Category: Energy

MIL-OSI: Cielo Issues Statement Addressing Misleading Press Release from Expander
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)
- The Company asserts that Expander’s Press Release contains numerous material misstatements and is misleading
- Expander continues to act to the detriment of the Company and its shareholders and raises serious questions about Expander’s intentions
- The Company is taking all necessary steps to protect the Company and its shareholders
CALGARY, Alberta, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC; OTC PINK: CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) today wishes to set the record straight for the benefit of its shareholders given the press release (“Press Release”) issued by Expander Energy Inc. (“Expander”) on April 6, 2025.

The Company asserts that Expander’s Press Release is materially misleading and contains a number of material misstatements, including:
- Expander misleadingly attributing certain statements made by third parties (including news services) to the Company.
- Expander misleadingly identifying certain of its statements as “facts” when they are simply Expander’s views or opinions which, in many instances, the Company categorically rejects as being inaccurate.
The Company questions Expander’s intentions in issuing such disclosure, which is detrimental to the Company and its shareholders, particularly in light of the following:
- In Expander’s Press Release, Expander takes issue with certain matters that it had not raised with the Company previously. For example, Expander states that the October 31, 2023 financial statements are problematic, but these financial statements were made available on or around December 15, 2023, and Expander only raised issues with such financial statements for the first time in Expander’s Press Release.
- As disclosed in the Company’s press release dated April 2, 2025, Expander has submitted a requisition (“Requisition”) to, among other things, seek shareholder approval for Expander to become a “Control Person” of the Company within the meaning of the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange. This is a highly unusual ask and the Company believes this request is telling as to Expander’s motives and intentions.
- In Expander’s Press Release, Expander itself states that a reason for the current state of affairs between Expander and the Company is at least partially derived from contractual arrangements between the two parties, further suggesting that Expander’s motives and intentions may be problematic.
The Company believes that these misstatements are simply attempts to create distrust in the board of directors and management of Cielo, causing irreparable harm to the Company and its shareholders and diverting resources away from the Company’s operations.

“Despite Expander’s assertion that we have not engaged in constructive dialogue with them, which we refute, we again invite all shareholders, including Expander, to engage with us in a meaningful and constructive manner and for the betterment of the Company and all stakeholders,” said Ryan C. Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

The Company is taking appropriate steps to protect the Company and its shareholders. The Company continues to review the Requisition.

Finally, the Company wishes to thank its shareholders for the strong support it has received to date in response to the Requisition and other matters raised by Expander.

Advisor

Cielo has retained Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP as legal advisor.

Corporate Update Webinar

The corporate update webinar with CEO Ryan C. Jackson and CFO Jasdeep K.B. Dhaliwal, previously announced on April 1, 2025, has been re-scheduled and will take place on a new date, which will be announced later.

ABOUT CIELO

Cielo Waste Solutions is a publicly traded company focused on transforming waste materials into high-value renewable fuels. Cielo seeks to address global waste challenges while contributing to the circular economy and reducing carbon emissions. Cielo is fueling renewable change with a mission to be a leader in the wood by-product-to-fuels industry by using environmentally friendly, economically sustainable and market-ready technologies. Cielo is committed to helping society ‘change the fuel, not the vehicle’, which we believe will contribute to generating positive returns for shareholders. Cielo shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol “CMC,” as well as on the OTC Pink Market under the symbol “CWSFF.”

For further information please contact:

Cielo Investor Relations

Ryan C. Jackson, CEO
Phone: (403) 348-2972
Email: investors@cielows.com

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “achieve”, “could”, “believe”, “plan”, “intend”, “objective”, “continuous”, “ongoing”, “estimate”, “outlook”, “expect”, “may”, “will”, “project”, “should” or similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes.

Forward-looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements and information are based on plans, expectations and estimates of management at the date the information is provided and are subject to certain factors and assumptions. Cielo is making forward-looking statements, including but not limited to with respect to: the Requisition; and the rescheduling of the corporate update webinar.

Investors should continue to review and consider information disseminated through news releases and filed by the Company on SEDAR+. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are described herein. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company’s actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: Grattan on Friday: Will there be leadership changes on both sides of politics next parliamentary term?

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra

When Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor met for this week’s treasurers’ debate, the moderator observed that in three or six years they might be facing each other as prime minister and opposition leader.

Election results trigger, or subsequently lead to, leadership resets. Even in the turmoil of a campaign, players will also have their eyes on the future.

After two weeks, the election campaign appears to have shifted more clearly in Labor’s direction. The uncertainty caused by Donald Trump is making some voters inclined to stick with the status quo, and the Liberal campaign has appeared faltering. Things could change, but as of now, Labor is better placed.

Assuming Anthony Albanese wins, the dynamics within Labor will be different according to whether his government is in minority or majority.

Albanese’s negotiating skills were evident during the last minority Labor government, and would likely come to the fore again if Labor had to wrangle crossbenchers in the House of Representatives.

But regardless of majority or minority, there would probably be pressure for a leadership change at some point during the next term. It is hard to see Albanese, 62, taking Labor into the 2028 election.

Chalmers, 47, is the obvious frontrunner to succeed him, but not the only horse in the field. And, apart from Chalmers, other aspirants might be concerned time would pass them by if there was not a transition next term.

Home Affairs minister Tony Burke, 55, from the right in NSW, is ambitious and canny; he has delivered to the unions and could look to support from that quarter. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, 57, who hails from the Victorian right, also sees himself as a potential successor.

The left’s Tanya Plibersek, 55, is a favourite with the party rank and file but could struggle to get enough backing in a leadership transition during a second term. Energy Minister Chris Bowen, 52, has had a tough time selling the government’s energy transition policy; in the past he was seen as a serious leadership contender, but doesn’t make it into dispatches these days.

If the Labor leadership is contested, the rules provide for a ballot of the rank and file. That contributes 50% of the result, with caucus providing the other 50%. A transition in government during the term either would not involve a formal ballot or, if it did, the rules would be changed to override the provision for a long grass roots contest.

The dynamic between Chalmers and Albanese in a second-term government would be closely watched. There have been some differences between the two over the past three years, notably over the recalibration of the Morrison government’s tax cuts. Chalmers eventually won his push to change them. The treasurer’s loyalty to Albanese has not been in question. But the contrast in their communication skills has been widely remarked on.

The usual pattern of these things is that a treasurer who sees himself as a future prime minister becomes increasingly impatient as time goes on. Paul Keating, who eventually toppled Bob Hawke, and Peter Costello, who never got to the point of challenging John Howard, are examples.

While Albanese has obviously not had to watch his back this term, the dynamic would be different next time around. The example of Scott Morrison is instructive. After he unexpectedly won the 2019 election, Morrison was seen as untouchable. Fast forward to before the following election and some in the Liberal party approached treasurer Josh Frydenberg to try to replace Morrison. He rebuffed them.

Looking across the board, it’s notable that the most impressive Labor leaders currently are two state premiers, Chris Minns in NSW and Peter Malinauskas in South Australia. Both are centrist, pragmatic, unifying figures who come across well. Many in Labor might regret they are not in the federal parliament (although the leadership aspirants would be relieved).

On the other side of politics, if 54-year-old Peter Dutton loses, what happens with the Liberal leadership? The size of the loss would be crucial. If Labor remained in majority, that would be such a major failure Dutton would surely be replaced immediately. If he picked up a respectable number of seats, on the other hand, he would likely be kept on. He has worked his relationships within the Liberal party well; he is seen as more consultative than, for example, Morrison or Malcolm Turnbull.

But how long would he last as leader? If the Coalition was only a whisker away from power, he might get a second crack in 2028. However if Labor, although in minority, was looking solid, the Liberals would start thinking about a new leader.

Their problem is that there is a dearth of frontbench talent.

Taylor, 58, certainly has ambition. But he has not performed well as shadow treasurer, and is not a good retail politician. Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley, 63, is scatty and widely criticised by colleagues. Defence spokesman Andrew Hastie, 42, hasn’t broadened out as much as might have been expected this term, and has the disadvantage of coming from Western Australia, which has limited his visibility.

The loss of Frydenberg at the last election has left the Liberals with a long-term succession problem.

Partly, though not entirely, this goes back some way, to the sort of candidates selected in former years. This is an increasing challenge for both “parties of government”. The talent pool is narrowing.

Fewer potential high flyers are wanting to enter politics. A toxic political culture and greater media intrusion contribute to this. Politicians might never have commanded great respect but they are accorded even less these days, and there are larger rewards elsewhere. Also, political staffs are bigger, and these young hustlers are well placed to secure preselection.

There is another factor. Nowadays there’s more pressure to put forward “local champions” – people who are deeply embedded in their communities. We’ve seen this in the success of the “community candidates” movement – many voters respond to them.

With fewer “safe” seats and this desire for localism, the major parties cannot so easily parachute high flyers into seats in which they don’t live. Labor notoriously tried this with Kristina Keneally, a former senator and former NSW premier, at the last election, and managed to lose what had been the solid Labor seat of Fowler.

The political move to local champions and community candidates, whatever pluses it might have, will over time erode the potential leadership pools of the major parties.

Michelle Grattan does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. Grattan on Friday: Will there be leadership changes on both sides of politics next parliamentary term? – https://theconversation.com/grattan-on-friday-will-there-be-leadership-changes-on-both-sides-of-politics-next-parliamentary-term-254203

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April 10, 2025

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Enhancement of ‘Material Cost’ under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN) Scheme

Source: Government of India

Posted On: 10 APR 2025 11:27AM by PIB Delhi

PM POSHAN Scheme is a centrally sponsored scheme under which one hot cooked meal is served to 11.20 crore students studying in Balvatika and classes I to VIII, in 10.36 lakh Government and Government-aided schools on all school-days. The Scheme aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students.

Under the PM POSHAN Scheme, ‘Material Cost’ is provided for procurement of following ingredients required for cooking the meals:

Ingredients	Per student per meal quantity
Ingredients	Bal Vatika & Primary	Upper Primary
Pulses	20 gm	30 gm
Vegetables	50 gm	75 gm
Oil	5 gm	7.5 gm
Spices & Condiments	As per need	As per need
Fuel	As per need	As per need

The Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour provides data on inflation for these items under the PM POSHAN basket on the basis of Consumer Price Index – Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) in consonance with CPI index for PM POSHAN and accordingly CPI index for PM POSHAN basket has been worked out. The CPI-RL is constructed by Labour Bureau, Chandigarh on the basis of collecting continuous monthly prices from the sample of 600 villages spread over 20 States of the country.

On the basis of inflation index provided by the Labour Bureau, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has enhanced the ‘Material Cost’ by 9.50 %. The new rates will be applicable across all the States and UTs w.e.f. 01.05.2025. The Central Government will bear the additional cost of Rs 954 crore approximately in FY 2025-26 due to this enhancement. The per student per day Material cost is as under: –

(in Rs.)

