Search Results for keywords:"Florida Power

The Federal Reserve System announced a notice regarding applications for approval to form or acquire bank holding companies. The applications are in accordance with the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and related regulations. This notice lists UIR Acceptance Corporation, based in Lemont, Illinois, applying to become a bank holding company by acquiring Easton Bancshares, Inc., and Community Bank of Easton, both located in Easton, Illinois. The public can view these applications and submit comments to the responsible Federal Reserve Bank or the Board of Governors.

The Department of Defense has announced a proposed arms sale to the Republic of Türkiye. This transaction includes the purchase of 40 new F-16 aircraft and the modernization of 79 existing F-16 jets, along with various related equipment, for an estimated cost of $23 billion. The sale supports U.S. foreign policy by enhancing Türkiye's capabilities, enabling it to better protect its airspace, participate in NATO missions, and maintain compatibility with U.S. and NATO forces. The sale will not affect the U.S. military balance, and the primary contractor will be Lockheed Martin.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is asking for public comments on the FERC-512 information collection. This request is related to renewing the paperwork approval needed for preliminary permits, which allow companies the priority to apply for hydropower project licenses. These permits, which last up to four years, do not authorize construction but let companies study and plan potential projects. Public comments on this matter are due by March 12, 2021.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), part of the Department of Energy, has issued a final rule to update its filing fees based on costs for Fiscal Year 2024. These changes, effective March 3, 2025, adjust fees arising from specific services and benefits provided to identifiable beneficiaries. The rule is classified as procedural and, therefore, exempt from public comment and additional information collection requirements. It includes changes in several fee sections, like increasing the fees for specific services as detailed in the amendments to part 381 of the Commission's regulations.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a final rule to adjust the civil penalties they can impose for regulatory violations, in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The rule, effective January 11, 2021, adjusts the maximum penalty for certain violations from $1,722 to $1,742, based on the 2021 cost-of-living adjustment multiplier provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This adjustment ensures penalties keep pace with inflation. The adjustment is not a significant regulatory action and does not impose new reporting requirements.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary rule to maintain a modified schedule for operating the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge over the Okeechobee Waterway in Stuart, Florida. This rule, effective until May 31, 2025, aims to keep train traffic moving efficiently while ensuring predictable and reliable drawbridge openings for boats. The Coast Guard is extending the temporary rule without a prior notice due to insufficient time to evaluate necessary data before the previous rule expired. Public comments regarding this temporary rule are welcome until March 10, 2025, and any necessary changes will be considered for a final decision.

The Coast Guard has issued a final rule to establish a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio, to ensure safety during a bank stabilization construction project. Starting December 2, 2024, until July 11, 2025, vessel speeds will be limited, and access to the RNA will be restricted during construction hours unless permitted by the Captain of the Port. The rule aims to minimize risks to both vessels and construction workers, while also providing exceptions for small entities, and has been reviewed to ensure compliance with various federal regulations and executive orders.

The Coast Guard has proposed changes to its regulations concerning special local regulations and safety zones in the Captain of the Port Zone Eastern Great Lakes, aiming to maintain safety on these waters. These changes involve updating event names, modifying existing regulations, and removing some obsolete entries. The rule would establish temporary zones during scheduled events, restricting access without permission from the Captain of the Port to protect vessels and the public. Public comments on the proposal are invited until February 20, 2025, via the Federal Decision-Making Portal.

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone near the Mar-A-Lago Club and the Southern Boulevard Bridge in Palm Beach, Florida. This security measure will be enforced only when VIPs, including the President, are present to protect against threats such as terrorism and sabotage. The rule is effective from March 19, 2025, to July 17, 2025, with public comments accepted until May 12, 2025. The regulation ensures that the waterways remain safe while imposing limited restrictions on vessel movements during VIP visits.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule to adjust the maximum and minimum civil monetary penalties to keep pace with inflation, as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 and its 2015 amendments. This move is part of an ongoing effort to maintain the deterrent impact of penalties and ensure compliance with laws. The adjustments, effective January 8, 2025, are made annually without requiring public feedback or notice and are based on a specific formula tied to the Consumer Price Index. The changes do not establish specific penalties for cases, as these are determined by the EPA considering the details of each case.