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Federal RegisterAug 5

United States Department of Energy and United States Department of Defense v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, et al.; United States Department of Energy and United States Department of Defense v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Company, et al.

The U.S. Departments of Energy and Defense have made changes that affect CSX-owned properties, such as rail lines and equipment, in the event of a nuclear incident. If these properties are damaged and nuclear insurance is unavailable, the new agreement outlines how compensation will be structured. T...

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Federal RegisterJun 25

Request for Comment on the Extension of Standard Futures Contracts to 24/7 Trading and on Perpetual Contracts Referencing Physically Delivered or Storable Energy Commodities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is asking for public feedback on two important changes in the energy markets. First, they want to allow standard futures contracts to be traded 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while keeping the same expiration and delivery terms. Second, they are co...

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Federal RegisterMay 1

Rescission of Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA Financed Housing

The government has canceled the recent decision that set new energy efficiency standards for new homes financed by HUD and USDA. This change affects builders and developers who were preparing to follow these standards. Agents should stay informed about any future updates regarding energy efficiency ...

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