Balance of payments during February 2026 (preliminary)
□ The net assets of the Korean current account increased by 22.80 billion dollars during February 2026.
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Balance of Payments during February 2026 (preliminary)
The Bank of Korea released the preliminary balance of payments data for February 2026, showing a trade deficit of $1.2 billion.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Invites Public Comment on National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and federal agencies to comment on the proposed National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System data collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Invites Public Comment on Proposed Data Collection
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposed data collection project titled Public Health/Public Safety Strategies to Reduce Drug Overdose Data Collection.
HRSA Announces Proposed Collection: Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program Measures
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on its proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) for the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program Measures, OMB No. 0906-0009-Revision.
Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2027
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes changes and updates to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027, including updates to the Quality Reporting Program.
Medicare Program; FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System-Rate Update
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes updates to prospective payment rates, outlier thresholds, and wage indexes for Medicare inpatient hospital services provided by Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities, effective for discharges from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.
World Trade Center Health Program; Petitions 029, 034, 035, and 062-Hepatic Steatosis; Finding of Insufficient Evidence
The Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program has found insufficient evidence to add 'hepatic steatosis' or 'fatty liver disease' to the List of WTC-Related Health Conditions, citing a lack of supporting scientific and medical literature.
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Competitive Programs
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $657 million in competitive grants for the FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program.
FMCSA Proposes Amendments to Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement Fees
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposes to adopt a recommended 20% fee increase for the Unified Carrier Registration Plan and Agreement, averaging $9 to $9,329 per entity, for the 2027 registration year and subsequent years.
Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rule 13.4(a) To Reflect the Name Change of Nasdaq BX, Inc. to Nasdaq Texas, LLC
MEMX LLC filed a proposed rule change to amend Rule 13.4(a) to reflect the name change of Nasdaq BX, Inc. to Nasdaq Texas, LLC.
Notice of Intent To Rule on a Land Release Request at Strother Field Airport-Industrial Park (WLD), Winfield, KS
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to rule on a request to release and sell 36.03 acres of federally obligated airport property at the Strother Field Airport-Industrial Park in Winfield, Kansas.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Jewett, TX Correction
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on April 1, 2026, due to typographic errors in the docket number.
Establishment of Class E Airspace; Mountain Home, TX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to establish Class E airspace at Rancho Paraiso Airport in Mountain Home, Texas, to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.
Airworthiness Directives; Bell Textron Canada Limited Helicopters
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2025-09-03 for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 430 helicopters, addressing comments received since the original directive's issuance.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes to address fatigue cracks found on the thrust reverser outer V-blade during scheduled maintenance and inspections.
EPA Establishes Exemption for Citrus Tristeza Virus Strain T36 Expressing Spinach Defensin Proteins
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) strain T36 expressing Spinach Defensin Proteins SoD2, SoD2-1, and SoD2* in citrus food and feed commodities, following a petition from Silvec Biologics, Inc.
US Commission Launches Investigations into Oil Country Tubular Goods Imports from Austria, Taiwan, and UAE
The US Commission has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into oil country tubular goods imports from Austria, Taiwan, and the UAE, with a preliminary phase investigation deadline of 45 days.
FDA Announces Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Information Collection
The FDA is seeking public comment on its proposed collection of information related to general administrative practices and procedures, including formal hearings, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
FDA Awards Priority Review Voucher to LOARGYS (pegzilarginase-nbln) Sponsor
The FDA has issued a priority review voucher to Immedica Pharma AB, the manufacturer of LOARGYS (pegzilarginase-nbln), a rare pediatric disease product approved on February 23, 2026.
Bureau of Justice Statistics Requests Extension of Information Collection for Accessing Confidential Data
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval to extend a currently approved information collection for accessing confidential data, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Notice of Request for Revision to and Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Movement of Plants and Plant Products From Hawaii and the Territories
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking to revise and extend the approval of an information collection related to the interstate movement of fruits and vegetables from Hawaii and the Territories, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
USDA Seeks Extension for Tribal Scholars Program Information Collection
The Office of Tribal Relations at the USDA is requesting an extension for a currently approved information collection for the 1994 Tribal Scholars Program, a program aimed at supporting Native American students in higher education.
NERC CIP Compliance: Staff-Led Workshop to Address Transmission Formula Rate Processes
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is hosting a staff-led workshop to discuss and address compliance with the Transmission Formula Rate Processes, a critical aspect of the organization's cybersecurity standards.
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. Seeks Approval for New Project, Sets Deadline for Interventions
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. has submitted a notice of application to establish a new project, requiring stakeholders to submit their interventions by a specified deadline.
FERC Requests Extension of Information Collection FERC-538
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting an extension of its information collection FERC-538, which pertains to Gas Pipeline Certificates, as it did not receive any comments within the 60-day notice period. The request is made in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Avista Corporation Publishes Environmental Assessment Report
Avista Corporation has made its Environmental Assessment report publicly available, as required by law, following a thorough review and evaluation process.
