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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.
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Notice Number: 2020-21020
Publication Date: 23 September 2020
Effective Date: 23 September 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-23/pdf/2020-21020.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.
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Notice Number: 2020-21019
Publication Date: 23 September 2020
Effective Date: 23 September 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-09-23/pdf/2020-21020.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-244 (Florida): Phase 3
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order:
- removing various restrictions on businesses
- providing that no COVID-19 emergency ordinance may prevent an individual from working or operating a business
- suspending the collection of fines and penalties against individuals related to COVID-19
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Notice Number: 20-244
Publication Date: 25 September 2020
Effective Date: 25 September 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-244.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-223 (Florida): Miami-Dade and Broward counties approved to move into Phase 2
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order approving Miami-Dade and Broward counties to move into Phase 2 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery.
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Notice Number: 20-223
Publication Date: 11 September 2020
Effective Date: 11 September 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-223.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-213 (Florida): Emergency Management - Extension of Executive Order 20-52 - Covid-19
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order extending the State of Emergency by 60 days.
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Notice Number: 20-213
Publication Date: 4 September 2020
Effective Date: 4 September 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-213.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-214 (Florida): Palm Beach County
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order approving Palm Beach County's move to phase 2 of the Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery.
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Notice Number: 20-214
Publication Date: 4 September 2020
Effective Date: 4 September 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-214.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-211 (Florida): Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order extending executive order 20-180.
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Notice Number: 20-211
Publication Date: 31 August 2020
Effective Date: 31 August 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-211.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-91
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-orders senior citizens and people with serious underlying medical conditions to stay at home and take measures to avoid COVID-19
-orders all persons to stay at home and limit interactions to people within their own household except to obtain or perform essential services or activities
-essential services include any services defined in the guidance of the US Department of Homeland Security and the orders of Miami-Dade County
-defines essential activities as attendance at religious services, caring for pets or other people and recreational exercise
-prohibits social gatherings of more than 10 people and
-overrides any local orders currently in effect.
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Notice Number: 20-91
Publication Date: 1 April 2020
Effective Date: 1 April 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-91-compressed.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-89
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-restricts public access to businesses and facilities that are not essential in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County
-requires establishments providing essential services to enforce social distancing and take measures to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and
-gives county authorities discretion to modify the definition of essential services.
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Notice Number: 20-89
Publication Date: 30 March 2020
Effective Date: 30 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-89.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Order of Emergency Waiver/Deviation #20-52-DOR-002
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The Executive Director of the Department of Revenue has published an emergency order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-extends the deadline for sales taxes, use taxes and related taxes collected in March to 30 April for taxpayers adversely affected by the pandemic
-confirms the existing deadline of 20 April 2020 for those taxes for taxpayers who are not adversely affected
-waives penalties and interest for taxes collected in February which were due by 20 March 2020 but were reported and paid by 31 March 2020
-includes in the list of taxes for which the deadline is extended sales tax, use tax, tourist development tax, new tires fees, rental car surcharge, prepaid wireless E-911 fee, lead acid battery fees and dry cleaning gross receipts and
-defines the term “adversely affected” by the pandemic as meaning that the business has been closed due to government orders, the tax due is less than 75% of the previous month’s amount, the business was formed after March 2019 or the business is registered to file quarterly.
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Notice Number: #20-52-DOR-002
Publication Date: 26 March 2020
Effective Date: 26 March 2020
© Copyright Florida Department of Revenue. All Rights Reserved.
Executive Order 20-86
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-anyone entering the State of Florida through an area with substantial community spread, must, at their own expense, isolate or quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of the person's stay, whichever is shorter
-any such person inform any individual in Florida with whom they have had direct physical contact in the past 21 days that they traveled from an area with substantial community spread
-violation of the order could result in a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both
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Notice Number: 20-86
Publication Date: 27 March 2020
Effective Date: 27 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-86.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-80
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-anyone entering the State of Florida through an airport in an area with substantial community spread, must, at their own expense, isolate or quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of the person's stay, whichever is shorter
-violation of the order could result in a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 60 days, or both
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Notice Number: 20-80
Publication Date: 23 March 2020
Effective Date: 24 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-80.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-71
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-prohibits the sale of alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises where they are sold
-allows restaurants to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises with food
-allows licensed sellers of alcohol to return alcoholic drinks purchased for cancelled events to receive a refund or credit
-prohibits consumption of food and drink in restaurants, bars and similar establishments and
-orders the closure of gyms except those in small hotels, residential buildings or fire or police stations.
