⚒️Update on Federal Mine Safety and Health Procedural Rules
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission (the "Commission") is an independent adjudicatory agency that provides trials and appellate review of cases arising under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (the "Mine Act"). Trials are held before the Commission's Administrative Law Judges, and appellate review is provided by a five-member Review Commission appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. On January 17, 2025, the Commission published a final rule, which made final revisions to many of the Commission's procedural rules. The Commission is extending the comment period and delaying the effective date set forth in that publication.
Learn More📈SEC Notice for Proposed VanEck Solana Trust Trading Rule Change
The SEC announces a proposed rule change allowing the Cboe BZX Exchange to list and trade shares of the VanEck Solana Trust under Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This initiative aims to enhance investor protection and improve market access for Solana, a decentralized digital asset, while ensuring compliance with existing regulations.
Learn More🏦Federal Reserve Change in Bank Control Notices Overview
The Federal Reserve announces changes regarding bank control notices, addressing acquisitions of bank shares under the Change in Bank Control Act. The document outlines the submission process for public comments and details relevant parties involved in the applications, providing insights for stakeholders in the financial sector.
Learn More🎣Public Scoping Meetings for Recreational Fishing Management Plan
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) will hold 5 joint public scoping hearing to solicit public comments on potential topics to be addressed by a Recreational Sector Separation and Data Collection Amendment to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) and the Bluefish FMP. The Council and Commission are also accepting written scoping comments through March 20, 2025.
Learn More📦Notice from Postal Regulatory Commission on New Postal Products
The Commission is noticing a recent Postal Service filing for the Commission's consideration concerning a negotiated service agreement. This notice informs the public of the filing, invites public comment, and takes other administrative steps.
Learn More🧼Proposed Deletions from Procurement List by Federal Committee
The Committee is proposing to delete product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Requests Comments on Inorganic Arsenic Standard Compliance
OSHA solicits public comments concerning the proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements specified in the Inorganic Arsenic Standard.
Learn More🌍Notice of Environmental Impact Statements by the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for various projects, including LNG and mining initiatives. The public is invited to comment on these statements, which evaluate significant environmental effects and compliance with federal regulations. The notice details associated deadlines and contact information for relevant inquiries.
Learn More⚛️NRC Issues Regulatory Guide 3.78 for Inservice Inspection Compliance
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a new Regulatory Guide (RG) 3.78 (Revision 0), "Acceptable ASME Section XI Inservice Inspection Code Cases." This new RG provides applicants and licensees with methods that the NRC staff considers acceptable for specific or general independent spent fuel storage installation (ISFSI) licensees and certificate of compliance (CoC) holders to comply with NRC regulations for inservice inspection of confinement boundary components and aging management activities associated with the renewals of ISFSIs, general licensees, and CoC holders for spent fuel storage systems.
Learn More💻New Export Control Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits
On January 16, 2025, BIS published in the Federal Register an interim final rule (IFR), "Implementation of Additional Due Diligence Measures for Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits; Amendments and Clarifications; and Extension of Comment Period" (January 16 IFR). This rule revises Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 3A090 to correct this ECCN's license requirement added in the January 16 IFR.
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