Classes	Existing material cost	Enhanced material cost w.e.f. 01.05.2025	Enhancement
Bal Vatika	6.19	6.78	0.59
Primary	6.19	6.78	0.59
Upper Primary	9.29	10.17	0.88

These rates of Material Cost are the minimum mandatory rates, however, States / UTs are free to contribute more than their prescribed share, as some States/UTs have been contributing more than their minimum mandatory share from their own resources for providing meals with augmented nutrition under the PM POSHAN Scheme.

In addition to the Material Cost, the Govt. of India provides about 26 lakh MT foodgrains through Food Corporation of India. The Govt. of India bears 100% cost of foodgrains including subsidy of approx. Rs. 9000 crore per annum and 100% transportation cost of foodgrains from FCI depot to schools. The per meal cost after adding all components including foodgrains cost under the scheme comes to approx. Rs 12.13 for Bal Vatika and Primary classes and Rs 17.62 for upper primary classes.

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MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – Agricultural policy comments during Grüne Woche – E-000596/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament
The Commission is convinced that agricultural production and nature preservation must go hand in hand to face climate change by improving water resilience and give young farmers a farming future. Balance between agriculture and nature has both an EU and a national dimension.

The present Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)[1] and existing environmental and climate acquis, provide a solid legal framework for Member States to identify fit for purpose targets, based on National Strategic Plans, offering them more margin for manoeuvre than before.

Member States have designed tailor-made interventions in their CAP Strategic Plans (CSPs) which also target livestock-related pollution. Eco-Schemes and Agri-Environmental and Climate Commitments support interventions to improve water quality and nutrient management, addressing manure surplus, on 21% and 15.5% of EU farmland[2] respectively.

Other interventions include livestock density adjustments, aiming at reducing Greenhouse Gases, water and air (ammonia) emissions (for example, the Luxembourgish CSP[3] offers financial aid to less intensive animal husbandry systems).

In his speech during the Grüne Woche[4] (Green Week), the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food reflected on targeted territorial solutions for balancing the livestock sector’s competitiveness with environmental sustainability, as published later in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food[5].

This approach includes maintaining grasslands, valorising the link with carbon sinks and improved water resilience, as well as more extensive systems beneficial in preserving biodiversity while reducing negative externalities.

[1] https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/common-agricultural-policy/cap-overview/cap-glance_en

[2] https://agridata.ec.europa.eu/extensions/DashboardCapPlan/result_indicators.html

[3] https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/document/download/a534870e-10e8-4178-bbdb-efc16b0485d0_en?filename=csp-at-a-glance-luxembourg-en.pdf

[4] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_25_460

[5] https://agriculture.ec.europa.eu/overview-vision-agriculture-food_en
Last updated: 10 April 2025
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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Tritium Level Far Below Japan’s Operational Limit in 12th Batch of ALPS Treated Water, IAEA Confirms

Source: International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts have confirmed that the tritium concentration in the 12th batch of diluted ALPS treated water, which the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began discharging on 10 April, is far below Japan’s operational limit.

IAEA experts stationed at the Agency’s office at the site of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) conduct independent on-site analysis of samples of the treated water prior to the release of each new batch. The IAEA confirmed today that the tritium concentration in the diluted water for the 12th batch is far below the operational limit of 1500 becquerels per litre and is in line with international safety standards.

In line with Japan’s plans, the ALPS-treated water is being released from FDNPS in a series of batches over the next decades, following the start of the discharge in August 2023. The IAEA confirmed that the tritium concentrations in the previous eleven batches, totalling approximately 86.000 cubic meters of water, were also far below operational limits.

In a comprehensive report issued on 4 July 2023 before the discharge began, the IAEA’s safety review found that Japan’s plan for handling the treated water was consistent with international safety standards and that the release as planned would have a negligible radiological impact to people and the environment.

Reports on sampling, independent analysis, data evaluation, as well as timeline, are available on the IAEA website.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: A Better Life with Samsung – All Things SmartThings: Everyday Hacks for Smart Living

Source: Samsung

In today’s fast-paced world, technology is transforming the way we live, work, and play. At the heart of this transformation is the concept of smart living – a world where connected devices work together seamlessly to simplify our daily routines, increase efficiency, and enhance overall comfort. All of this is possible thanks to Samsung SmartThings, the smart home ecosystem that is helping South Africans experience the future of living right in their homes today.

Smart living isn’t just about flashy gadgets or futuristic innovations. It’s about creating a connected environment where everything works together in harmony. The rise of smart devices has made it easier than ever to enhance the functionality of your home, but managing multiple devices can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where Samsung SmartThings comes in, offering a centralised platform that integrates and automates a wide range of devices – from lights and thermostats to refrigerators and washing machines – making your home smarter, more efficient, and easier to manage.

What is Samsung SmartThings?
Samsung SmartThings is a comprehensive smart home platform that acts as the central hub for your connected devices. By linking up everything from lights and air conditioners to TVs and washing machines, SmartThings enables you to control your home environment with a few taps or voice commands. It’s compatible with a wide array of Samsung and third-party devices.

Whether you want to adjust the temperature, monitor your energy usage, or simply control your lights, SmartThings connects it all in one simple, easy-to-use app. Samsung ensures that your home is equipped for the future with seamless integration across its range of devices – including smartphones, wearables, and TVs.

Professional gamer, tech enthusiast and TV presenter, Grant Hinds, who has had experience with SmartThings as Samsung’s brand partner, had this to say, “SmartThings is more than a smart home platform – it’s a practical ecosystem that adapts to real life. I’ve always believed that tech should simplify, not complicate. What Samsung has done here is take the guesswork out of connected living. Whether you’re managing energy, automating your day, or syncing your lifestyle across devices, it just works. That’s where the power lies – in its quiet efficiency and seamless integration.”

Everyday Smart Home Hacks Using Samsung SmartThings
Samsung SmartThings is designed to simplify and elevate your daily life. Here are some easy-to-implement “hacks” that will take your home to the next level:

Automate Your Lighting
Set up motion sensors to automatically turn your lights on and off as you enter or leave a room. No more fumbling for switches in the dark or worrying about leaving the lights on when you head out.
Create Custom Routines
Create routines that automatically adjust your home to suit your schedule. For instance, program your thermostat to adjust to the perfect temperature when you wake up or when you return home. You can also set your speakers to play your favourite playlist as soon as you walk in the door or your favourite podcast as you start your day.
Save Energy
With SmartThings, you can monitor the energy consumption of your appliances and devices in real-time. Set up appliances to operate during off-peak hours to save on electricity costs, or use SmartThings to receive energy-saving tips and reminders to optimise your usage.
Improve Home Health and Comfort
Smart sensors can help you maintain optimal conditions for comfort and health in your home. From controlling air quality with smart air purifiers to adjusting temperature and humidity, SmartThings helps create a healthier, more comfortable living environment.
Secure Your Home Automatically
Set up a routine to ensure your doors are locked and security cameras are activated when you leave the house. You can even receive notifications if any unusual activity is detected while you’re away.

Integration with Other Samsung Devices
Samsung’s ecosystem is more than just a group of devices – it’s an integrated experience designed to make life easier. For example, you can control your SmartThings-compatible devices directly from your Galaxy smartphone, giving you control whether you’re at home or away. Want to adjust your home’s thermostat from your Galaxy Watch? With SmartThings, you can do that too. Plus, the Samsung Smart TV can be seamlessly integrated into the SmartThings platform, allowing you to control TV settings or even automate actions based on what’s happening on-screen.

From controlling lighting to checking your home’s energy usage, all of your Samsung devices can work together to create a personalised, connected environment.

Sustainability with SmartThings
SmartThings isn’t just about convenience – it’s also about sustainability. With the ability to monitor and reduce energy consumption, SmartThings empowers users to live in an eco-friendly way. Smart sensors can alert you when energy consumption is higher than usual, and you can adjust your devices to be more energy-efficient. Whether it’s optimising heating and cooling or turning off devices that aren’t being used, SmartThings makes it easier to reduce your carbon footprint and save on energy costs.

Ready to experience the convenience of Smart Living? Discover how Samsung SmartThings can help you transform your home into a smarter, more efficient space today. Go to SmartThings to learn more and click here to download the app.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Submissions: Asia-Pacific Business Forum opens with bold commitments to private sector-led sustainability action

Source: United Nations – ESCAP

The Asia-Pacific Business Forum (APBF) 2025 opened today in Kuala Lumpur with a strong call for the private sector to lead the region’s transition towards a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future.

Hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in collaboration with the ESCAP Sustainable Business Network and KSI Strategic Institute for Asia-Pacific, the Forum convenes over 250 senior business executives, policymakers and sustainability champions from across the region to accelerate climate action, boost innovation and scale up green financing.

Delegates at this year’s forum urged businesses, governments and other stakeholders to move beyond just adapting to climate emergencies to actively leveraging sustainability as a source of innovation, resilience and long-term value creation.

“There are tangible opportunities to expand the scope of economic cooperation and intraregional connectivity by expanding business prospects, building integrated supply chains and realizing the global 1.5-degree goal,” said Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of ESCAP.

She added, “The blue-green transition is not just about environmental stewardship, but an economic opportunity that can reshape how societies align business profitability, economic growth and social development.”

“The introduction of key policy documents such as the National Energy Policy 2022-2040 and the Hydrogen Economy and Technology Roadmap further underscores Malaysia’s ambition to emerge as a regional leader in clean energy innovation and deployment,” said Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia in his keynote remarks.

Participants further reaffirmed the Asia-Pacific Green Deal for Business as a critical action plan for aligning business models with environmental and social imperatives.

“The Asia Pacific Business Forum 2025 will be a key platform to promote the Asia Pacific Green Deal, advancing sustainability and accelerating the region’s energy transition,” said Michael Yeoh, President of KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Malaysia.

He added, “Through collaboration and innovation, we aim to drive green growth and build a low-carbon, resilient future.”

Recognizing the urgent need for policy coherence and regulatory alignment, this year’s Forum features a new series of high-level dialogues between private sector leaders and government policymakers. These aim to tackle barriers to climate innovation, enhance access to sustainable financing, and promote inclusive growth—especially through gender-diverse leadership and support for women-led enterprises.

Shinta Widjaja Kamdani, Chief Executive Officer of Sintesa Group, Indonesia, was elected as the new Chair of the ESCAP Sustainable Business Network. “The role of governments, businesses, financial institutions, and civil society cannot be overstated. Our investments in green technologies, renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-resilient agriculture will be the key drivers of economic growth, job creation, and inclusive prosperity. These investments are not just a means to close the financing gap—they are an opportunity to redefine the way we think about growth,” shared Kamdani.

