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  • 2025-03936 — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Proposed Rules Changes
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11821
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Department of Defense has announced proposed changes to the rules of practice and procedure for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Although these changes are exempt from the typical requirements for public notice and comment, the Department is seeking public input before implementing them. The proposed amendments include adjustments to time limits, word counts, and submission requirements across various rules, aiming to standardize and streamline the procedures. Comments from the public must be submitted by April 11, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces wants to make some changes to its rules, like how much time people have to send things in. They are asking everyone what they think about these changes before making them official.

  • 2021-00781 — Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Cook Inlet Lease Sale 258
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 4117
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Oil and Gas Lease Sale 258 in Alaska's Cook Inlet. This document is now open for public review and comment until March 1, 2021, with virtual public hearings scheduled for February 2021. The Draft EIS explores potential environmental impacts of the lease sale and considers alternatives to the proposal, focusing on protecting local wildlife and important ecological areas. Public feedback can be submitted through the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is asking people what they think about a plan to look for oil and gas in Alaska's Cook Inlet. They want to make sure it won't harm animals and nature, and people can share their ideas about it online.

  • 2025-04022 — Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11969
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Reserve System has received applications from several individuals and groups seeking to acquire shares in banks or bank holding companies, as outlined under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications are open to public review and comment, with comments due by March 28, 2025. Notable applications include a group from Bentonville, Arkansas, aiming to acquire shares in Stark Bancshares, Inc., and the Kosman Family Group, looking to retain and share control over Platte Valley Financial Service Companies Inc. and its associated banks. Interested parties can submit comments to the Federal Reserve Banks in St. Louis and Kansas City, or the Board of Governors.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Reserve got requests from some people and families who want to buy parts of banks, and everyone can share their thoughts on this until the end of March. One group is from Bentonville and wants to buy some of one bank, while a family wants to keep owning some other banks together.

  • 2025-06699 — Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16524
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), with detailed information on several projects. These include a final EIS for Army training land in Hawaii, draft EIS documents for projects in Kansas and Illinois, and a draft supplement for a nuclear plant in Wisconsin. There is also a final statement concerning avian influenza outbreaks in poultry. These documents are open for public review and comment, with specific end dates given for each project.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is sharing some reports about how certain projects might affect the environment, like building areas for army training, making changes to a nuclear plant, or dealing with bird flu in chickens. People can read these reports and then tell the EPA what they think, but it's not clear exactly where or how to send those thoughts.

  • 2025-01650 — Notice of Lodging of Proposed Consent Decree Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8159
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice announced a proposed Consent Decree involving Tetra Tech EC Inc. concerning the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund Site in San Francisco. The decree addresses a claim that Tetra Tech is liable for handling hazardous substances at the site, requiring them to pay $40 million. In return, the U.S. government agrees not to pursue further legal action against Tetra Tech under specific CERCLA sections. The public can review and comment on this decree within 30 days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Justice wants a company to pay $40 million because they didn't handle dangerous stuff properly at an old shipyard in San Francisco. In exchange for the money, the government promises not to take them to court again for this issue, and people can tell the government what they think about this decision.