Government Declares War on Barred Owls in Oregon
Published Date: 1/10/2025
Notice
Summary
The Bureau of Land Management is rolling out a new plan to manage barred owls in western Oregon to help protect the northern spotted owl. Starting now, BLM will carry out this strategy on its lands, following rules set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This means some barred owls may be controlled to give the spotted owls a better chance to thrive, with actions already approved and ready to go.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20305, Self-Regulatory Organizations; Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change To Amend LTSE Rule 15.120 To Expand the Permitted Collection Arrangements
The Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE) is updating its rules to give members more ways to pay fees, fines, and other charges. Instead of always needing a National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) account number, members can now use alternative payment methods—unless those methods fail repeatedly. This change starts right away and aims to make payments smoother without affecting costs.
2026-20312, Notice of Intent To Designate as Abandoned VanDyke Russell Supplemental Type Certificate
The FAA plans to declare the VanDyke Russell Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) as abandoned because they can’t reach the company. This affects owners of certain Piper aircraft models who use this STC for door removal and placard installation. The FAA will release the engineering data to keep these planes safe, and they want your comments by April 5, 2027.
2026-20308, Potential Designation of U.S. Certified Public Accountant License as Qualifying Natural Persons for Accredited Investor Status
The SEC is thinking about making U.S. Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) automatically count as accredited investors. This means CPAs could more easily invest in special private deals that usually need extra money or experience. If you’re a CPA, you can share your thoughts by December 4, 2026, so this change can move forward smoothly.
2026-20343, The Entire United States and U.S. Territories; Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)
Starting October 1, 2026, small businesses across the U.S. and territories with military reservist employees called to active duty for over 30 days can apply for special disaster loans. These loans help cover everyday business costs while essential employees serve, with applications open for up to a year after the employee returns. The current loan interest rate is 4%, making it easier to keep businesses running smoothly during tough times.
2026-20307, Potential Designations of the Investment Banking Representative License (Series 79) and the Research Analyst License (Series 86 and Series 87) as Qualifying Natural Persons for Accredited Investor Status
The SEC is thinking about making people with certain finance licenses—Series 79 (Investment Banking Rep) and Series 86/87 (Research Analyst)—automatically count as 'accredited investors.' This means they could invest in special, higher-risk opportunities without proving their wealth. If approved, this change could speed up investments and open doors for licensed pros starting soon after comments close on December 4, 2026.
2026-20306, Notice To Reestablish the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety Charter
The Federal Transit Administration is bringing back the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS) to help make public transportation safer for riders and workers. This committee will give advice on new safety ideas and challenges for the next two years. If you ride or work in public transit, this means safer trips ahead with no extra cost to you.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-00149, FY 2024 Annual Compliance Report
The Postal Service shared its FY 2024 report on costs, revenues, rates, and service quality. The Postal Regulatory Commission will review it within 90 days to decide if rates and service met the rules. Everyone’s invited to comment by January 28, 2025, so get your thoughts in and help shape the mail game!
Next: 2025-00224, New Postal Products
The Postal Service has asked for approval of new deals that offer special shipping options to businesses. This affects companies using competitive mailing services and could change prices or services soon. If you want to share your thoughts, you have until January 13, 2025, to comment online.