The Forum is expected to culminate with the endorsement of the Kuala Lumpur Declaration, a forward-looking blueprint aimed at strengthening regional partnerships and outlining actionable commitments for businesses to drive sustainability across five core pillars: energy transition, infrastructure development, sustainable financing, digital innovation and circular economy practices.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI: Axi and Esporte Clube Bahia to Continue Their Collaboration for Two More Years

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

SYDNEY, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following its partnership with Brazilian Serie A side Esporte Clube Bahia since 2023, industry-leading global Forex and CFD broker Axi has revealed an extension to their collaboration for two more seasons. As part of the extension, the Axi brand will now feature on the shorts of the Brazilian side.

Founded in 1931, Bahia plays in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, Brazil’s top league. In 2023, City Football Group became the majority shareholder of Bahia SAF holding 90% of the club’s shares. Throughout the club’s history, Bahia has won the Brasileirão title twice and their state title a total of 50 times; this year, the club has also qualified for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, the highest level of South American club football competition.

Hannah Hill, Head of Brand and Sponsorship at Axi, shares her excitement for the partnership renewal, stating, “We are delighted to renew our partnership with Esporte Clube Bahia for two more seasons. As we step into this new season, our commitment remains stronger than ever: bridging the worlds of trading and football while empowering our clients to unlock and sharpen their trading edge. Our collaboration with Bahia allows us to strengthen our presence in a region that’s important to us and we see tremendous potential. This season, get ready to see Axi featured more prominently on the pitch, as we keep on offering memorable football experiences to our traders and partners.”

Further to Esporte Clube Bahia, the broker has had a long-standing global collaboration with Premier League club, Manchester City FC, and with Girona FC since 2023 as their Official LATAM Online Trading Partner. The broker also named England international John Stones as their Brand Ambassador in 2023.

Watch video: https://youtu.be/CNjX7XFKuho

About Esporte Clube Bahia SAF

Esporte Clube Bahia (EC Bahia) is a Brazilian Série A club based in Salvador, Bahia State. Founded in 1931, EC Bahia plays in the blue, white, and red of the Bahia State flag and is the most supported club in Northern Brazil.

About Axi

Axi is a global online FX and CFD trading company, with thousands of customers in 100+ countries worldwide. Axi offers CFDs for several asset classes including Forex, Shares, Gold, Oil, Coffee, and more.

For more information from Axi, please contact: mediaenquiries@axi.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3dae7e31-c004-442f-aa18-5d4d9f5e5498

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to speed up nuclear renaissance
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

Press release

Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to speed up nuclear renaissance

Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to accelerate UK’s nuclear renaissance.
John Fingleton CBE appointed as head of government’s nuclear taskforce

Taskforce will accelerate reforms of regulation needed to build new nuclear plants as part of clean energy superpower mission  

part of Plan for Change to get Britain building with clean, homegrown power

John Fingleton CBE has been appointed as the lead for the Prime Minister’s Nuclear Regulatory Taskforce to speed up new nuclear plants and deliver a ‘nuclear renaissance’ as part of the government’s Plan for Change.

The appointment is the latest step in the Prime Minister’s ambitious plan to call time on a planning system that has held back new nuclear for too long, unleashing nuclear from cumbersome planning burdens to build new plants, driving energy security and economic growth.

As former boss of the Office of Fair Trading and the Board of UK Research and Innovation, John Fingleton CBE brings significant experience from outside the nuclear industry. He will lead a panel of nuclear experts to help unlock economic growth and accelerate towards net zero.

The independent taskforce will identify how nuclear regulation can better incentivise investment to deliver new projects more quickly and cost efficiently, simplify processes, and reduce duplication, all whilst upholding high safety and security standards.  

This follows the reform package laid out by the Prime Minister in January, which included plans to scrap the set list of 8-sites which means nuclear sites could be built anywhere across England and Wales; and removing the expiry date on nuclear planning rules – so projects don’t get timed out and industry can plan for the long term.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:

“Our Plan for Change and clean energy mission means it is time to build, build, build – it is time for a nuclear renaissance in this country, and that can only happen if we move further and faster to break down the barriers.

“John is equipped with the right experience to drive this review with the urgency required to deliver on our nuclear ambitions.”

Nuclear Regulation Taskforce lead John Fingleton CBE said:

“I am very pleased to lead this important work to improve how the UK delivers new nuclear capacity.

“I will work closely with business, regulators and other interested individuals and groups to identify how regulation can better enable and incentivise investment in this area.

“New nuclear power is essential to deliver greater productivity growth for the UK economy and greater prosperity for workers and consumers across the UK. The taskforce will work hard to ensure that we can achieve those goals.”

Britain is currently considered one of the world’s most expensive countries in which to build nuclear power. The taskforce will look at how to speed up the approval of new reactor designs and streamline how developers engage with regulators.  

The recommendations from the taskforce into nuclear regulation will cover both civil and defence nuclear to support both energy security and national security, and help unlock economic growth.   

The taskforce will help reinforce the importance of our Defence Nuclear Enterprise, which supports delivery of the government’s triple-lock commitment to the UK’s nuclear deterrent.

It will also explore better international alignment so reactor designs approved abroad could be green lit more quickly, minimising expensive changes.

This is part of the government push to drive growth – building on the Prime Minister’s announcement earlier this year to overhaul the legal challenges to major infrastructure projects including nuclear – with Sizewell C having suffered increased legal costs and uncertainty as a result of local activists taking them to court.   

Since July, the government has committed to driving forward new nuclear – including a further £2.7 billion committed to Sizewell C last month.

Great British Nuclear also continues to progress the small modular reactor competition, with contract negotiations currently underway.  

Notes to editors

The panel of nuclear experts will be appointed in due course.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy – Positioning Equinor for higher value creation from power

Source: Equinor

10 APRIL 2025 – Equinor establishes a new business area and appoints Helge Haugane as new executive vice president from September.

Power demand continues to grow from electrification of society and industry, expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres. Equinor has built a significant renewables business over the last two decades, with offshore and onshore wind and solar in operation and under development.

The company has added gas-to -power plants and energy storage assets to support intermittent wind and solar. Through strong trading capabilities, the combined offering supports higher value creation. To strengthen competitiveness and position for further valuable growth in the power markets, Equinor integrates these portfolios in a new business area.

“By combining our renewables portfolio with our flexible power offering, we strengthen our competitiveness and value creation in the power market. This reinforces our capability to deliver high returns and the continued disciplined growth in power production,” says Anders Opedal, chief executive officer in Equinor.

While the demand for electricity from renewable power will continue to grow, flexible power will ensure reliability and stability in the power offering to the market.

The new Power business area (PWR) will combine the current business area Renewables (REN) and flexible power assets from the business area Marketing, Midstream and Processing (MMP), allowing for a holistic approach to power and markets. The gas and power trading and market analysis organisation will remain part of Marketing, Midstream and Processing (MMP). Adjustments in the segment reporting between PWR and MMP will be considered as part of the process to establish the new Power business area.

Growing power portfolio

With three mega offshore wind projects underway in the UK, US and Poland and an increasing number of onshore renewables assets, Equinor’s power portfolio is growing.

Equinor has invested in energy storage through battery opportunities in the US, Poland and the UK. Flexible power is delivered by the gas-to-power plant, Triton Power, which Equinor owns together with SSE Thermal. The recent investment decision for partner operated Net Zero Teesside in the UK, will be the world’s first gas-fired power station with carbon capture. This is an important step in developing the power portfolio.

New executive vice president

Helge Haugane is appointed executive vice president for the new PWR business area and will start in the role from September when the organisational changes take effect. Haugane comes from the role as head of Gas & Power in the MMP business area.

“I look forward to building on Equinor’s significant power position, both executing existing projects and further developing the portfolio. By integrating our power business, we can look across technologies, markets and ownership structures. This will be important for further profitable growth in the rapidly changing world of power,” says Haugane.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI: Spin-Out of ASC Energy from Global Interconnection Group
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

The Board of Global Interconnection Group Limited (GIG) is pleased to confirm that the independent directors resolved on the 9^th April 2025 to spin out Atlantic SuperConnection (ASC Energy) from GIG. This represents a necessary step towards raising substantial funding to progress ASC Energy to Final Investment Decision (FID) and beyond. Please see the full press release attached.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The final of the research projects competition “Steps” was held at the Polytechnic University

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Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University organized the final of the “Steps” competition, where schoolchildren presented their research papers. The participants of the competition were the private educational institution “Gazprom School”, the private educational institution “Gazprom School Saint Petersburg”, as well as first-year students of the private professional educational institution “Gazprom College Volgograd” named after I. A. Matlashov and “Gazprom Technical School Novy Urengoy”. The theme of the competition was “Energy of Change: New Ideas, New Solutions”. It was divided into several sections: “Digital Economy, Management of Social Technologies”, “Technosphere Environmental Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry”, “Energy Saving and Alternative Energy”, “Chemical Technologies”, “Engineering Solutions in the Oil and Gas Industry”.

On April 6, the children went on a virtual tour of the university campus and took part in a master class on creating a drilling rig. On April 7, all the attention of the jury and participants was focused on the projects of schoolchildren completed during the year under the guidance of experienced curators from various universities.

At the grand opening of the final, the head of the department of PAO Gazprom Alexander Shagov noted: “The theme of the competition very accurately characterizes the time in which we live. The modern world is changing quickly, technologies are developing rapidly. What was new yesterday will seem outdated tomorrow. The competition gives you a unique opportunity, while still schoolchildren, to feel like real scientists and students.”

Several projects supervised by SPbPU specialists won prizes. In the Energy Saving and Alternative Energy section, two teams from GBOU Gymnasium No. 426 received diplomas of the 1st and 3rd degrees. The projects were supervised by students of the Higher School of Nuclear and Thermal Energy of the Institute of Power Engineering Nikita Kondrashov, Mark Mironchuk, Georgy Kondratov, as well as senior lecturer of the Higher School of Power Engineering Arsenty Klyuev.

I would like to proudly note the victory of our team. Together with Victoria Klyuzheva and Victoria Zueva, we became the best among the students of Gazprom classes in the section “Energy Saving and Alternative Energy”. The project on the use of a sand battery in permafrost conditions turned out to be not only relevant, but also extremely promising. The guys showed a high level of training, a creative approach and real teamwork. I am proud of our students. They did a hundred percent! – said Nikita Kondrashov.

As part of the cooperation between PJSC Gazprom and the Polytechnic University, students from Gazprom classes in St. Petersburg attended theoretical classes at SPbPU on a weekly basis and were able to apply the knowledge they had gained in preparing projects.

Working on the engineering project was an interesting experience and a valuable source of knowledge for me. I was especially impressed by the opportunity to apply theory in creating a system that could solve the heating problem in the northern regions in the future. Thanks to teamwork and the help of the curators, I significantly expanded my knowledge. I would like to separately note the invaluable contribution of Nikita Kondrashov and the curators of other teams, whose involvement and willingness to help played a key role in the success of the project. The work required knowledge of thermodynamics, which, naturally, was replenished. Defending the project in front of teachers and the jury, I learned to speak in public, answer questions, and defend my point of view, – shared Victoria Klyuzheva.

