Postal Regulatory Commission: Proposed Rule on Off-the-Record Procedures

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) has proposed amendments to its rules governing off-the-record procedures in proceedings with an opportunity for a hearing. The proposed changes aim to clarify that informal off-the-record procedures are permissible under certain conditions, aligning with the Administrative Procedure Act and the Commission's ex parte rules.

Postal Regulatory Commission Proposes Rule Changes

The Postal Regulatory Commission has proposed changes to its rules regarding agency organization and practice and procedure. These amendments aim to enhance transparency, promote efficiency, and update regulations to reflect statutory changes, including the creation of a new Office of Budget and Finance and changes to the Office of Inspector General structure. The Commission is also proposing to end the codification of product lists in the Code of Federal Regulations.

Proposed Rule on Federal Regulatory Actions Agenda

The Office of Management and Budget is proposing a rule to establish a new Federal Regulatory Actions Agenda. This agenda aims to provide greater transparency and predictability regarding future regulatory actions by federal agencies.

Proposed Rule on Federal Regulatory Actions

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued a proposed rule regarding federal regulatory actions for Spring 2023. This proposal outlines potential changes to the regulatory process and seeks public input.

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory Actions Spring 2025

The Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory Actions for Spring 2025 has been published, outlining planned regulatory activities across federal agencies. This agenda provides a snapshot of proposed and ongoing regulatory projects for the upcoming period.

Nominations for Medical Evidence Program Committee

The Reagan Udall Foundation is soliciting nominations for its Medical Evidence Program Committee. This notice outlines the committee's purpose and the nomination process. Interested parties are encouraged to submit nominations.

Reagan Udall Foundation Seeks Steering Committee Nominations

The Reagan Udall Foundation is seeking nominations for its Steering Committee. This notice outlines the nomination process and criteria for potential candidates interested in contributing to the Foundation's mission.

Reagan Udall Foundation Nominations Corrections

The Reagan Udall Foundation has posted corrections to nominations. This notice provides updated information regarding individuals nominated for positions within the foundation.

Reagan Udall Foundation Seeks Steering Committee Nominations

The Reagan Udall Foundation is seeking nominations for its Steering Committee. This notice outlines the process and criteria for potential nominees interested in contributing to the Foundation's mission.

Reagan-Udall Foundation FDA Meeting Notice

The Reagan-Udall Foundation, in coordination with the FDA, has posted a notice for an upcoming meeting. The notice provides details regarding the meeting's date, time, and location, as well as the agenda for discussion.

National Medal of Technology Nomination Committee Charter Renewal

The Secretary of Commerce has renewed the Charter for the National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee. This renewal was determined to be necessary and in the public interest.

Technology Administration Performance Review Board Membership Notice

The Technology Administration has issued a notice listing the current membership of its Performance Review Board. This notice supersedes a previous publication from August 2005 and provides updated appointment details for board members responsible for reviewing performance appraisals and pay increases for senior executive and ST-3104 employees.

National Medal of Technology Nominations for 2007 Announced

The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration is accepting nominations for the 2007 National Medal of Technology. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 31, 2007. This award recognizes leading innovators for outstanding contributions to the economy through technology.

National Medal of Technology Nomination Committee Meeting Notice

The Technology Administration has issued a notice regarding a closed meeting of the National Medal of Technology Nomination Evaluation Committee. The meeting, held on April 3, 2007, was to discuss the merits of nominees for the award.

National Medal of Technology Nominations Deadline Extended

The Technology Administration has extended the nomination deadline for the National Medal of Technology 2007 program from May 31, 2007, to July 18, 2007. This extension is due to server problems that affected the submission process.

Pandemic Cover Crop Program Funding Availability Announced

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced funding availability for the Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) for the 2021 crop year. This program provides premium support to eligible agricultural producers who planted qualifying cover crops on insured acres.

RMA Funding Availability for Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance Program

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced funding availability for the Transitional and Organic Grower Assistance (TOGA) Program. This program provides premium assistance for producers transitioning to or using organic agricultural systems, with funding applied to the 2023 reinsurance year.

