WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis has issued a final rule that revises the reporting requirements for the BE-13, Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States. The survey collects data on the acquisition and establishment of U.S. business enterprises by foreign investors, as well as expansions by existing U.S. affiliates of foreign companies. The information gathered is used to measure foreign direct investment in the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy is collecting public input on its proposed energy conservation standards for manufactured housing. The initiative aims to provide a baseline for energy performance that aligns with updated building codes and industry practices. This approach is intended to promote energy savings for homeowners while maintaining housing affordability. The DOE's action is a follow-up to prior deliberations and legislative mandates concerning efficiency   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation is updating its testing procedures, which apply to millions of safety-sensitive workers, from commercial truck drivers and airline pilots to train engineers and mass transit operators. The addition of fentanyl to the drug-testing panel is a response to the growing presence of the substance in the U.S. and the associated risks to public well-being. The proposal aims to harmonize testing standards with guidelines from the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Tuesday its preliminary approval of a request from Georgia to remove obsolete air pollution permitting rules, a move that follows the entire state successfully meeting all federal clean air standards. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) asked to revise its State Implementation Plan (SIP) by eliminating stringent regulations known as nonattainment new source review (NNSR). These rules apply st  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have revised wastewater discharge standards for the Meat and Poultry Products (MPP) industry. The decision detailed in the Federal Register follows extensive public feedback and aligns with the EPA's discretionary authority under the Clean Water Act. Initially proposed on January 23, 2024, the rule aimed to update effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) and pretreatment standard  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Jet Route J-96. This action is due to navigational aid issues. The FAA's authority to amend aviation regulations is established in Title 49 of the U.S. Code, which prescribes regulations to ensure the safety and efficient use of airspace. The action is aimed at preserving the safe and efficient flow of air traffic. The FAA is taking this action because the Cimarr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule to amend and revoke several air traffic service routes in the eastern U.S. This regulatory action is in support of the relocation of the Little Rock, Arizona (LIT), Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid. The changes are part of a routine effort to keep air traffic service routes operationally current and ensu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration announced two proposed airworthiness directives for Airbus Helicopters in August 2025, targeting safety improvements for several popular models. On August 19, 2025, the FAA proposed a rule to supersede AD 2020-06-12, focusing on modifications to the main gearbox suspension bar attachment bolts and requiring inspections and design upgrades for Airbus AS 332L2 and EC 225LP models. Separately, on Au  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending several Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways. This action modifies V-55, V-100 and V-277. The changes are a result of the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Keeler, Michigan, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) navigational aid. The Keeler VOR is being decommissioned as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a comprehensive update to its falsification regulations, effective November 3, 2025, aimed at bolstering safety across aviation and commercial space transportation. The rule consolidates and standardizes falsification prohibitions across multiple parts of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), addressing inconsistencies and expanding coverage to ensure the integrity of s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corp. has published a notice identifying 87 candidate countries that meet the income criteria and are eligible for assistance in fiscal year 2026. The notice also lists 17 additional countries that would be candidates but are ineligible due to legal provisions prohibiting U.S. economic assistance. These prohibitions stem from issues such as human rights violations, human trafficking and military coups. The Millennium Challenge provid  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued a notice of the termination of the Vallecitos Boiling Water Reactor (VBWR) Facility Operating License, No. DPR-1, located in Sunol, California. This termination also includes an exemption from meeting specific dose criteria at the site. All remaining residual radioactivity from the VBWR has been transferred to the co-located Empire State Atomic Development Associates Vallecitos Experimental Superheat Reactor (EVESR) license  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is publishing a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking to amend how it defines "independent study," "distance learning," and "resident learning." This proposal also aims to establish a term, "standard curriculum." The proposed changes would distinguish distance learning from resident learning and independent study from standard curriculum. The action addresses concerns from stakeholders, including State Approving Agencie  more