WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has stripped David Halvorson, a physician from Alabaster, Alabama, of his authority to prescribe controlled substances following the revocation of his state medical license. The decision follows a move by the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama to revoke Halvorson's state medical license on June 6, 2025. Federal law requires any practitioner seeking to maintain a registration with the DEA to hold  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit to stop Constellation Energy Corp., Baltimore, Maryland, from acquiring Calpine Corporation, Houston, Texas, alleging the $26.6 billion deal would unlawfully raise electricity prices for millions of consumers. The complaint, filed Dec. 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, claims the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act. Federal officials argue the acquisition wou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approved an update to the tribal-state gaming agreement between the Catawba Indian Nation and North Carolina. This decision allows the tribe to select from a wider variety of vendors for the safety and integrity testing of its casino equipment. The change was authorized through an "approval by operation of law." Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Secretary of the Interior is granted 45 days to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approved an addendum to the tribal-state gaming compact for the Lower Sioux Community. This decision allows the tribe to expand its gaming operations to include Class III card games on its reservation. The change took effect through an "approval by operation of law" process. Under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Secretary of the Interior has 45 days to review any tribal-state gaming agreement. Be more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs approved a revised leasing ordinance for the Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians. This decision grants the tribe the power to manage business leases on its trust lands without seeking further approval from BIA. The action follows the guidelines of the Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership Act of 2012, commonly known as the HEARTH Act. This federal law allows Tribes to create  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management has issued a public land order withdrawing approximately 760.42 acres of federal lands along the U.S. and Mexico border for use by the u.S. Navy. This action transfers administrative jurisdiction of these lands to the U.S. Navy to support border security operations. The decision follows a determination by the Secretary of the Interior that an emergency situation exists requiring extraordinary measures  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued an invitation for qualified parties to participate in an exploration program alongside Blue Mountain Energy Inc., Rangely, Colorado. The project focuses on 1,991 acres of public land located near the Deserado Coal Mine. Under federal regulations, any party that joins the program will share the costs of the operation on a pro rata basis. Blue Mountain Energy applied for the two-year license to ga more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an award of $1,600,000 to the University of Southern Denmark to evaluate health outcomes for infants in Guinea-Bissau. The five-year grant supports a study on the timing and delivery of Hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns. The project involves a phase IV randomized controlled trial enrolling over 14,000 neonates. Researchers aim to assess how the monovalent Hepatitis B vaccine a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidelines to manage conjunctivitis among medical staff. This draft focuses on the epidemiology and control of infections transmitted between patients and personnel. The protocols provide specific instructions for occupational health services to manage employees who have been exposed to or infected with contagious eye conditions, aiming to prevent workp more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Census Bureau issued the following information collection: Title: Monthly Wholesale Trade Survey. OMB Control Number: 0607-0190. Form Number(s): SM4217-A, SM4217-E. Type of Request: Regular submission, Request for an Extension, without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection. Number of Respondents: 4,200. Average Hours per Response: 7 minutes. Burden Hours: 5,880. Needs and Uses: The U.S. Census Bureau requests a three-y more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the termination of nine categorical parole programs effectively ending processes that allowed certain nationals from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras to join family members in the U.S. This action follows an executive order issued by President Trump to secure national borders and end categorical parole policies. The termination impacts the mod more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the termination of Ethiopia's designation for temporary protected status (TPS) following a review of country conditions and national interest factors. The designation, which was set to expire on Dec. 12, 2025, will now end on Feb. 13, 2026, to allow for a 60-day transition period. The decision comes after the Secretary of Homeland Security determined that Ethiopia no longer mee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency announced a proposal to streamline the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) strategic plan process, aiming to reduce the regulatory burden for community banks. The proposal introduces a simplified process for banks with up to $30 billion in assets. Under current rules, banks can elect to be evaluated under a tailored strategic plan rather than standard performance tests. However, the agency  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to remove the chemical 2-Butoxyethyl benzoate (2-BEB) from its list of hazardous air pollutants. The proposal, issued under the Clean Air Act, follows a petition suggesting the substance does not meet the criteria for federal regulation as a toxic air contaminant. Current data indicates that 2-BEB, a liquid used as a solvent in water-based coatings and a replacement for certain plasticizers, may not cause adve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following information collection: Title: FAA Advisory Circular 120-119, Voluntary Safety Management System for Other Regulated Entities Transporting Dangerous Goods by Air. OMB Control Number: 2120-0811. Form Numbers: No FAA forms are associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comme more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Notice of Landing Area Proposal. OMB Control Number: 2120-0036. Form Numbers: 7480-1. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on September 18, 2025 (90 FR 45098). Title 14 Code of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration announced plans to designate a supplemental type certificate as abandoned after failing to locate the owner, Stephen M. Hill whose last known address was in Florence, South Carolina. This move allows the government to release specialized engineering data to third parties to help maintain aircraft airworthiness. The certificate in questio covers various modifications for Gulfstream American airc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following information collection: Title: Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 1 and Phase 2. OMB Control Number: 0560-0309. Type of Request: Extension with revision. OMB Expiration Date: December 31, 2025. Abstract: The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. 