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  • 2024-29676 — Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 53A, 55C, 113, and 114
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102742
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released four general licenses linked to sanctions against Russian harmful foreign activities. These licenses, numbered 53A, 55C, 113, and 114, allow certain transactions that were initially restricted, involving Russian entities like Gazprombank and projects such as Sakhalin-2. Each license specifies what activities are permitted and outlines exceptions, such as prohibiting some financial dealings with blocked entities. These licenses were first published on OFAC's website and have specific expiration dates outlined in the document.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) gave out four special permissions, called general licenses, that let some businesses work with certain Russian companies, like Gazprombank, even though there are usually rules against it. These licenses let some things happen but also say some actions are still not allowed.

  • 2025-05092 — 60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire; OMB Control No.: 2535-NEW
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13775
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a 60-day notice seeking public comments on a new information collection initiative called the Supply Chain Risk Management Questionnaire. This is part of HUD's effort to evaluate and enhance its supply chain risk management practices for current and future vendors. The information collection aligns with several executive orders and federal guidelines focused on cybersecurity and supply chain security. HUD is inviting feedback on the necessity, impact, and potential improvements to the proposed information collection.

    Simple Explanation

    HUD wants to hear from people about a new set of questions they want to ask companies they work with, to make sure nothing bad happens with the things they buy, kind of like making sure all your toys are safe and strong. They're asking everyone to share ideas on how these new questions can be useful and better, but they haven't yet said how much time it will take or how many people need to answer these questions.

  • 2025-06729 — Energy Conservation Program: Proposed Withdrawal of Determination of Portable Electric Spas as a Covered Consumer Product
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 16469
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to withdraw its previous decision to classify portable electric spas (PESs) as covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). This means PESs would not be subject to federal energy conservation standards. DOE determined that classifying PESs is not necessary or appropriate to conserve energy effectively. The agency invites public comments on this decision by May 19, 2025, via their submission portal or other specified methods.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department is thinking about changing their mind on a decision about hot tubs—they don't want them to have strict rules about saving electricity. They want to hear what people think about this change by May 19, 2025.

  • 2025-03104 — Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Libya
    Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 10573
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S. President is continuing the national emergency regarding Libya, originally declared in 2011, due to ongoing threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. This decision was made because of persistent violence in Libya and risks from misuse of assets by Muammar Qadhafi's family and their associates. The emergency will continue beyond February 25, 2025, to safeguard Libya's state security and encourage national reconciliation. The notice of this continuation will be published in the Federal Register and sent to Congress.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has decided to keep a big safety rule for Libya that started in 2011 because there are still dangers that could affect America and the world. This rule keeps going to help protect Libya and encourage peace.

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