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Notice Number: 20-71
Publication Date: 20 March 2020
Effective Date: 20 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-71.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-70
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-orders the closure of on-premises services in food/alcohol establishments with seating for more than 10 people in Broward County and Palm Beach County
-does not affect delivery, pick-up or take-out services
-does not affect restaurants ancillary to essential services and
-orders the closure of gyms, auditoriums, bowling alleys and other entertainment establishments.
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Notice Number: 20-70
Publication Date: 20 March 2020
Effective Date: 20 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-70.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-69
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-suspends any requirement for local government bodies to meet at a specific place or with a quorum of persons who are physically present
-allows local government bodies to meet using communications technology and
-preserves ordinary rules about public access to documents recording meetings of local government bodies.
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Notice Number: 20-69
Publication Date: 20 March 2020
Effective Date: 20 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-69.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-68
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-orders that any establishment that derives more than 50% of their revenue from the sale of alcoholic drinks must not sell alcoholic drinks for 30 days
-orders that people maintain social distancing on public beaches
-orders that restaurants limit their capacity to 50% of their normal capacity and impose social distancing measures and
-orders that restaurants do not permit anyone to work who has symptoms of COVID-19 or is at risk of COVID-19 infection.
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Notice Number: 20-68
Publication Date: 17 March 2020
Effective Date: 17 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-68.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
COVID-19 Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Emergency Order
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The Executive Director of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has published an emergency order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-extends the period of validity of driver’s licences and identification cards issued by the State of Florida that were due to expire between 16 March 2020 and 15 April 2020 and
-waives fees for late renewal for such driver’s licences and identification cards.
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Publication Date: 15 March 2020
Effective Date: 15 March 2020
Source: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/emergency/flhsmv_dl_eo_covid19_031520.pdf
© Copyright 2014 – 2020 Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. All Rights Reserved.
Executive Order 20-52
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The Governor of the State of Florida published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that declares a state of emergency in the State of Florida.
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Notice Number: 20-52
Publication Date: 9 March 2020
Effective Date: 9 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-52.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-51
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic that:
-declares a public health emergency in Florida
-enables the Florida Department of Health to take steps to respond to the emergency and to take quarantine, self-isolation and other necessary public health interventions
-directs the Florida Department of Health to monitor persons who come within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s definition of a person under investigation for 14 days with twice daily temperature checks and
-allows monitoring of other persons suspected of contracting COVID-19.
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Notice Number: 20-51
Publication Date: 1 March 2020
Effective Date: 1 March 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-51.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
US Executive Order 13916: National Emergency Authority To Temporarily Extend Deadlines for Certain Estimated Payments
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The President of the United States has published an executive order directing the Secretary of the Treasury to consider taking action to extend deadlines for various estimated payments for importers who are suffering significant financial hardship because of COVID–19.
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Notice Number: 2020-08846
Publication Date: 23 April 2020
Effective Date: 18 April 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-23/pdf/2020-08846.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
US Temporary Final Rule (19 CFR Part 24): Temporary Postponement of the Time to Deposit Certain Estimated Duties, Taxes, and Fees During the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
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The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the designee of the Secretary of Homeland Security (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) has issued a temporary final rule amending the Customs and Border Protection regulations.
The amendment temporarily postpones the deadline for importers of record with a significant financial hardship to deposit certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees that they would ordinarily be obligated to pay as of the date of entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption.
The postponement relates to merchandise entered in March or April 2020, for a period of 90 days from the date that the deposit would otherwise have been due but for this emergency action.
