WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237; WT Docket 02-378) on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * The Region 28 (Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey Area) Public Safety 700 MHz RPC and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs)/1 will hold their 2025 quarterly meetings on the following dates. All 2025 meetings will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Region 28   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, as President-elect Trump's far-right allies threaten to break the law and illegally withhold funds for vital programs, the Democratic Staff of the House Budget Committee released a new fact sheet explaining unlawful presidential impoundments. The fact sheet details the importance of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the American Biogas Council: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: American Biogas Council Response to Proposed Rule for Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (IRS Reg-118269-23) * * * The American Biogas Council (  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from Electrification Coalition: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit (REG-118269-23) * * * On behalf of the Electrification Coalition (EC), we appreciate the opportunity   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from EVgo Services LLC, Los Angeles, California: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary United States Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 * To: The Honorable Danny Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20224 U.S. Department of Treasury and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 19, 2024, from International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary, United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 United States of America Subject: Considerations for Fugitive Methane Inclusion under 45V * * * Dear Secretary Yellen, As D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from Rivian, Plymouth, Michigan: * * * To: United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Docket No. REG-118269-23 Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit * * * Founded in 2009, Rivian is an independent U.S. company headquartered in Califor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the Transport Project: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit; IRS Reg-118269-23; 89 FR 76759 (Sept. 19, 2024) * * * Introduction The Transport Project (TTP) respectfully provi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from the Zero Emission Transportation Association: * * * To: United States Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 RE: Docket No. REG-118269-23 Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit * * * The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) is an ind  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * With limited time to request refunds, Attorney General Michelle Henry strongly encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to file a claim as soon as possible * * * Nationwide Jeweler that Allegedly Misled Servicemembers Must Reopen Refund Portal so Consumers Owed Millions of Dollars can Claim Money HARRISBURG - A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its r  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced significant reductions in processing times across key environmental review areas, demonstrating the Shapiro Administration's commitment to streamlining state government operations for Pennsylvanians in the last two years. This year, DCNR's Bureau of F  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro's action to deliver for SEPTA will ensure continuity of service across Southeastern PA and create a window of opportunity for the General Assembly to keep working toward a permanent funding solution for mass transit. The Governor also secured commitments from the five counties that fund SEPTA to increase their local share, delivering millions in ad  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release: An unprecedented outreach campaign by four universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education helped 7,500 students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and request financial aid to attend college amid national confusion over the new form. The four institutions representing Pennsylvania regions, Commonwealth University (north central),  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The White House issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individual to serve as a key leader in his administration: * Jim Coughlan, Nominee to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission Additionally, President Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as members of boards and commissions that are required, by statute or longstanding p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Settlement Includes Enhanced Assistance Programs and Expanded Outreach for At-Risk Customers * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has approved a partial joint settlement that limits the rate changes for Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania Inc. (Columbia) to a significantly smaller amount than originally requested. Columbia serves approximately 445,000 residentia  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Settlement Includes Dramatically Scaled-Back Rate Changes and Enhanced Customer Assistance and Reliability Initiatives * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a joint settlement significantly reducing FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company's (FirstEnergy) proposed rate changes by more than 55%, while also securing commitmen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Resolve to #BeResilient: PUC Urges Utilities, Residents and Businesses to Strengthen Security Against Cyber, Weather and Man-Made Threats * * * As part of National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is emphasizing the essential role of Pennsylvania's utility infrastructure in maintaining   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement regarding the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval of the preliminary permit application of the proposed construction of the hydroelectric pumped storage facility at Cuffs Run proposed by York Energy Storage, LLC: "I will do everything in my power to oppose the proposed construction of the hydroelectric pumped  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to designate November 2024 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative aims to draw attention to the importance of prevention, early detection, and research to combat lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) yesterday joined Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), and 64 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to use his executive clemency power in the final months of his presidency to reunite families, address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our nation on the path toward ending  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. AB 1240) entitled "Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - in Fayette County, Pennsylvania": * * * Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Company (SWP), has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 1.87 miles of rail line near Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa., extending (1) app  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education issued the following news release: Three universities in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) have launched a new program to simplify and streamline the admission process for students and families. Kutztown University, Shippensburg University, and Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest) are now offering real-time acceptance and scholarship offers to high school seniors who meet each un  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a 758-page report in February 2024 entitled "United States Summary and State Data Volume 1." Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... VII United States Map ... 1 TABLES CHAPTER 1. United States Data Historical Highlights: 2022 and Earlier Census Years ... 3 Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold Including Landlord's Share, Food Marketing Practices, and Value-Added Products: 2022 and 2017 ... 5 Economic Class  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The White House announced the following nominations and withdrawals sent to the Senate on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: * James Bernard Coughlan, of Illinois, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030, vice Rhonda K. Schmidtlein, term expired. * Beth H. Harwell, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2029. (  more