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The U.S. and South Korea have issued a Joint Fact Sheet outlining steps to implement the Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal, which aims to strengthen their alliance and adjust tariffs on certain articles, including those from South Korea, automobiles, and timber.
Matthew Fisher of Normandeau Associates, Inc. has submitted a request to modify scientific research Permit No. 28294, according to a notice filed with the relevant authorities.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Rhode Island is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina, in compliance with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan. This quota adjustment affects the 2025 commercial bluefish quotas for both Rhode Island and North Carolina.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is informing the public that the State of North Carolina is transferring a portion of its 2025 commercial summer flounder quota to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to comply with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions, effective for the 2025 fishing year.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its information collection request, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in response to the regulation project TD 8459.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is implementing a final rule to adjust certain regulatory thresholds to account for inflation, ensuring that the thresholds remain in real terms and do not change solely due to inflation. This adjustment will help maintain the intended scope of regulatory requirements.
The OCC is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Guidance on Sound Incentive Compensation Policies,' as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Illuminate Education, Inc. is seeking public comment on a proposed consent order aimed at resolving allegations of unfair or deceptive practices under federal law, as outlined in the attached analysis.
The Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 21 of Regulation (EC) No 1290/2009 and with the opinion of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Results of the tender for one-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds
Banking industry introduces additional emergency measures to support affected individuals of Tai Po fire
Malta has established its first PATLIB centre, part of a growing European network aimed at raising IP awareness and supporting local inventors in securing patent protection
The SACEPO Working Party on Quality recently assessed the impact of the European Patent Office's (EPO) Quality Action Plan 2025, AI tools, and the Unitary Patent on around 100 external stakeholders and EPO experts
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) have renewed their cooperation during their first high-level meeting, with a new Memorandum of Understanding and Work Plan aimed at strengthening the connection between patents and standards.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating its rules in response to Executive Order 14270, which aims to reduce regulatory burdens and promote American energy production.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations to insert conditional sunset dates in response to the Biden Administration's Zero-Based Regulatory Budgeting initiative.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on measures to facilitate more intensive use of the 24-50 GHz spectrum bands for 5G networks and satellite services, amid growing interest in using these bands for satellite operations.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on how to reduce paperwork burdens for small businesses with fewer than 25 employees, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks public comment on proposed changes to the broadband label rules, aiming to simplify and streamline requirements for broadband providers, including eliminating some requirements and streamlining others.
Motor Coach Industries, Inc. (MCI) has denied its petition to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision that a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205 is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety, related to certain model year 1988-2022 MCI coaches.
The US Department of Commerce has revised the schedule for its investigation into carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod imports from China, which is part of the ongoing trade case involving these steel products.
A revised schedule has been announced for a proceeding related to kitchen appliance shelving and racks originating from China.
The Indian government has revised the schedule for a proceeding related to commodity matchbooks, a type of financial instrument.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a revised schedule for its proceeding regarding the importation of prestressed concrete steel wire strand from Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand.
The FDA has released a guidance for industry on incorporating heart rate-corrected QT interval prolongation-related information into the labeling of non-antiarrhythmic human prescription drugs and biological products.
The FDA has released a draft guidance to help industry sponsors reduce animal testing for monoclonal antibodies, aiming to minimize the use of non-human primates and align with the 3R principles of reducing, refining, and replacing animal testing.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is requesting public comment on a revised voluntary standard for crib mattresses, which it believes may improve safety, following a revision by ASTM International.
The Department of Justice will submit a request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval of the COPS Progress Report, a previously approved collection, as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing a request from the agency to collect economic data for Alaska Chinook salmon, and the public is invited to provide comments on the proposed collection activities.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board (ISPAB) will host an open meeting on January 21-22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, where attendees can engage with the committee and provide input on various topics.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued an incidental harassment authorization to the Washington Department of Transportation for the repair project in Puget Sound, allowing them to take marine mammals as a byproduct of the construction.
The agency is requesting public comment on its submission of monthly retail surveys to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by law.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its proposed collection of environmental tax information, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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