The holders of the third degree diplomas, in the framework of the report “Development of a hydroelectric power station on the Gulf of Finland”, considered the possibilities of using the “Wave Carpet” technology as an idea for the beneficial use of the energy of the waters of the Gulf of Finland.

In the section “Engineering solutions in the oil and gas industry” under the supervision of the senior lecturer of the Higher School of Power Engineering of the Institute of Economics Arsenty Klyuev, students of Gymnasium No. 330 Dmitry Rodnov and Maxim Pets received third-degree diplomas with their technological project “Improving the cavitation characteristics of an oil centrifugal pump”.

When you understand that your research and knowledge can help others, it motivates you to work. In addition, it is also a huge experience that will help in the future when studying at the university. This project convinced me that I need to enter the Polytechnic University because it is a place where there are a huge number of opportunities to deal with interesting engineering problems, and young teachers help you to reveal your potential. Last year we also did a project, but it was more theoretical. This year, the project is dedicated to solving a real practical problem. Personally, my skill of quick learning helped me cope with it. Before this project, I had never worked in 3D modeling programs, but thanks to an excellent mentor, I quickly mastered the basics and learned to model, although before it seemed a very difficult task. I also acquired the skill of 3D modeling, now I can do reverse engineering in the field of hydraulic machines and hydropower, – Dmitry Rodnov shared his experience.

On the last day of the competition, a lecture on “Energy machines as the basis for the generation and conversion of energy” was given by Andrey Shirokih, a student of the Higher School of Power Engineering.

The competition experts were representatives of PAO Gazprom partner universities. When evaluating the projects, they took into account such aspects as the relevance of the topic, practical significance, the presence and elaboration of the research part, the depth of analysis and conclusions, the degree of personal involvement of the author, as well as confident mastery of the material and the culture of public speaking. The jury members emphasized the high level of the final works and the serious preparation of the participants.

At the closing ceremony, the participants were congratulated by the rector of the Polytechnic University Andrey Rudskoy: Guys, you have come a long way, you have become finalists of the competition. And I congratulate you on this! Your works demonstrate a creative approach, a deep understanding of the problems and a desire to find solutions that can change our lives for the better. Polytechnic University, together with PAO Gazprom, is doing everything possible to discover new talents and let the energy of the future into engineering in the energy and oil and gas industries! Therefore, I hope that the path you have taken to the final has become another step in the profession for you. I wish you success, and I am glad that today you have had the opportunity to feel the friendly scientific and creative atmosphere that reigns at Polytechnic University! Of course, I hope to see many of you in the ranks of our friendly family of polytechnics already as students.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI: Hola Prime Expands into On-Exchange Cryptos, Bringing Centralized Exchange Access to Crypto Traders

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

NEW YORK, NY, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hola Prime, a leading prop trading firm, has been steadily climbing the charts of popularity and is set for further expansion. Hola Prime is introducing on-exchange cryptocurrency trading, giving traders direct access to Centralized Exchange-sourced pricing and a deep liquidity pool. The move underscores Hola Prime’s commitment to transparency and aims to address inefficiencies in the Forex CFD space where traders face very high spreads and get access to trade with only a limited choice of mainstream Cryptos.

Unlike traditional asset classes, the On-Exchange cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7, offering traders around-the-clock opportunities to capitalize on price movements. However, trading cryptos often involves more funds due to extremely low leverages, and very high risks due to price discrepancies. By integrating on-exchange access with Prop trading, Hola Prime ensures that traders get access to funds, are able to trade cryptos directly from the Exchange, without hidden markups or artificial spreads. Not just this, the leverage available on these cryptos will be higher than the traditional cryptos, because the feed comes directly from the Exchange.

There will be a big list of 100+ cryptocurrencies available to trade, giving traders access to multiple altcoins. The firm’s model eliminates unnecessary intermediaries, allowing for tight spreads, faster execution, and deeper market access.

The Evaluation models will be similar to that in their forex division, with both 1-Step and 2-Step options. Few of the major Cryptocurrencies shall continue to be offered in the forex division. However, the leverage available on these cryptos and other altcoins will be higher in the On Exchange crypto segment, have tighter spreads and hence improved risk management.

Transparency has been a cornerstone of Hola Prime’s approach, and the firm is reinforcing this commitment through the Price Transparency Report. This report will compare Hola Prime’s crypto pricing with broader market benchmarks, ensuring traders have a clear comparison of Hola Prime’s pricing with industry Benchmarks.

To further support traders, Hola Prime will also launch a Customised Performance Analysis Report for those who do not pass trading challenges. This breakdown will provide insights into trade execution, risk management, and areas for improvement, helping traders refine their strategies for future success.

“Crypto trading is an increasingly important part of the global financial ecosystem, and it’s critical that traders have access to fair, transparent markets,” said Somesh Kapuria, CEO of Hola Prime. “By bringing institutional-level pricing and execution to the prop trading space, we’re ensuring that our traders can compete on a level playing field.”

Sumedha Sharma, CFO of Hola Prime, added: “This isn’t just about adding another asset class. It’s about giving traders the best possible tools to succeed. Our goal is to remove unnecessary frictions, provide better data, and ultimately help traders make more informed decisions.”

Hola Prime’s on-exchange crypto trading segment is set to launch soon, marking a significant shift in how prop traders engage with these digital assets in decentralized markets. This initiative will address many concerns of crypto traders, by bringing in greater transparency and efficiency in the crypto trading space.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Denounces Trump Executive Order Targeting State and Local Climate Action

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey
Washington (April 9, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and co-Chair of the Senate Climate Task Force, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing a review of state and local laws and regulations aimed at tackling the climate crisis.
“Trump’s executive order to review state and local actions is a slippery slope to picking and choosing which states get stripped of their sovereignty—just as he is picking and choosing his billionaire donors to repay,” said Senator Markey. “Climate pollution knows no boundaries, and states and regions have the right to combat the climate crisis to protect their residents and economies. It is no surprise that Trump is trying to prevent states such as Massachusetts from continuing their vital work to end our reliance on fossil fuels and deploy clean energy and climate solutions.
“In Massachusetts and across the country, climate action won’t be stopped by any one president. At a time when leadership is not coming from the executive branch, bold solutions and transformational action at all levels of government are more important than ever. We must step up and protect the climate progress we have made, spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act. I will continue fighting to ensure that Trump’s Big Oil contributors and cabinet will not stop us from securing a healthy, livable future for all.”

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Markey Joins Cohort of Congressional Energy and Environment Lawmakers Leading Bicameral Letter to Oppose EPA’s Wholesale Assault on Environmental and Public Health Protections
US Senate News:
Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey

Letter signed by 180 members of Congress

Washington (April 9, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW); the leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree; and Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, in a bicameral letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin calling out his wholesale assault on the central mission of the agency he was appointed to lead. They were joined by Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, bringing the total to 180 Members of Congress calling on Administrator Zeldin to halt his egregious attacks.

“In just two months as EPA Administrator, you have demonstrated a complete disregard for the central mission of the agency you were appointed to lead. Instead of protecting the environment – as the agency name directs – you are protecting the special interests of big polluters,” wrote the 180 Members. “We urge you to halt your egregious attacks on the public health and well-being of the American people.”

They pointed out that, as a result of the Trump EPA repealing and gutting critical environmental and public health protections, communities and families will pay higher health costs and be exposed to more mercury and air toxics from coal-fired power plants and more polluted wastewater from oil and gas producers.

“While countries around the world are clamoring for cleaner, cheaper, and more innovative technologies, you are actively hamstringing America’s homegrown clean energy industry, which has already injected $422 billion and 400,000 jobs into our economy in just the past two and a half years,” the lawmakers wrote to Administrator Zeldin. “This is anything but unleashing American energy. At the same time, instead of lowering costs for American families, your actions will result in the opposite. Americans’ medical expenses will increase because your Polluters First agenda will allow particulate matter and other hazardous air pollution to go unchecked.”

Their letter explained that for every $1 the country spends to reduce air pollution, it is estimated to yield $30 in economic benefits in return. Yet, the Trump EPA is choosing to unleash more air pollutants that are linked to Alzheimer’s, miscarriages, and childhood asthma, as well as other public health concerns.

“Your actions will needlessly increase American families’ exposure to the pollution that can make them sick and stick them with the bill for their care,” concluded the Members.

The full letter can be found here.

Background

On March 12, Administrator Zeldin announced the “biggest deregulatory action in U.S. history,” which included rolling back 31 environmental rules and regulations. This list of actions directly threatens Americans’ health and fundamental right to clean air and water by:
1. Rolling back National Ambient Air Quality Standards for particulate matter – some of the most dangerous air pollution known to directly cause asthma and other health issues;
2. Gutting EPA rules that prevent hazardous metals like mercury and arsenic from ending up in our water supply;
3. Reconsidering national emissions standards for cancer-causing hazardous air pollutants, including ethylene oxide;
4. Ending the “Good Neighbor” rule, which simply acknowledged that pollution does not respect state lines and that downwind states should not be burdened by their neighbors’ pollution;
5. Repealing power plant emissions standards, allowing existing gas and coal-fired power plants to pump unlimited climate pollution into our air; and
6. Revoking the landmark “Endangerment Finding” that simply states climate-changing pollutants are dangerous to human health, and which serves as the foundation for climate pollution to be regulated under the Clean Air Act.
And more.
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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: April 9th, 2025 Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Save Lives, Protect Communities from Gun Violence