To qualify for this temporary postponement, an importer must demonstrate a significant financial hardship. An eligible importer's operation must be fully or partially suspended during March or April 2020 due to government orders limiting commerce, travel, or group meetings because of COVID-19. As a result of the suspension of its operations, the gross receipts of such importer for March 13-31, 2020, or April 2020 must be less than 60 percent of the gross receipts for the comparable period in 2019.
An eligible importer need not file additional documentation with CBP to be eligible for this relief but must maintain documentation as part of its books and records establishing that it meets the requirements for relief.
This temporary postponement does not permit the return of any deposits of estimated duties, taxes, and/or fees that have been paid. It also does not apply to entries or withdrawals from warehouse, subject to certain specified trade remedies, and any entry summary that includes merchandise subject to those trade remedies is not eligible under this rule.
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Notice Number: 2020-08618
Publication Date: 22 April 2020
Effective Date: 20 April 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-22/pdf/2020-08618.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-111
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The Governor of the State of Florida has extended until 4 May 2020:
- Executive Order 20-91, which requires people to stay at home except to perform or obtain essential services or activities and prohibits social gatherings of more than 10 people
- Executive Order 20-87, which suspends vacation rental property operations
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Notice Number: 20-111
Publication Date: 29 April 2020
Effective Date: 29 April 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-111.pdf
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Executive Order 20-112
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The Governor of the State of Florida has issued an Executive Order setting out Phase 1 of the Safe Smart Step-by-Step Plan for Florida's Recovery.
Some businesses may commence operations, for example restaurants and food establishments may allow on-premises consumption of food and beverage, so long as they:
- adopt appropriate social distancing measures
- limit their indoor occupancy to no more than 25 percent of their building occupancy
- allow outdoor seating only with appropriate social distancing (a minimum of 6 feet between parties, only seating parties of 10 or fewer people and keeping bar counters closed to seating)
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Notice Number: 20-112
Publication Date: 29 April 2020
Effective Date: 4 May 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-112.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
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The President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act into law to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
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Notice Number: 116-136
Publication Date: 27 April 2020
Effective Date: 27 April 2020
Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr748/BILLS-116hr748enr.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
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The President has signed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act into law to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing additional funding for small business loans, health care providers, and COVID-19 testing.
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Notice Number: 116-139
Publication Date: 27 April 2020
Effective Date: 24 April 2020
Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr266/BILLS-116hr266enr.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Proclamation 10014 (US)
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The President of the United States has signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants. The proclamation is effective at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, 23 April 2020 and expires in 60 days, unless continued by the President.
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Notice Number: 2020-09068
Publication Date: 27 April 2020
Effective Date: 23 April 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-27/pdf/2020-09068.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
13 CFR Part 120: Small Business Administration Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Additional Criterion for Seasonal Employers
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act authorizes the U.S. Department of the Treasury to issue regulations for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), including regulations that allow additional lenders to originate loans and establish terms and conditions.
In this interim final rule, Treasury authorizes all lenders eligible to originate loans under the PPP to use an alternative criterion for calculating the maximum loan amount for PPP loans issued to seasonal employers.
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Notice Number: 2020-09239
Publication Date: 30 April 2020
Effective Date: 30 April 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-04-30/pdf/2020-09239.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Corporate Groups and Non-Bank and Non-Insured Depository Institution Lenders (Small Business Administration)
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The Small Business Administration has published an interim final rule that supplements previously posted interim final rules by limiting the amount of Paycheck Protection Program loans that any single corporate group may receive, and provides additional guidance on the criteria for non-bank lender participation in the PPP.
This interim final rule applies to applications submitted under the Paycheck Protection Program through June 30, 2020, or until funds made available for this purpose are exhausted.
Comments must be received on or before June 3, 2020.
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Notice Number: 2020-09576
Publication Date: 4 May 2020
Effective Date: 4 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09576.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Extension of Certain Timeframes for Employee Benefit Plans, Participants, and Beneficiaries Affected by the COVID-19 Outbreak (IRS)
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The Employee Benefits Security Administration and Internal Revenue Services have published a document announcing the extension of certain timeframes under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code for group health plans, disability and other welfare plans, pension plans, and participants and beneficiaries of these plans during the COVID-19 National Emergency.
