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Flags are being flown at half-mast in Munich and The Hague in a show of support for Portugal following a tragic accident on a funicular in the country, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries
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The FCC temporarily waives rules for incumbent local exchange carriers' business data services, allowing them to continue offering services until updated competitive market tests are implemented.
The Federal Communications Commission seeks comment on proposed rules to eliminate rate regulation for business data services provided by incumbent local exchange carriers, citing technological and marketplace changes.
Cristales Inastillables de Mxico and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. have petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision that a noncompliance issue with the Vitro Taos Door Glass panes in certain model year 2022-2023 Volkswagen Taos motor vehicles is inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on a potential violation of Section 337 in an investigation involving Certain Hydrodermabrasion Systems and Components Thereof, following an Initial Determination issued by an administrative law judge on August 26, 2025.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Liquid Crystal Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same and is now soliciting public comments on the matter.
The FDA is correcting a notice that announced the withdrawal of approval of eight abbreviated new drug applications, including one for amantadine hydrochloride syrup, after a company objected to the withdrawal.
The FDA is amending regulations to allow for the safe use of vitamin D3 in yogurt and other fermented dairy products, in response to a petition from General Mills.
Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Limited has determined that its genetically engineered moth orchid, ISK-311NR-4, is no longer considered regulated due to a thorough evaluation of submitted data and public comments.
The National Marine Fisheries Service has granted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permission to interact with marine mammals during research activities in the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge off San Francisco, California, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
The US Department of Commerce has found that La Molisana and Garofalo sold pasta from Italy at below normal value during the review period, and is rescinding the review for certain companies, inviting comments on the preliminary results.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching the Isotope Metallomics Quality Assurance Program Consortium to advance measurement capabilities and provide quality assurance strategies for the isotope metallomics community, with participation required through a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA).
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is revising its initial response time for TTAB trial proceedings to 60 days from the institution order, following a re-calculation of time to respond to provisional refusal under the Madrid Protocol. This change does not affect the current TTAB Rules of Procedure.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing an annual catch limit for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands for fishing years 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027, in an effort to support the long-term sustainability of the fishery.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue an antidumping duty order on small diameter graphite electrodes from China due to concerns that revoking the order would lead to continued dumping and harm to the U.S. industry.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a Letter of Authorization (LOA) to Chevron for conducting geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico) that may incidentally harm marine mammals, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Deacero Group and TA 2000 sold steel concrete reinforcing bar from Mexico in the United States at a price lower than the normal value during the review period, November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Teh Fong Min International Co., Ltd. sold stilbenic optical brightening agents at less than normal value during the specified period, prompting interested parties to comment on the preliminary determination.
The Government of Canada has filed a request for panel review of antidumping duties on softwood lumber products from Canada, following a USMCA review process initiated in 2023.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals who have been removed from its List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List).
The U.S. Department of Labor is extending the comment period for a proposed rule to rescind the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, originally set to close on September 2, 2025, now to September 17, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Labor is extending the comment period for its proposed rulemaking to revise the implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, until September 17, 2025, and is encouraging commenters to submit their comments by this date.
The U.S. Department of Labor is extending the comment period for proposed rule changes to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, until September 17, 2025, following a notice published on July 1, 2025.
The State of Oregon has received an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only, initially issued on July 22, 2025, in response to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of OMB approval for a collection of information related to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste in geologic repositories.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing the performance and reporting requirements for combined licenses, aiming to improve efficiency and consistency in the licensing process.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has terminated the Vallecitos Boiling Water Reactor (VBWR) Facility Operating License No. DPR-1, located near Sunol, California. The termination includes an exemption due to the shared siting with the Empire State Atomic Development Associates (ESADA) Vallecitos Experimental Superheat Reactor (EVESR) license, which will evaluate remaining residual radioactivity.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of OMB approval for NRC Form 396, a certification required by facility licensees for medical examinations.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for NRC Form 646, Formal Discrimination Complaint, and NRC Form 655, EEO Counselor's Report.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released Revision 3 to its Regulatory Guide 1.87, outlining the acceptability of the ASME Code for high temperature reactors, with exceptions and limitations.
The Wireline Competition Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on two periodic obligations under the TRACED Act, including revising or extending the implementation of the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework and assessing its efficacy in combating illegal robocalls.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has terminated a remand investigation into Certain Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof, based on a settlement, following a joint motion, effective immediately.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The FDA announces a public advisory committee meeting of the General Hospital and Personal Use Devices Panel to discuss pandemic preparedness and response, and to provide advice on devices used in this area. The meeting will be open to the public and will include a public comment period.
Biomin GmbH has submitted a food additive petition to the FDA proposing the safe use of zearalenone hydrolase to degrade zearalenone in swine feed, with a minimum of 10 U/kg complete feed required.
The FDA has determined that NUTRACORT (hydrocortisone) topical gel, 1%, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, paving the way for potential approval of abbreviated new drug applications.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its food additive regulation to allow the safe use of hydrogen peroxide in food as an antimicrobial agent, oxidizing and reducing agent, and bleaching agent, while removing sulfur dioxide, in response to a petition from Cargill, Inc.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has stopped collecting data for the Mink Survey (OMB Control Number 0535-0212) and the Agricultural Labor Survey (OMB Control Number 0535-0109) due to duplication and redundancy, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). This decision aims to streamline government processes and reduce unnecessary paperwork.
The US government is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the SNAP-Ed Annual Report and State Plan forms, which are required for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education and Obesity Prevention Grant, as mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking to revise and extend its approval of laboratories conducting aquatic animal tests for export health certificates, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that hot-rolled steel flat products imported from the Netherlands were sold in the U.S. at a price lower than their normal value during the review period, and is seeking public comment on the preliminary results.
NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology is hosting a two-day virtual workshop to gather public and partner feedback on the proposed Fishing Effort Survey (FES) calibration model methodology, with the goal of updating historical recreational fishing estimates by spring 2026.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology will hold an open meeting on October 28-29, 2025, in-person and virtually, to ensure a quorum for VCAT members.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has set an annual registration fee of $12 for anglers, spearfishers, and for-hire fishing vessels to participate in the National Saltwater Angler Registry Program, effective immediately.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is updating the reporting requirements for the BE-13 survey, which tracks new foreign direct investment in the United States, to reduce respondent burden and increase data efficiency.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reopening a request for guidelines governing the incidental taking of marine mammals during geophysical surveys in the Gulf of America, following a request from its Office of Policy, and invites public input on the proposal
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a joint meeting with the Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup, Oregon and Washington Departments of Fish and Wildlife, and other entities to discuss salmon-related topics.
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting to discuss and consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with recommendations to be presented to the full Council for formal consideration and action.