ALLETE, Inc. Submits Notice for Relicensing Application and Procedural Schedule
ALLETE, Inc. has submitted a notice to the relevant commission, outlining the application process for tendering the filing of its relicensing proposal and establishing a procedural schedule. The company has set a deadline for submitting final amendments.
U.S. Department of State Seeks OMB Approval for Information Collection on Arms Export Control Act Violations
The Department of State is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to the disclosure of violations of the Arms Export Control Act, with a 60-day notice period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
US Department of State to Rescind External Research Records System
The US Department of State will be rescinding the External Research Records, State-10 system, which was used to manage consultant programs and external research activities, and also rescinding a related Federal Register notice that exempted the system from Privacy Act provisions.
Report to Congress on Iran's Nuclear and Military Activities as Mandated by the FY13 NDAA
The US government is required to submit a report to Congress every 180 days, detailing Iran's use of certain materials for barter or exchange, its economy's control by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the use of these materials in its nuclear, military, or ballistic missile programs, as mandated by the FY13 NDAA.
U.S. Commerce Department Finds No Dumping of Korean Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire Rod
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that POSCO and POSCO International Corporation did not sell wire rod from Korea at a price lower than its normal value during the 2023-2024 review period
Takes of Marine Mammals Incidental to Specified Activities; Taking Marine Mammals Incidental to the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project, Norfolk, Virginia
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Hampton Roads Connector Partners for the expansion of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel in Norfolk, Virginia, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Extension of Public Comment Period for Deep Seabed Mining Licenses
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is extending the public comment period for two deep seabed mining exploration license applications, one from American Metal Resources, LLC (AMR) and the other from SeaX, Inc. (SeaX), until May 26, 2026, following a recent extension from May 22, 2026, originally set by NOAA.
ICCAT U.S. Section Advisory Committee Announces Annual Spring Meeting
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) U.S. Section Advisory Committee will hold its annual spring meeting in person on April 27-28, 2026.
Gulf Fishery Management Council to Hold Public Meeting on Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish Quota
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a one-day in-person meeting of its Ad Hoc Red Snapper Grouper/Tilefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Programs Advisory Panel (AP) on a specific date.
Caribbean Fishery Management Council to Hold 189th Public Hybrid Meeting
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) will convene its 189th public hybrid meeting to discuss agenda items outlined in the attached supplementary information document.
USPTO Submits Information Collection Request to OMB for Review and Approval
The USPTO is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection 0651-0081, which helps assess the impact of its requirements and minimize reporting burden, following a previous 60-day comment period that ended on February 21, 2026.
IRS Invites Comments on Foreign Person Distribution Burden
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on the paperwork burden related to distributing funds to foreign individuals, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
IRS Invites Comments on Information Collection Request for Carrier and Terminal Operator Reports
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, specifically on the collection of data from carriers and terminal operators through the Carrier Summary Report, Terminal Operator Report, and ExSTARS Information Return.
US Department of Labor Updates Labor Certification Process for H-2A and H-2B Foreign Workers
The US Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is updating the allowable monetary charges for meals and travel subsistence reimbursement for H-2A and H-2B foreign workers, effective immediately
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration for Hawaii Due to Downtown Hilo Fire
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for the state of Hawaii due to the Downtown Hilo Fire, which occurred on April 3, 2026. The declaration provides financial assistance to affected businesses and individuals.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP); Notice of Charter Renewal
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has been renewed for a 2-year period through April 1, 2028, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act of October 6, 1972.
Medicare Program; Contract Year 2027 and Certain Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues a final rule revising regulations for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, and Medicare cost plans to implement changes in various program areas.
Medicare Program; FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposes updates to the hospice wage index, payment rates, and aggregate cap amount for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, along with changes to the Hospice Quality Reporting Program and other regulations.
Medicare Program; Delayed Implementation of Certain Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announces a delay in implementing two services from the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) model.
Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model; Correction
This document corrects typographical and technical errors in the notice that appeared in the July 1, 2025, Federal Register titled "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Work Participation Rate Calculation Changes: Recalibration of the Caseload Reduction Credit and Prohibition of Small Checks in Work Participation Rate Calculation
The US Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program regulations, resetting the caseload reduction credit base year to FY 2015 and excluding cases with monthly assistance payments under $35 from work participation rate calculations, as required by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden in Family Violence and Prevention Services
The US Department of Health and Human Services proposes to simplify the Family Violence Prevention and Services program regulations by removing duplicative or unnecessary sections.
Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposes updates to the prospective payment rates for inpatient rehabilitation facilities for Federal fiscal year 2027, including changes to the rural adjustment and requirements for therapy treatments and patient documentation.