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EPA Rolls Back Regulations From Climate Change to ‘Waters of the United States’ | JD Supra
EPA will review and potentially roll back several regulations that impact the energy sector, vehicle emissions and industrial operations, particularly those under the Clean Air Act. In the reconsideration of “waters of the United States,” the agency plans to work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure the new definition aligns with legal standards and addresses the needs of farmers, landowners and businesses.
Supercharge Your Business: Microsoft Teams connects you to customers
Maximizing Customer Engagement with Microsoft Teams Managing customers and reaching out to prospects are crucial aspects of running a small business. For many owners or operators, it’s common to respond directly to inbound customer calls or support inquiries while juggling day-to-day responsibilities. Being reachable is essential.
Supercharge Your Business. Excel Made Easy: How Copilot Can Revolutionize Your Small Business
Excel is Now SUPER Powered with Copilot in Excel with Python Managing a small business can be tough, and making decisions based on data analysis can often feel overwhelming. You’re constantly inundated with data on sales, customers, competitors, and the market. Microsoft Excel is an indispensable tool for small businesses, offering a wide array of features that can streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive growth.
Supercharge Your Business: How You Can Get The Right Microsoft 365 Plan For Your Needs
Microsoft offers Microsoft 365 in a variety of plans or subscription packages with different prices and capabilities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). In this month’s issue, let’s make sure your business knows how to choose and buy the right plan. No matter the size of your business, there’s a Microsoft 365 plan that fits your needs with available add-ons like Microsoft Teams Phone.
IRS Allows DOE’s Modified GREET Model and USDA’s Climate Smart Agriculture Program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit | JD Supra
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published their third guidance on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits provided under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This guidance will serve as the basis of how companies and investors will determine the value of SAF tax credits in the future. This guidance provides “safe harbors” for companies to use when calculating lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions and for third party certifications.
New House Appropriations Committee Chair Makes Important Changes to FY 2025 Earmark Process | JD Supra
Under new House Appropriations Committee guidance, only state, local and tribal governments, along with public colleges and universities, are eligible for CPF funding under the THUD appropriations bill. Chairperson Tom Cole argued that CPF funding for certain LGBTQ+ projects under the EDI account led to a politicized process that has hampered passage of the THUD bill. Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro vowed to undo the change in the next congress if Democrats retake control of the House.
Defensive AI: Cloudflare’s framework for defending against next-gen threats
Generative AI has captured the imagination of the world by being able to produce poetry, screenplays, or imagery. These tools can be used to improve human productivity for good causes, but they can also be employed by malicious actors to carry out sophisticated attacks. We are witnessing phishing attacks and social engineering becoming more sophisticated as attackers tap into powerful new tools to generate credible content or interact with humans as if it was a real person.
IRS Releases Proposed Regulation to Section 45V of Internal Revenue Code | JD Supra
In connection with the Inflation Reduction Act, on December 22, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a Proposed Regulation related to Section 45V of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 45V provides credits for the production of clean hydrogen and the Proposed Regulation includes detailed information on the model to be used to determine lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.
Department of Treasury Issues Guidance on Section 45X Production Tax Credit | JD Supra
The U.S. Department of Treasury, along with the Internal Revenue Service, released an updated proposed guidance on the Section 45X Production Tax Credit (PTC); the public can submit comments until February 13, 2024. The guidance expands the 45X PTC to a larger share of the solar industry supply chain by updating definitions of eligible solar panel components. The guidance defines the amount of the credit that can be obtained by a company, including purity requirements for critical minerals.
Section 48 Investment Tax Credit for Offshore Wind and Energy Storage | JD Supra
Offshore wind and energy storage developers will see more aspects of their infrastructure projects qualify for Section 48 tax credits. The guidance clarifies that every owner of a project can receive Section 48 tax credits. Comments are due January 21, 2024. In the run-up to the 2024 elections, we expect to see additional guidance and federal funding released by the Biden administration as they race to implement the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Long-Awaited EV Guidance Proposes New Restrictions on Foreign Entities of Concern and Further Clarifications | JD Supra
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Department of Energy (DOE) released a new proposed rule and guidance, including on compliance with Foreign Entities of Concern restrictions with impacts to electric vehicle (EV) tax credit eligibility (known as 30D). These actions seek to encourage the deployment of clean vehicles while incentivizing the development of North American supply chains for battery components and critical minerals.
