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5/22/2026

Essai, Inc. Proposes Production of Semiconductor Test Equipment in FTZ 75

Essai, Inc., a company based in Chandler, Arizona, has submitted a notification to Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75 regarding a proposed production activity for semiconductor test equipment. The company aims to establish a manufacturing facility within the FTZ to produce this specialized equipment.

5/22/2026

UL LLC Seeks Expansion of NRTL Recognition and Addition of New Test Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced UL LLC's application to expand its recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and proposes to add a new test standard to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards, following a preliminary finding to grant the application.

5/22/2026

Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP and Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP Seek Exemption from Conflicts of Interest Under the Small Business Investment Act

The two private equity firms, Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP and Brightwood Capital SBIC IV, LP, have submitted a notice to the US government seeking an exemption from conflicts of interest under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act. This exemption would allow the firms to continue investing in small businesses without restrictions.

5/22/2026

Agency Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing an Information Collection Request (ICR) related to data collection activities, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. A public comment period on the ICR has been open since March 5, 2026, and will close in 60 days.

5/21/2026

Consumer Tendency Survey for May 2026

The Compound Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) for May 2026 was 106.1, 6.9 points higher than that in April. * For details, please refer to the attached files.

5/21/2026

EPO and Users Discuss Outcomes of 2026 Guidelines Consultation

The European Patent Office (EPO) held a discussion with users regarding the recently published 2026 European Patent Convention (EPC), Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)-EPO, and Unified Patent Guidelines, following a user consultation on the Guidelines 2026

5/21/2026

FHWA Invites Public Comments on New Information Collections

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for three new information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

5/21/2026

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Exchange Rule 307, Position Limits, and Exchange Rule 309, Exercise Limits, To Increase the Position and Exercise Limits for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF

Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has filed a proposed rule change to increase position and exercise limits for iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, affecting Exchange Rule 307 and Exchange Rule 309.

5/21/2026

Practices Before the Department of the Interior

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) has adopted a final rule with changes to procedures and corrections, effective July 21, 2025, following a delayed effective date from February 10, 2025.

5/21/2026

OSM Approves Amendment to Kentucky Regulatory Program

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is approving an amendment to the Kentucky regulatory program, reflecting the repeal of its interim program regulations and making unrelated editorial updates and corrections.