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1/5/2026

NMFS Proposes Revisions to Atlantic Shark Fisheries Management Measures

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the commercial and recreational Atlantic shark fisheries, including removing the blacknose shark management boundary, modifying retention limits, and revising minimum and retention size limits for various shark species. The goal is to increase management flexibility and optimize the ability to respond to changes in the fisheries.

1/5/2026

OFAC Sanctions Action Lifted for Certain Individuals

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed the names of one or more individuals from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List), effectively unblocking their property and interests.

1/2/2026

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters, requiring revisions to maintenance manuals and inspection programs due to an unsafe condition.

1/2/2026

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is adopting a new airworthiness directive for all Airbus Helicopters Model SA341G and SA342J helicopters due to reports of disbonding of the stainless steel leading edge protection of certain main rotor blades.

1/2/2026

Establishment of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-190 and T-497, and Amendment of Domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-1, V-70, and V-194; Eastern United States

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-190 and T-497, and amends domestic Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-1, V-70, and V-194 in the eastern United States due to the planned decommissioning of the Cofield, NC (CVI), VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC).

1/2/2026

Electronic Refunds

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will issue all refunds electronically, subject to limited exceptions, and explains the process for electronic refunds and paper checks.

1/2/2026

Revision to Foreign Gifts and Decorations Minimal Value

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is updating the minimal value of foreign gifts and decorations to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the preceding 3-year period, effective January 1, 2026. This update cancels the previous minimal value, which was last defined on January 1, 2023.

1/2/2026

Silicon Metal From Russia; Determination

The US Department of Commerce has determined that imports of silicon metal from Russia are not a threat to the US national security or public interest, allowing Russian companies to continue exporting the metal to the US.

1/2/2026

FHFA Adjusts Cap on Average Total Assets for Community Financial Institutions

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has increased the cap on average total assets for Federal Home Loan Bank member institutions to $1,541,000,000, effective January 1, 2026, in line with the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) as published by the Department of Labor (DOL).

1/2/2026

NCRPA 1993 Act Notice: Customer Experience Hub

The National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 requires a notice to be published regarding the Customer Experience Hub, a collaborative research and production initiative.