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Notice Number: 2020-09399
Publication Date: 4 May 2020
Effective Date: 4 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09399.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 13920: Securing the United States Bulk-Power System (US)
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The President of the United States of America has declared a national emergency with respect to the threat to the United States bulk-power system, and has prohibited certain actions relating to bulk-power system electric equipment.
These include acquisition, importation, transfer, or installation of any bulk-power system electric equipment where the transaction involves any property in which any foreign country or one of its nationals has any interest, where the transaction was initiated after the date of this order, and where certain officials have determined that:
- the transaction involves bulk-power system electric equipment designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied, by persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary; and
- the transaction:
- poses an undue risk of sabotage to or subversion of the design, integrity, manufacturing, production, distribution, installation, operation, or maintenance of the bulk-power system in the United States;
- poses an undue risk of catastrophic effects on the security or resiliency of United States critical infrastructure or the economy of the United States; or
- otherwise poses an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons.
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Notice Number: 2020-09695
Publication Date: 4 May 2020
Effective Date: 1 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-04/pdf/2020-09695.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 13917: Delegating Authority Under the Defense Production Act With Respect to Food Supply Chain Resources During the National Emergency Caused by the Outbreak of COVID-19
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The President of the United States of America has signed an executive order relating to beef, pork and poultry processors.
The order provides that it is important that processors of beef, pork, and poultry in the food supply chain continue operating and fulfilling orders to ensure a continued supply of protein for Americans. However, outbreaks of COVID-19 among workers at some processing facilities have led to a reduction in some of those facilities' production capacity. In addition, recent actions in some States have led to the complete closure of some large processing facilities. Such actions may differ from or be inconsistent with interim guidance recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the Department of Labor entitled “Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers” providing for the safe operation of such facilities.
Closures threaten the continued functioning of the national meat and poultry supply chain, undermining critical infrastructure during the national emergency. Given the high volume of meat and poultry processed by many facilities, any unnecessary closures can quickly have a large effect on the food supply chain.
The executive order delegates authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to take action to ensure that meat and poultry processors continue operations consistent with the guidance for their operations jointly issued by the CDC and OSHA.
Under the delegation of authority provided in the order, the Secretary of Agriculture may identify additional specific food supply chain resources that require the same treatment.
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Notice Number: 2020-09536
Publication Date: 1 May 2020
Effective Date: 28 April 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-01/pdf/2020-09536.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
17 CFR Parts 227 and 239: Temporary Amendments to Regulation Crowdfunding (SEC)
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is adopting temporary final rules to facilitate capital formation for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The temporary final rules are intended to expedite the offering process for smaller, previously established companies directly or indirectly affected by COVID-19 that are seeking to meet their funding needs through the offer and sale of securities pursuant to Regulation Crowdfunding.
The temporary final rules are designed to facilitate this offering process by providing tailored, conditional relief from certain requirements of Regulation Crowdfunding relating to the timing of the offering and the availability of financial statements required to be included in issuers' offering materials while retaining appropriate investor protections.
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Notice Number: 2020-09806
Publication Date: 7 May 2020
Effective Date: 4 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-07/pdf/2020-09806.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Federal Delay in Opening of 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 and 2020 EEO-3 and 2020 EEO-5 Data Collections Due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced a delay in the anticipated opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection and the 2020 EEO-3 and EEO-5 data collections due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. The EEOC expects to begin collecting the 2020 EEO-3 and the 2020 EEO-5 in January 2021 and will notify filers of the precise date the surveys will open as soon as it is available.
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Notice Number: 2020-09876
Publication Date: 8 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-08/pdf/2020-09876.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Nondiscrimination and Additional Eligibility Criteria
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has posted an interim final rule that supplements previously posted rules relating to the Paycheck Protection Program by providing guidance on nondiscrimination obligations and additional eligibility requirements, and requests public comment.
