⚠️Confirmatory Order Mandates Safety Enhancements for Constellation Energy
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a Confirmatory Order to Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to memorialize the agreement reached during an alternative dispute resolution mediation session held on June 17-18, 2025. The Confirmatory Order contains commitments made to resolve six apparent violations of NRC requirements relating to the Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Unit 1, reactor pressure vessel drain down event that occurred on March 28, 2023. The commitments include actions by Quad Cities Nuclear Power Station, Units 1 and 2, to enhance its corrective action program, employee training, and safety culture. The Confirmatory Order is effective upon issuance.
Learn More🏦Analysis of Bank Control Notices Impacting Financial Institutions
The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice concerning applications under the Change in Bank Control Act, highlighting the process for acquiring shares of banks. It addresses public comments and the inspection of application details at designated Federal Reserve Banks, inviting interested parties to express their views on these applications.
Learn More🌞New BLM Regulations Impacting Solar and Wind Energy Projects
The Department of the Interior (Department) is amending the BLM rules governing acreage rent rate and capacity fee for solar and wind energy generation on Public Lands to effectuate changes required by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.
Learn More📑CFTC Notice on Swap Documentation Information Collection
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC" or "Commission") is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed renewal of a collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act ("PRA"), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment. This notice solicits comments on certain collections of information mandated by Subpart I of Part 23 of the Commission's Regulations (Swap Documentation).
Learn More🌾2025/2026 AMS Services Rates Correction
On April 29, 2025, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the 2025/2026 rates it will charge for voluntary grading, inspection, certification, auditing, and laboratory services for a variety of agricultural commodities including meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, eggs, dairy products, rice, and cotton and tobacco. This document corrects typographical errors in a table.
Learn More🔒TSA Pipeline Security Review Requirements and Compliance Notification
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites public comment on one currently-approved Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0056, abstracted below, that we will submit to OMB for an extension in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection allows TSA to assess the current security practices in the pipeline industry through TSA's Pipeline Corporate Security Review (CSR) program and allows for the continuation of mandatory cybersecurity requirements under the TSA Security Directive (SD) Pipeline--2021-02 series.
Learn More🛢️Pipeline Safety
This notice announces a public meeting to discuss how data collected from pipeline operators can be used to improve pipeline and public safety. Discussion topics include how data collected by PHMSA is currently used by stakeholders, displayed on the PHMSA website, and used to generate pipeline safety performance measures. PHMSA is also interested in identifying data that is collected but not used by any stakeholders, as well as data that should be collected but is not. The meeting will be recorded but there will not be a live webcast.
Learn More⚖️FMC Complaint Filed Against Oak Way Cargo LLC by Way2Go Cargo Corp
The Federal Maritime Commission has received a complaint filed by Way2Go Cargo Corp against Oak Way Cargo, LLC, alleging unauthorized use of licenses and revenue diversion. The complaint involves jurisdiction under the Shipping Act of 1984 and has specific timelines for responses and decisions from administrative law judges. The case highlights regulatory compliance issues in the shipping industry.
Learn More🌾Sunshine Act Meeting Agenda for Farm Credit Assistance Programs
The Farm Credit Administration announces a public meeting to discuss significant matters concerning the Farm Credit System's performance on supporting young, beginning, and small farmers as well as startup costs for new farmers and ranchers. Participants can attend in person or virtually and must register in advance to observe the discussions.
Learn More🌊Notice of Temporary Variance Application for Hydropower Project
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission accepted an application from Erie Boulevard Hydropower for a temporary variance related to reservoir elevation at the Hudson River Project. The notice invites public comments and specifies filing procedures, emphasizing the need for compliance with environmental regulations and the involvement of cooperating agencies.
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