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12/17/2025

OSHA Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Extension of Manlifts Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on a proposed extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements outlined in the Manlifts Standard, which aims to improve workplace safety for lift equipment users.

12/17/2025

CFTC Proposes Rule to Allow Joint Clearing of Futures Customer Funds

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing a rule that would permit joint clearing members of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation to hold futures customer funds in a commingled account, subject to certain conditions and oversight.

12/16/2025

Ford Motor Company Receives NHTSA Decision on Noncompliance Petition

Ford Motor Company has received a decision from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its petition for inconsequential noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 for certain model year 2020-2025 Ford Transit vehicles.

12/16/2025

US Fishery Management to Adjust Groundfish Fisheries for 2025-2026

The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make inseason adjustments to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery's management measures, allowing for more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted ones.

12/16/2025

NMFS Proposes 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications for the groundfish fishery in the Gulf of Alaska, aiming to conserve and manage groundfish resources in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and to achieve the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.

12/16/2025

Tribal General Welfare Benefits Exemption Regulations

The U.S. government has released final regulations clarifying which benefits provided by Indian Tribal governments are exempt from taxation. The rules apply to Indian Tribes, their members, and other program participants, and aim to ensure consistency in determining eligible benefits.

12/16/2025

OCC, Board, and Bureau Finalize Amendments to Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Appraisal Regulations

The OCC, the Board, and the Bureau are finalizing amendments to the official interpretations for their regulations that implement section 129H of the Truth in Lending Act, which establishes special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemption threshold for transactions of $25,000 or less will increase to $34,200, effective January 1, 2026, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as of June 1, 2025.

12/15/2025

FCC Reviews Information Collections for Public Comment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure the proper performance of its functions.