On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program. The program is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted additional interim final rules on April 3, 2020, April 14, 2020, April 24, 2020, April 28, 2020, and April 30, 2020 and the Department of the Treasury posted an additional interim final rule on April 28, 2020. This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules.
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Notice Number: 2020-09963
Publication Date: 8 May 2020
Effective Date: 8 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-08/pdf/2020-09963.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-114 (Florida): Emergency Management-Extension of Executive Order 20-52-COVID-19
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The Governor of the State of Florida has issued an Executive Order stating that the State of Emergency, as declared in EO 2020-52, is extended for another 60 days.
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Notice Number: 20-114
Publication Date: 8 May 2020
Effective Date: 8 May 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-114.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-120 (Florida): Expanding Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order that:
- the restriction in Section 2(A)(2) of Executive Order 20-112 which limited the opening of certain businesses no longer applies to Palm Beach County
- persons in Florida may provide and obtain services from barbershops, cosmetology salons, and cosmetology specialty salons that adopt appropriate social distancing and precautionary measures as outlined by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation at the following link: www.myfloridalicense.com/emergency
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Notice Number: 20-120
Publication Date: 9 May 2020
Effective Date: 11 May 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-120.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); Availability (Food and Drug Administration)
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The Food and Drug Administration has announced the availability of guidance documents related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency. The guidance documents have been implemented without prior comment, but they remain subject to comment at any time. Some examples of the documents include temporary policies regarding:
- Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (March 2020)
- Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Chain Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (April 2020)
- Packaging and Labeling of Shell Eggs Sold by Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (April 2020)
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Notice Number: 2020-10146
Publication Date: 12 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-12/pdf/2020-10146.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Temporary Changes to Requirements Affecting H-2B Nonimmigrants Due to the COVID-19 National Emergency (Department of Homeland Security)
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The Department of Homeland Security has published a temporary final rule that, as a result of disruptions and uncertainty to the U.S. economy and international travel caused by the global novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency, amends the regulations regarding certain temporary nonagricultural workers, and their U.S. employers, within the H-2B nonimmigrant classification.
The Department is temporarily removing certain limitations on employers or U.S. agents seeking to hire certain H-2B workers already in the United States to provide temporary labor or services essential to the U.S. food supply chain, and certain H-2B workers, who are essential to the U.S. food supply chain, seeking to extend their stay.
This final rule is effective from May 14, 2020, through May 15, 2023. Employers may request the flexibilities under this rule by filing an H-2B petition, including the new attestation and all required evidence, on or after the effective date of this rule and until 120 days thereafter.
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Notice Number: 2020-10486
Publication Date: 14th May 2020
Effective Date: 14th May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-14/pdf/2020-10486.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-122 (Florida): Broward and Miami-Dade Counties to Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an executive order that the restriction in Section 2(A)(2) of Executive Order 20-112 which limited the opening of certain businesses no longer applies to Broward and Miami-Dade Counties with effect from May 18, 2020.
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Notice Number: 20-122
Publication Date: 14 May 2020
Effective Date: 18 May 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-122.pdf
Copyright © 2012 State of Florida
Executive Order 20-123 (Florida): Full Phase 1: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order that modifies 20-112, as modified by Executive Order 20-120, to bring all Florida counties into Full Phase 1.
