🌊FEMA Seeks Comments on Flood Insurance Program Information Collection
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. FEMA invites the general public to take this opportunity to comment on a revision of a currently approved information collection. In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice seeks comments concerning the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate's (OFIA) Ask the Advocate web form and the removal of two instruments that are no longer needed.
Learn More💵ICC Application for Clearing Agency Registration Under SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing an application from ICE Clear Credit LLC to register as a clearing agency for U.S. Treasury securities. This application outlines ICC’s proposed operational structure, risk management strategies, and the establishment of a Treasury Guaranty Fund, inviting public comment on the regulatory implications for market participants.
Learn More🦺OSHA Extends Comment Period on Lead Safety Regulations
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments by 60 days to allow stakeholders interested in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Lead additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
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🌊Final Flood Hazard Determinations - Business Implications & Regulations
Flood hazard determinations, which may include additions or modifications of Base Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, or regulatory floodways on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and where applicable, in the supporting Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports have been made final for the communities listed in the table below. The FIRM and FIS report are the basis of the floodplain management measures that a community is required either to adopt or to show evidence of having an effect in order to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA's) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Learn More🌊Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations and Their Business Impact
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⚠️OSHA Proposes Rule on General Duty Clause - Comments Extended
OSHA is extending the period for submitting comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled Occupational Safety and Health Standards; Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities. The agency is extending the comment period by 60 days to allow interested stakeholders additional time to review the NPRM and collect information and data necessary for comment.
Learn More🌊Regulatory Notice
New or modified Base (1-percent annual chance) Flood Elevations (BFEs), base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) boundaries or zone designations, and/or regulatory floodways (hereinafter referred to as flood hazard determinations) as shown on the indicated Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) for each of the communities listed in the table below are finalized. Each LOMR revises the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), and in some cases the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) reports, currently in effect for the listed communities.
Learn More📈ICC Proposes Rule Change for CDS Instrument On-Boarding Policies
The SEC has published a notice on the ICC's proposed rule change to amend its CDS Instrument On-boarding Policies and Procedures. The amendments aim to enhance the guiding principles for instrument selection, reflect current practices, and address clarifying non-substantive changes, ensuring improved operational readiness for clearing new instruments.
Learn More🌾Additional Payment II Program for Crop Insurance Providers
The Risk Management Agency (RMA), on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), is issuing this rule to announce the availability of funding under the Additional Payment II Program (ADD PAY II). ADD PAY II is a one-time additional payment to Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops. The total funding available for ADD PAY II is $30 million. Funding for ADD PAY II will be distributed to AIPs proportionally based on their respective liabilities for eligible crop insurance contracts for 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year specialty crops.
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