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich
Heinrich’s GOSAFE Act and BUMP Act would protect communities from gun violence, while safeguarding Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm for legitimate self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced his Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act and bipartisan Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act, commonsense legislation designed to protect communities from gun violence, while safeguarding Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm for legitimate self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes.
“For too long, Congress has failed to stem the onslaught of mass shootings. Our work in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was critically important, but more must be done,” said Heinrich. “I’m introducing my GOSAFE and BUMP Acts to deliver on that unfinished work to save lives and make our communities safer. As a sportsman and gun owner, I’m committed to upholding the laws that protect responsible gun ownership, but we must do more to prevent deadly weapons from reaching those who are all too ready to turn them against our communities.”
The GOSAFE Act seeks to regulate firearms based on their inherently dangerous and unusually lethal mechanisms, as opposed to focusing on cosmetic features that manufacturers can easily modify. The GOSAFE Act is co-led by Heinrich and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-Maine), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz), and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.). The GOSAFE Act is led by U.S. Representative Lucy McBath in the House of Representatives.
“We have a solemn obligation to protect our communities, and the Gas-Operated Semiautomatic Firearm Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act can reduce threats without infringing on Second Amendment rights,” said Senator King. “By limiting capacity and requiring fixed magazines, there’s an opportunity for people to escape and room to disarm the shooter — helping to prevent mass tragedies like we suffered in Lewiston in future towns and communities. This is commonsense, responsible legislation that will save lives, and I want to thank my colleagues for all their work to ensure a safer tomorrow for communities across Maine and our country.”
“As a gun owner and a combat veteran, but also the husband of a gun violence survivor, I know firsthand the damage these weapons can cause when they end up in the wrong hands,” said Senator Kelly. “We can protect the rights of responsible gun owners and take action to keep the most lethal firearms out of the hands of those who intend to do harm. We’ve seen the consequences of inaction, let’s not wait for the next tragedy to do something about it.”
“For more than two decades, Colorado has grieved one incident of senseless gun violence after another,” said Senator Bennet.“This common-sense gun safety bill will keep weapons of war out of the hands of the wrong people while respecting responsible gun owners. With this legislation, we are taking an important step to combat gun violence in our communities and protect children across the country.”
“I came to Congress because of a promise I made to my late son Jordan—that I would take action in honor of victims of gun violence to prevent more families from experiencing the same tragic loss that I have,” said Representative McBath. “The GOSAFE Act is an important piece of a comprehensive legislative approach to keep lethal weapons from individuals who should not have them, while still honoring the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens. Americans deserve to live their lives free from the fear of gun violence. I intend to follow through on the promise I made to my son and every victim of America’s gun violence epidemic.”
In addition to Heinrich, King, Kelly, and Bennet, the GOSAFE Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii).
For a list of endorsements of the GOSAFE Act and statements of support, click here.
The text of the GOSAFE Act is here.
The BUMP Act seeks to prohibit the sale of bump stocks and other devices or modifications that allow semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire and effectively operate as fully automatic weapons. The BUMP Act is co-led by Heinrich and U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). The BUMP Act is led by U.S. Representatives Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) in the House of Representatives.
“Bump stocks are designed to turn semi-automatic firearms into what are essentially fully-automatic weapons,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan legislation would prohibit the use of these dangerous devices while protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.”
“It’s been nearly eight years since the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival massacre changed my hometown forever,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Bump stocks like the one used by the shooter have no place in our communities. I will never forget the events of October 1, 2017, and will never stop fighting to permanently ban these dangerous devices.”
“Nearly eight years after the Harvest Festival massacre we still do not have a federal law banning these deadly devices,” said Representative Titus. “Bump stocks continue to pose a threat to innocent lives and Congress must act. Without a federal law firmly banning them, federal regulations and court rulings could allow bump stocks on our streets and in our neighborhoods, raising the risk of more mass shootings.”
“The work to close the bump stock loophole and keep these dangerous devices out of the hands of criminals is critical to our mission of protecting communities from gun violence. This bipartisan legislation strengthens law enforcement and reinforces our commitment to safety without compromising constitutional rights,” said Representative Fitzpatrick, a former federal gun crimes prosecutor and FBI agent. “I will continue working across the aisle to advance commonsense solutions that keep our neighborhoods safe while upholding the rights of responsible gun owners. Congress can and must do both.”
In addition to Heinrich, Collins, and Cortez Masto, the BUMP Act is co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).
For a list of endorsements of the BUMP Act and statements of support, click here.
A one-page summary of the BUMP Act is here.
The text of the BUMP Act is here.
The GOSAFE Act
Regulates Sale, Transfer, & Manufacture of Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms
If enacted, the GOSAFE Act would regulate the sale, transfer, and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic weapons by:
Establishing a list of prohibited firearms;
Preventing unlawful modifications of permissible firearms;
Mandating that future gas-operated designs are approved before manufacture;
Preventing unlawful firearm self-assembly and manufacturing; and
Prohibiting machinegun conversion devices.
Protects Americans’ Second Amendment Right
The GOSAFE Act protects Americans’ constitutional right to own a gun based on a firearm’s established use for self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes. The bill accomplishes this by including exemptions based on ammunition capacity limitations according to a firearm’s individual class: rifle, shotgun, or handgun.
Capacity limitations must be “permanently fixed,” meaning firearms must be incapable of accepting detachable, high-capacity magazines that increase the number of rounds that can be fired before reloading and make reloading easier.
Exemptions include:
.22 caliber rimfire firearms, excluding any firearm that is based on an AR-15 design
Semi-automatic shotguns
Recoil-operated handguns
Any rifle with a permanently fixed capacity of 10 rounds or less
Any shotgun with a permanently fixed capacity of 10 rounds or less
Any handgun with a permanently fixed capacity of 15 rounds or less
Limits High-Capacity Ammunition Devices, Outlaws Conversion Devices
The GOSAFE Act limits a firearm’s ability to inflict maximum harm in a short amount of time by directly regulating large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill would limit the number of rounds that these devices are permitted to carry to 10 rounds of ammunition or fewer.
Additionally, the GOSAFE Act makes machinegun conversion devices, including bump stocks and Glock switches, unlawful.
Creates Voluntary Buy-Back Program
The GOSAFE Act will protect the value of firearms already owned before enactment and prevent stockpiling of these lethal firearms and high-capacity magazines by establishing a voluntary buy-back program. The program would allow firearm owners to voluntarily turn over and receive fair compensation for non-transferrable firearms and magazines as defined by the legislation.
The BUMP Act
Bans Deadly Weapons That Operate as Machineguns
The BUMP Act bans the sale of deadly bump stocks and other devices or modifications that materially increase the rate of fire of semi-automatic firearms allowing them to operate like machine guns.
Specifically, the BUMP Act amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, receipt, or possession of:
A device that is primarily designed, or redesigned, to materially increase the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm;
A device, part, or combination of parts that is designed and functions to materially increase the rate of fire of a semi-automatic firearm; or
A semi-automatic firearm that has been modified to materially increase the rate of fire of the firearm.
Additionally, the legislation amends the Internal Revenue Code to add modified semi-automatic firearms to the list of firearms subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 10, 2025

ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 10, 2025.

Keith Rankin Essay – Rational Expectations, Intelligence, and War
Essay by Keith Rankin. ‘Rational Expectations’ is a problematic theory in economics. Here I want to focus more away from economics; and more on the meanings of ‘rationality’ in decision-making, than on the problematic ambiguity of the word ‘expect’ (and its derivatives such as ‘expectations’). ‘Expectation’ here means what we believe ‘will’ happen, not ‘should’

Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maria Atienzar-Prieto, PhD Candidate, School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University The Conversation/Snapchat Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate – especially among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely used by teens and young adults to stay in

Tools like Apple’s photo Clean Up are yet another nail in the coffin for being able to trust our eyes
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By T.J. Thomson, Senior Lecturer in Visual Communication & Digital Media, RMIT University Apple Clean Up highlights photo elements that might be deemed distracting. T.J. Thomson You may have seen ads by Apple promoting its new Clean Up feature that can be used to remove elements in a

Current major party policies fall short for Indigenous communities. Here’s a better path forward
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bartholomew Stanford, Senior Lecturer of Indigenous Studies, Indigenous Education and Research Centre, James Cook University Since the Voice to Parliament referendum in 2023, the Indigenous Affairs portfolio has not featured prominently in policy debates at the national level. As the election campaign continues, there’s yet to be

Good boy or bad dog? Our 1 billion pet dogs do real environmental damage
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bill Bateman, Associate Professor, Behavioural Ecology, Curtin University William Edge/Shutterstock There are an estimated 1 billion domesticated dogs in the world. Most are owned animals – pets, companions or working animals who share their lives with humans. They are the most common large predator in the world.

Labor made plenty of promises at the last election. Did they deliver?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Rindert Algra-Maschio, PhD Candidate, Social and Political Sciences, Monash University Election promises are a mainstay of contemporary politics. Governments cite kept commitments as proof they can be trusted, while oppositions pounce on any failure to deliver. But beyond the politics, campaign pledges are also central to

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1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis, our new research shows
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kate Cole, Occupational Hygienist, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney Around 10% of underground tunnel workers in Queensland could develop silicosis, our new study has found. Silicosis is a serious, incurable lung disease caused by inhaling small particles of silica dust. You might have heard about it in

Here’s how a ‘silent’ tax hike is balancing the budget – with the heaviest burden on the lowest paid
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Our ancestors didn’t eat 3 meals a day. So why do we?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rob Richardson, Senior Lecturer in Culinary Arts & Gastronomy, Auckland University of Technology Shutterstock Pop quiz: name the world’s most famous trio? If you’re a foodie, then your answer might have been breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s an almost universally accepted trinity – particularly in the Western

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: REPS. LAUREN BOEBERT AND TOM TIFFANY’S GRAY WOLF BILL PASSES THROUGH HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE

Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3)

WASHINGTON D.C.– The Pet and Livestock Protection Act (PALPA) introduced by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) and Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) passed through the House Natural Resources Committee today, a major milestone for this legislation’s path to President Trump’s desk. The House Natural Resources Committee voted 24-17 to advance the bill to the House floor.

The bill delists the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List, prioritizes the safety and success of America’s agriculture community, removes the ability of progressive, activist judges to get in the way of science and allows states to set their own rules and regulations for managing their gray wolf population.

“I’m very excited to see PALPA take another step towards being signed into law, which will be a huge victory for our ranchers, farmers, and landowners in Colorado and across America,”said Congresswoman Boebert. “The science has been very clear on this topic for years: gray wolves are fully recovered and their comeback should be touted as a success story. Now it’s time we encourage states to set their own guidelines and allow ranchers, farmers, and landowners to protect their livelihoods. I look forward to voting for this bill on the House floor and ultimately getting it to President Trump for his signature.”

“The damage to pets, livestock, and wildlife from an unmanaged wolf population can no longer be ignored. The gray wolf has exceeded federal and state recovery goals, with over 1,000 wolves now thriving in Wisconsin. It’s time to take the next step, delist them, and let the people closest to the gray wolf manage their population levels.” said Congressman Tiffany.

“The Endangered Species Act was never meant to be a Hotel California where species check in but never leave. Congresswoman Boebert and Congressman Tiffany’s Pet and Livestock Protection Act will allow the recovered gray wolf to check out and return management to the states who know the species best. I thank Ms. Boebert and Mr. Tiffany for their work on this important issue,” said House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-04).

“The Colorado Wool Growers Association greatly appreciates Congresswoman Boebert and Congressman Tiffany’s leadership on the efforts to delist the gray wolf,” said Bonnie Eddy, Executive Director of the Colorado Wool Growers Association. “With over 2,000 wolves on the landscape in the western United States, the species has been biologically recovered for years. Unfortunately, ESA species are often used to restrict land use and control habitat. Delisting will give farmers, ranchers, and agencies much needed flexibility to manage depredating wolves that kill livestock and to manage the negative impacts to our big game herds.”

