Hospitality & Retail (Washington)

DOT extends enforcement pause for airline refund rules; Census of Ferry Operators revision announced; Bed rail safety rule renewal; Federal procurement changes impact campground contracts; Congress advances travel and food safety bills.

DOT finalizes rule on hearing procedures for unfair/deceptive practices; Interior collects public health info from park concession staff; White House touts NEPA reforms; Class III gaming compact renewal process advances; USDA requests extension on dairy grading info requirements.

CDC continues Ebola-related travel restrictions, affecting entry and visa processing; Commerce revises user fees for export and event services; Supreme Court upholds TPS termination authority.

USDA proposes new rules for climbing in forests; Interior Dept. issues climbing guidance for wildlife refuges; Congressional bills target algorithmic pricing, outfitter wage exemptions.

Visa appointment expedite fee pilot for tourism; CDC cruise passenger monitoring initiative; FDA increases food traceability recordkeeping; NPS concession contract info review; TSA real-time wait-time dashboard under review; White House honors Navy Mess's 75th anniversary; CDC expands traveler-ba...

CDC proposes Ebola entry screening data collection for U.S. travelers; TSA updates PreCheck ID and identity processes; DOT seeks transit service quality feedback; No major Canadian or U.S. state-level government news reported.

CDC suspends entry of travelers from Ebola-affected countries; White House rescinds federal land restrictions; PREP Act invoked for cruise virus outbreak; OSHA comment period opens