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The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is extending a 15-day comment period for the renewal of an incidental harassment authorization (IHA) for the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Arctic Research Activities in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas, following a request from ONR to renew the authorization.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Angling category fishery for large, medium, and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Maine area for the remainder of 2025, affecting recreational fishermen.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has closed the Angling category fishery for Atlantic bluefin tuna, effective immediately, due to concerns over the sustainability of the species.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Germany is not being sold in the U.S. at a price lower than its normal value during the specified period, and interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Canadian producers and exporters of softwood lumber received subsidies during the review period, and is rescinding the review for one company
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that superabsorbent polymers imported from the Republic of Korea were sold at fair market value during the review period, from June 7, 2022, to November 30, 2023, and therefore no antidumping duty is required.
The US Department of Commerce has found that Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. and KM Cabinetry Co., Ltd. sold wooden cabinets at less than normal value during a recent review period, and invites comments on the preliminary results
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is shifting unused Pacific cod from larger vessels to smaller ones to meet the 2025 total allowable catch limit.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on its Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request for the Unemployment Insurance Data Validation (DV) Program, which is subject to review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Northern Trust Corporation has been granted an individual exemption from certain prohibited transaction restrictions under ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code, allowing its affiliates to rely on a specific exemption related to fiduciary services.
Royal Bank of Canada has received an individual exemption from ERISA restrictions, allowing certain professional asset managers to continue relying on a class exemptive relief, despite a recent conviction for tax fraud.
The Department of Labor is withdrawing its July 1, 2025 direct final rule due to significant adverse comments, affecting individual account plans. The withdrawal replaces the previously published rule regarding the selection of annuity providers.
The US Department of Labor is withdrawing a July 1, 2025 rule regarding insurance company general accounts due to significant adverse comments, reversing a direct final rule published at 90 FR 28009.
The Department of Labor is withdrawing the notice of discontinuation for the collection of information related to 'Plan Assets' insurance company general accounts, control number 1210-0114.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new data collection, which must be publicly commented on for 60 days, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
The Federal Reserve Board is seeking individuals to serve on the Insurance Policy Advisory Committee (IPAC), established by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. Interested parties can submit statements of interest by a certain deadline.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to extend its National Driver Register information collection for an additional period, following a 60-day public comment period that received no comments.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into Ceribell, Inc. for allegedly infringing on six U.S. patents related to wearable electroencephalogram devices and systems, following a complaint filed on July 7, 2025.
Galephar Pharmaceutical Research Inc has submitted an application to the government to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, a key step in obtaining the necessary permits to manufacture and distribute these substances. The company aims to import basic classes of controlled substances, as outlined in the provided supplementary information.
Curia New York Inc has submitted an application to the authorities to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, a move that will enable the company to legally import and distribute these substances in the country.
The U.S. Forest Service is requesting public input on the renewal of a data collection project focused on assessing agriculture and forestry systems in the U.S. Caribbean, following hurricanes, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Risk Management Agency, on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, is distributing $30 million in funding to Approved Insurance Providers for eligible crop insurance contracts under the Additional Payment II Program, which supports specialty crops for the 2022 and 2023 reinsurance year.
The U.S. Department of State is rescinding the Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, State-35, which manages information related to Freedom of Information Act requests, national security information, and court orders. This decision follows a separate Federal Register notice by the Department of State.
The US Department of State is correcting a temporary final rule regarding the Visa Bond Pilot Program, which was published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2025. The correction addresses an error in the rule's sunset date and paragraph designations.
PTubes, Inc., operating as Feinrohren PT, has received official approval for its subzone status in Waymart, Pennsylvania, following a review process by relevant authorities.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Indian producers and exporters of common alloy aluminum sheet are receiving subsidies, and is rescinding part of its review process, with a review period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that a Taiwanese producer and exporter sold common alloy aluminum sheet at below normal value during the review period, and is rescinding the review for 12 companies that withdrew their requests on time
The Information Systems Technical Advisory Committee (ISTAC) will meet on August 27-28, 2025, to review and discuss export control policies with the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal officials, with some portions closed to the public due to exemptions under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the Government in the Sunshine Act.
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene a series of public meetings to gather input from various advisory panels and committees on fishery management issues in the Western Pacific Region, including the American Samoa Archipelago, Mariana Islands, Hawaii, and Pacific Remote Island Areas.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken inseason action to adjust fishing dates and allocations for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's Area 2A, in an effort to meet the overall recreational fishery allocation outlined in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's 2025 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is adjusting the Atlantic herring possession limit in Management Area 1A to 2,000 pounds to prevent overharvesting and potential future catch limit reductions.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on its proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of information collection requirements outlined in the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form. OSHA aims to gather feedback on the proposed extension, which would impact the agency's ability to collect and process paperwork related to workplace safety and health.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of two existing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites other Federal agencies to participate in the process.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of an information collection related to guidance on protecting customer information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has established the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to oversee the licensing and operation of nuclear power plants, including those owned by Holtec International, following the acquisition of Holtec Palisades, LLC by the company.
Constellation Energy Generation, LLC has established an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to oversee nuclear safety and licensing in the United States. The board will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations and guidelines.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft guide that outlines an approach for evaluating changes to nuclear facilities using a technology-inclusive risk-informed process, based on a methodology developed by the Nuclear Energy Institute.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a revised draft guide for preparing probabilistic fracture mechanics submittals, a framework for licensing submittals in support of regulatory applications.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft EA and FONSI for Disa Technologies' high-pressure slurry ablation technology to remediate abandoned uranium mine waste.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the license renewal of Clinton Power Station, Unit 1, for an additional 20 years. The SEIS evaluates the environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives, including the no-action alternative and replacement power options.
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider several rulemaking petitions, including a Notice of Inquiry on advanced telecommunications deployment and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on reducing reporting burdens during disasters, as well as petitions related to price caps on business data services and regulation of rate-of-return local exchange carriers.
The Wireline Competition Bureau updates rules to reflect the Ohio Telecom and Iowa Utilities Board II decisions, aiming to safeguard the open internet and restore internet freedom.
The US government has cancelled a hearing for antidumping and countervailing duty investigations on Chinese sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains, according to a recent announcement.
The FDA is releasing a revised draft guidance for industry on iron sucrose, providing product-specific recommendations for bioequivalence studies to support ANDA applications.
The FDA is soliciting public comments on accelerating the establishment of new pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in the US and will host a public meeting to discuss a draft framework for onshoring pharmaceutical manufacturing.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is seeking information to consider proposing a rule to redefine larger participants in the consumer reporting market, established by the Bureau's 2012 rule, as part of its ongoing efforts to regulate the industry.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is soliciting feedback to inform its decision on whether to issue a rule defining larger participants in the automobile financing market, a regulation established in 2015.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking information to consider proposing a rule to redefine larger participants in the international money transfer market, established by the Bureau's 2014 rule, which was published on September 9, 2014.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking input to consider proposing a rule to redefine larger participants in the consumer debt collection market, established by a 2012 rule.
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a revised version of ATF Form 5320.1, used for applications to manufacture and register National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms, following a previously approved collection.