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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1530
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Copyright Royalty Judges have received a notice from SoundExchange, Inc., expressing their intent to audit Music Choice. This audit aims to check the royalty payments made by Commercial Webcasters, Preexisting Subscription Services, and Business Establishment Services for the years 2017, 2018, and 2019. According to the rules, SoundExchange can audit a licensee once a year for the past three years to ensure proper royalty payments. The notice of this audit was filed on December 18, 2020, and must be published in the Federal Register within 30 days.

    Simple Explanation

    In simple terms, the government is letting people know that a company called SoundExchange wants to check if another company, Music Choice, paid the correct amount of money for using music online from 2017 to 2019. This is like making sure everyone pays their share for playing with toys in a playground.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99844
    Reading Time:about 48 minutes

    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is asking for public comments on creating ethical guidelines for using "pervasive data" in research. Pervasive data are details about individuals collected through online services, like social media or apps. The NTIA wants to make sure that researchers using this kind of data do it ethically, respecting privacy and individual rights. They are looking to hear from the public to decide if they should officially issue these guidelines, which would help set standards for ethical data use without replacing any laws.

    Simple Explanation

    The NTIA wants to hear what people think about making some rules for using information collected from things like apps and social media, making sure everyone plays fair and respects privacy when they use this information to study things. They're trying to figure out if they should write down these rules to help guide researchers, without making new laws.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12395
    Reading Time:about 71 minutes

    The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposal to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Hedera Trust (HBAR) under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d), which governs commodity-based trust shares. The trust holds HBAR, the native token of the Hedera Network, and aims to provide investors with an easy way to gain exposure to this digital asset. The document details the trust's operation, including the issuance and redemption of shares, the pricing index associated with HBAR, and measures to prevent fraud and ensure secure trading. The proposal also discusses oversight agreements intended to prevent manipulation and ensure fair trading practices.

    Simple Explanation

    Nasdaq wants to offer a new way for people to buy and sell pieces of something called the "Grayscale Hedera Trust," which holds a special type of digital money called HBAR. They have rules to make sure everything is safe and fair, like making sure the prices are right and nobody cheats.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 14001
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    In Executive Order 14247, the U.S. President outlines plans to modernize government payment systems by eliminating paper checks and transitioning to electronic payments, starting on September 30, 2025. This change aims to reduce costs, fraud, and inefficiencies while increasing the security of federal payments. The order mandates that all federal payments, including benefits, tax refunds, and vendor payments, be processed electronically, with exceptions for certain situations like emergencies or national security. The Secretary of the Treasury, along with other agencies, is tasked with ensuring a smooth transition by supporting affected individuals and promoting public awareness of the new system.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine the President of the United States wants to stop using paper checks to pay people and instead use computers to send money, kind of like how you send messages on a phone. This will help make sure the money is safe and fast, but they need to make sure it works for everyone, even those who don’t have a bank.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2176
    Reading Time:about 4 hours

    The U.S. Copyright Office issued a final rule under the Music Modernization Act (MMA) to address how digital music providers should handle and report accrued royalties for unmatched musical works. This rule aims to clarify the processes for transferring royalties to the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) while ensuring accurate payments to songwriters and copyright owners. It addresses the necessity of estimates and adjustments to royalties due to unknown factors, like the pending final determination of royalty rates. The rule also considers previous private agreements to prevent double payments while ensuring that unmatched royalties are correctly transferred and accounted for.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a big music party where musicians get paid based on how many times people dance to their tunes. The new rule helps to make sure all the musicians, even the ones whose songs haven't been matched to the right payments yet, eventually get their fair share of the party money.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5093
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule related to the emission standards for hazardous air pollutants in polyvinyl chloride and copolymers production. Initially proposed on November 9, 2020, the comment period was set to conclude on January 8, 2021, but has been reopened until February 8, 2021. This extension gives stakeholders additional time to review and provide feedback. Comments can be submitted via several methods, including online through the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, fax, or traditional mail.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is asking people to give their thoughts about new rules for factories making a type of plastic. They reopened the time for comments because they want everyone to have more time to share their ideas.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 10708
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule concerning the emission standards for the Polyether Polyols Production Industry. Originally, the public comment period was set to close on February 25, 2025, but it has been extended by 21 days to March 18, 2025. This extension allows more time for stakeholders to review and comment on the proposal. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including the eRulemaking Portal, email, fax, mail, or hand delivery.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is giving people more time to tell them what they think about new rules on air pollution for a certain industry. Now, instead of ending on February 25, everyone has until March 18 to share their ideas.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13116
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    On January 22, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule called the "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources Technology Review." The EPA has decided to extend the deadline for public comments on this rule from March 24, 2025, to April 14, 2025, giving people more time to review and share their thoughts. Comments can be submitted through various methods including online, email, fax, mail, or in-person delivery to the EPA's Docket Center. The EPA encourages those submitting comments to include all necessary information to ensure their voices are heard.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wanted people to tell them what they think about some new rules for factories, and they gave everyone extra time to do so. Now, people have until April 14, 2025, to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13576
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    On December 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed changes to the rules about emissions from new and modified stationary combustion and gas turbines, focusing on reducing nitrogen oxides. Originally, the public had until March 13, 2025, to comment on this proposal. However, after receiving requests for more time to review, the EPA has reopened the public comment period, extending it an additional 21 days until April 15, 2025. People can submit their comments through various methods mentioned by the EPA, ensuring they include the correct docket ID in their submissions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is changing some rules about how certain machines, like big engines, need to keep the air clean. They want people to give their thoughts on these changes by a new date in April, so everyone has enough time to read and say what they think.

  • Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 4708
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the public comment period for a proposed rule about emissions standards for large municipal waste combustors. Initially published on January 23, 2024, the comment period originally closed on March 25, 2024. Due to the need for more information on the proposed amendments, the comment period has been extended until July 16, 2025, allowing the public to submit their opinions and additional information, including historical pollution data. Comments can be submitted online, via email, fax, mail, or hand delivery, with detailed instructions provided in the notice.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is asking people to share their thoughts on some new rules for cleaning up smoke from big garbage burners, and they're giving everyone more time to do this until next July. They want everyone to have a chance to say what they think.