“Hunter Nation salutes the House Natural Resources Committee for voting the ‘Pet and Livestock Protection Act’ out of committee, and thanks Congressman Tom Tiffany and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for their unwavering support of hunters and our hunting lifestyle,” said Keith Mark, President/Founder of Hunter Nation. “The delisting of the gray wolf is a policy change we have been fighting for since our founding. The recovery of the gray wolf is an incredible conservation success story that should be celebrated. This legislation allows each state to manage the now recovered wolf population just as they manage all other wildlife within the state. The best part of this legislation is the provision that prevents judicial review of the legislative action which will preclude anti-hunting groups from using activist judges to interfere with sound, science-based conservation.”

“Colorado’s Western Slope has the second largest deposit of natural gas in the world, and wolves on the landscape will put drilling and investing at a full stop–you can open up all the leases and it won’t make a difference if wolves aren’t delisted and dealt with. Energy producers need this bill to pass, or they’ll just pack up and leave the wolves and Colorado’s economy behind,” said Mike Clark, Chairman of the Colorado Conservation Alliance.

Congresswoman Boebert’s opening statement from today’s Committee hearing can be found HERE.

Additional Reading:

9News: Wolf from Great Lakes dies in Elbert County, Colorado

USA Today: Colorado Gray Wolf killed after attacking 5 sheep in Wyoming

The Gazette: Wolves from Canada Arrive in Colorado, Destination Unknown

Colorado Sun: Ranchers hit Colorado with $580,000 in wolf depredation claims after gray wolf attacks on livestock

Background:

The Pet and Livestock Protection Act requires the Secretary of the Interior to reissue the 2020 Department of the Interior final rule that delisted gray wolves in the lower 48 United States. It also ensures this rule cannot be overturned through judicial review, preventing activist judges, like the California judge who vacated the rule in 2022, from relisting the gray wolf by judicial fiat.

In 2020, the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under President Trump delisted the gray wolf in the lower 48 United States through a process that included the best science and data available. At over 6,000 wolves at the time of delisting, the gray wolf has been the latest Endangered Species Act (ESA) success story with significant population recoveries in the Rocky Mountains and western Great Lakes regions.

Despite clear evidence of recovery, a California judge overturned the rule in 2022, relisting the gray wolf under the ESA. In Colorado, foreign gray wolves have been imported in from Canada despite strong pushback from local stakeholders and confusion about how to fund wolf depredation claims.

32 Members of Congress cosponsored the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, including: Reps. Nick Begich (AK-At-Large), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Jeff Crank (CO-05), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Troy Downing (MT-02), Tom Emmer (MN-06), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Russ Fulcher (ID-01), Paul Gosar (AZ-09), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Harriet Hagemann (WY-At-Large), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jeff Hurd (CO-03), Richard Hudson (NC-09), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Max Miller (OH-07), John Moolenaar (MI-02), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Scott Perry (PA-10), Bryan Steil (WI-01), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), and Tony Wied (WI-08).

Stakeholders that support the Pet and Livestock Protection Act include: American Farm Bureau Federation, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC), National Rifle Association (NRA), Safari Club International (SCI), Hunter Nation, International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR), Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Blacktail Deer Foundation, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Conservation Alliance, Colorado Wool Growers, New Mexico Cattle Growers, Mesa County, CO, Minnesota Lamb & Wool Producers Association, Coalition of Arizona/New Mexico Counties, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation, Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Nebraska Cattlemen, and Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Lummis Applauds Trump Administration’s Bold Step to Expand Nuclear Energy and Secure America’s Energy Future

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis

April 9, 2025

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement praising the Trump administration’s decisive action to fulfill its promise to secure America’s energy independence through the expansion of nuclear power. The Department of Energy’s commitments to provide high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to five U.S. nuclear developers is an important step in restoring our energy security and advancing our technological leadership.

“President Trump’s game-changing nuclear initiative is exactly the kind of forward thinking that will propel Wyoming and American energy and address our needs,” said Lummis. “By securing our domestic HALEU supply, we are not just powering America’s future, we are reclaiming our technological leadership and creating prosperity that will benefit Wyoming and the entire nation for decades to come.”

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI China: US crude supplies up, other petroleum data mixed

Source: China State Council Information Office

U.S. crude oil refinery inputs averaged 15.6 million barrels per day (b/d) during the week ending April 4, 69,000 b/d more than the previous week’s average, according to a weekly report issued by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday.

Refineries operated at 86.7 percent of their operable capacity last week, said the EIA’s Weekly Petroleum Data report.

During the same period, both the gasoline and distillate fuel production went down, averaging 8.9 million b/d and 4.7 million b/d respectively.

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories, excluding those in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, surged by 2.6 million barrels from the previous week to 442.3 million barrels, and were about 5 percent below the five-year average for this time of year.

Total motor gasoline inventories declined by 1.6 million barrels, and were the same as the five-year average for this time of year.

Finished gasoline inventories went up while blending components inventories went down last week.

Distillate fuel inventories dropped by 3.5 million barrels last week, and were around 9 percent below the five-year average for this time of year.

Propane/propylene inventories rose by 1.5 million barrels, and were 5 percent below the five-year average for this time of year.

Total commercial petroleum inventories increased by 1.2 million barrels last week.

Total products supplied over the last four-week period averaged 19.6 million b/d, down by 1.9 percent from the same period last year.

Over the past four weeks, motor gasoline product supplied averaged 8.6 million b/d, down by 2.8 percent from the same period last year.

Distillate fuel product supplied averaged 3.8 million b/d over the past four weeks, up by 7.3 percent from the same period last year.

Jet fuel product supplied was up 5.2 percent compared with the same four-week period last year.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Member’s Bill an opportunity for climate action

Source: Green Party

A Member’s Bill in the name of Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter which aims to stop coal mining, the Crown Minerals (Prohibition of Mining) Amendment Bill, has been pulled from Parliament’s ‘biscuit tin’ today.

“Christopher Luxon can put his money where his mouth is when it comes to the environment by backing this Bill,” says Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter.

“My Bill would prevent any new coal mines from being opened while stopping any old ones being expanded. Coal mining turbocharges climate change by releasing huge amounts of carbon into the atmosphere – this simply must stop.

“If we want to secure a liveable future we need to invest in sustainable, cleaner energy solutions that are proven to be better for people and planet.

“The International Energy Agency has said that in order to meet net zero carbon emissions targets there must be no new coal mines.

“Continuing to support coal mining, as our Coalition Government is doing, means endorsing a dying industry that poisons our planet and perpetuates the cycle of pollution and environmental destruction which we all suffer from.

“Coal mining exploits vulnerable communities, exposing them to the harmful boom and bust cycle, not to mention subjecting them to hazardous working conditions that rob them of health, dignity, and a sustainable future. Our people deserve far better than this.

“I’m grateful to former Green MP Eugenie Sage for starting this work and her advocacy during her time in parliament. Let’s now seize this opportunity to kickstart the move to a cleaner, greener economy – with a just transition for workers in the coal industry at its heart,” says Julie Anne Genter.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI China: China-built hydropower plant in Nepal put into operation

Source: China State Council Information Office

The Sanjen Khola hydropower station in Nepal, built by a Chinese company, has been put into operation and connected to the national grid, contributing to efforts in alleviating local power shortage.

The project in Rasuwa district in central-north Nepal was invested and constructed by China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. It is a run-of-river power plant with a total installed capacity of 78 megawatts.

“In this dry season, the power generated by this project is very important to us,” said Hitendra Dev Shakya, managing director of the Nepal Electricity Authority.

Speaking at the launch ceremony held in Kathmandu on Wednesday, Shakya stressed that power generated round-the-clock from the Sanjen Khola power plant will help reduce load shedding in the industrial area.

The project will not only help optimize local energy structure and reduce electricity costs, but will also inject positive impetus into economic development, said Wang Xin, charge d’affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Nepal.

Dipak Khadka, Nepal’s minister for energy, water resources and irrigation, said at the ceremony that the power plant started production in the dry season when the existing hydropower projects do not produce enough electricity, and it was completed when Nepal and China mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025.

“Such collaboration is helpful in further strengthening the bond between us,” the minister said.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Commissioner Liza Carver to depart ACCC

Source: Australian Ministers for Regional Development

Commissioner Liza Carver will leave the ACCC in mid-May after making a significant contribution to our agency, including as Chair of the ACCC’s Enforcement Committee.

“Liza is one of Australia’s leading minds in the field of competition and consumer law. Her contribution to the ACCC has been outstanding and she will leave an important and lasting legacy,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said.

“Liza’s legal skill and rigour, strategic insights and guidance have shaped our enforcement program in recent years, and her input has been central to many of our most important outcomes.”

“Liza has made important contributions in many areas of our work, including in merger review and digital platforms regulation.”

In reflecting on her time with the ACCC Ms Carver said “‘It has been an absolute privilege to serve as a Commissioner with the ACCC under the leadership of Gina Cass-Gottlieb. The importance of the agency to the welfare of consumers and the competitiveness of the Australian economy cannot be overstated, nor can the diligence and commitment of its staff and Commissioners. I look forward to watching its successes in the future.”

This period has rounded out a large body of public service by Ms Carver. Commissioner Carver’s most recent appointment to the ACCC commenced in March 2022. She had been an Associate Commissioner with the Trade Practices Commission and the ACCC between 1993 and 1999, as well as a Commissioner with the Australian Energy Markets Commission between 2005 and 2008. She was also a member of IPART from 1997 to 2000 before moving into private practice.

“I am most grateful to have had Liza’s expertise and experience on our team. We at the ACCC wish Liza all the best for her future endeavours,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Amo Shares Rhode Islander’s Story to Defend Medicaid from Planned Republican Cuts
Source: US Congressman Gabe Amo (Rhode Island 1st District)

Al of East Providence shared his fears at Amo’s town hall last week about the possible impact of Republican’s budget plans
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), a member of the House Budget Committee, once again slammed the latest Republican budget resolution, which threatens devastating cuts to critical programs. In his remarks, Amo spoke about the story of Al, a 74-year-old resident of East Providence who relies on Medicaid and Medicare to make ends meet.

“Despite the overwhelming majority crying out for everyday Americans over the whims of billionaires, clearly Republicans don’t care about the facts or figures. So maybe they’ll listen to my constituent Al,” said Congressman Gabe Amo, a member of the House Committee on Budget, on the House Floor. “Al is a 74-year-old resident of an assisted living facility in East Providence. He is petrified that Republican cuts will force him on the street. Al needs Medicare and Medicaid to make ends meet. Even with assistance, he lives on $120 a month — $30 a week. It’s not fear mongering to say Republican plans would hurt Al.”

Watch Congressman Amo’s remarks HERE

BACKGROUND
Congressman Amo serves on the House Committee on the Budget to fight for budget priorities that reflect Rhode Island values and the needs of working families across the country. The committee is also the first step in the reconciliation process the Republican House majority is using to push the Trump Tax Scam 2.0 — a plan that could cut key programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

On February 25, 2025, Congressman Amo took to the House Floor to slam the Republican budget resolution that threatens devastating cuts to critical programs.

