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Rule Change Brief

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY· Rule

Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines

effective in 60d

SUMMARY: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission amends its regulations to incorporate by reference, as mandatory enforceable requirements, revisions to three of the Version 4.0 Standards for Business Practices of Interstate Natural Gas Pipelines adopted by the Wholesale Gas Quadrant (WGQ) of the North American…

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY· Proposed Rule

Approval of Source-Specific Air Quality Implementation Plan; New York; Big Six Towers Inc.

effective 6575d ago·comments close in 32d

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine a revision to the State of New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) related to a source-specific SIP (SSSIP) revision, for Big Six Towers Inc. (the Big Six), located at 59-55 47th…

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION· Notice

Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

effective 275d ago

SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections.…

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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT· Proposed Rule

Elimination of Time-in-Grade

comments close in 60d

SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) proposes eliminating the Time-in-Grade (TIG) restriction on advancement to competitive service positions in the General Schedule. Currently, employees in competitive service General Schedule positions in grades 5 and above must serve 52 weeks in grade before becoming…

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE· Notice

60-Day Notice of Proposed Information Collection: Application for Permanent/Temporary Export or Temporary Import of Classified Defense Articles and Classified Technical Data

SUMMARY: The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we are requesting comments on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice…

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION· Notice

Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget

SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education—Basic Needs Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116N, on behalf of…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education—Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—Centers of Excellence for Veteran Student Success (CEVSS) Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN)…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education—Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCU) Research and Development Infrastructure Grants Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—HBCU and TCCU Research and Development Infrastructure (RDI) Grants Program, Assistance Listing Number…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education—Open Textbook Pilot Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—Open Textbook Pilot Program (OTP), Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.116T, on behalf of the U.S.…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education—Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Grant Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)—Transitioning Gang-involved Youth to Higher Education Grant Program (TGIY), Assistance Listing Number…

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing Strenthening Institutions Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Strengthening Institutions Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.031A, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION· Notice

Notice Announcing TRIO Training Program Competition

SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED· Notice

Procurement List; Deletions

SUMMARY: This action deletes product(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED· Notice

Procurement List; Proposed deletions

SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing to delete products and service(s) from the Procurement List that were furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION· Notice

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Chapter 8 of the Exchange's Rulebook Relating To Investigative and Disciplinary Matters

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-105543; File No. SR-CboeBYX-2026-021] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Chapter 8 of the Exchange's Rulebook Relating To Investigative and Disciplinary Matters May…

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION· Notice

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Chapter 8 of the Exchange's Rulebook Relating To Investigative and Disciplinary Matters

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION [Release No. 34-105544; File No. SR-CboeEDGA-2026-017] Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Chapter 8 of the Exchange's Rulebook Relating To Investigative and Disciplinary Matters May…

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