WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 29, 2024, from the Consumer Technology Association: * * * To: The Honorable Merrick Garland Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530 * The Honorable Jen Easterly Director Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Administration CISA - NGL Stop 0630 1110 N. Glebe R more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vess more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a advance notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its Transformation Product, 6PPD-quinone; Regulatory Investigation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: In granting a petition filed under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by Earthjustice on behalf of the Yurok Tribe, t more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Decabromodiphenyl Ether and Phenol, Isopropylated Phosphate (3:1); Revision to the Regulation of Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic Chemicals Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is finalizing revisions to the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 18, 2024, entitled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating a regulation to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Waste Emissions Charge in the Clean Air Act's (CAA) Methane Emiss more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts; Request for Comments". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 90-day public comment period on the newly developed document Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts. The framework document is available at https://www more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "West Virginia Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program; Class VI Primacy". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) has received a complete Underground Injection Control (UIC) program revision package from the State of West Virginia (State), requesting approval of a revision to the State's Safe Drin more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, and Florida state, county and city legislators: * * * To: Radiation Protection Division Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Notice of Pending Approval for Other Use of Phosphogypsum, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-20240446 * * * We urge the Environ more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from Applegreen Electric USA, Glen Rock, New Jersey: * * * To: Kriston White Acting Administrator Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs: Docket No. FWHA-2024-0028 *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: YouTube Video Here: Temporary King Kamehameha III Elementary School Installation is Complete YouTube LAHAINA, Maui Every school day, on a hillside overlooking the West Maui coastline, King Kamehameha III Elementary welcomes hundreds of children to its campus. It's a temporary replacement for their former waterfront school, which served Lahaina's children for mo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Gravy Analytics, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both th more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Guardian Service Industries, Inc.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Order To Aid Public Comment". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment d more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "IntelliVision Technologies Corp.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment descri more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Mobilewalla Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the all more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: LANCASTER, PA -- The PA Chamber's Annual Women in Business Conference has been growing by leaps and bounds since its inception a few years ago, inviting women (and men) from every step in their professional journey to come together for a day of engagement, networking, and professional development with the brightest and best business leaders across the Commonwe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from the Edison Electric Institute: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 Re: Notice of Pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Enterprise Community Partners: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Notice 2024-27: Request for Comments on Situations in Which a Section 6417(a) Election Could Be Made for Credits Purchased in Transfers Under Section 6418(a) * * * Dear Secr more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the NYU Tax Law Center. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Requests for Comments Situations in Which a Section 6417(a) Election Could be Made for Credits Purchased in Transfers Under Section 6418(a). CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2024-27) * * * To Whom It May more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Better Markets. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration Docket Number: NCUA-2024-0135 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: The NCUA Staff Draft 2025-2026 Budget Justification; Docket Number NCUA-20240135; Document No. 2024-25568; 89 FR 87608 (Nov. 4, 2024) * * * Dear Ladie more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Strengthening Pennsylvania's neighborhoods and communities is key to creating more opportunity for Pennsylvanians and a bright economic future for the Commonwealth. * * * Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced 16 new project approvals totaling more than $6.1 million through the Local Share more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Corey Shannon to serve as the manager for Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. "Corey's thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done make him a perfect fit for Washington Crossing," Dunn said. "We look forward to more PR

HANOVER, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * The Shapiro Administration's commitment to streamlining government operations and driving economic development has been instrumental in attracting and key retaining investments in the Commonwealth. Thanks to a pivotal investment, timely coordination, and critical advocacy from PennDOT, a new traffic signal will be installed near the new facility to facilitate increased  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to a drug trafficking charge, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. James Louis Peronis, 60, pleaded guilty before Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab on December 4, 2024, to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of coc more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Authorities seized more than 26,000 doses of fluorofentanyl, heroin, and fentanyl mixtures, along with packaged cocaine and crack and eight firearms, from defendant's residence * * * A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Dante more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) delivered remarks on the House Floor in favor of H.R.7198, the Prove It Act of 2024. Congressman Meuser said, "This critical legislation requires federal agencies to assess the true cost of their regulations, including the direct and indirect burdens they impose on small businesses. It empowers small businesses to challenge unfair rules, promotes great more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released a statement on his end-of-year push to pass bipartisan rail safety legislation through the House of Representatives. A bill he is co-leading, the Rail Safety Enhancement Act has been brought up as a discharge petition, which is a procedure to bring a bill up for an immediate vote in the House if it gathers enough supporting signatures more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that he has joined the DOGE Caucus, a bicameral and bipartisan initiative aimed at combating waste, fraud, abuse, and inefficiencies in federal government agencies. The Bicameral DOGE Caucus will support President Trump's advisory council, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Congressman Dan M more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) on Thursday recognized students from the Austin Area School District (AASD) for their contributions to the National Christmas Tree display. AASD in Potter County - Pennsylvania's smallest school district - was selected to decorate the Pennsylvania Tree, which is part of the National Christmas Tree display's "Pathway of Peace" south of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04, Sean Casten (IL-06), and Lucy McBath (GA-07) led 55 colleagues in a letter urging Congressional Appropriations Committee Leadership to increase funding for the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the FY2025 government funding package. "As you work to finalize the FY25 Commerce-Justice-Science ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray, condemning reports of agency personnel destroying documents and vowing to investigate their misconduct, including the targeting of President-elect Trump, pro-life Americans, and Catholics throughout the country. "With sunlight now on the horizon, I'm not surprised by last-ditch efforts to st more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: New Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support State Officials and Dairy Regulators; Builds on Actions to Protect Farms, Farmworkers and Communities from H5N1 Avian Influenza Dec. 6, 2024 Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy (NMTS), which builds on measures tak more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), is adding the entire State of Delaware and Erie County, Pennsylvania to the box tree moth (BTM; more PR