117-43) requires all producers who received an ERP Phase 1 or Phase 2 payment to purchase crop ins more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has granted additional time for the public to submit remarks regarding a proposal to increase the use of the upper microwave spectrum. This action moves the original deadlines to allow interested parties to coordinate their responses with a related proceeding. The request for more time came from CTIA on Dec. 11, 2025. The organization argued that the issues surrounding spectrum sharing between terrestrial services and fixed s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following information collection: Title: Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station. OMB Control No.: 3060-0222. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 40,000 respondents and 40,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes (.084 hours). Frequency of Response: Third p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has permanently debarred Q Link Wireless LLC, Dania, Florida, from the Federal Lifeline Program and all other federal universal service support mechanisms. The enforcement action follows a guilty plea from the company regarding a conspiracy to defraud the United States through wire fraud and theft of government funds. Issa Asad, owner of Q Link, entered into an administrative settlement with the commission on Jan. 17, 2025. U more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has announced the reconsideration and rescission of a prior cybersecurity ruling, opting for a collaborative approach with network providers instead of mandatory network management requirements. FCC issued an order on reconsideration to withdraw a January 16, 2025, declaratory ruling and its accompanying proposal, citing legal flaws and ineffective strategy. The previous ruling attempted to use the Communications Assistance f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has announced that 12 radio stations across the U.S. have submitted applications to change their designated communities of license. The Media Bureau issued the notification following filings from several broadcast groups. The agency requires the Media Bureau to provide notice in the Federal Register whenever a station applies to modify its community of license. This process ensures that the transition between communities remai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a notice confirming that several dozen drug products were not removed from the market due to safety or effectiveness concerns. This decision ensures that generic manufacturers can continue to produce or seek approval for versions of these medications. FDA evaluated a list of discontinued applications, including well-known treatments such as the pain medication Demerol, the allergy more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued a notice determining that Zantac injection was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness, provided manufacturing meets specific impurity limits. This ruling clears a path for pharmaceutical companies to seek approval for generic versions of the drug. Zantac injection, used to treat ulcers and hypersecretory conditions in hospitalized patients, was initially ap more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration considered a change to federal sunscreen standards that would allow a additional active ingredient to be used in sun protection products sold in the U.S. The federal agency announced the availability of a proposed administrative order to amend the existing monograph for over-the-counter sunscreen drug products. If approved, the order will add bemotrizinol at concentrations up to 6 percen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. announced plans to terminate its receivership of Silver Falls Bank, Silverton, Oregon, marking the final chapter for the institution that failed over a decade ago. FDIC confirmed that the liquidation of all assets belonging to the bank has concluded. According to the notice, the continued existence of the receivership no longer serves a purpose. Silver Falls Bank was placed under the control of the FDIC on February 20, 2009. Af more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following information collection: Collection title: Financial Statements for Holding Companies.[1] Collection identifier: FR Y-9 reports. OMB control number: 7100-0128. General description of collection: The Board requires bank holding companies, most savings and loan holding companies, securities holding companies, and U.S. intermediate holding companies (collectively, HCs) to provide standardized financial statements th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following information collection: Collection title: Reporting and Disclosure Requirements Associated with Regulation G. Collection identifier: FR G. OMB control number: 7100-0299. General description of collection: Regulation G--Disclosure and Reporting of CRA-Related Agreements (12 CFR part 207) implements section 711 of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which requires insured depository institutions (IDIs), affiliates of IDIs more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following information collection: Collection title: United States Currency Program Surveys. Collection identifier: FR 3054. OMB control number: 7100-0332. General description of collection: The U.S. Currency Program Surveys are used to obtain information specifically tailored to the Federal Reserve's operational and fiscal agency responsibilities. The Board's current U.S. Currency Program set of information collections, c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following information collection: Collection title: Federal Reserve Membership and Bank Stock Applications. Collection identifier: FR 2083, FR 2083A, FR 2083B, FR 2083C, FR 2030, FR 2030a, FR 2056, FR 2086, FR 2086a, and FR 2087. OMB control number:7100-0042. General description of collection: The Federal Reserve Membership and Bank Stock Applications are comprised of the following application reporting forms: Applicatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has issued final approval for the Broad Causeway Bridge Replacement Project, clearing the way for a transition to a high-level fixed bridge in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The agency announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed all necessary environmental and regulatory requirements. This decision concludes the project development phase and allows the replacement o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed final actions for a roadway improvement project in Osceola County. The project involves widening a 3.8-mile segment of U.S. 17-92, also known as State Road 600, from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway. The construction area spans from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A. The decision follows the approval of a Type 2 Categor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following information collection: Title: National Scenic Byway Program (NSBP). Background: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administers the NSBP. It was established by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 in Section 162 of Title 23, United States Code (U.S.C.), and reauthorized and expanded significantly in 1998 under the Transportation Equity Act fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued a statement aimed at fostering innovation while maintaining the stability of financial framework of the U.S. This action rescinds a 2023 policy that had placed restrictive presumptions on "novel" banking activities, including those involving crypto-assets. The move marks a shift in how the agency handles the evolving financial landscape. By withdrawing previous restrictions, the agency seeks to align oversight with the principle  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: The Used Car Rule, 16 CFR part 455. OMB Control Number: 3084-0108. Type of Review: Extension without change of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Private Sector: Businesses and other for-profit entities. Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 3,164,100. Estimated Annual Labor Costs: $69,167,226. Non-Labor Costs: $19,300,000. Abstract: Under the PRA, 44 U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following information collection: Title: Federal Assistance for Offsite Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Planning. Type of Information Collection: Extension, without change, of a currently approved information collection. OMB Number: 1660-0024. FEMA Forms: There are no forms for this collection; rather the regulatory text details the information to be transmitted to more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- Frick Collection has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of the "Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture." The determination applies to the objects being imported from abroad pursuant to agreements established with their foreign owners or custodians. The State Department determined that the imported objects possess cultural significance. This finding is based on an assessment of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a waiver of dozens of federal and state laws to accelerate the construction of barriers and roads along the California border. This decision targets the El Centro Sector, an area identified by federal officials as having high levels of illegal entry and narcotics smuggling. Homeland Security exercised authority under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to bypass legal requiremen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that it will bypass federal laws to fast-track the construction of barriers and roads along the New Mexico border. The waiver allows the agency to skip legal requirements from the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Air Act. These actions target a specific project area stretching from Border Monument 73 east and north to Border Monument 47. According to the agency, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration and the U.S. Trade Representative have begun implementing a 15 percent reciprocal tariff on products from Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This action follows an executive order intended to address trade practices that contribute to U.S. goods trade deficits. Under the framework, the U.S. will apply either the existing most-favored-nation rate or a combined 15 percent rate, whichever is higher. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule to rescind regulations that previously required federal service contractors to offer jobs to qualified employees from predecessor contracts. The decision follows an executive order which revoked a prior mandate regarding the nondisplacement of workers. The department stated that because the regulations were created solely to implement the now-revoked order, the rules are no longer authorized and serve no purpose. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of the "Caravaggio's Boy with a Basket of Fruit in Focus." The determination applies to the object being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement established with its foreign owner or custodian. The State Department determined that the imported object possesses cultural significance. This finding is b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: Nomination of Properties for Listing in the National Register of Historic Places. OMB Control Number: 1024-0018. Form Number: 10-900, 10-900-a, and 10-900-b. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals, Private Sector, Tribes, and Government. Total Estimated Number of Annual Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following information collection: Title of Collection: Using web and mobile-based apps during NPS Citizen Science events. OMB Control Number: 1024-0275. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Description of Respondents: General public, individual households, and non-federal scientists. Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 15,500. Total Es more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: Title: 5-Star Safety Ratings Label Quantitative Concept Testing. OMB Control Number: New. Form Number(s): NHTSA Form Nos. 2026, 2027, 2028. Type of Request: Request for approval of a new information collection. Type of Review Requested: Regular. Length of Approval Requested: Three years from date of approval. Summary of the Coll more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued a notice of policy establishing higher security expectations for human biological samples collected or stored using federal funds. The directive aims to prevent foreign adversaries from accessing sensitive personal health data belonging to people in the U.S. Effective as of Oct. 24, 2025, the policy applies to all human tissue, blood and urine samples supported by the agency. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The Small Business Administration issued the following information collection: Title: Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans Executive Order Reporting. OMB Control Number: To be assigned by OMB. Description of Respondents: SBA Lenders. Total Estimated Annual Responses: 5,000. Total Estimated Annual Hour Burden: 3,875 hours. * * * FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may obtain a copy of the information collection and supporting documents from the Inte more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- AE Ventures Fund III LP, Boca Raton, Florida, has filed a request for a regulatory exemption to provide financing to All.Space Networks Ltd., Berkshire, United Kingdom. The funding is intended to support the expansion of the satellite firm within the U.S. Because the proposed transaction involves entities with shared ownership, the firm is seeking an exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. According to the filing, the request is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board issued a notice seeking nominations to fill three vacancies on the Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council (RSTAC). The openings include two positions for large shipper representatives and one for a small shipper representative. Established by federal law, the council provides advice to the agency's chairman, the Secretary of Transportation, and several congressional committees. Its work focuses on rail policy issues suc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a mandatory survey requiring United States persons to report their ownership of foreign securities. This data collection effort targets holdings as of the final day of the year to help the government track international capital flows and investment positions. The survey applies to a wide range of entities, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and government organizations resident in the United States. Un more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following information collection: Title: ERS Data Security Requirements for Accessing Confidential Data. OMB Control Number: 0536-0079. Summary of Collection: Title III of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (hereafter referred to as the Evidence Act) mandates that OMB establish a Standard Application Process (SAP) for requesting access to certain confidential data assets. Specifically, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Trade Representative issued a notice regarding the trade surplus of sugar and syrup goods for several partner nations to determine eligibility for duty-free treatment. This determination impacts trade under various free trade agreements involving Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Morocco, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. Under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, USTR calculates whether a country more PR