WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the limited maintenance plan for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island area is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. This finding relates to the second ten-year maintenance plan submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on October 15, 2024. The action by the EPA is a notice of adequacy, which ackn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule concerning the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. The action allows for a public hearing to be held on September 12, 2025, and extends the window for public input on the "CCR Management Unit Deadline Extension Rule." The proposed rule, originally published on July 22, 2025, was subject to an initial comment period that ended on August 21  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is withdrawing a direct final rule concerning the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities. This withdrawal comes after the EPA received an adverse comment on the rule. The agency had previously stated in its direct final rule that if any adverse comment was submitted by August 21, 2025, the rule would not take effect and a withdrawal would be published in the Federal Register.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission is considering a major policy adjustment regarding its oversight of business data services. The agency has put forward a proposal aimed at carriers operating under a rate-of-return regulatory framework. This action seeks to modify existing rules governing these connections, which are critical for commerce, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises. The proposal suggests a reduction in regulation to reflect a more comp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has issued an order to re-codify language that was eliminated from its rules for Next Gen TV broadcast stations. FCC determined the language was inadvertently removed from the rules. The action re-codifies the rules that govern the information television stations must provide when applying for ATSC 3.0 service under a "non-expedited" process. The document clarifies that this order does not alter any regulatory obligations. It  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service announced the findings after a thorough review of data for the Jackson Prairie crayfish, Ozark shiner, speckled burrowing crayfish, spiny scale crayfish and spotted turtle. The review determined that these animals are not at risk of extinction in the foreseeable future as defined by law. The decision stems from a proposed rule published by the agency on September 4, 2025. It follows a process that inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has published the proposed financial plan for the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority outlining its anticipated spending for the calendar year 2026. This proposal allocates funds for the two primary programs that govern the sport. A portion of the funds will support the Anti-Doping and Medication Control program, which focuses on upholding the integrity of the sport through the management of rules and testing. It provides for th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has adjusted the rules for its Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program. This change focuses on the residency requirements for those seeking a loan under the program. It amends existing regulations by removing a provision that allowed non-permanent residents to be eligible for mortgages. This modification aligns HUD's requirements with executive actions that prioritize federal resources for U.S. citizen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has announced an extension of the comment period for its proposed rule to rescind regulations tied to Executive Order 11246. A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was issued by the Labor Department on July 1, 2025. This notice aimed to eliminate the regulations for Executive Order 11246, as amended. The original period for public feedback was set to conclude on September 2, 2025. Followi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is extending the comment period for its proposed rule to amend regulations that implement the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. The initial proposal, which seeks to revise rules for federal contractors and subcontractors, was published on July 1, 2025. The original deadline for comments was set for September 2, 2025. In response to public feedback, the U.S. Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is extending the public comment period for a proposed rule that aims to revise regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The proposal seeks to amend regulations that apply to federal contractors and subcontractors. The regulations are meant to ensure equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The original comment period for the proposed rule was   more