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The Federal Trade Commission has published a petition for rulemaking from the Consumer Federation of America and the American Economic Liberties Project, seeking public comments on the proposed rule, which can be found online at https://www.regulations.gov.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has updated its rules to increase transparency in enforcement proceedings and improve notification procedures for individuals potentially involved in investigations.
The Commission shall, in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, publish the results of the tender.
Interest rate of second interest payment for series of retail infrastructure bonds due 2027
The country has launched its first PATLIB centre, providing patent information and search reports to applicants, while also reducing the search fee to 20% of the original amount, as per the recently entered into force patent search agreement
The European Patent Office (EPO) held a meeting with Arkema to discuss improving patent quality, the use of artificial intelligence in the patent process, and sustainable technologies.
The European Patent Office is inviting researchers to submit proposals for innovative projects that utilize its cutting-edge patent intelligence tools, enabling them to generate unique patent insights and advance their research.
The European Patent Office's Select Committee has approved the use of gender-neutral language in the Unitary Patent Protection Rules, which will come into effect on December 1, 2025.
Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa joined King Charles III at a roundtable discussion on mobilizing private capital for sustainable development.
The pan-European certification has achieved a significant milestone with the release of EPAC 2025 results, marking a shift towards modularity in 2026, as its recognition continues to grow across the continent.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering approval of two amendment requests for Indian Point Station and Salem Nuclear Generating Station, which involve sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information and require procedures for access to this information.
The US government has released a revised schedule for a proceeding related to the importation of tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China, a key chemical used in the production of various products, including those used in the automotive and aerospace industries.
US Customs has seized shipments of corrosion-resistant steel products from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, following a probe into potential dumping and subsidies.
The Food and Drug Administration is requesting public input on increasing access to nonprescription drugs, with plans for a public meeting in 2026.
The US Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is postponing its verification activities for not ready-to-eat (NRTE) breaded stuffed chicken products due to limitations in its current testing methods, which have resulted in false positives at low levels of contamination.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will host a public meeting on January 14, 2026, to gather input on strategies for reducing Salmonella illnesses linked to poultry products. The meeting is part of the USDA's broader food safety initiative and follows the withdrawal of a previous Salmonella framework proposal due to public comments.
The US Department of Commerce has selected individuals to serve on performance review boards for multiple government agencies, including the Census Bureau and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as part of the Office of the Secretary Performance Review Board
The University of Washington and other organizations have received a decision regarding their application for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, a move that aims to facilitate international collaboration in scientific research.
UChicago Argonne LLC and its affiliates have submitted applications to the US government for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, aiming to facilitate the transportation of critical research equipment
The Department of the Treasury is requesting public comment on an information collection request to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which is set to take effect after the publication of this notice.
The U.S. government is requesting public comment on the authorization process for Peace Corps volunteers to undergo medical examinations and/or treatment, as part of its information collection activities subject to OMB review.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on information collections to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on an information collection to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking comment on reforms to eliminate regulatory barriers hindering wireless infrastructure deployments as part of its Build America Agenda.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking approval for a new information collection to assess the fit and comfort of motorcycle safety gear. The collection will involve recruiting 625 motorcycle riders to gather information about their perceptions and experiences with protective gear.
The U.S. Trade Representative has decided to extend the exclusions from additional duties on 178 Chinese products related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, following previous modifications to the Section 301 investigation.
The US Commission is conducting reviews to determine if removing tariffs on forged steel fittings from India and South Korea would harm US industries, and is seeking public input from interested parties.
The US Commission has initiated reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on citric acid and certain citrate salts from China to assess the impact of potential revocation on material injury. Interested parties are invited to submit information in response to this notice.
The US Commission is conducting a review to determine if removing antidumping duties on frozen fish fillets from Vietnam would harm US producers, and is seeking input from interested parties.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to assess whether removing tariffs on certain fluid end blocks from China, India, Germany, and Italy would harm US industries.
The US Commission has initiated a review to determine if revoking antidumping and countervailing duties on OCTG from China would harm US producers, following a request from interested parties.
The US Commission has initiated reviews of countervailing and antidumping duties on non-oriented electrical steel imports from China, Taiwan, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Sweden, and Taiwan, to determine if revoking these duties would harm US producers.
The US Customs and Border Protection agency has made determinations regarding the classification of slag pots from China, which could impact US imports of the products.
The US Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into quartz surface products, citing an 'extraordinarily complicated' situation, and will make its serious injury determination by April 1, 2026.
The FDA has released a draft guidance for industry on current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) for medical gases, effective December 18, 2025, to help manufacturers comply with new regulations and reduce regulatory burden.
The FDA has released a strategy document outlining its plans to facilitate the use of innovative manufacturing technologies from 2023 to 2027, as part of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) Reauthorization Performance Goals and Procedures Fiscal Years 2023-2027.
The FDA has released a draft guidance for industry on extractables and leachables, building on existing ICH guidelines, to ensure patient safety and pharmaceutical product quality.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking to extend the approval of information collection requirements for its Safety Standard for Cigarette Lighters, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, until November 30, 2026.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is seeking an extension of approval for its information collection requirements for walk-behind power lawn mowers, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, following a public comment period.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is requesting review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget for a revision of a previously approved collection application/permit to import firearms, ammunition, and defense articles, as outlined in ATF Form 5330.3A.
Invizyne Technologies, Inc. has submitted a request to the regulatory authorities to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, a process that involves meeting specific requirements and guidelines.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for the Marcel Duchamp exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be temporarily displayed in the United States.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported from abroad for a temporary exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, Georgia Museum of Art, and North Carolina Museum of Art are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be published in the Federal Register.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has revoked the designation of Muhammad al-Jawlani, a senior leader of the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, effective immediately.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the commercial sector of gag in South Atlantic Federal waters for 2025 to prevent overfishing, following projections that commercial landings will reach the annual catch limit for that year.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued an incidental harassment authorization to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (L-DEO) for a marine geophysical survey in the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean, allowing for the incidental taking of marine mammals in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reopening the comment period for suggestions to improve fisheries management and science, originally set to close on October 14, 2025, due to a lapse in appropriations, until December 15, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has extended the public comment period for its request for information on the American AI Exports Program until December 13, 2025, in response to Executive Order 14320, which aims to promote the export of American AI technology
The IRS has finalized regulations requiring a user fee for authorized individuals requesting an estate tax closing letter, reducing the fee from $67 to $56. The change is based on the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Board, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are seeking public input on reducing the regulatory reporting burden for institutions that file the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income (Call Report), specifically FFIEC 031, FFIEC 041, and FFIEC 051. Interested stakeholders can provide feedback on ways to streamline the Call Report forms and instructions while maintaining their purpose.