WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has issued a direct final rule to amend its regulations, providing operators with relief by extending key compliance deadlines for natural gas measurement and leak detection requirements. This action supports broader energy policy goals, which emphasize reducing regulatory burdens and streamlining compliance timelines for domestic energy producers. BLM is delaying the effective dates for two requiremen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has released its schedule of fees for 2023, which is assessed on designated contract markets (DCMs) and registered futures associations. These fees are collected to recover costs incurred by the agency in running its oversight program for self-regulatory organization (SRO) rule enforcement. The CFTC will collect a total of $1,295,894 in assessed fees for 2023. This calculation uses an average of the actual program costs fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board has received a notification of proposed production activity for the Kent-Ottawa-Muskegon Foreign-Trade Zone. The notification was submitted on behalf of Plascore Inc., Zeeland, Michigan, for its facilities located in within Subzone 189I. The notification, which arrived on Dec. 8, 2025, aligns with the board's regulations (15 CFR 400.22). According to 15 CFR 400.14(b), any authorized Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a final rule which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), to set the maximum allowable charge a consumer reporting agency may charge for disclosures to consumers in 2026. This adjustment increases the maximum fee by $0.50 from the previous year, establishing the new ceiling at $16.00. The FCRA requires a consumer reporting agency to provide a consumer with information in their file upon request. While  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Reserve System are issuing final rules to amend the dollar threshold for exempt consumer credit transactions under the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The exemption threshold will increase from $71,900 to $73,400. This adjustment is mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires the threshold for TILA-exempt transactions to be adjusted annually based on the percentage  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are issuing final rules to increase the exemption threshold for consumer leases. The threshold for leases exempt from the requirements of the Consumer Leasing Act (CLA) will rise from $71,900 to $73,400. This adjustment is mandatory under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Dodd-Frank Act requires the dollar threshold for exempt consumer leases to be adjusted ann more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a final rule which implements the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). This rule adjusts the dollar amounts for various lending provisions including those under the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act of 1994 (HOEPA) and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These annual adjustments are based on the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as of June 1, 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a final rule to establish mandatory safety requirements for water bead toys and toys that contain water beads. This action is taken under the authority of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), which mandates that ASTM F963 be a mandatory toy safety standard. The CPSC determined that current requirements in ASTM F963-23 for expanding materials are insufficient to address known hazards associated  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a final rule to establish mandatory, specific performance requirements and revised labeling for infant neck floats. This action addresses fatal hazards, including drowning, associated with the use of these aquatic toys. The rule, which amends 16 CFR parts 1112 and 1250, is authorized under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). While the CPSIA mandates the use of ASTM F963, the standard for to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated the mandatory safety standard for bassinets and cradles, incorporating the revised voluntary standard. This move aligns with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), which requires the CPSC to update mandatory durable infant or toddler product standards when the voluntary standards organization revises them to improve safety. The CPSC previously adopted a mandatory standard in 2013, incorporat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration announced its intent to issue a temporary order placing the substance bromazolam into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The move is based on a determination that controlling the substance is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. Bromazolam, a designer benzodiazepine, has been linked to a rising number of adverse health events, including overdoses and fatalities, since more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the receipt of environmental impact statements filed between Dec. 1 and Dec. 8, 2025. This notice is issued pursuant to guidance from the Council on Environmental Quality on 42 U.S.C. 4332. Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act mandates that the EPA make its comments on EISs public. The agency's comment letters are available online. One EIS is a Draft statement regarding the Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir in Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has announced it is beginning its review of the noise compatibility program (NCP) submitted for John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Ohio. This comes after the agency determined that the airport's noise exposure maps (NEMs) comply with statutory and regulatory requirements. The determination that the NEMs, which depict non-compatible uses and estimated aircraft operations, met requirement more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed updates to U.S. and Alaska Area Navigation (RNAV) routes as part of a comprehensive airway modernization project for Alaska. The action involves amending U.S. RNAV Route Q-10 and revoking two Alaska RNAV Routes, J-804R and J-889R. This initiative is aimed at decommissioning underutilized and obsolete ground-based navigational aids (NAVAID) and modernizing the route structure using s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued final special conditions for the PW220A aircraft engine model. These conditions address a nonstandard design feature: a combined 30-second and 2-minute one engine inoperative (OEI) power rating into a single, extended rating. The PW220A is a turboshaft engine intended for use in transport category twin-engine helicopters. Pratt and Whitney Canada (PWC), Longueuil, applied for its type more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed to establish U.S. Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-581 in the vicinity of Missoula, Montana, as part of an effort to improve safety and operational efficiency in the National Airspace System. The proposal aims to increase navigational flexibility and safety margins for airspace users while expanding Air Traffic Control (ATC) operational capabilities, especially over mountainous terrai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed revoking very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) federal airway V-320 near Mount Pleasant, Michigan. This action is planned because the VOR portion of the Mount Pleasant, MI VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid (NAVAID) is scheduled for decommissioning. The agency is retiring the VOR portion of the NAVAID as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network (MO more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission removed outdated, obsolete and unnecessary wireless rules, covering nearly 140 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations. This action, part of an ongoing effort to modernize the regulatory framework, is intended to reduce regulatory burdens, accelerate infrastructure deployment, and spur innovation. The action targets approximately 396 rule provisions across numerous parts of 47 CFR, including parts 1, 13, 17, 20, 22, 24, 26,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission received a petition for reconsideration concerning the "Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries" proceeding. The petition was filed by American e-Rate Solutions LLC, Kent, Washington, and it seeks review of matters related to the current rules governing the E-Rate program. The E-Rate program, which is officially known as the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, provides discounts to assis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule establishing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at Manila Airport, Utah. This action is intended to support the safety and management of instrument flight rules (IFR) operations at the airport. The rule is effective 0901 UTC, March 19, 2026. The agency's authority for this rulemaking comes from Title 49 of the U.S. Code, which charges the F more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior are conducting a focused review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program, which ensures a subsistence priority for rural Alaska residents on federal public lands. The program is required under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA) and is jointly administered by the two departments. The goal is to produce joint recommendations more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued final and temporary regulations concerning the U.S. income taxation of foreign governments' investments within the U.S. These regulations offer guidance for determining when a foreign government is engaged in commercial activity and when an entity qualifies as a controlled commercial entity (CCE). The new rules directly affect foreign governments that receive income from U.S. sources. Section 892 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has issued proposed regulations concerning the taxation of income foreign governments earn from investments in the U.S. The proposal provides guidance for determining when a foreign government's acquisition of debt is considered "commercial activity" and when a government has "effective control" of an entity engaged in commercial activities. Income derived from commercial activity or a controlled commerc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service announced the withdrawal of two notices of proposed rulemaking that addressed relief from joint and several tax liability and federal income tax liability arising from State community property laws. This action impacts married individuals who filed joint returns and later seek liability relief. IRS determined that withdrawing the proposals is appropriate to refocus time and resources on other matters. F more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has rescinded an administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain quartz surface products imported from China. The review, which covered the period from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 31, 2024, was terminated because there were no suspended entries of the subject merchandise for the company under review during that period. ITA published a notice of opportunity to request the adm more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has released a revised schedule for its final antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning temporary steel fencing imported from China. The adjustment follows the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to toll, or temporarily suspend, case deadlines by an additional 21 calendar days, which impacted the timeline for the ITC's proceedings. This proceeding, identified as Investigation Nos. 701-TA-754 and 731-TA-173 more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has announced a revision to the schedule for its final countervailing duty and antidumping duty investigations concerning hard empty capsules imported from Brazil, China, India and Vietnam. This is the second adjustment to the timeline for the proceeding. The initial schedule for the investigation was established on May 29, 2025. A revision to that schedule was issued on Nov. 24, 2025, following a lapse in appropriations that cau more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a revised schedule for the final phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of erythritol from China. The change stems from a lapse in appropriations, a resulting halt in operations for the agency, and an additional 21-day tolling period ordered by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The investigation, titled Erythritol From China (Investigation Nos. 701-TA-751 and 731-TA-1729 (Fin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a request for proposals from interested agencies and persons to amend the International Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, commonly known as the Harmonized System (HS). This initiative is tied to the Eighth Review Cycle of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Brussels, Belgium, and aims to keep the HS current with changes in technology and global trade patterns. The HS provides a uniform structural ba more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has terminated its investigation into imported mobile phones, associated components and related products following