DOE Foreign Atomic Energy Activities Collection - Request for Comments

The Department of Energy (DOE) is requesting comments on a three-year extension for its information collection titled 'Assistance to Foreign Atomic Energy Activities' (OMB Control Number 1901-0263). The collection is necessary for DOE to make informed determinations regarding U.S. exporters' requests to engage in atomic energy activities outside the United States.

Venture Global LNG Export Amendment Application

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received an application from Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC to amend its authorization for exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to non-free trade agreement countries. The application seeks to increase the authorized export volume by approximately 427 billion cubic feet per year. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.

Public Workshop Notice on Surveillance Programs

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board announced a public workshop to discuss surveillance programs under the USA PATRIOT Act and FISA. The workshop is scheduled for July 9, 2013, with written comments due by August 1, 2013.

Public Workshop on Surveillance Programs

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board is hosting a public workshop on surveillance programs operated under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Written comments are due by August 1, 2013.

PCLOB Public Hearing on Surveillance Programs

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is holding a public hearing on federal counterterrorism surveillance programs, including those under Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of FISA. The hearing aims to address activities, responsibilities, and potential recommendations for changes to ensure a balance between counterterrorism efforts and privacy/civil liberties.

PCLOB Meeting on USA PATRIOT Act Surveillance Program

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) announced a public meeting on January 23, 2014, to vote on its report concerning the USA PATRIOT Act surveillance program and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The meeting is open to the public.

PCLOB Public Hearing on FISA Section 702 Surveillance

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) announced a public hearing on March 19, 2014, to discuss the federal government's surveillance program under Section 702 of FISA. The hearing aims to evaluate legal and policy issues and consider recommendations for balancing counterterrorism efforts with privacy and civil liberties.

Privacy Board Meeting on FISA Surveillance Report

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) announced a public meeting on July 2, 2014, to vote on its report concerning surveillance programs operated under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. The meeting is open to the public.

PCLOB Meeting and Public Comment Period

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) announced a public meeting on July 23, 2014, to discuss its semi-annual report and future agenda. The public has until August 29, 2014, to submit written comments on the PCLOB's mid-term and long-term agenda.

Privacy Board Meeting Notice and Public Comment Request

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has issued a notice for a public meeting on "Defining Privacy" and is requesting written comments. The meeting will discuss privacy in the context of government counterterrorism programs, technology's impact, and lessons learned from the private sector. Comments are due by December 31, 2014.

PCLOB Seeks Public Input on Counterterrorism Activities

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is seeking public comment on its examination of counterterrorism activities conducted under Executive Order 12333. The PCLOB is requesting input on concerns related to these activities and suggestions for inquiry.

Public Meeting on Executive Order 12333 Intelligence Activities

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board announced a public meeting to discuss Executive Order 12333 concerning U.S. intelligence activities. The meeting will cover historical background, constitutional implications, and oversight mechanisms related to counterterrorism efforts.

Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board Closed Meeting Notice

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) issued a notice for a closed meeting to discuss proposed topics for an in-depth examination of counterterrorism activities governed by Executive Order 12333. The meeting was scheduled for July 1, 2015, and was closed due to classified information.

PCLOB Meeting Notice on Classified Matters and Counterterrorism

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) issued a notice for a closed meeting on November 9, 2015, to discuss in-depth examinations of counterterrorism-related activities. The meeting was closed to the public due to the classified nature of the discussions, in accordance with Executive Order 13526.

FISA Section 702 Comment Period Extended

The PCLOB has extended the comment period for its oversight project examining Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The new deadline for submitting comments is November 4, 2022.

PCLOB Forum on Financial Tools, Privacy, and Civil Liberties

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) is hosting a public forum on December 2nd, 2025, to discuss the impact of government financial tools on privacy and civil liberties. The Board is seeking public comments on this issue, with a deadline of December 12th, 2025.

PCLOB Finalizes FOIA, Privacy Act, Sunshine Act Regulations

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has finalized regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act, Privacy Act, and Government in the Sunshine Act. These final rules detail procedures for public requests for records, response timeframes, and applicable fees, superseding the proposed rule published in May 2013.

DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179

DOE Energy and Jobs Survey: OMB Control 1910-5179

DOE Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date to July 6, 2026

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has further delayed the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026.

DOE SCAC Meeting Notice - Quantum Science and User Facilities

The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC) will hold an open meeting on March 27, 2026. The meeting will cover updates on science programs, the Genesis Mission, Quantum Information Science, and SC User Facilities, with a public comment period.

DOE Further Delays Nondiscrimination Rule Effective Date

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations related to sex in education programs. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.

DOE Extends Effective Date of Nondiscrimination Rule

The Department of Energy (DOE) is further delaying the effective date of its direct final rule rescinding nondiscrimination regulations. The effective date is now extended to July 6, 2026, to allow further consideration of comments and alignment with executive orders.

DOE Voluntary Agreements and Plans of Action Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice announcing a series of closed meetings held under the Defense Production Act. These meetings discussed the implementation of a Voluntary Agreement and potential Plans of Action with entities in the nuclear fuel industry.

DOE Notice of Amended Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice regarding an amended coal capability self-certification filing by Rayburn Energy Station LLC. This filing reflects the change in ownership of the baseload electric generating powerplant, formerly known as Panda Sherman, and is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

EM SSAB Paducah Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy is announcing an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Paducah, Kentucky, on April 16, 2026. The meeting will be held in-person and livestreamed, and the public is invited to attend and provide comment.

