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Rule Change Brief

Securities and Exchange Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 59852

Proxy Solicitation Modernization

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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing amendments to modernize certain rules related to proxy solicitations. The proposed amendments would, among other things, eliminate the requirement that registrants deliver an annual report to security holders, eliminate the delivery deadline when…

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Securities and Exchange Commission· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 59904

Rescission of Rule 14a-8's Federal Regulation of Shareholder Proposals and Amendments to Rule 14a-4

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The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is proposing to rescind Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") and leave determinations about the role of shareholder proposals to State law and company governing documents. The Commission also is proposing to amend Rule 14a-4 under…

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Justice Department· Rule· 91 FR 59695

Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Diphenidine in Schedule I

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With the issuance of this final rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration places the substance diphenidine (1-(1,2- diphenylethyl)piperidine), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances…

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Homeland Security Department· Proposed Rule· 91 FR 59712

Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2027 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology

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In accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is proposing pilotage rates for the 2027 shipping season. We are conducting a full ratemaking for 2027. We are requesting comments on the Great Lakes pilotage ratemaking methodology, including one proposed update to that methodology. We also…

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59800

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Qualification/Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN)

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The Department of Labor (DOL) is submitting this Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)-sponsored information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). Public comments on the ICR are invited.

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59806

RETC, LLC.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

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In this notice, OSHA announces the application of RETC, LLC. for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 59792

Request for Information on Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs), Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation, and Wireless Radiation Exposure

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Consistent with the Department of Health and Human Services' emphasis on evaluating environmental factors that may affect human health, particularly among children and other potentially vulnerable populations, HHS seeks information on electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions and exposure, particularly RF and wireless,…

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59804

TUV SUD America, Inc.: Application for Expansion of Recognition

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In this notice, OSHA announces the application of TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM), for expansion of the scope of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. TUVAM requests the addition of two test standards to the NRTL scope of…

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59807

Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Information Collections: Disclosures to Workers Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

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The Department of Labor (Department) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension of the information collection request (ICR) titled "Disclosures to Workers Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act." This comment request is part of continuing Departmental efforts to reduce paperwork…

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 59783

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls Development and Readiness Pilot Program; Program Announcement

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) is announcing year five of the Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) Development and Readiness Pilot (CDRP). This program facilitates the expedited CMC development of products under an investigational new drug application (IND) based on the anticipated clinical…

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Health and Human Services Department· Notice· 91 FR 59777

Data Intermediaries and Approaches To Strengthen Public Health Data Exchange

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks broad public input on how data intermediaries can be used to support secure, scalable, standards-based public health data exchange. CDC invites public comment to inform the evaluation and to explore how data intermediaries can advance broader goals to prevent…

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Transportation Department· Notice· 91 FR 59834

Hazardous Materials: Information Collection Activities

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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), PHMSA invites comments on proposed updates to the form used for reporting incidents that occur during the transportation of hazardous materials. PHMSA intends to request a revision of a currently approved information collection from the Office of Management…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 59766

Heavy Walled Rectangular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of the Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that heavy walled rectangular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes from the Republic of Korea (Korea) were not sold at less than normal value during the period of review (POR) September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024.

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59804

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH); Charter Renewal

The Acting Secretary of Labor (Secretary) has approved the renewal of the NACOSH charter. The renewed charter will expire two years from its filing date.

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Education Department· Notice· 91 FR 59771

Notice Announcing Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program Competition

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The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.041C, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

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National Mediation Board· Notice· 91 FR 59810

Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request

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The National Mediation Board (NMB) invites comments on the proposed information collection request as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The NMB is seeking the reinstatement, with non- substantive change, of a previously approved collection of information, entitled "Application for Mediation Services."…

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National Mediation Board· Notice· 91 FR 59812

Notice of Proposed Information Collection Request

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The National Mediation Board (NMB) invites comments on the proposed information collection request as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The NMB is seeking the reinstatement, with non- substantive change, of a previously approved collection of information, entitled "Application for ADR Services." The…

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Labor Department· Notice· 91 FR 59801

Proposed Extension of Information Collection: Refuse Piles and Impoundment Structures

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The Department of Labor (DOL), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a pre- clearance consultation program for all information collections, to provide the public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed collections of information, in accordance with…

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 59768

Tapered Roller Bearings and Parts Thereof, Finished and Unfinished, From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that Shanghai Tainai Bearing Co., Ltd. (Tainai) did not qualify for a separate rate, and, therefore, is considered part of the People's Republic of China (China)-wide entity during the period of review (POR), June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025.

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Commerce Department· Notice· 91 FR 59760

Tin Mill Products From the People's Republic of China: Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value, Preliminary Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances and Extension of Provisional Measures

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that tin mill products from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Interested…

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