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Notice Number: 20-123
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
Effective Date: 18 May 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-123.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan Request
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On April 24, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule relating to promissory notes, authorizations, affiliation, and eligibility in connection with the implementation of a temporary new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program.” The Paycheck Protection Program was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). The SBA has published an interim final rule that supplements its implementation of the Act and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-10649
Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Effective Date: 19 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10649.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Loan Increases
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA has published an interim final rule that supplements previously posted interim final rules by providing guidance on the ability to increase certain PPP loans, and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-10658
Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Effective Date: 19 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10658.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Eligibility of Certain Electric Cooperatives
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The SBA has published an interim final rule that supplements previously posted interim final rules by providing guidance on additional eligibility requirements for certain electric cooperatives, and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-10674
Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Effective Date: 19 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-19/pdf/2020-10674.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Treatment of Entities With Foreign Affiliates
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
This interim final rule supplements previously posted interim final rules by providing guidance on additional eligibility requirements related to entities with foreign affiliates, and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-10967
Publication Date: 21 May 2020
Effective Date: 21 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-21/pdf/2020-10967.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Second Extension of Limited Safe Harbor With Respect to Certification Concerning Need for PPP Loan and Lender Reporting
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On May 8, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule relating to the extension of a safe harbor with respect to a certification required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) in connection with the implementation of a temporary new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program.” This interim final rule revises the interim final rule posted on May 8, 2020, and published in the Federal Register on May 19, 2020, by extending the date by which certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers may repay their loans from May 14, 2020 to May 18, 2020, in order to avail themselves of a safe harbor with respect to the certification required by the Act, and by extending the timeframe for submission of the initial SBA Form 1502 report for PPP loans. This interim final rule supplements SBA's implementation of the Act and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-11292
Publication Date: 26 May 2020
Effective Date: 26 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-26/pdf/2020-11292.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
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The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document. The restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020.
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Notice Number: 2020-11145
Publication Date: 22 May 2020
Effective Date: 21 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-22/pdf/2020-11145.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
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The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document. The restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 22, 2020.
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Notice Number: 2020-11154
Publication Date: 22 May 2020
Effective Date: 21 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-22/pdf/2020-11154.pdf
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Notification of Arrival Restrictions Applicable to Flights Carrying Persons Who Have Recently Traveled From or Were Otherwise Present Within the Federative Republic of Brazil
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced a decision to implement enhanced protocols for persons entering the US from Brazil by directing all flights to the United States carrying persons who have recently traveled from, or were otherwise present in Brazil to arrive at one of the airports where the Government is focusing public health resources. This is in addition to protocols implemented in the past for flights from other countries.
The document also adds two airports (Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (IAH)) to the list of airports where such flights may land.
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Notice Number: 2020-11576
Publication Date: 28 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11576.pdf
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Amendment to Proclamation of May 24, 2020, Suspending Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
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The President has issued a Proclamation that amends the Proclamation 10041 of May 24, 2020, titled “Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus” to make the effective date of that Proclamation 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020. Proclamation 10041 does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 11:59 p.m. eastern daylight time on May 26, 2020.
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Notice Number: 2020-11670
Publication Date: 28 May 2020
Effective Date: 28 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11670.pdf
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Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus
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The Executive Office of the President has released a proclamation that suspends and limits entry into the United States of all aliens who were physically present within the Federative Republic of Brazil during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States. The effective date is indicated in the Proclamation as 28 May 2020, although this date was later amended in Proclamation 10042 to 26 May 2020.
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Notice Number: 2020-11616
Publication Date: 28 May 2020
Effective Date: 28 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-28/pdf/2020-11616.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Requirements-Loan Forgiveness
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted various additional interim final rules, and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) posted an additional interim final rule on April 27, 2020.
This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules in order to help PPP borrowers prepare and submit loan forgiveness applications as provided for in the CARES Act, help PPP lenders who will be making the loan forgiveness decisions, inform borrowers and lenders of SBA's process for reviewing PPP loan applications and loan forgiveness applications, and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-11536
Publication Date: 1 June 2020
Effective Date: 28 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-01/pdf/2020-11536.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted an interim final rule announcing the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The CARES Act temporarily adds a new program, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. The CARES Act also provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount of qualifying loans guaranteed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is intended to provide economic relief to small businesses nationwide adversely impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). SBA posted additional interim final rules on various dates and the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) posted an additional interim final rule on April 27, 2020. SBA and Treasury posted an interim final rule on Loan Forgiveness contemporaneously with this interim final rule on May 22, 2020.
This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules in order to inform borrowers and lenders of SBA's process for reviewing PPP loan applications and loan forgiveness applications, and requests public comment.
