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7/16/2026

Gulf Fishery Management Council to Hold In-Person Meeting

The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a 2-day meeting of its Standing and Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees, bringing together experts to discuss and make decisions on fishery management and shrimp fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico.

7/16/2026

NMFS Transfers 6.4 Metric Tons of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota to Harpoon Category

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is transferring 6.4 metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota from the Reserve category to the Harpoon category, increasing the Harpoon category quota to 65.6 metric tons and reducing the Reserve category quota to 1 metric ton, to provide additional fishing opportunities for Harpoon category fishermen.

7/16/2026

NMFS Announces Quota Transfer for Summer Flounder Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that North Carolina will transfer a portion of its 2026 summer flounder quota to Virginia, in compliance with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions.

7/16/2026

Permit Application for Sea Turtle Research

Katrina Phillips, a Ph.D. researcher at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, has submitted a permit application to study loggerhead, green, Kemp's ridley, hawksbill, and leatherback sea turtles for scientific research purposes.

7/16/2026

FEMA Declares Major Disaster for Missouri

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of Missouri, in response to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, effective June 30, 2026.

7/16/2026

Advisory Committee Charter Renewal

The Small Business Administration has renewed the charters for the Invention, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee and the Investment Capital Advisory Committee for a two-year period, following a determination that these committees are in the public interest and essential to agency business, as required by the Federal Advisory Act. The renewals are effective from the date the committees' charters are filed with Congress.

7/15/2026

IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Grossi, has released a statement regarding the current situation in Ukraine, following a meeting with Ukrainian officials and international partners.

7/15/2026

IAEA Draws Safeguards Conclusions for 179 States

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has concluded its safeguards inspections for 179 countries, marking a significant milestone in the agency's efforts to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

7/15/2026

New motor vehicle sales, May 2026

Canada saw a 1.9% decrease in new motor vehicle sales in May 2026 compared to the same month last year, but a 2.3% increase in dollar terms.

7/15/2026

Wholesale trade, May 2026

Wholesale sales excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons, as well as oilseed and grain, remained unchanged in May with a 0.0% increase.

7/15/2026

Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, May 2026

Manufacturing sales in May 2026 increased 1.3% due to higher sales of motor vehicles and chemical products, while the electrical equipment, appliance and component subsector saw the largest decline.

7/15/2026

Nuclear Science is Transforming Rainbow Trout Farming in Latin America

Nuclear science is being applied to improve trout farming in Latin America, transforming the industry. This innovative approach is being explored by companies such as AquaFarmed, a leading aquaculture company, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Chile.

7/15/2026

NRC Proposes Revisions to Radiation Protection Framework

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to update its radiation protection standards, reflecting recent developments and experience since the last revisions in 1991, in response to Executive Order 14300.

7/15/2026

USITC Solicits Public Comments on Potential Violation of Section 337

The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on the public interest issues related to a potential violation of Section 337, following an Initial Determination issued by the presiding chief administrative law judge on June 5, 2026. The USITC is seeking input from the public and government agencies on the recommended relief and potential bond requirements.

7/15/2026

NIDCR Seeks Public Input on Strategic Plan for 2027-2031

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking comments and suggestions from various stakeholders on potential topic areas for its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031, with the goal of soliciting input from researchers, healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and other interested parties.

7/15/2026

FAA Requests Public Comments on New Passenger Evacuation Survey

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on a new information collection to gather passenger feedback on emergency evacuation experiences, with the goal of updating guidelines for passenger transport category aircraft.