DOE Notice of Trumbull LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice regarding Clean Energy Future—Trumbull, LLC's coal capability self-certification filing. Trumbull, LLC, owner of a new baseload electric generating powerplant in Lordstown, OH, certified its capability to use coal or another alternate fuel as required by the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

DOE Notice of PowerSouth Energy Cooperative Coal Capability Certification

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice regarding PowerSouth Energy Cooperative's filing of a coal capability self-certification for its Lowman Energy Center. This filing, made on April 21, 2022, is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants.

DOE Petition for Rulemaking on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Plans

The Department of Energy (DOE) has received a petition for rulemaking from America First Legal Foundation requesting the rescission of its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Plan requirements for management and operating contractors. The DOE is now requesting public comments on the petition.

DOE Notice of Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) has published a notice of filing for a coal capability self-certification submitted by CPV Basin Ranch, LLC. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants intending to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.

Guernsey Power Station LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for Guernsey Power Station LLC's coal capability self-certification. The filing, submitted on August 25, 2022, confirms the Guernsey Power Station's compliance with the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

DOE Notice of Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for South Field Energy LLC's coal capability self-certification. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants proposing to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.

Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC Coal Capability Self-Certification Filing

The Department of Energy (DOE) published a notice of filing for Long Ridge Energy Generation LLC's coal capability self-certification. This filing is required under the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978 for new baseload electric generating powerplants intending to use natural gas or petroleum as their primary fuel source.

Boundary Establishment at Oak Ridge Laboratory Road

The Department of Energy has issued a notice regarding the establishment of a boundary at Oak Ridge Laboratory Road. This action pertains to the administrative definition and marking of specific areas within the Oak Ridge facility.

EM SSAB Hanford Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy is issuing a public notice for an upcoming in-person and virtual meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) Hanford. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, and will cover topics related to environmental cleanup and waste management.

DOE Oak Ridge Meeting Notice

The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a notice for an open meeting of the Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, scheduled for April 8, 2026. The meeting will cover environmental cleanup, waste management, and public comment.

US Federal Agencies Document Details

This notice provides details for a document available on regulations.gov. The document is from various US Federal Agencies and is generally available for public access. No specific regulatory changes or deadlines are detailed in this notice.

Rule removing obsolete reporting requirement for emergency relief supplies

A final rule has been issued to remove an obsolete reporting requirement related to emergency relief supplies. This action simplifies reporting obligations for government agencies by eliminating a now-unnecessary administrative task.

Commerce Updates Privacy Act Regulations

The Department of Commerce has updated its Privacy Act regulations. This final rule amends the regulations by updating an agency official's position title, removing unnecessary language, eliminating redundant penalty provisions, and updating a system of records notice. These changes aim to improve accuracy and efficiency without altering substantive rights or obligations.

Commerce Department Corrects Privacy Act Regulations

The Department of Commerce has issued a correcting amendment to its Privacy Act regulations. This action addresses an omission in a previous final rule's amendatory instructions, ensuring the regulations accurately reflect prior updates to department position titles. The rule is effective March 5, 2026.

NCPC Proposed Rule on Privacy Act and E-Government Act Regulations

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has proposed new regulations to implement the Privacy Act and the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002. These proposed rules update existing regulations from 1977 to reflect current legal requirements for maintaining and safeguarding personal information.

NCPC Adopts New NEPA Regulations, Rescinds Old Rules

The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has rescinded its 2004 Environmental and Historic Preservation Policies and Procedures and adopted new regulations for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The new rules streamline the process and eliminate duplicative Section 106 procedures, clarifying roles for federal and non-federal applicants.

CMA Response to Chancellor on Pricing Pressures and Competition

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has responded to the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding pricing pressures and competition. The CMA outlines its actions to monitor prices, protect consumers, and ensure effective competition in key markets.

Proposed Rule: Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest in Alaska

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed changes to migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. These proposed changes were developed in cooperation with state agencies and Alaska Native representatives to allow for the continuation of customary and traditional subsistence uses.

Proposed Rule: Polar Bear and Walrus Take in Beaufort Sea

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing new regulations to authorize the incidental take of polar bears and Pacific walruses during oil and gas activities in the Beaufort Sea. The agency is seeking public comments on the proposed rule and draft environmental assessment.

Endangered Wildlife Regulations: Information Collection Renewal Request

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of three existing information collections related to endangered and threatened wildlife, specifically experimental populations. The comment period closes on May 11, 2026.

Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Renewal Notice

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of three existing information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period closes on May 11, 2026.

Fish and Wildlife Service; Information Collection Renewal Request

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on its proposal to renew three existing information collections without change, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. The comment period closes on May 11, 2026.

USFWS Notice of Availability for Alabama Beach Mouse Permit Application

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application for an incidental take permit for the Alabama beach mouse related to single-family home construction. The agency is seeking public comment on the application and its preliminary determination that the project qualifies under an existing General Conservation Plan.

Fish and Wildlife Service Information Collection Renewal Notice

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Service is seeking feedback on the necessity, accuracy, utility, and clarity of the collection, as well as methods to minimize respondent burden.

FRA Notice: Union Pacific Railroad Waiver Petition for Big Boy Locomotive

The FRA has issued a notice regarding Union Pacific Railroad's petition for a waiver from certain cab signal regulations to operate its historic Big Boy locomotive. Public comments on the petition are due by April 3, 2026.