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Notice Number: 2020-11533
Publication Date: 1 June 2020
Effective Date: 28 May 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-01/pdf/2020-11533.pdf
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Executive Order 20-139 (Florida): Phase 2: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida's Recovery
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order to implement phase 2 of the plan for Florida's recovery, except in Miami Dade, Broward and Palm Beach where additional approval is required. Phase 2 permits restaurants and others licensed that sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises to operate at fifty (50) percent of their indoor capacity, excluding employees, as under Executive Order 20-123, Section 1.
Bar areas may be open with seated service. In addition, outdoor seating is permissible with appropriate social distancing. This section does not apply to nightclubs. Non-conflicting provisions in Executive Order 20-71, Sections 1 and 2 remain in effect.
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Notice Number: 20-139
Publication Date: 3 June 2020
Effective Date: 3 June 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-139.pdf
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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
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The President has signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act that modifies provisions related to the forgiveness of loans made to small businesses under the Paycheck Protection Program implemented in response to COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019).
Specifically, the law:
- establishes a minimum maturity of five years for a paycheck protection loan with a remaining balance after forgiveness
- extends the covered period during which a loan recipient may use such funds for certain expenses while remaining eligible for forgiveness
- raises the non-payroll portion of a forgivable covered loan amount from the current 25% up to 40%
- extends the period in which an employer may rehire or eliminate a reduction in employment, salary, or wages that would otherwise reduce the forgivable amount of a paycheck protection loan. (However, the forgivable amount must be determined without regard to a reduction in the number of employees if the recipient is (1) unable to rehire former employees and is unable to hire similarly qualified employees, or (2) unable to return to the same level of business activity due to compliance with federal requirements or guidance related to COVID-19.)
- revises the deferral period for paycheck protection loans, allowing recipients to defer payments until they receive compensation for forgiven amounts (Recipients who do not apply for forgiveness shall have 10 months from the program's expiration to begin making payments.)
- eliminates a provision that makes a paycheck protection loan recipient who has such indebtedness forgiven ineligible to defer payroll tax payments
- is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule
[Adapted from a summary by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress.]
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Notice Number: H.R.7010
Publication Date: 5 June 2020
Effective Date: 5 June 2020
Source: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7010/BILLS-116hr7010enr.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to First Interim Final Rule
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA issued a number of interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act.
This interim final rule revises SBA's interim final rule published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020, by changing key provisions, such as the loan maturity, deferral of loan payments, and forgiveness provisions, to conform to the Flexibility Act. SBA also is making conforming amendments to the use of PPP loan proceeds for consistency with amendments made in the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.
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Notice Number: 2020-12909
Publication Date: 16 June 2020
Effective Date: 27 June 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-16/pdf/2020-12909.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to the Third and Sixth Interim Final Rules
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to SBA's 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA and Treasury issued additional interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act.
This interim final rule revises interim final rules posted on SBA's website on April 14, 2020 (published in the Federal Register on April 20, 2020) and April 28, 2020 (published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2020), by changing provisions to conform to the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.
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Notice Number: 2020-13293
Publication Date: 19 June 2020
Effective Date: 27 March 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-19/pdf/2020-13293.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced the continuation of the temporarily limit on travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.
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Notice Number: 2020-13676
Publication Date: 24 June 2020
Effective Date: 23 March 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-24/pdf/2020-13676.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has announced the continuation of the temporarily limit on travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.
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Notice Number: 2020-13677
Publication Date: 24 June 2020
Effective Date: 23 March 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-24/pdf/2020-13677.pdf
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Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
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The President has released a proclamation extending Proclamation 10014 with regards to the suspension of entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants who present a risk to the United States labor market during the economic recovery following the 2019 novel Coronavirus outbreak.
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Notice Number: 2020-13888
Publication Date: 25 June 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-25/pdf/2020-13888.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Revisions to Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review Procedures Interim Final Rules
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the SBA's 7(a) Loan Program.