On February 24, 2025, Congressman Amo submitted two amendments to the House Committee on Rules to protect SNAP and affirm that Medicaid is a critical program for more than 306,000 Rhode Island residents.

On February 19, 2025, Congressman Amo visited the Barrington Peck Center for Adult Enrichment where he spoke about his support for critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid. There, Congressman Amo discussed his work on the Budget Committee to protect these programs from Republican cuts.

On February 20, 2025,Congressman Gabe Amo joined Dean Ashish Jha of Brown University’s School of Public Health to reaffirm his support for funding health care facilities that provide comprehensive primary care to medically underserved communities, as well as his work to protect critical funding for medical research and public health programs under threat due to cuts by the Trump administration.

During the House Budget Committee markup on February 13, 2025, Congressman Amo offered two amendments to support protecting and extending Medicare’s solvency as well as protect SNAP, the Community Eligibility Provision, the School Breakfast Program, and the National School Lunch Program.

The Republican budget resolution directs specific committees to achieve spending cuts or increases. Republicans leaked menu of options includes:
- At least $880 billion in cuts for the Energy and Commerce Committee, which could target Medicaid, Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium assistance, and repeal Inflation Reduction Act policies.
- At least $330 billion in cuts for the Education and Workforce Committee, which could target student loan programs, income driven repayment, and Pell grants, Head Start, and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
- At least $230 billion in cuts for the Agriculture Committee, which could target SNAP.
- At least $50 billion in cuts for the Oversight Committee, which could target government employee retirement benefits and changes to federal workforce.
- At least $10 billion in cuts for the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which could target restricting Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding, Essential Air Service, increasing the “tonnage tax” on cargo, and raiding the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
- At least $1 billion in cuts for the Financial Services Committee, which could target the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and funding for financial regulators.
- At least $1 billion in cuts for the Natural Resources Committee, which could include expanded oil and gas leasing and the repeal of Inflation Reduction Act policies.
- Up to $4.5 trillion in new spending for the Ways and Means Committee, which could include tax cuts for the top one percent, repeal of Inflation Reduction Act policies, cuts to Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and Social Services Block Grant, cuts in Medicare payments to providers, and cuts to ACA premium assistance.
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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: [Video] Smarter Living at a Touch: Five Ways Samsung’s Screen-Based Appliances Make Daily Life Easier

Source: Samsung

At the heart of Samsung Electronics’ user-friendly and safe AI Home lies one game-changing feature — the screen.

In a 2024 survey1 conducted by Samsung with 1,443 participants across five countries, the most preferred AI appliance experience was “easier and more natural voice control” (32%) followed by “integrated touchscreens on appliances” (30%).

Samsung first introduced a 21.5-inch screen on its Family Hub refrigerator in 2016. Since then, the company has incorporated a variety of screen sizes — including 4.3-inch, 7-inch and 32-inch displays — across its home appliance lineup. Samsung further broadened the scope this year to include both combined and standalone washers and dryers, as well as induction cooktops. Notably, a 9-inch screen has been added to the refrigerator lineup for the first time — offering consumers even more choice.

How have screen-equipped appliances changed users’ daily lives? Samsung Newsroom highlights five ways Samsung’s Bespoke AI screen-equipped appliances help users get more out of their homes.

1. Personalized Information at a Glance With Daily Board

The dashboard-style Daily Board2 allows users to easily view personalized information right from the kitchen. Introduced for the first time this year, the feature is available on various screen-equipped refrigerators including Samsung’s new refrigerator with 9-inch AI Home screen.

As users head to the kitchen for a glass of water in the morning, they can check the weather, view their schedule and even get recipe suggestions using ingredients stored inside the fridge — all from the screen. For a personal touch, they can also leave notes for family members.

The upgraded AI voice assistant Bixby3 recognizes individual voices and offers tailored support from displaying schedules to helping users find their smartphones.4

2. From Recipe to Oven: Orchestrating Meals With Ease

Samsung’s screens go beyond controlling individual home appliances — they enhance the entire home experience through seamless device connectivity.

AI Vision Inside5 now recognizes up to 37 types of fresh ingredients stored in the refrigerator and automatically creates a food list on the screen. The newly introduced AI Food Manager can also recommend up to 50 frequently used processed or packaged items based on usage patterns.6 From the screen, users can receive personalized recipe suggestions tailored to available ingredients. These recipes can then be sent to connected cooking appliances — such as ovens and induction cooktops — via SmartThings, making meal preparation smooth and convenient.

3. Control the Entire Smart Home From One Screen

With the Map View feature, users can monitor and control all their connected home appliances from a single screen.7 Everything can be managed remotely, from adjusting modes and changing temperatures to managing other key settings. Whether in the kitchen or living room, users can answer phone calls, monitor visitors or unlock doors — all through the screen.

Notably, this year’s new models8 feature upgraded screens that go beyond basic control — now, they serve as smart home hubs capable of connecting to and managing a wide range of devices. In addition to Wi-Fi, the appliances support Zigbee, Matter and Thread for more compatibility with various smart home and Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems.9

4. Just a Simple Tap To Enjoy Home Entertainment

Samsung’s AI appliances make it easy to enjoy entertainment — either by mirroring content from a smartphone or directly accessing the internet or apps like YouTube and Spotify from the screen. For example, users can cook while watching a mirrored video on the refrigerator screen or use the washing machine’s screen to search YouTube for laundry tips and set the appropriate wash mode.

5. Energy Use Monitoring and Smart Maintenance Tips

One of the biggest advantages of Samsung’s large screens is their ability to intuitively visualize and manage energy consumption and maintenance tasks.

With SmartThings Energy, users can track energy use and reduce consumption through AI Energy Mode. They can also access the Optimal Scheduling feature10 that suggests ideal times to run appliances based on periods of high carbon emissions. After each wash or dry cycle, the screen displays a graph that breaks down the time spent and energy used.

To extend the appliance’s lifespan and ensure safety, the screen regularly checks device status and notifies users when filters need changing or cleaning. Bixby can even visually and audibly provide maintenance instructions on the screen when users ask.11

Under its “Screens Everywhere” vision, Samsung continues to expand its lineup of screen-equipped appliances — designed to understand and support users’ daily lives. To explore how the 2025 Bespoke AI lineup delivers a differentiated, AI-enhanced experience through screen innovation, watch the video below.

* Product images shown in the video may vary by region and differ from actual usage.

1 Online survey allowing multiple responses, conducted from August 30 to September 9, 2024. Participants included men and women aged 20 to 59 from South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico and Vietnam — all within the top 50% household income bracket and identified as key decision-makers or users in home appliance purchases. Of the 2,283 respondents, 1,443 expressed purchase intent for the accessibility concept — AI appliances that can be easily and conveniently controlled from anywhere in the home.2 The 2025 Bespoke AI refrigerator with 9-inch AI Home screen, the 32-inch Family Hub and select 2024 refrigerator models are scheduled to receive this update via Smart Forward in phases. Smart Forward updates are available for software only, and for models released after 2017 that are equipped with standardized OCF protocol. Adequate hardware specifications may be required for certain updates. Available on Android and iOS devices. A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required.3 Bixby availability may vary depending on the country. Bixby only recognizes certain accents and dialects of English (U.K.), English (U.S.), English (India), French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Korean (South Korea), Mandarin Chinese (China), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain) and Portuguese (Brazil). Voice ID will be available starting May of 2025 through Smart Forward update. Launch date may differ according to region and country. To activate Bixby, a Samsung Account is required. Up to six accounts can be registered per device. To increase the accuracy of identifying each voice, it is recommended for you to register your voice in quiet surroundings. Voice ID is done based on the tone of voice used during registration process. Any change or modification to your voice may lead to misidentification.4 This update is planned for release in the first half of 2025 via Smart Forward. Once Bixby recognizes a user’s voice, it switches to the Samsung account linked with the Family Hub and provides personalized information such as schedules (compatible with Google and Microsoft Calendar apps), phone location, photos and more. This Bixby voice recognition feature is supported on screen-equipped appliances running Tizen OS but not on washer and dryer models with 4.3-inch screen running Tizen Lite OS.5 Available on select T-Type and French Door refrigerator models. As of April 2025, AI Vision Inside can recognize 37 food items like fresh fruits and veggies. If the food is not recognizable, it may be listed as an unknown item. AI Vision Inside cannot identify or list any food items in the fridge door bins or freezer. It recognizes food items based on deep learning models, which may be updated periodically to improve accuracy.6 AI Vision Inside will recognize and recommend that users save processed food items that have been placed inside multiple times, allowing up to 50 items to be saved with the designated name. Processed foods are limited to those that keep a certain packaged form. AI Home recommends saving the item after it has been input more than 4 times during 30 days.7 A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. Third-party devices must be SmartThings compatible.8 Availability of the hub function in Samsung’s screen-equipped appliances may vary by model and region. It is applied to products such as the 32-inch and 9-inch screen refrigerators, as well as the 7-inch screen washers and dryers (excluding standalone models). A Wi-Fi connection and a Samsung account are required. All products must be connected to SmartThings. Only 3rd party devices that are compatible with SmartThings can be registered.9 Update times vary by product and each protocol.10 Features and availability of services may vary by region.11 Bixby can answer troubleshooting- and usage-related questions based on the appliance’s user manual.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Helps Reintroduce Bill to Protect the Ruby Mountains from Oil and Gas Drilling Pushed by the Trump Administration

US Senate News:

Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in reintroducing legislation to expand protections for and prohibit oil and gas development in Nevada’s beautiful and pristine Ruby Mountains. Their reintroduction of the Ruby Mountains Protection Act follows the Trump Administration’s reckless decision to reopen the Rubies to speculative oil and gas drilling. Last Congress, this bill advanced out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support.
“Instead of taking meaningful action to bolster American energy independence, the Trump Administration is taking reckless and unproductive steps that endanger Nevada lands with low likelihood of oil and gas production,” said Senator Rosen. “That’s why I’m introducing this bill with Senator Cortez Masto to fight back against President Trump’s efforts and protect the Ruby Mountains from drilling. I’ll keep pushing back against this wrongheaded approach that threatens the Ruby Mountains and other beautiful parts of our state.”
“The natural beauty of the Ruby Mountains, Nevada’s Swiss Alps, is beloved by locals and draws tourists from across the country,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “Unproductive oil and gas drilling would only harm Northern Nevada’s tourism economy and keep this natural treasure from generations of future Nevadans. There’s bipartisan support for my legislation, and there is no reason not to pass it into law.”
The Ruby Mountains Protection Act would withdraw approximately 450,000 acres of National Forest land, comprising the Ruby Mountain Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, from any eligibility for oil and gas leasing. The bill will also expand protection to the 39,926-acre Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge, which is managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The Ruby Mountains Protection Act would not affect any recreational use of these pristine lands, including for hunting, hiking, and fishing.
Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto are champions for Nevada’s great outdoor spaces and public lands. They recently joined Nevada’s Congressional delegation in urging the Trump Administration to preserve national monument designations in Nevada. The Senators passed critical legislation to permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), which protects public lands in Nevada and across the U.S. They also passed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reauthorize the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, and they delivered critical funding to protect Lake Tahoe in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Last year, Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto announced over $375 million for recreation and conservation projects across Nevada.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand Blasts Trump’s Tariff Tax Hike, Which Will Raise Inflation, Slow Economic Growth, And Increase Cost Of Living For New York Families; Pushes Legislation To Reassert Congress’ Power Over Tariffs

