📄USDA Seeks Comments on Information Collection for Loan Program
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) The Rural Business Cooperative Service (RBCS) invites comments on this information collection for which the Agency intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Business Implications
Comments are requested on proposed flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of any Base Flood Elevation (BFE), base flood depth, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundary or zone designation, or regulatory floodway on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports for the communities listed in the table below. The purpose of this notice is to seek general information and comment regarding the preliminary FIRM, and where applicable, the FIS report that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided to the affected communities. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that the community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having in effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🌊Golden Pass LNG Notice of Amendment Application and Intervention Deadline
Golden Pass LNG Terminal LLC has filed to amend its existing LNG terminal project, reducing the proposed pipeline's length and modifying the meter station configuration. The amendment requires regulatory approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, with an intervention deadline set for public participation.
Learn More⚠️OSHA Extends Comment Period for Ethylene Oxide Proposed Rule
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders interested in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Ethylene Oxide additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
Learn More🏗️Texas Eastern's Danville Compressor Project - Intervention Notice
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP has submitted an application for the Danville Compressor Station Replacement Project, aiming to replace aging gas compressor units to maintain system reliability. The project will not increase design capacity but includes public participation options, allowing stakeholders to comment and intervene in the regulatory process. Interested parties are encouraged to engage ahead of the deadline for motions to intervene.
Learn More⚡Authorization Notice for Continued Operation
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issues a Notice of Authorization allowing Northern States Power Company to continue operating the White River Hydroelectric Project under the current license until a new license is granted or the project is otherwise disposed of, ensuring continuity in operations and regulatory compliance.
Learn More📡Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Membership Changes & Antitrust Notice
The Department of Justice's notice announces membership updates for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, including new parties involved in collaborative research under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. It highlights ongoing membership opportunities and the importance of regulatory declarations in shaping antitrust risk for current and future participants.
Learn More⚓Comments Requested on Maritime Security Program Participation Renewal
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection OMB 2133-0525 (Application for Participation in the Maritime Security Program) is used to determine: the best qualified applicants for inclusion in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) during open solicitations, and continued qualification for inclusion in MSP by existing participants based on their financial statements. Proposed changes include instructions for electronic submission of applications, updates to statutory citations, removal of commercial references that are no longer relevant to MSP, and changes to certain collected information that better reflects current maritime business practice. MARAD is required to publish this notice in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More⚡Overview of Exempt Wholesale Generator Filings and Compliance Updates
The Department of Energy's Combined Notice of Filings includes recent applications for self-certification as Exempt Wholesale Generators by various energy companies, along with compliance filings and updates regarding electricity rates. The document outlines critical deadlines for comments and procedural requirements for public participation and intervention.
Learn More⚖️Notice of Disposition of Human Remains Under NAGPRA
In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to carry out the disposition of human remains removed from Federal or Tribal lands to the lineal descendants, Indian Tribe, or Native Hawaiian organization with priority for disposition in this notice.
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