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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10498
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection to reduce paperwork burdens, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The FCC is particularly interested in feedback on how to decrease the information collection burden for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 26, 2025, through specified online platforms or via email. This initiative includes reviews of specific FCC forms, such as those dealing with payphone reclassification and volunteer services.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC is asking people to help them find ways to make paperwork simpler, especially for tiny businesses with fewer than 25 employees. They want to make sure that filling out forms doesn't take too long or cost too much.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7286
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    Gas Transmission Northwest, LLC (GTN) has submitted a request to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for permission to build a new compressor station in Oregon. This request is open for public involvement, where individuals can file protests, motions to intervene, or comments by March 22, 2021. Protests and interventions grant individuals certain rights in the proceedings, whereas comments allow individuals to express their views. The public can track ongoing updates about the project through FERC’s website and can choose to receive notifications through the eSubscription service.

    Simple Explanation

    Gas Transmission Northwest wants to build a new station in Oregon, and people have until March 22, 2021, to say if they agree or disagree. They can follow the updates online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4742
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has released a notice regarding certain companies planning to engage in or acquire companies involved in nonbanking activities, as permitted under the Bank Holding Company Act and Regulation Y. The activities are considered closely related to banking and will be conducted across the United States. The public can inspect the applications at certain Federal Reserve Banks or contact the Board's Freedom of Information Office for expedited requests. Comments from the public are invited and must be submitted by January 31, 2025, to the appropriate offices of the Federal Reserve System.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is letting people know about some companies that want to start doing things like banks do, even if they are not banks. They want people to look at their plans and say what they think about it by January 31, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95182
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that ceramic tile from India is not being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, which is also known as "dumping." This decision covers the period from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. As a result of this finding, U.S. Customs will not impose duties on these imports. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment on this determination before it is finalized.

    Simple Explanation

    The decision says that tiles from India are not being sold in America for super cheap prices to unfairly win customers. Because of this, no extra money (called "duties") will be added when these tiles are sold in the U.S.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1519
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is inviting public comments on proposed changes to flood hazard determinations. These determinations could affect floodplain management requirements by altering base flood elevations, flood boundaries, and floodway designations on Flood Insurance Rate Maps for specific communities. The community maps and reports are available for review online, and comments must be submitted by April 8, 2025. Affected communities can appeal these changes, and scientific panels may be used to resolve disagreements if needed.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is asking people to give their thoughts on changes they might make to maps showing flood risk. These changes could affect where flood zones are or how high water might rise, and communities can ask questions or say if they disagree until April 8, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11765
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comments on its information collection processes as part of efforts to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure the effectiveness of its collections. The FCC is specifically interested in feedback on whether the information collections are necessary, how accurate their burden estimates are, and ways to improve the use and clarity of the data collected. They also wish to minimize the burden on smaller businesses. All comments should be submitted by April 27, 2021, in accordance with the guidelines provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The FCC wants people to tell them if their way of asking for information is helpful and easy. They especially want to know if small businesses can handle it without too much trouble.