The public comment period will allow interested parties to provide comments about issues of fact, law, and policy raised by the two final rules.
Learn More🚢Request Notice on Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel Use in Coastwise 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💧Notice of Reasonable Period for Water Quality Certification
The Department of Energy issued a notice concerning Missisquoi, LLC’s water quality certification application under the Clean Water Act. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has one year to act on this request, with implications for ongoing and future energy projects if the certification is waived.
Learn More⏳SEC Delays Effective Dates for Form N-PORT and N-CEN Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is delaying the effective date for the amendments to Form N-PORT that were published on September 11, 2024, from November 17, 2025, to November 17, 2027. The Commission is also delaying the effective date of the amendments to the rule under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("Investment Company Act") associated with Form N-PORT reporting requirements. In addition, the Commission is delaying the compliance dates for these amendments related to Form N-PORT reporting requirements. The effective and compliance date for the amendments to Form N-CEN contained in the same release published on September 11, 2024, will remain November 17, 2025.
Learn More💧Notice of Water Quality Certification for Erie Boulevard Hydropower
The Department of Energy's notice informs the New York DEC of a Clean Water Act section 401 certification request by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. The document outlines the timeline for action and implications if the request is not addressed in a timely manner, emphasizing the importance of regulatory compliance in hydropower projects.
Learn More🔧Northwest Pipeline LLC's Kemmerer Project Notice of Application
The Department of Energy announces Northwest Pipeline LLC's application for the Kemmerer Horsepower Replacement Project in Wyoming. The project aims to modernize infrastructure by replacing outdated compressor units with newer, more efficient technology, significantly reducing emissions. Public participation is encouraged, with deadlines for comments and interventions outlined.
Learn More💧Black Canyon Hydro Water Quality Certification Notice Update
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has received a request for a Clean Water Act section 401 water quality certification related to the Black Canyon Hydro project. The agency has one year to act on this request, or the certification authority may be waived, impacting the project's progression and regulatory status.
Learn More💧LCH SA's Proposed Rule Change on Liquidity Risk Framework
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice concerning LCH SA’s proposed amendments to its Liquidity Risk Modelling Framework. The revisions aim to enhance the management of liquidity risks and clarify the treatment of collateral by detailing processes for liquidity needs arising from daily settlement, thereby aligning operational procedures with empirical data and regulatory standards.
Learn More📊SEC Extends Review Period for Proposed Amendment to Audit Trail Plan
The SEC has extended the review period for a proposed amendment to the Consolidated Audit Trail governing reporting requirements. Designed to include more verbal and floor activity, this amendment aims to enhance oversight within the National Market System Plan. The Commission is allowing additional time to assess policy issues and comments related to the proposal.
Learn More💊NIH Notice of Closed Meeting for Drug Product Development Proposals
The Department of Health and Human Services announces a closed meeting of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences Special Emphasis Panel to review contract proposals related to chemistry, manufacturing, and controls for drug product development. The meeting will take place via video format and is not open to the public.
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