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UGI Auburn, LLC and UGI Auburn Gathering, LLC issue a notice to amend their application and set a deadline for interventions in the UGI Auburn Gathering project. The companies are seeking to establish a natural gas gathering system in Auburn County, West Virginia.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released Form 580, which includes interrogatories on fuel and energy purchase practices, and is seeking a partial waiver from certain requirements
The City of Inglewood, California, has made a preliminary determination that a specific hydropower facility qualifies as a qualifying conduit, and is now soliciting public comments and motions to intervene in the process
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for the 'Treasures of the Pharaohs' exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young Museum, and Kimbell Art Museum are culturally significant and in the national interest for temporary display in the United States.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has started administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders set to expire in April, as requested by various parties.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is revising its final results of an antidumping duty review on Chinese activated carbon due to ministerial errors. The review period, spanning from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, has been corrected to ensure accuracy.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed information collection activities, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed activities before they are submitted to OMB for review.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting nominations for vacant seats on the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB), a committee established to advise on ocean exploration and research priorities, as well as strategic planning and data management standards.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued two consecutive permits allowing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to harm marine mammals during the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
NOAA is seeking public comment on an application for seabed mining exploration licenses from American Deep Sea Minerals, Inc. (ADSM), with a virtual public hearing scheduled to discuss the proposal.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that it has received three Hatchery and Genetics Management Plans (HGMPs) for hatchery programs rearing and releasing chum salmon in the Skagit River watershed, operated by the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), as co-managers. The public is invited to comment on a Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) document regarding the implementation of these programs.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has granted Tradepoint TiL Terminals, LLC (TTT) two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations to take marine mammals during the construction of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project in Baltimore County, Maryland, in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Data Privacy Framework Program, which includes lists of arbitrators. The proposed changes will be submitted to OMB for review and approval.
The Chinese government has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide from the United States, citing evidence of potentially unfair trade practices.
The US government has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide from the People's Republic of China, following a complaint filed by a US-based company.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved a hatchery program for summer-run chum salmon in the Dungeness River basin, operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in collaboration with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, following a public comment period and evaluation of the plan.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a measure to prevent overfishing of snowy grouper in the South Atlantic, reducing the 2026 recreational fishing season length and closing it earlier than usual to protect the species.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is closing the Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area to fishing with large-mesh drift gillnet gear from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, due to warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures and a high probability of El Niño conditions, which threaten Endangered Species Act-listed loggerhead sea turtles.
The IRS proposes increasing the user fee for estate tax closing letters, affecting individuals who request these letters, and is expected to be finalized under the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request related to Social Security tax refunds for nonresident aliens on F, J, or M type visas. The request aims to clarify the process for recovering erroneously withheld tax from wages.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request related to asbestos standards, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the authority to collect information for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a program aimed at reducing paperwork burden and promoting workforce development, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Republic of Moldova has joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member state, with its accession taking effect on June 1st. This move marks the country's commitment to intellectual property protection and innovation within the European framework.
The euro area unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.3% in April 2026, compared to March 2026 and April 2025, while the EU unemployment rate also remained stable at 6.0%.
TSC announced the results of the International Taste Institute Superior Taste Award 2026, where all four submitted products received recognition, earning a total of seven stars, marking a significant achievement for the company
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has maintained its average annual summer electricity rate unchanged, affecting approximately 4.01 million households. About 70% of Taipower's users pay less than NT$3 per kilowatt-hour, according to the company.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption from the regulation requiring a review and report by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for the renewal of the operating licenses at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, owned by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has decided not to increase civil monetary penalties for the 2026 calendar year and is discontinuing a rulemaking activity related to inflation adjustments. The NRC will no longer report this activity in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed the effective date of June 16, 2026, for a direct final rule that amended the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System listing within the List of approved spent fuel storage casks, incorporating Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1040.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct a new computer matching program to verify eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) applicants and subscribers, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct a new computer matching program with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to verify applicants' and subscribers' eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs, both administered by USAC.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has been asked to investigate Promotion in Motion, Inc. for allegedly infringing on two U.S. patents related to coated confectionery products, following a complaint filed on April 8, 2026.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination granting BYD America LLC's motion to intervene in a case involving Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking antidumping and countervailing duties on melamine from China would harm US industries, following a request from interested parties.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking countervailing and antidumping duties on potassium phosphate salts from China would harm US industries.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if removing tariffs on Chinese and Vietnamese walk-behind lawn mowers would harm US manufacturers, following a request from the US Trade Representative.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking antidumping duties on methionine from France, Japan, and Spain would harm US producers, and is seeking input from interested parties.
The US Commission is conducting reviews on antidumping duties for cut-to-length carbon steel plate from China, Russia, and Ukraine. Interested parties must respond by submitting specified information.
The US Commission has initiated reviews of tariffs on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam to determine if revoking countervailing and antidumping duties would harm US industries.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) is scheduling full reviews to determine if revoking countervailing duties on fluid end blocks from China and India, and duties from Germany and Italy, would lead to material injury. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is making available for licensing a government-owned invention with the goal of accelerating commercialization of research results. Foreign patent applications may also be filed to expand market access for companies.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a single source contract to the Black Lung Data and Resource Center (BLDRC) to enhance patient-level data collection and analysis, clinic operations, and services, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help pharmaceutical companies develop cancer treatments with reduced animal testing, building on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Medicare Program will update the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model for Performance Year 2, also including a technical correction to the regulatory text, to improve organ transplant access.
The FDA has classified the oropharyngeal electrical stimulator as a Class II device, which will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, and is expected to enhance patients' access to innovative devices by reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the von Willebrand factor assay into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure the device's safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the intraoral cooling device into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the orally ingested transient device for constipation into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.