48C Qualified Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit: One Year Into the Inflation Reduction Act | JD Supra
The next round of funding for the qualified advanced energy project tax credit — known as 48C — is expected to open next year for a total of $6 billion, significantly larger than the first round of $4 billion. Applications for the first round of 48C tax credits totaled $42 billion, 10 times what was allocated for the first round. While the first round of funding for 48C is oversubscribed, that does not necessarily prevent new companies from applying in the second round of funding.
More CHIPS: Biden Administration Seeks New Applications for U.S. Semiconductor Production | JD Supra
At a Glance The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new funding opportunity primarily aimed at large semiconductor supply chain projects (i.e., those with capital investments equal to or exceeding $300 million). The rolling application process begins on September 1, 2023.
New Rules for Clean Energy Tax Credits | JD Supra
At a Glance New proposed rules incorporate stakeholder feedback on elective (direct) pay and transferability. The direct pay method provides a means for entities to receive tax credits without having a tax liability. Proposed rule allows for greater use of tax credits by specifically small and medium for-profit business that may not have had sufficient tax liability in the past to fully realize the credits.
Bringing Together Public and Private Sectors to Advance Clean Hydrogen | JD Supra
At a Glance The Biden administration has stated that adoption of commercial-scale clean, or “green,” hydrogen is key to meeting the ambitious goals for decarbonization that White House has set. While the report is ambitious in its findings, it acknowledges roadblocks that the industry faces towards commercialization.
Debt Ceiling Deal: How Will it Impact the Health and Energy Sectors? | JD Supra
June 1, 2023 Bryan Michael Allen, Joshua Andrews, Megan Herber, Nicholas Manetto Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: At a Glance Discretionary spending level caps could affect stakeholders who receive funding from NIH, CDC, HRSA and other agencies. Organizations pursuing currently unobligated funds may be impacted by the recission of $28 million in COVID-related funding.
Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program: EDA Announces Phase One | JD Supra
At a Glance Phase One will be used to identify and fund planning grants for at least 20 hubs. Each selected hub is eligible to receive up to $15 million. Phase One applications are due by August 15, 2023. On May 12, 2023, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) released the long-awaited Phase One Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs program.
CHIPS Act Funding: An Opportunity with Strings | JD Supra
The CHIPS and Science Act, passed into law in mid-2022 by the Biden administration, represents a wholesale change in U.S. industrial policy from the prior administration. The law seeks to reinvigorate domestic research and manufacturing through roughly $280 billion in new funding. Of that, roughly $53 billion in incentives is included for semiconductor manufacturing.
Five Ways for Manufacturers to Manage Global Market Volatility
Supply chain struggles…labor shortages…rising costs…crises — These are just a few of the massive challenges today’s manufacturers face, paired with some of the greatest demand ever seen. Determining the best path forward for success now and in the future can be confusing and daunting.
Ole Miss tennis ends slide with win over LSU but falls to Texas A&M - The Daily Mississippian
On a clear Friday afternoon, the Lady Rebels took on the No.19 LSU Tigers after a tough stretch of losses which took them out of the NCAA top 25. The weather conditions were perfect for tennis with a light breeze and sunny sky, and the team took advantage of it. Coach Mark Beyers made the decision to change the doubles line up for the match, and it paid dividends. With early breaks on doubles courts two and three, the momentum started off in the Rebels’ favor.
Crestwood project would improve job climate
As we start the New Year, politicians and stakeholder groups are publicizing their 2016 priorities for New York state. Everyone seems to agree that jobs, a better business climate, and accessible energy should be priorities. And like years past, Crestwood’s proposal to reopen US Salt’s propane storage business satisfies each of these goals without costing taxpayers a penny. The Business Council of New York announced its legislative priorities this week.
Gulf Coast finishes 12th at NJCAA tennis tourney
Mississippi Gulf Coast's Skyler Flowers lost in the No. 1 singles finals of the NJCAA Division I Men's Tennis Tournament on Thursday, helping the Bulldogs finished 12th. Gulf Coast was the highest finisher among MACJC teams, capping a season where they finished unbeaten in the state during the regular season and had state and Region 23 runner-up finishes. Flowers defeated Jones County's Graham Lightsey 8-3 in the quarterfinals.
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