Subsequently, SBA and Treasury issued additional interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program. On June 5, 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (Flexibility Act) was signed into law, amending the CARES Act. This interim final rule revises interim final rules posted on SBA's and the Department of the Treasury's websites on May 22, 2020 (published on June 1, 2020, in the Federal Register), by changing key provisions to conform to the Flexibility Act. Several of these amendments are retroactive to the date of enactment of the CARES Act, as required by section 3(d) of the Flexibility Act.
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Notice Number: 2020-13782
Publication Date: 26 June 2020
Effective date: 27 March 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-26/pdf/2020-13782.pdf
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Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-Certain Eligible Payroll Costs
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On April 2, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) posted on its website an interim final rule relating to the implementation of Sections 1102 and 1106 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act or the Act) (published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2020). Section 1102 of the Act temporarily adds a new product, titled the “Paycheck Protection Program,” to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA's) 7(a) Loan Program. Subsequently, SBA issued a number of interim final rules implementing the Paycheck Protection Program.
This interim final rule supplements the previously posted interim final rules by providing additional guidance on certain eligible payroll costs.
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Notice Number: 2020-14128
Publication Date: 30 June 2020
Effective date: 26 March 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-06-30/pdf/2020-14128.pdf
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Executive Order (Florida): Emergency Order 4
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order extending various deadlines for certain financial services licensees.
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Notice Number: 2020-04
Publication Date: 26 June 2020
Effective Date: 8 May 2020
Source: https://www.flofr.com/sitePages/documents/OFR-CV19-Emergency-Order-2020-04.pdf
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Executive Order 20-159 (Florida): Limited Extension of Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order with regards to the limited extension of mortgage foreclosure and eviction relief.
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Notice Number: 20-159
Publication Date: 30 June 2020
Effective Date: 30 June 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-159.pdf
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Amendment to Proclamation 10052
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The President of the United States of America amended proclamation 10052 dealing with "Suspension of Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Who Present a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak" by noting that the limit to entry applies to anyone who does not have a valid nonimmigrant visa in the same category in which he or she is seeking entry.
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Notice Number: 2020-14510
Publication Date: 2 July 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-02/pdf/2020-14510.pdf
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Executive Order 20-166 (Florida): Emergency Management – Extension of Executive Order 20-52 – COVID-19
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The Governor of the State of Florida has published an Executive Order extending the State of Emergency for 60 days.
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Notice Number: 20-166
Publication Date: 7 July 2020
Effective Date: 7 July 2020
Source: https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-166.pdf
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Community Advantage Pilot Program Temporary Changes-Community Advantage Recovery Loans
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The Community Advantage (CA) Pilot Program is a pilot program to increase SBA-guaranteed loans to small businesses in underserved areas. In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, SBA has developed a new, temporary CA loan product titled “Community Advantage Recovery Loans” (CA Recovery Loans) for eligible CA Lenders to provide technical and financial assistance to assist small businesses located in underserved areas with retooling their business models for the COVID-19 environment and building financial resiliency against potential future disruptions. SBA is issuing this document to provide the specific requirements for CA Recovery Loans.
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Notice Number: 2020-14852
Publication Date: 15th July 2020
Effective Date: 15th July 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-15/pdf/2020-14852.
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue temporarily limiting the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.
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Notice Number: 2020-15954
Publication Date: 22 July 2020
Effective Date: 22 July 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-22/pdf/2020-15954.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable To Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
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The Secretary of Homeland Security has published a decision to continue temporarily limiting the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in the document.
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Notice Number: 2020-15955
Publication Date: 22 July 2020
Effective Date: 22 July 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-07-22/pdf/2020-15955.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Mexico
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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Mexico into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Mexico border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.
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Notice Number: 2020-18468
Publication Date: 21 August 2020
Effective Date: 21 August 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-21/pdf/2020-18468.pdf
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Notification of Temporary Travel Restrictions Applicable to Land Ports of Entry and Ferries Service Between the United States and Canada
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This document announces the decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to continue to temporarily limit the travel of individuals from Canada into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border. Such travel will be limited to “essential travel,” as further defined in this document.
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Notice Number: 2020-18470
Publication Date: 21 August 2020
Effective Date: 21 August 2020
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-21/pdf/2020-18470.pdf
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