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Archived blog posts announcing selected Regulatory Alerts posted prior to Jan 20, 2017. All archived alerts available on Library of Congress archive.
Treasury Releases Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations for Brokers
On August 29, 2023, the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed rules that would require brokers to report information on sales and exchanges of cryptocurrency and other digital assets. The!-->…
Commerce Seeks Comments on Buy America Build America Waivers for BEAD Program
The Department of Commerce (DOC) is seeking comment on a proposal to issue a limited waiver of the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference (Buy America Preference) to recipients of federal financial assistance under the!-->…
FWS Lists Texas Kangaroo Rat as Endangered, Proposes Critical Habitat
On August 17, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register listing the Texas Kangaroo Rat as an endangered species.
Additionally, FWS proposes to designate approximately 597,069 acres!-->!-->!-->…
NOAA Proposes to Designate Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
On August 25, 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register designating the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary in the waters along and offshore of the central!-->…
FWS Proposes to Set Aside Critical Habitat for Multiple Species
On August 22, 2023, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published three proposed rules in the Federal Register setting aside critical habitat for a variety of different species.
Specifically, FWS proposes to list the Brawleys Fork!-->!-->!-->…
EPA’s Proposed Reconsideration of the Dust-Lead Hazard Standards and Dust-Lead Post-Abatement…
On August 1st, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule to address health concerns for children who have high blood lead levels. The proposed rule would lower the dust-lead hazard standards (DLHS) from!-->…
FCC Proposes Voluntary Cybersecurity Labeling Program
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on a proposal to create a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program where qualifying products would bear a new U.S Cyber Trust Mark. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking!-->…
SEC Proposes Rule Addressing Conflicts of Interest Associated with the Use of Predictive Data…
On August 9, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published a proposed rule intended to address conflicts of interest arising from the use of predictive data analytics (PDA) technologies by broker-dealers and investment!-->…
EPA Proposes Revisions to Clean Water Act Tribal and State Program Assumption Regulations
On August 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published proposed revisions in the Federal Register to the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) Section 404 Tribal and State regulations. The program has not been revised since 1988.
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FWS Proposes Critical Habitat Designation for the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly
On August 10, 2023, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register designating critical habitat for the Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly.
FWS proposes to designate approximately 1,636.9!-->!-->!-->…