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Consistent Basis Reporting Between Estate and Person Acquiring Property From Decedent

This document contains proposed regulations that provide guidance regarding the requirement that a recipient's basis in certain property acquired from a decedent

Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery

NMFS proposes regulations to implement Amendment 35 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic Region by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council.

Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products and Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment

The U.S. Department of Energy is proposing to treat certain miscellaneous refrigeration products, which include coolers and combination cooler refrigeration products.

Calcium Hypochlorite From the People's Republic of China

The Department of Commerce is initiating a new shipper review of the countervailing duty order on calcium hypochlorite from the People's Republic of China with respect to Jingmei Chemical Products Sales Co., Ltd.

Announcement of Requirements and Registration for the Opioid Overdose Prevention Challenge

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a challenge to developers to help support patients in recovery who are receiving medication assisted treatment for opioid use.

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