a patent license and arbitration agreement reached by the private parties involved. This decision ends its investigation entitled "Certain Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same." The investigation was instituted on Nov. 17, 2023, based on a complaint filed by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has issued a notice revising the schedule for its final phase antidumping duty investigation concerning Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) from China. The revision follows a lapse in appropriations that caused a cessation of Commission operations, along with a 21-day tolling of deadlines by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The investigation addresses whether a U.S. industry is materially injured by MDI imports from China that more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of chassis and subassemblies from Mexico, Thailand, and Vietnam. The probe, initiated following petitions filed by the U.S. Chassis Manufacturers Coalition in Feb. 26, 2025, will determine if a domestic industry is materially injured, threatened with material injury, or if the establishment of a U.S. industry is materially r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The National Archives and Records Administration has published notice of federal agency requests for records disposition authority. These requests, known as records schedules, detail proposed retention periods for records that agencies consider are no longer needed for their current operations. Federal agencies produce billions of records each year. Agency records managers prepare these schedules and submit them to NARA for approval to manage this massive accumul more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and an accompanying environmental assessment (EA) concerning a proposed license amendment for the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1 (FCS). The amendment request, submitted by Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Omaha, Nebraska, seeks approval for revision 2 of the License Termination Plan (LTP) for the Washington County, Nebraska, site. If approved, the amendment would modify the do more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment (EA) and a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) regarding a proposed license amendment for the Grants Reclamation Project (GRP) in Cibola County, New Mexico. The amendment was requested by Homestake Mining Co. (HMC) of California, the licensee for the GRP, a former conventional uranium mill. HMC sought to modify the approved cover design for the large tailings piles (LTP) at the site to a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has issued a final rule to give U.S. federal agencies greater flexibility in offering recruitment and relocation incentives to prospective and current employees. The rule expands the authority of agencies to approve waivers for incentive payments above the normal limitations without requiring prior approval from OPM. Under the amendments to 5 CFR Part 575, agencies will be able to waive the typical payment limits for both recruit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has commenced a review of its regulations concerning refined sugar imports following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The act mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on whether establishing additional terms and conditions for refined sugar imports is appropriate and necessary. The law amended the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 to require this examination. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service confirmed a final rule to strengthen the oversight and management of its growing guaranteed loan portfolios for rural programs. The rule aims to revise policy and procedures for the community facilities (CF), water and waste disposal (WWD), business and industry (B&I), and rural energy for America program (REAP) guarantee portfolios. The agency, which includes the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, the R more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control published a general license (GL 125) that authorizes transactions related to governmental meetings between the U.S. and Russia held in Alaska. This general license was issued on Aug. 13, 2025. GL 125 specifically authorizes transactions that are ordinarily incident and necessary to the attendance at or support of meetings in Alaska between the Government of the U.S. and the Government of the Rus more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control published a general license (GL 9) pursuant to the International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Regulations (ICCSR). The license, issued on Aug. 20, 2025, temporarily authorized specific transactions that would otherwise be prohibited under the ICCSR. The purpose of GL 9 was to authorize transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of any existing business or financial relat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control published a general license (GL) that authorized certain transactions otherwise prohibited by the International Criminal Court-Related Sanctions Regulations. The license authorized transactions ordinarily incident and necessary to the wind down of any transaction involving four blocked persons: Al Haq Law in the Service of Mankind, Al Mezan Center for Human Rights, Palestinian Centre for Human Ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau have issued proposed regulations that would update various points of contact for taxpayers and the U.S. Department of Justice. These changes reflect organizational shifts at both the Department of Justice and the IRS, aiming to streamline communication for civil damages claims, administrative costs, and legal matters involving internal revenue laws. The p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Trade Representative has announced a targeted action determining that it will impose a phased-in tariff on certain imported goods from Nicaragua. This measure follows an investigation that found Nicaragua's policies regarding labor rights, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are unreasonable and burden U.S. commerce. The determination, made in consultation with the Section 301 Committee, concludes an investigation initiated on Dec. 10, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Science and Technology Policy has published the names of the members selected to serve on its Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations regarding proposed performance appraisals, ratings, bonuses, pay adjustments and other fitting personnel actions for individuals holding SES positions within the agency. The establishment of such a board is required by Title 5 of th more PR