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Federal Register Notices Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for Monday June 09, 2025 ( 18 items )  

APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Genetically Engineered Maize
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a notice regarding the availability of assessments for genetically engineered maize. This notice advises the public that the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment and draft environmental assessment. These documents pertain to a petition from Bayer U.S.-Crop Science seeking a determination of nonregulated status for maize even  more

BLM Proposes to Rescind National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Regulations to Boost Energy Development
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management is proposing a rule to rescind the management and protection of the national petroleum reserve in Alaska regulations finalized on May 7, 2024. The agency argues that the 2024 rule conflicts with its statutory authority under the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976, which prioritizes oil and gas exploration in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, a 23-million-acre region stretching from the   more

Children's Museum of Indianapolis Announces Repatriation of Quill Stitched Robe to Arapaho
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is issuing a notice of intended repatriation regarding a cultural item held by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indiana, intends to repatriate an object of cultural patrimony to the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming. The item in question is a quill stitched   more

Civil Monetary Penalties Adjusted for Inflation by Interior Department
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement issued a final rule to adjust its civil monetary penalties. This action, a mandate under the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015, which amended the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, aims to maintain the deterrent effect of these penalties. The adjustments apply to penalties assessed under the Surface Mining Control a  more

Commerce Department Amends Marine Mammal Research Permit for University of Alaska Southeast
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service has issued a permit amendment to the University of Alaska Southeast with Jan Straley identified as the responsible party. The original permit, issued on April 28, 2023, authorizes research on 18 species of cetaceans in Alaska. The research focuses on gray, humpback, killer, and sperm whales. Objectives include evaluating species abundance, population st  more

DOT Ends Rulemaking on Bridge Condition Performance Measures
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is terminating its rulemaking on National Performance Management Measures for Assessing Bridge Condition (RIN 2125-AF95). This means the FHWA will formally withdraw this rule from its upcoming Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The rulemaking had been initiated to address inconsistencies in data collection and reporting between 23 CFR part 490 subparts A and D, and  more

DOT Ends Rulemaking on Transportation Planning Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration is terminating its rulemaking effort concerning Statewide and Nonmetropolitan Planning; Metropolitan Transportation Planning. This rule, which would have updated transportation planning regulations under 23 CFR part 450, will be formally removed from the FHWA's upcoming Spring 2025 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. The FHWA initiated this rulemaking to update its transportati  more

DOT Revises Highway Safety Guidelines to Enhance Data-Driven Safety Programs
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has updated four highway safety guidelines to strengthen state programs aimed at reducing traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries. These revisions aligning with executive order 14151 shift focus from broad demographic references to data-identified at-risk populations and state-specific safety needs. The updated guidelines cover Judicial and Court Services, Impaired Driving, Prosec  more

DOT Seeks Public Comment on Airlines for America Barrier Exemption & Trailways Marking Relief
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration arms have published notices regarding petitions for exemption from existing regulations. These actions aim to enhance public awareness and participation in the exemption processes overseen by these agencies. The aviation administration has issued a notice summarizing a petition from Airlines for America, seeking relief for its members. The organization r  more

EPA Proposes Rule to Approve Iowa Air Plan Revision
WASHINGTON, June 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a rule to approve revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan. This action addresses a permit modification for Alter Metal Recycling, located in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The revisions pertain to the air construction permit included in Iowa's 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) attainment plan for portions of Council Bluffs. The proposed rule does not impact the string  more

EPA Seeks Comments on Draft Drinking Water General Permit for Indian Country
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is requesting comments on the draft 2025 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System drinking water general permit. This permit will authorize wastewater discharges from drinking water treatment facilities located in Indian country and lands of exclusive federal jurisdiction within EPA Region 8. This is the first reissuance of the DWGP, and the EPA proposes to issue the permit for a five-year period. The DWGP provides c  more

FAA Amends Class D Airspace in Jupiter, Florida
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is amending class D airspace in Jupiter, Florida, to enhance the safety and management of instrument flight rules operations at William P. Gwinn Airport. This final rule modifies the class D airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 2,500 feet mean sea level within a 4.5-mile radius of the airport. The amendment specifically defines the airspace as beginning at the 205-degree b  more

FAA Updates Application Process for Aviation Certifications
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is updating its process for withdrawing or denying applications for various aviation certifications. This procedural update aims to improve engagement with applicants and streamline the certification process for air carriers, air operators, and air agencies, ultimately reducing wait times and optimizing FAA resources. The FAA's certification offices have faced backlogs due to incomplete applicat  more

Homeland Security Waives Laws for Border Barrier Construction in Arizona
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of the Secretary has issued a notice of determination to waive various laws and regulations to facilitate the rapid construction of barriers and roads near the international land border in Arizona. The Office of the Secretary determined this action necessary to ensure expeditious progress on border security initiatives. This decision comes as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to achieve and maintain operational co  more

Housing Choice Voucher Program to See Funding Adjustments
WASHINGTON, June 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy Development and Research has issued a notice to establish renewal funding inflation factors for fiscal year 2025. This action will adjust renewal funding for each public housing agency participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program, as mandated by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. The notice allocates the projected 4.71 percent cha  more

OPM Proposes Updates to Suitability & Fitness Rule
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has issued a proposed rule concerning suitability and fitness for federal employment. This action aims to clarify and update standards for individuals seeking or holding positions within the federal government. The measure addresses considerations related to an individual's character and conduct as it pertains to their ability to perform government duties reliably. The document outlines adjustments regarding actions taken based o  more

SBA Adjusts Civil Monetary Penalties for Inflation
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The Small Business Administration has issued a final rule to adjust certain civil monetary penalties under its jurisdiction for inflation. This adjustment aligns with requirements set forth by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990 as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 which mandates annual adjustments to maintain the deterrent effect of these penalties. The rule updates penalties across se  more

State Department Clears Import of Tel Dan Stele for Exhibition
WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice of determinations regarding the Tel Dan Stele slated for temporary exhibition in the U.S. This action allows for the stele to be imported from abroad under an agreement with its foreign owner or custodian. The initial venue for its display will be the Museum of the Bible, located in Washington, D.C., with the potential for additional exhibitions or venues to be announced later. The State Department has determined th  more