RMA Funding Availability: Additional Payment to Approved Insurance Providers

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced the availability of $25 million in funding under the Additional Payment (ADD PAY) Program. This one-time payment is for Approved Insurance Providers (AIPs) administering eligible crop insurance contracts for specialty crops during the 2021 reinsurance year.

USDA RMA Prevented Planting Listening Sessions

The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) is hosting listening sessions and requesting public input on the prevented planting provisions of the Common Crop Insurance Policy. The agency is seeking feedback on potential improvements to coverage, including harvest price adjustments and additional coverage levels.

RMA Reopens Comment Period on Prevented Planting Provisions

The Risk Management Agency (RMA) has reopened the comment period for its request for information regarding prevented planting provisions in the Common Crop Insurance Policy. The agency is seeking public input on various aspects of prevented planting coverage, including adjustments based on harvest prices and coverage levels. The comment period will remain open until October 12, 2023.

Rural Telephone Bank Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

The Rural Telephone Bank has issued a notice for upcoming meetings of its Staff, Board of Directors, and Stockholders. The meetings will cover topics including dividend rates, bank liquidation status, and administrative issues. The notice includes dates, times, and locations for these open meetings.

Rural Telephone Bank Sunshine Act Meetings Notice

The Rural Telephone Bank has announced its upcoming Sunshine Act meetings for February 22-23, 2006. The meetings will include a staff briefing and a Board of Directors meeting to discuss the progress of the Bank's dissolution and administrative matters.

Rural Telephone Bank 2005 Interest Rates Determination

The Rural Telephone Bank (RTB) has determined its fiscal year 2005 cost of money interest rates, establishing them at 6.18% for the liquidating account and 5.00% for the financing account. This notice marks the final interest rate determination for liquidating account loan advances due to the Bank's dissolution.

Rural Telephone Bank FY 2006 Interest Rate Determination

The Rural Telephone Bank (RTB) has established the cost of money interest rate at 5.49% for all advances made during fiscal year 2006. This notice details the calculation methodology and also provides an update on the Bank's dissolution process.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board Public Meeting Notice

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) has announced a public meeting for its Advisory Board. The meeting will be held on December 4, 2024, with various deadlines for attendance and participation requests in late November.

SLSDC Rule Revisions for Civil Penalty Amounts

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) has issued a final rule adjusting civil penalty amounts for 2025. This adjustment is mandated by federal law to account for inflation and preserve the deterrent effect of penalties for violations of DOT regulations.

Seaway Regulations and Rules Update

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is amending joint regulations with Canada to update various categories within the Seaway Regulations and Rules. These changes aim to clarify existing requirements for users of the Seaway.

Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Advisory Board Public Meeting Notice

The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) has announced a public meeting for its Advisory Board on March 6, 2025. Interested parties must submit requests to attend, speak, or provide materials by March 1, 2025. The meeting will cover standard board business and allow for public comment.

Notice withdrawn: Cyber Investigations Advisory Board charter amendments

Notice withdrawn: Cyber Investigations Advisory Board charter amendments

State Justice Institute Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued a notice for its Board of Directors meeting on April 7, 2025, in Indianapolis. The meeting will focus on considering grant applications for the second quarter of FY 2025 and other organizational business.

State Justice Institute Board Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued a notice for its Board of Directors meeting on June 2, 2025. The meeting will consider grant applications for the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2025 and other business. The notice includes the date, time, and location of the meeting.

State Justice Institute Board Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued a notice for its Board of Directors meeting scheduled for September 15, 2025. The meeting will address grant applications for FY 2025 and other organizational business.

State Justice Institute FY 2026 Grant Guideline Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued its Grant Guideline Notice for Fiscal Year 2026. This document outlines the administrative, programmatic, and financial requirements for entities seeking SJI grants to improve the quality of justice in state courts.

State Justice Institute Board of Directors Meeting Notice

The State Justice Institute (SJI) has issued a notice for its Board of Directors meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, in Harrisburg, PA. The meeting will address grant applications for the first quarter of FY 2026 and other organizational business.

