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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 14141
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    This document is a notice from the Federal Reserve System announcing that certain companies have applied to become bank holding companies or to acquire control over banks. The applications are being reviewed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and Regulation Y. The public can view the details of these applications and submit written comments, which will be publicly disclosed. One such application is from Centreville, MHC, in West Warwick, Rhode Island, seeking to acquire Centreville Bank.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve is announcing that some companies want to become big bank bosses or take over other banks. People can read about these plans and say what they think, but they might worry because the rules can be hard to understand and personal information could be shared.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10907
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposal to extend the information collection requirements for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) related to Taconite Iron Ore Processing. This proposal, which is currently approved until February 28, 2025, aims to ensure compliance with emission standards by collecting data from relevant facilities. Public comments on this extension can be submitted until March 31, 2025. The proposal involves mandatory initial and semiannual reports with an estimated total cost of $19,100,000 per year and affects seven facilities.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to keep checking on special rules for cleaning the air at places that make Taconite iron, which helps protect the environment. They're asking for feedback to see if they need to keep collecting information, and they'll continue to check in with the seven places doing this work to make sure they're following the rules.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102914
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is organizing a public workshop titled "FY 2025 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Workshop" to discuss science and research initiatives for generic drugs. The workshop will take place on June 3 and 4, 2025, at the FDA White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, MD, and will also be accessible virtually. The FDA seeks input from various interested groups, including industry professionals and patient advocates, as part of their ongoing commitment to develop annual science initiatives under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA). Attendees can submit electronic or written comments about the workshop until July 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The FDA is having a big meeting to talk about making safe, copycat versions of medicine called generic drugs, and they want everyone to share their ideas. If people can’t come to the meeting in person, they can watch online and send their thoughts by a certain date.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10898
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking comments on the proposed extension of an information collection request (ICR) related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for benzene emissions from storage vessels and coke oven by-product recovery plants. This request has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for their review. The ICR is currently valid until February 2025, and this notice opens an additional 30-day period for public comments. The EPA estimates that seven respondents will be affected, with a total annual burden of 1,130 hours and costs amounting to $143,000.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking people to share their thoughts about keeping track of how much benzene, a harmful chemical, is released from big storage tanks and special factories. They want to make sure the rules and checks continue so everyone stays safe, and they’re giving everyone another chance over 30 days to share opinions!

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8080
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is inviting public and federal agency comments on their information collections related to the foreign tax credit and notifications of foreign tax redeterminations. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork and the burden on respondents, as stipulated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. Comments need to be submitted by April 5, 2021, to be considered. The information collection requirement affects businesses or other profit-driven organizations, with an estimated annual burden of 56,065 hours across 13,500 respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The IRS wants people to tell them if their new rules about tax credits for money paid to other countries are too tricky or make people do too much paperwork, and they want these thoughts sent in by April 5, 2021. They're trying to make sure that following the rules isn't more work than it needs to be for businesses.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99283
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection regarding the safety and maintenance of diesel-powered equipment in underground coal mines. This request, submitted under the Paperwork Reduction Act, aims to ensure necessary safety measures are in place, such as maintenance records and exhaust emission tests, to protect miners from fire and health hazards associated with diesel equipment. The public can comment on the proposal until January 9, 2025, focusing on the necessity and implications of the data collection. The information collection's purpose is to enhance safety standards and reduce the risk associated with diesel machinery.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure diesel machines in underground coal mines are safe, so they are asking people to share their thoughts on keeping these machines as safe as possible for the workers. They're looking for ideas until January 9, 2025, on how to make sure that all safety precautions are in place to avoid accidents and keep miners healthy.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 5878
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put forward an information collection request (ICR) regarding the NESHAP for Beryllium Rocket Motor Fuel Firing, seeking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review and approval. This request is a proposed extension, already approved until February 28, 2025, and involves gathering data to ensure compliance with regulations stated in 40 CFR part 61, subpart D. The EPA had initially invited public comments on this ICR back in May 2023, and now offers a further 30-day window for additional public feedback. The request involves an estimated total annual burden of nine hours and costs of $1,450, with no expected changes in these estimates since the industry growth is negligible.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency wants to continue checking rocket fuel firings that use a material called beryllium to make sure they’re following the rules, and they're asking for thoughts from the public on this. It involves just one company and costs about $1,450 a year to gather the needed information to make sure everything is safe.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4699
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Coast Guard is proposing to create safety zones around vessels carrying oversized cargo in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Port Complex to enhance navigational safety. These zones would span a 500-foot radius around such vessels while they are in transit, prohibiting entry without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rule are welcomed until February 18, 2025, through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. This action aims to minimize navigational disruptions and ensure safe transport of large cargo within the port area.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard wants to keep big ships carrying large items in the Los Angeles port area safe by creating a "safety zone" that other boats can't enter unless they get special permission. They're asking people to share what they think about this idea to help make a final decision.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103930
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of the Treasury has announced that they will be submitting various information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. These requests are part of a routine process governed by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is encouraged to submit comments by January 21, 2025, for consideration. The notice includes details about different forms and applications used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for purposes such as employee pensions and advisory council membership, along with estimated burdens associated with each.

    Simple Explanation

    The Treasury Department wants to ask people for their thoughts on different forms used by the IRS, which help with things like taxes and retirement. People can tell them what they think until January 21, 2025, and the department will look at all the comments to see how they might improve things.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10961
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc. has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its Fee Schedule. This change introduces a new fee waiver for Uncontrolled External Distributors under the Market Data section. The proposal is effective immediately, and the SEC is seeking public comments on this change until March 21, 2025. Interested individuals can submit their views on the SEC's website or by email, ensuring to reference the file number SR-CboeEDGX-2025-009.

    Simple Explanation

    Cboe EDGX Exchange, like a big marketplace, is changing its rules so certain people don't have to pay a fee when they share price information. The change happened right away, but people can still share their thoughts about it with the SEC until March 21, 2025.

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