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Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand
Trump’s Tariffs Could Cost New York Households Almost $4,000 Extra Per Year For Gas, Groceries, And Other Everyday Goods
Tax Hike Will Also Devastate Small Businesses, Lower Life Savings, And Kill Good-Paying Jobs Across New York
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference slamming President Trump’s tariff tax hike, which is already wreaking havoc on the U.S. economy and raising prices for consumers. In response to the tariffs, Gillibrand signed on to the bipartisan Trade Review Act, which would require congressional oversight over the president’s implementation of tariffs. She also signed on to a letter demanding that the Trump administration immediately repeal the tariffs.
Last week, President Trump announced far-reaching tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners, sending the stock market tumbling and drawing criticism from allies across the globe. These destructive policies include a 10 percent baseline tariff on all countries, a 20 percent tariff on the European Union, and a 54 percent tariff on imports from China, on top of a previously announced 25 percent tariff on a broad range of imports from Mexico and Canada. Experts say that these tariffs represent the largest tax hike since 1951.
Trump’s tariffs will drastically increase the cost of living for American consumers, as prices will rise for a range of products including food, clothing, gas, cars, electronics, and construction materials. If the tariffs remain unchanged, they will cost the average New York household roughly $3,800 extra per year. They will also devastate small businesses, lower life savings, and kill good-paying jobs across New York.
“By instigating a global trade war, President Trump is playing games with the American economy, driving up costs for hardworking families, and fueling inflation,” said Senator Gillibrand.“I refuse to stand idly by as President Trump destroys our economy. That’s why I joined a bipartisan bill to reestablish limits on the president’s ability to unilaterally impose tariffs, and it’s why I’m demanding that the Trump administration repeal these ill-conceived tariffs immediately. I am committed to doing everything in my power to shield New Yorkers from these horrific tax hikes and hold the president accountable for the harm he’s causing.”
If passed, the Trade Review Act would impose congressional oversight over the president’s implementation of tariffs. Specifically, it would do the following:
Require the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a tariff on imported goods. The congressional notification would be required to include the reasoning behind the tariff and an analysis of the potential economic impact on American businesses and consumers.
Mandate that any new tariff will expire after 60 days unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval.
Give Congress the power to terminate any imposed tariffs through a joint resolution of disapproval.
The text of the letter calling on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to immediately repeal Trump’s tariffs can be found here.

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Risch Bill to Protect Critical Mineral Mining Passes Energy Committee

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Source: United States Senator for Idaho James E Risch
Committee also advances President Trump’s nominees
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch’s (R-Idaho) legislation to bolster critical mineral production passed the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Senator Risch also voted to support President Trump’s nominees for the Deputy Secretary of Interior, Katherine MacGregor, and Deputy Secretary of Energy, James Danly.
“The United States, and particularly the Gem State, is home to many critical minerals essential for our national defense, food security, and energy independence. For too long, these resources have been tied up in litigation and red tape, impeding our ability to become self-sufficient,” said Risch. “I am pleased to see the Energy and Natural Resources Committee advance legislation and nominees that will prioritize the production and supply of domestic critical minerals.”
The Mining Regulatory Clarity Act would prevent significant impediments to critical mineral production on public lands across the West. The legislation, S.544, was introduced by Senator Risch and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.).

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: April 9th, 2025 VIDEO: Heinrich Statement on Vote to Advance Nominations of James Danly for Energy Deputy Secretary and Katherine MacGregor for Interior Deputy Secretary

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Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement on his votes to advance the nominations of James Danly for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), and Katharine MacGregor for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

“While I vehemently disagree with many of the policies being pursued by this administration, I do believe the Department of Energy and the Department of the Interior both need tested and qualified leaders who are familiar with the Departments and understand the work that they do.

“Too many decisions are currently being made DOGE personnel who frankly don’t know the first thing about public land, about Western water, about tribal nations, or energy policy, and yet have been put in charge of critically important programs and agencies, to disastrous effect.

“I am sure that I will disagree with many of the decisions that Mr. Danly and Ms. MacGregor make, I have worked with them before. But they are knowledgeable about these agencies and they will help lead. They have been responsive to me and they are qualified for the positions for which they have been nominated.

“I also want to say that I very much appreciate Secretary Burgum’s responsiveness on the issue of national monuments and his assurances to me in particular regarding recommendations to the boundaries of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Tent Rocks, and Rio Grande del Norte National Monuments.

“For that reason, I voted to advance their nominations.”

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April 10, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting to Unleash American Energy

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Source: The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose. In our country, laws are supposed to provide the certainty and order necessary to foster liberty and innovation. Instead, our vast regulatory structure often serves to constrict ordered liberty, not promote it. The United States Code itself is more than 60,000 pages. But unelected agency officials write most of the complex, legally binding rules on top of that, often stretching these statutory provisions beyond what the Congress enacted.
In particular, the previous administration added more pages to the Federal Register than any other in history, with the result that the Code of Federal Regulations now approaches a staggering 200,000 pages. These regulations linger in such volume that serious reexamination seldom occurs.This regime of governance-by-regulator has imposed particularly severe costs on energy production, where innovation is critical. The net result is an energy landscape perpetually trapped in the 1970s. By rescinding outdated regulations that serve as a drag on progress, we can stimulate innovation and deliver prosperity to everyday Americans.
This order directs certain agencies to incorporate a sunset provision into their regulations governing energy production to the extent permitted by law, thus compelling those agencies to reexamine their regulations periodically to ensure that those rules serve the public good.
Sec. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this order:(a) “Conditional Sunset Date” means the date a regulation will cease to be effective and be removed from the Code of Federal Regulations, if the agency does not extend the Sunset Date pursuant to section 4(d) of this order.(b) “Covered Agency” means one of the agencies listed in section 3(a) of this order.(c) “Covered Regulation” means a regulation issued in whole or in part pursuant to a statutory authority listed in sections 3(b)-(j) of this order. (d) “DOGE Team Lead” means the leader of the DOGE Team at each agency as described in Executive Order 14158.(e) “Regulation” means each part, subpart, or individual provision of the Code of Federal Regulations promulgated under an agency rule as defined in 5 U.S.C. 551(4).
Sec. 3. Covered Agencies and Regulations. (a) This order applies to the following agencies and their subcomponents: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Department of Energy (DoE); the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It further applies to the following agency subcomponents: the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), all within the Department of the Interior; and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (ACE), within the United States Army.(b) For the DoE, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Atomic Energy Act of 1954;(ii) the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987;(iii) the Energy Policy Act of 1992;(iv) the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and(v) the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.(c) For FERC, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Federal Power Act of 1935; (ii) the Natural Gas Act of 1938; and(iii) the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.(d) For the NRC, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Atomic Energy Act of 1954;(ii) the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974; and(iii) the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.(e) For the OSMRE, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and any amendments thereto.(f) For the BLM, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Mining Act of 1872; (ii) the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976; and (iii) the Energy Policy Act of 2005.(g) For the BOEM, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Outer Continental Shelf Act of 1953; and(ii) the Energy Policy Act of 2005.(h) For the BSEE, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Act of 1953 and any amendments thereto.(i) For the FWS, this order applies to all regulations issued pursuant to the following statutes and any amendments thereto:(i) the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act;(ii) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918;(iii) the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934;(iv) the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act of 1965; (v) the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972;(vi) the Endangered Species Act of 1973;(vii) the Magnuson–Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976; and(viii) the Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982.(j) For the EPA and ACE, within 30 days of the date of this order, the Administrator of the EPA and Secretary of the Army shall provide to the President, through the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB Director), a list of statutes vesting EPA and ACE with regulatory authority that shall be subject to this order.
Sec. 4. Zero-Based Regulating. (a) To the extent consistent with applicable law, each of the Covered Agencies shall issue a sunset rule, effective not later than September 30, 2025, that inserts a Conditional Sunset Date into each of their Covered Regulations.(b) The sunset rule shall provide that each Covered Regulation in effect on the date of this order shall have a Conditional Sunset Date of 1 year after the effective date of the sunset rule, subject to the process set forth in subsection (d) of this section. Unless the extension condition specified in subsection (d) of this section is satisfied, agencies will treat Covered Regulations as ceasing to be effective on that date for all purposes. An agency shall not take any action to enforce such an ineffective regulation and, to the maximum extent permitted by law, shall remove it from the Code of Federal Regulations. (c) In any new Covered Regulation, to the maximum extent consistent with law, the relevant Covered Agency shall include a Conditional Sunset Date that is not more than 5 years in the future. Amendments to any Covered Regulation shall provide that they do not reset that regulation’s Conditional Sunset Date and shall be subject to the same Conditional Sunset Date as the amended regulation. The OMB Director may exempt a new regulation or amendment from the requirements of this paragraph if he determines that the new regulation or amendment has a net deregulatory effect.(d) The sunset provision added to existing and new Covered Regulations shall provide that the agency will offer the public an opportunity to comment on the costs and benefits of each regulation, such as through a request for information, prior to a rule’s expiration, and following such opportunity the Conditional Sunset Date for that Covered Regulation may be extended if the agency finds an extension is warranted. A request for information shall not automatically extend the Conditional Sunset Date. A Covered Agency may extend the Conditional Sunset Date for a particular Covered Regulation as many times as is appropriate, but never to a date more than 5 years in the future.
Sec. 5. Implementation. (a) Neither a determination to extend the Conditional Sunset Date of a particular regulation, nor a regulation that expires as a result this order, shall count towards the ten-for-one regulatory requirement in Executive Order 14192 of January 31, 2025 (Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation).(b) Agency heads shall coordinate with their DOGE Team Leads and the Office of Management and Budget to implement this order.(c) This order shall not apply to regulatory permitting regimes authorized by statute.
Sec. 6. Severability. If any provision of this order, or the application of any provision to any agency, person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of this order and the application of its provisions to any other agencies, persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or(ii) the functions of the OMB Director relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
THE WHITE HOUSE, April 9, 2025.

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April 10, 2025

Category: Energy

Nuclear Taskforce lead appointed to speed up nuclear renaissance

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