SAMHSA Proposed Rule: Mandatory Drug Testing Guidelines Using Oral Fluid

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to establish mandatory guidelines for drug testing using oral fluid. This proposal aims to provide a standardized framework for federal agencies and contractors conducting such testing.

Proposed Federal Workplace Drug Testing Guidelines

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a proposed rule to update federal workplace drug testing guidelines. This consultation seeks public comment on the proposed changes to these guidelines.

Proposed Rule: Opioid Use Disorder Medication Regulations

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to solicit public comment on proposed modifications to regulations concerning medications for opioid use disorder treatment. The comment period closes on February 14, 2023.

Proposed Rule to Remove Opioid Disorder Treatment Waiver Requirements

SAMHSA has issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to remove the waiver requirement for practitioners prescribing certain medications for opioid use disorder (OUD). This action follows amendments made by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which eliminated the need for the waiver. Public comments are due by March 14, 2023.

SAMHSA Seeks Public Comments on Maternal Mental Health

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting public comments on questions related to maternal mental health. This consultation aims to gather input for the Task Force on Maternal Mental Health.

Surface Transportation Board: Lease Renewal Exemption for Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for the renewal of a lease between Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP). This renewal extends the lease for approximately 16.55 miles of rail line for an additional ten years, continuing a lease arrangement that has been in place since 1991.

Surface Transportation Board: Abandonment Exemption for Central Railroad Co. of Indianapolis

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has received a verified notice of exemption from the Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis (CERA) to abandon two rail lines totaling approximately 1.77 miles in Kokomo, Indiana. The STB has set deadlines for petitions and offers of financial assistance, with the exemption becoming effective on April 8, 2026, unless stayed.

STB Performance Review Board and Executive Resources Board Membership

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced the immediate membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board (PRB) and Executive Resources Board (ERB). The notice lists the chairmen, members, and alternate members for both boards.

Lampwrights LLC Exemption to Operate Rail Track

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for Lampwrights LLC to operate approximately 2,269 feet of track in Jefferson County, Pa. The exemption allows Lampwrights to provide switching and transloading services, with projected revenues not exceeding $5 million annually.

Surface Transportation Board Notice on Flixbus Control of Greyhound

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice tentatively approving Flix SE's continued control over Greyhound Lines, Inc. The approval is contingent on no opposing comments being filed by April 27, 2026, at which point it will become final.

TVA Approves Allen Aeroderivative Combustion Turbine Project

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has approved the construction and operation of six aeroderivative combustion turbine units at its Allen CT facility in Memphis, Tennessee. This project aims to generate approximately 200 megawatts of power to support system load growth and enhance grid reliability. The decision follows the Final Environmental Impact Statement and is in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

TVA Adopts DOE Categorical Exclusions for NEPA Decisions

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has adopted three categorical exclusions (CEs) from the Department of Energy (DOE) for future National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decisions. These CEs, related to energy storage systems and short pipeline segments, expand TVA's available exclusions for similar activities.

TVA Interim Rule Revises NEPA Procedures

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has issued an interim final rule revising its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. This action aligns TVA's procedures with recent federal legislation, court decisions, and executive orders, and requests public comments on the revisions and a proposed relocation of certain procedures.

TVA RERC Meeting Notice and IRP Update

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has issued a notice for a Regional Energy Resource Council (RERC) meeting on February 18, 2026. The meeting will include member orientation and an update on TVA's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The public is invited to attend virtually or in person and may provide comments during a listening session.

TVA Board Meeting Announcement

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced a public Board of Directors meeting scheduled for February 11, 2026, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The meeting will cover various agenda items, including committee reports and potential revisions to strategic elements and committee charters. A public listening session is also scheduled for February 10.

USGS Production Estimate Notice - Request for Comment

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection regarding production estimates for nonfuel minerals. The comment period closes on March 24, 2026. This renewal aims to continue collecting data for annual commodity reports and the 'Mineral Commodity Summaries' publication.