📉CFPB Proposes Rescission of Nonbank Registry Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau or CFPB) is proposing to rescind its rule requiring certain types of nonbank covered persons subject to certain final public orders obtained or issued by a government agency in connection with the offering or provision of a consumer financial product or service to report the existence of the orders and related information to a Bureau registry.
Learn More🌱Exemption for L-Arginine in Pesticide Formulations Overview
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of l-arginine (CAS Reg. No. 74-79-3) when used as an inert ingredient (protein stabilizer) on greenhouse pre- bloom cucumbers at a maximum concentration of <=1%. D. O'Shaughnessy Consulting, Inc. on behalf of A&L Biological Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of l-arginine, when used in accordance with the terms of those exemptions.
Learn More🐟Proposed Fishing Regulations for Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish
NMFS proposes 2025-2026 specifications for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan (FMP), as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council). This action proposes new 2025 and projected 2026 butterfish fishery specifications, and reaffirmed 2025 chub mackerel, Illex squid, longfin squid, and Atlantic mackerel fishery specifications. The proposed specifications are intended to establish allowable harvest levels that will prevent overfishing, consistent with the most recent scientific information. This action would also adjust the minimum square mesh size for directed butterfish trawl trips; account for a 2024 Atlantic mackerel annual catch limit overage (if applicable); and correct existing regulations.
Learn More🌾Removal of Obsolete Crop Assistance Program Regulations
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is updating our regulations to remove the FSA Crop Assistance Program (CAP), which is obsolete. The changes in this rule will have no impacts on past or present FSA customers.
Learn More🌱USDA Rescinds Pesticide Recordkeeping Regulations Affecting Compliance
This action rescinds regulations pertaining to Recordkeeping on Restricted Use Pesticides by Certified Applicators; Surveys and Reports.
Learn More🚤Temporary Safety Zone Regulations for Cocoa Beach Powerboat Event
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Cocoa Beach, Florida. This safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Thunder on Cocoa Beach powerboat racing event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Jacksonville or a designated representative.
Learn More🍽️Rescission of Obsolete Data Collection Requirements for CACFP
This rule rescinds an obsolete data collection requirement in regulations regarding the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Learn More🚤Proposed Regulation for Allegheny River Special Local Regulation
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21.5 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the powerboat regatta for the activities planned from June 7, 2025, through June 8, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🍄Proposed Rescind of National Organic Program for Mushrooms & Pet Food
AMS is proposing to rescind the rule and regulations issued on December 23, 2024, titled, "National Organic Program; Market Development for Mushrooms and Pet Food."
Learn More🐬Proposed Regulations for Marine Mammals in Military Readiness Activities
NMFS has received a request from the U.S. Department of the Navy (including the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps (Navy)) and on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard (Coast Guard; hereafter, Navy and Coast Guard are collectively referred to as Action Proponents) for Incidental Take Regulations (ITR) and three associated Letters of Authorization (LOAs) pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The requested regulations would govern the authorization of take of marine mammals incidental to training and testing activities conducted in the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing (AFTT) Study Area over the course of seven years from November 2025 through November 2032. NMFS requests comments on this proposed rule. NMFS will consider public comments prior to making any final decision on the promulgation of the requested ITR and issuance of the LOAs; agency responses to public comments will be summarized in the final rule, if issued. The Action Proponents' activities are considered military readiness activities pursuant to the MMPA, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (2004 NDAA).
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