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  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 9013
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, planned a public hearing on February 7, 2025, concerning proposed rules for unincorporated organizations related to partnership tax rules. However, since no requests to testify were received by the deadline, the hearing has been cancelled. This cancellation was officially announced in the Federal Register on February 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of taxes planned a meeting to talk about new rules that might change how some groups pay their taxes, but because nobody asked to speak at the meeting, they decided not to have it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105103
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Judicial Conference of the United States has canceled a public hearing that was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. This hearing was supposed to take place on January 17, 2025. Notice of the canceled event was published on December 18, 2024, and further information is available from H. Thomas Byron III of the Rules Committee Staff. The announcement about the hearing was initially made in the Federal Register in July 2024.

    Simple Explanation

    The big judges in the country were going to have a meeting in January to talk about changing some rules about money. But they decided not to have the meeting, and they haven't said why or if they're planning another one.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7248
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has announced that it received petitions from several firms seeking eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance. The EDA is investigating whether increased imports into the U.S. have led to job losses or decreased sales for these firms. The public can request a hearing on this matter by submitting a written request within ten days of the notice's publication. These actions are part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms program under the Trade Act of 1974.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is checking if some companies in America are losing jobs or money because people are buying more stuff made in other countries instead, and they want to see if they can help these companies with special support. People can ask to talk more about this, but they have to ask within ten days.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 7987
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), part of the Treasury Department, has announced a public hearing on proposed regulations related to a new rule that gives a 60-day delay on certain tax-related deadlines due to federally declared disasters. The hearing will take place on March 23, 2021, via teleconference, and individuals interested in speaking must submit their outlines by March 15, 2021. Anyone wishing to attend or testify at the hearing should send an email to the IRS to receive dial-in information. For more details on the hearing and participation, individuals can contact the IRS through the provided phone numbers or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make a new rule that gives people extra time, 60 days, to do taxes if there is a big disaster. They will have a special phone meeting to talk about it in March, and people can join if they email the government to get the phone number.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2741
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on January 28, 2021, to evaluate U.S.-China relations at the centennial of the Chinese Communist Party. This hearing aims to assess the current political, economic, and security relations between the two countries and discuss the implications of China's centennial goals for the United States. The event will be available for public viewing through a live webcast on the Commission's website. Interested individuals can submit written statements by the date of the hearing.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is having a public meeting to talk about the relationship between the U.S. and China, and it's happening because China's government has been around for 100 years. People can watch the meeting online and say what they think by sending a letter.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12637
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing in Washington, DC on April 3, 2025, to discuss China’s ambitions in space and what that means for the United States. The hearing will focus on topics such as China's growing space power, military and civil space activities, and the commercial space industry. People can attend in person near the U.S. Capitol or watch it live online on the Commission's website. Reservations are not necessary for attending the hearing, and written statements can be submitted by April 3, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is having a meeting to talk about how China wants to do big things in space. People can go there or watch it online, and they can also send in their thoughts until April 3, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 3808
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on February 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. to discuss draft dockets related to the basin's water resources. They will also have a virtual business meeting on March 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. to adopt minutes, announce upcoming events, and consider items from the hearing. Both events are open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube. Public comments on hearing items can be submitted online until February 10, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Delaware River Basin Commission is having two important online meetings where people can listen and speak up. The first meeting on February 5 is about water plans, and the second on March 12 discusses other important issues; anyone can watch these meetings on YouTube.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9435
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The United States International Trade Commission has issued a notice about their plan to do a full review of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on hot-rolled steel products from several countries, including China and India. The review will check if removing these duties could cause harm to U.S. industries. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days, and there are several important dates and procedures for businesses and interested parties to participate. A public hearing on this matter is scheduled for July 24, 2025, and various guidelines for document submissions and appearances have been outlined.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is looking at special taxes on steel from some countries, like China and India, to see if stopping these taxes would hurt businesses in the U.S. They want to take a closer look, and people can say what they think about it in July.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11515
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will host a virtual public hearing on March 31, 2025, regarding the Shrimp Framework Action. This action looks into updating the federally permitted Gulf shrimp fleet's platform for collecting and transmitting vessel position data. The public can join through a webinar and provide input online using a feedback tool. Details and updates about the meeting are accessible on the Council's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of shrimp fishing rules in the Gulf of Mexico are having a meeting online. They want to talk about a new way for shrimp boats to share where they are, and anyone can watch on the Internet and say what they think.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7573
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor is investigating requests from workers to determine if they are eligible for assistance due to job losses caused by foreign trade, as outlined in the Trade Act of 1974. These investigations, listed in an appendix, aim to find out when the job losses began or if they might start soon. People interested in the investigations can request a public hearing or submit comments in writing by February 8, 2021. The petitions are available for public viewing at the Department of Labor in Washington, DC.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor is checking if workers who lost jobs because of trade with other countries can get help. People can say what they think by February 8, 2021, and they can also see the requests for help at the office in Washington, DC.