Last week Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2nd and 3rd, Congress held hearings on proposed changes to the United States’ Visa-Investor program, EB-5. The popular program was launched by Congress in 1990, as part of the omnibus Immigration Act of that year. Essentially, the program’s purpose is intended to stimulate and strengthen the economy by giving … Continue reading EB-5 Investor Program Shake-up?
Important Update on Implementation of ATF-41F
Rather than use the rulemaking process set forth in the Administrative Procedure Act, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") seemingly continues to release information in a haphazard manner that sows confusion among the very people striving to comply with its requirements. After taking more than two years to review comments and draft … Continue reading Important Update on Implementation of ATF-41F
NFA Firearms, Form 1s, Engraving and Cartoon Chickens
Late last week an article was posted on a popular website, dedicated to firearms news, about the engraving of firearms that had approved Form 1s. The author describes how easy it is for one to submit a Form 1, with the advent of eForms, to register your firearm as a Short Barrel Rifle ("SBR") but … Continue reading NFA Firearms, Form 1s, Engraving and Cartoon Chickens
Identity Theft Assistance
Identity theft victims can now go online and get a free, personalized identity theft recovery plan as a result of significant enhancements to the Federal Trade Commission’s IdentityTheft.gov website. The new one-stop website is integrated with the FTC’s consumer complaint system, allowing consumers who are victims of identity theft to rapidly file a complaint with … Continue reading Identity Theft Assistance
IT’S DATA PRIVACY DAY
Today, January 28th, is Data Privacy Day! The purpose of Data Privacy Day is to raise awareness about and promote best practices for data privacy and protection. Today marks the ninth Data Privacy Day (DPD), an international effort held annually on January 28 to create awareness about the importance of privacy and protecting personal information. … Continue reading IT’S DATA PRIVACY DAY
Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny Does Away With Unlawful Local Police Checks for LTCF Applicants!
Newly-elected Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny has rescinded the unlawful practice of requiring the Local Police Check Card for License to Carry Firearms (LTCF) applications that was imposed by previous sheriffs. I was alerted to the change in police from a Facebook posting by the Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department. Earlier this month I had sent the … Continue reading Montgomery County Sheriff Sean Kilkenny Does Away With Unlawful Local Police Checks for LTCF Applicants!
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FERC’s Demand Response Rule, Order No. 745
On January 25, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the D.C. Circuit’s May 2014 ruling in EPSA v. FERC and instead upheld the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) demand response rule, Order No. 745, thereby affirming FERC’s jurisdiction to regulate wholesale markets. FERC issued Order No. 745 with the aim of encouraging participation of demand … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FERC’s Demand Response Rule, Order No. 745
Mariner East 2 Pipeline Expansion Project
Sunoco Pipeline L.P. (SPLP) and Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. (NYSE: SXL) have announced the commencement of a binding Open Season for its Mariner East 2 Expansion Project. This Open Season is for expanded capacity on the Mariner East 2 system which will be able to transport additional volumes of petroleum products, including natural gas liquids and condensate … Continue reading Mariner East 2 Pipeline Expansion Project
Sunoco Logistics Opens Mariner 2 East Right-of-Way Office
Sunoco Logistics has been communicating with landowners regarding their Mariner East 2 Project in an effort to negotiate the acquisition of a Right of Way easement with each based on terms that provide fair market value compensation and address conditions specific to each property. The Mariner East 2 Project is a 350-mile pipeline project that will deliver natural … Continue reading Sunoco Logistics Opens Mariner 2 East Right-of-Way Office
Concerned About a Gas Pipeline?
You are not alone. Pipelines are common in our region and more are being proposed to transport the Marcellus and Utica gas play natural gas liquids (NGLs) such as propane, ethane, butane, and natural gasoline. They are described as liquids because they are moved through pipes in liquid form. In the atmosphere these substances usually … Continue reading Concerned About a Gas Pipeline?
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