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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2696
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Samsung Electronics alleging violations in the importation and sale of certain wireless communications equipment. The complaint names Ericsson's Swedish and American entities as respondents and requests exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against them. The ITC is seeking public comments on whether the requested actions could impact public health, safety, or the U.S. economy. Comments must be submitted within eight days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The government got a letter from Samsung saying that Ericsson is doing something wrong with their phone gadgets, and they want to stop them from bringing and selling those gadgets here. They are asking people to quickly say if stopping Ericsson could affect things like health or money in the country.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11169
    Reading Time:about 17 minutes

    The FAA has proposed a rule regarding airworthiness directives for certain ATR42-500 airplanes. This new rule seeks to update and replace existing directives due to identified safety concerns, imposing stricter airworthiness limitations to ensure these airplanes' structural integrity. The proposed changes require revisions to maintenance and inspection programs and open a comment period for the public until April 12, 2021. The rule also outlines anticipated costs for the operators and provides exceptions to some requirements from related European regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The rules for keeping some airplanes safe are being updated to make sure they are in good shape, and people can share their thoughts about these changes until April 12, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12374
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    On March 5, 2025, the NYSE American LLC filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend its rules for an optional routing strategy for certain order types. This change became effective immediately because it doesn't significantly impact investor protection or competition and the SEC agreed to waive the usual 30-day waiting period. The public can submit comments on this proposed rule change until April 7, 2025, and the SEC may suspend the change within 60 days if deemed necessary. All related documents can be accessed on the SEC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The NYSE American wants to make a small change to how some stock orders are handled, and they did it quickly so it could start right away. People can share their thoughts about it until early April, and if needed, the change might be stopped later.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9327
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced a series of electric corporate and rate filings from various companies, including Atlantic Power Corporation and PJM Interconnection. These filings, submitted on February 4 and 5, 2021, cover authorizations under the Federal Power Act, compliance filings, tariff amendments, and new rate schedules. Interested parties have until February 26, 2021, to submit comments or intervene in these proceedings. The filings are accessible through FERC’s online library for those who wish to learn more or participate.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make sure electricity companies follow the rules, so they're looking at some papers those companies sent. People can say what they think about these papers by a certain date, and they can find the papers online if they want to look.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9957
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Peace Corps is reopening the comment period for a document on an information collection request initially published on December 7, 2020. The original comment period closed on January 6, 2021, but should have been open for 60 days instead of 30 days. This reopening allows the public to submit comments until March 19, 2021. Comments can be emailed to Virginia Burke, the FOIA/Privacy Act Officer.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peace Corps is giving people more time to say what they think about a set of questions they want to ask. They had to give more time because they closed the first comment period too soon, so now people can send in their thoughts until March 19, 2021.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11047
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has received certain filings related to natural gas pipelines. Dauphin Island Gathering Partners submitted a compliance filing regarding a 2025 Storm Surcharge, and Elba Express Company, L.L.C. made a rate filing called the 2025 EEC Fuel Tracker Filing. Both filings were submitted on February 25, 2025, and interested parties must file comments, protests, or requests to intervene by March 10, 2025. Details can be accessed via the FERC eLibrary system or by contacting FERC's Office of Public Participation for assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Energy Department has some new rules about how much people pay for using certain gas pipes, and people have until March 10 to say if they like these changes or not. If someone wants to learn more or speak up but doesn't have the internet, they might have a hard time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12317
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Reserve System has announced that several people from the Wilson family in Ava, Illinois, have applied to maintain control over the Headquarters Holding Company. This control allows them to indirectly hold shares in The First National Bank of Ava. The public can review parts of these applications online or at the Federal Reserve offices and submit written comments by April 1, 2025. Comments submitted will be publicly disclosed, so people should avoid including confidential information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve System is letting people know that a family in Illinois wants to keep owning part of a bank, and if people have thoughts about this, they can write them down and send them in.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11827
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced multiple filings related to electric rates and tariffs. Applications were received from various entities, including PJM Interconnection, Walnut Bend Solar, SR Arlington II MT, ISO New England, and Southwest Power Pool. These filings involve compliance, cancellation notices, and rate and service agreement proposals with various effective dates in 2025. The public can submit comments or request interventions by the specified deadlines, and more details can be accessed through FERC's eLibrary system.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) talked about different plans for how much people pay for electricity and rules about it. People can tell FERC what they think, but they have to do it before a certain time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 384
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is reopening the comment period for changes and clarifications to the National Transit Database reporting requirements, originally announced on October 31, 2024. This extension allows more time for transit agencies and affected parties to review and comment on these changes, which impact safety and security reporting. Comments can be submitted by January 29, 2025, through various methods, including online, mail, or fax. The goal is to gather additional input due to the complex nature of the proposals and the holiday period overlapping with the original comment timeframe.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Transit Administration wants more time for people to share their thoughts about some new rules on how buses and trains report safety stuff. People can tell the FTA what they think by sending letters or going online until the end of January 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9545
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Peace Corps announced the reopening of the comment period for a document originally published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2020. This notice was about collecting feedback on an information collection request for OMB Review. Initially, the public was given only 30 days to comment, but it was supposed to be a 60-day period. Therefore, the Peace Corps is extending the comment period by an additional 30 days, allowing submissions until March 18, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Peace Corps made a mistake and didn't give people enough time to share their thoughts about a project, so they are now giving everyone extra time to send in their comments. They want to make sure everyone has a fair chance to speak up!