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The U.S. government is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which includes updates to operating guidelines, forms, waivers, and an annual report on verification of SNAP participation, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, and Montana Department of Environmental Quality are preparing an environmental impact statement to evaluate potential impacts of expanding mining-related surface disturbance on National Forest System lands and private lands, following a proposed amendment to the Stillwater Mine plan of operations by the Stillwater Mining Company.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing changes to its National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database system, which is used to verify eligibility and maintain program integrity, in response to public comments and in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and OMB Circular A-108.
The U.S. Department of Energy is gathering information on how new energy conservation standards for distribution transformers, set to take effect in 2029, impact national defense and domestic manufacturing capacity, amid concerns over supply chain resilience and material availability.
The Department of State is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and is requesting public comments over the next 60 days.
The US Department of State proposes changes to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to simplify reporting on foreign defense sales and arms transfers, in line with Executive Order 14268's goal of reducing regulatory burdens.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that van-type trailers and subassemblies from China are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, and is seeking public comment on this finding, which covers the period from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of fiberglass door panels from China are receiving subsidies, prompting a countervailing duty to be imposed on these products.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that fiberglass door panels imported from China are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than what is considered fair, based on an investigation that took place from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Energy Recovery Inc. has submitted a notification to the relevant authorities for approval of a proposed production activity involving desalination equipment within Foreign-Trade Zone 18 in San Leandro, California
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued permits allowing the City of Kodiak to harm marine mammals during the rebuilding of the St. Herman Harbor in Kodiak, Alaska, as part of the Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations.
The US has finalized rules for the 2026 fishing year for golden and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border, aiming to prevent overfishing while maximizing yields, in line with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released 2026 skate catch limits and projected 2027 and 2028 limits for the Northeast skate fishery, following the New England Fishery Management Council's recommendations, in an effort to establish consistent catch limits based on the latest scientific information and provide operational flexibility to fishery participants.
Rainbow Champaign LLC has submitted a proposal to operate in Foreign-Trade Zone 114 in Champaign, Illinois, for the production of herbicides, a type of pesticide
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that companies producing welded line pipe from South Korea sold their products at below-market prices during the review period from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024. The department is also rescinding the review for 26 companies, and is seeking public comment on the preliminary results.
The Department of Labor is soliciting comments on a proposed extension of an information collection request related to wage classifications and fringe benefit plans under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts and Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, aiming to reduce paperwork burden and ensure data reporting efficiency.
The state of Illinois has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster in response to the Oak Lawn Apartment Complex fire, which occurred on June 10, 2026
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for the state of Rhode Island due to the 2026 Historic Snowstorm, which occurred on June 10, 2026. This declaration provides financial assistance to affected businesses.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rule change aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of its whistleblower program, which rewards individuals who report violations of the Commodity Exchange Act.
Vice-President Steve Rowan spoke at the annual gathering of the Union of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property, a prominent event in the field of patents and intellectual property law.
The International Patent Cooperation Centre (IP5), comprising the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the European Patent Office (EPO), the Japanese Patent Office (JPO), the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), has strengthened its cooperation to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in improving services, quality, and efficiency.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released Interim Staff Guidance (ISG) DANU-ISG-2026-01 to clarify the required contents of a physical security plan for non-power production or utilization facilities.
Xockets, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. Patent No. 10,223,297, among others, related to GPU computing systems, data processing unit technologies, and associated components, and products containing the same.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) will conduct full reviews to determine if revoking countervailing and antidumping duties on common alloy aluminum sheet from 13 countries would harm US interests.
The US Commission is conducting expedited reviews to determine if revoking antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese large vertical shaft engines would lead to continued material injury.
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, within the Administration for Children and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is requesting data for a new Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pilot evaluation
HRSA is requesting public comment on its Information Collection Request, which will be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Community Services is requesting to reinstate the Annual Report on Households Assisted by the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), with proposed changes to reduce administrative burden, ahead of the September 2026 deadline.
The Office of Head Start is proposing a new information collection activity to support the implementation of Head Start State Collaboration Office grants, which aim to improve child welfare, family formation, and early childhood education outcomes.
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering is scheduling a meeting, and invites the public to attend.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project, specifically a Specimen Resource Locator, within a 60-day timeframe, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is seeking public comment on a 30-day review for regular clearance of its National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive (NDA).
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established Class E airspace at Mercy Medical Center Heliport in Canton, Ohio, to support the introduction of new instrument procedures and IFR operations, enhancing safety for pilots and air traffic.
The US government has established Class E airspace at Silverhorn Ranch Airport in Freer, Texas, to support the introduction of new instrument procedures and IFR operations, enhancing aviation safety and efficiency.
NetJets Aviation, Inc. has submitted a petition to the FAA, seeking relief from specific regulations, with the aim of increasing public awareness and participation in the exemption process.
The FAA has established Class E airspace at Smoky Bend Ranch Airport in Mullin, Texas, to support the introduction of new instrument procedures and IFR operations, enhancing safety and efficiency for pilots
The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking an extension and revision of the Pecans Grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Texas Marketing Order No. 986, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Agriculture is directing a referendum among pecan growers in 13 states to decide whether to continue a marketing order regulating pecan handling, with the vote set to take place in the coming months.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public comment on an extension of the Mandatory Reliability Standards, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), as part of its compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The California Department of Water Resources has made a final environmental assessment available for public review, following a review process initiated by the department. The assessment was developed in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and is intended to inform the department's decision-making on water resource projects.
The Northern Natural Gas Company has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, outlining its application for a new project and setting a deadline for stakeholders to intervene in the process, which is currently scheduled to be completed recently.
Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC has submitted a notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to establish an intervention deadline for public comments on its application to construct a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) train at its facility in Brownsville, Texas.
Venture Global CP2 LNG, LLC and Venture Global CP Express, LLC have submitted a notice to establish an intervention deadline for their CP2 LNG project, prompting stakeholders to take action before the specified deadline.
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for a temporary exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are culturally significant and in the national interest, and will be displayed in the U.S. as part of the
Pompina Mayaguez LLC has submitted an application to the Puerto Rico government for approval to establish a subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 163 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, as part of its business expansion plans.
Trinidad Benham Corporation has submitted a proposal to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 26 authority in LaGrange, Georgia, to initiate production of aluminum foil rolls and containers, a move that could potentially boost economic activity in the region.
The Southeast Data Assessment and Review (SEDAR) 108 assessment process for South Atlantic Black Sea Bass will include a webinar and internal data and assessment stages, according to a public meeting announcement.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that two Indian companies, Goodluck India Limited and Tube Products of India, Ltd., sold cold-drawn mechanical tubing at prices below their normal value in the U.S. market during a recent review period.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters subject to the review sold glycine at prices below their normal value during the review period, June 1, 2023, through May 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that Nippon Steel Corporation did not sell non-oriented electrical steel from Japan at less than its normal value during the specified period, and interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary results.