Department of the Treasury: Request for Information Related to Executive Order 'Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account'
TTB-regulated industries may find this notice of interest.
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 103 / Friday, May 30, 2025
AGENCY: Departmental Offices, Department of the Treasury
ACTION: Request for information (RFI)
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) invites public input to inform its implementation of the President’s Executive Order (E.O.) 14247 on ‘‘Modernizing Payments To and From America’s Bank Account’’ issued on March 25, 2025, which, among other items, directs the Secretary of the Treasury to cease issuing paper checks and transition to the use of electronic payments for all Federal disbursements where feasible. This request for information (RFI) offers the opportunity for interested individuals and organizations to provide feedback on matters related to Treasury’s implementation of E.O. 14247, in particular Treasury’s efforts to advance a public awareness campaign that will help consumers, including unbanked and underbanked populations, transition to digital payments as contemplated by the E.O.
DATES: Written comments and information are requested on or before June 30, 2025.
Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Marketing Service Tobacco Notices
 TTB-regulated tobacco industries may find these notices of interest.
Tobacco Grading and Inspections Services – Rescission of Tobacco Quota Provisions
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 102 / Thursday, May 29, 2025
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Department of Agriculture (USDA)
ACTION: Direct Final Rule
SUMMARY: This direct final rule amends regulations that govern the inspection of tobacco under the national marketing quota system established under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 eliminated the price support and quota system for tobacco produced in the United States. In alignment with E.O. 14192, AMS is removing and, where appropriate, amending regulations that have expired authorizing statutes and govern non-operational programs.
DATES: This direct final rule is effective July 28, 2025, without further action or notice, unless a significant adverse comment is received by June 30, 2025. If a significant adverse comment is received, AMS will publish in the Federal Register a withdrawal of this direct final rule prior to the effective date.
Tobacco Grading and Inspections Services – Rescission of Regulations Establishing Tobacco Price Support Provisions
SOURCE: Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 103 / Friday, May 30, 2025
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Department of Agriculture (USDA)
ACTION: Direct Final Rule
SUMMARY: This direct final rule amends regulations that govern tobacco price support services established under the Agricultural Act of 1949. The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 eliminated the price support and quota system for tobacco produced in the United States. In alignment with Executive Order 14192, AMS is removing and, where appropriate, amending regulations that have expired authorizing statutes and govern non-operational programs.
DATES: This direct final rule is effective July 29, 2025 (see correction in Federal Register / Vol. 90, No. 105 / Tuesday, June 3, 2025), without further action or notice, unless a significant adverse comment is received by June 30, 2025. If a significant adverse comment is received, AMS will publish in the Federal Register a withdrawal of this direct final rule prior to the effective date.
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