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The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on an information collection request related to the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Logbook, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of the information collection requirements outlined in its Derricks Standard, which aims to improve workplace safety for construction workers.
The state of Texas has issued an Administrative disaster declaration for a rural area, effective September 15, 2025, in response to severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is formally withdrawing a proposed rule related to governance and conflict of interest mitigation at designated contract markets and swap execution facilities, which was published on March 19, 2024.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing a request for information collection from the agency, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the nature and costs of the data collection and gather public comments.
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2009 and the Council Directive 90/210/EEC.
The European Patent Office (EPO) held a meeting with the European Parliament's Committee on Legal Affairs to discuss key issues such as the Unitary Patent, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and European cooperation, as outlined in the official European Parliament website.
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is launching a public consultation process to gather comments on the operation of the USMCA Agreement, which is set to undergo a joint review on July 1, 2026.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination granting Complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in a case related to certain drug products containing C-Type Natriuretic Peptide variants.
The FDA has released a draft guidance outlining its recommendations for developing drugs to treat symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults, including clinical trial design and efficacy evaluations.
The FDA has released a draft guidance for industry on developing drugs for erosive esophagitis treatment, outlining clinical trial recommendations for healing and maintaining healed EE in adults.
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help pharmaceutical companies develop treatments for disseminated coccidioidomycosis, a serious fungal infection caused by Coccidioides species.
The FDA is proposing to remove the color additive regulation for Orange B, which has not been used for coloring frankfurters and sausages since 1978 and has not been certified for use in the US since 1978.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are requesting OMB approval for a collection of information related to various fingerprinting and identity verification processes, including the restoration of federal firearm rights.
The Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women is requesting OMB approval for a new information collection survey, titled the Flexible Financial Assistance Survey, which will be submitted for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services Division is requesting OMB approval for a revised Title-Voluntary Appeal File (VAF) Application Form, following a previously approved collection, as part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its information collection activities.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Critical Incident Response Group, is seeking OMB approval to revise the ViCAP National Crime Database, a previously approved collection, and is requesting public comments on the proposed changes.
The National Institute of Corrections has renewed the charter for the NIC Advisory Board for a two-year period through September 12, 2027, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
The U.S. government has determined that an object being imported from abroad for a temporary exhibition at The Wolfsonian-Florida International University in Miami Beach, Florida, is culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed at this and possibly other venues.
The U.S. government has made determinations regarding the cultural significance of objects to be exhibited in two upcoming exhibitions, including "Art and Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan and His Times" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and "Ancient Splendor: Roman Art in the Time of Trajan" at the Saint Louis Art Museum, both in the United States.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a webinar meeting of its Citizen Science Projects Advisory Panel on October 6, 2025, to discuss its projects and initiatives.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-hoc Sacramento River Fall Chinook (SRFC) Workgroup will convene an online meeting in October 2025 to discuss their ongoing efforts in managing the Sacramento River's fall Chinook salmon population.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a notice to reduce the fee rate for the Bristol Bay red king crab reduction endorsement fishery to 1 percent, in order to repay a $17,129,957.23 subloan used to finance the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands (BSAI) King and Tanner crab fishing capacity reduction program, which was originally financed with a $97,399,357.11 reduction loan.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will host free workshops in October, November, and December 2025 to educate fishermen and shark dealers on Atlantic shark identification and safe handling, release, and identification procedures, in compliance with federal regulations and permit requirements.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily reopening commercial fishing for blueline tilefish in the South Atlantic, allowing for a 6-day harvest period to manage the annual catch limit and prevent exceeding it.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that it will not add new fisheries to its 2026 Annual Determination (AD) to implement the Sea Turtle Observer Requirement. This decision is based on the agency's authority under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing has withdrawn its notification for proposed production of pharmaceutical products in Foreign-Trade Zone 189, covering Caledonia and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Elite Logistix, LLC has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zone 38 for a subzone designation in Rock Hill, South Carolina, further expanding its logistics capabilities in the region.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded its review of wooden bedroom furniture imports from China, determining that eight exporters are part of the China-wide entity and are not eligible for a separate rate, effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese wooden cabinets and vanities would likely lead to continued dumping and subsidies, causing injury to the U.S. industry, so the duties will remain in place.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the commercial Atlantic mackerel fishery until December 31, 2025, due to projected domestic annual harvest exceeding 80 percent, in order to prevent overharvest of Atlantic mackerel and comply with the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan regulations.
The SEDAR 90 assessment process for South Atlantic red snapper will involve a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review (SEDAR) program.
The Bureau of Industry and Security has announced the opening of the September 2025 inclusions window for including additional derivative steel and aluminum articles within the scope of the duties authorized by the President under section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is informing its seafood inspection program participants that the fee schedule for fiscal year 2026 will remain unchanged from the one established on November 1, 2022
The U.S. government has issued an interim final rule to establish a process for including additional automobile parts in tariffs imposed on passenger vehicles and light trucks, as required by the Automobile Proclamation issued by President on March 26, 2025.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the addition of 39 chemical substances to the list of taxable substances under the Superfund tax, which will be effective on January 1, 2024, and will apply to manufacturers, importers, and processors of these substances.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a public assistance declaration for the state of West Virginia following severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on September 11, 2025.
The State of Texas has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster in response to the devastating Spring Branch Apartment Complex fire, which occurred on September 11, 2025
The State of Ohio has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster, effective September 12, 2025, in response to severe flooding incidents.
The President of the United States has issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Wisconsin, effective September 11, 2025, in response to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and mudslides
Intellectual property experts are invited to participate in the 4th edition of CodeFest, a competition where participants will develop cutting-edge automated systems utilizing data analytics to accurately assess patent value, ultimately informing smarter intellectual property decisions.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is re-establishing the Technological Advisory Council (TAC) for a two-year period, following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted rules requiring wireless providers to transmit georouting data for 988 text messages to facilitate routing to crisis centers based on general location, while protecting users' privacy.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set an effective date for new rules requiring domestic voice service providers to block unlawful robocalls based on a reasonable do-not-originate list.
The FCC grants in part the ATIS's petition to clarify DIRS activations, reducing filing burdens, while denying the petition in other areas.
USAID is seeking feedback from requestors who submitted FOIA requests prior to January 20, 2025, to determine if they are still interested in having USAID process their requests, aiming to increase efficiency and reduce backlog.
The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public comment on whether certain exclusions from additional duties on Chinese products should be extended beyond November 29, 2025, following a 90-day extension.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on public interest issues related to a recent investigation into certain electrolyte containing beverages, following an initial determination that a violation of US trade laws may have occurred.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to review in part a final initial determination related to a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, regarding Certain Cameras, Camera Systems, and Accessories Used Therewith.
The FBI is seeking OMB approval for a revised collection of forms related to Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) enrollment and National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) e-checks, as part of its efforts to streamline the licensing process and improve public safety.