Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Grain Inspection Advisory Committee will meet to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on grain standards programs, following a previously postponed October 28, 2025, meeting date.
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Plant Variety Protection Board Meeting Scheduled for Open Public Discussion
The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is hosting a meeting of the Plant Variety Protection Board to review program activities and discuss ways to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, open to the public.
Alaska Federal Subsistence Management Program Review to Ensure Compliance with ANILCA
The US Department of the Interior and the US Department of Agriculture are conducting a review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program to ensure it meets the needs of rural Alaska residents and complies with the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980.
Notice Issued for Permit Application to Import and Export Marine Mammal Parts for Scientific Research
Shayna Orens from Cornell University has submitted a request for a permit to import and export marine mammal parts for scientific research purposes, as per the regulations set by the relevant authorities.
Marine Mammals and Endangered Species: Permits and Amendment Issued
The U.S. government has issued permits and amended permits under the MMPA and ESA, affecting marine mammals and endangered species, as required by law.
NMFS to Issue Permits for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species in 2026
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) plans to issue various permits for Atlantic highly migratory species in 2026, including exempted fishing permits, scientific research permits, display permits, and shark research fishery permits. These permits will allow researchers to conduct scientific research and data collection, and are valid for a calendar year unless otherwise specified.
NMFS Approves Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Maine Department of Marine Resources
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has given preliminary approval to an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application submitted by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (ME DMR), allowing federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside regulations in support of exempted fishing activities.
U.S. Navy Receives Authorization to Take Marine Mammals During Newport Pier Project
The U.S. Navy has been granted permission to take marine mammals during the Pier 171 Repair and Replacement Project in Newport, Rhode Island, as part of the Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations.
Pacific Fishery Management Council to Hold Virtual Meetings on 2025 Stock Assessments and Process Improvements
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold virtual meetings to review analyses of the 2025 widow rockfish stock assessment and discuss process improvements for the next stock assessment cycle. These meetings are open to the public and will inform future revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Groundfish Stock Assessment Review Process.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Hold Public Meetings on January 20 and 21, 2026
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Law Enforcement Advisory Panel on January 20 and 21, 2026, to discuss law enforcement matters related to fisheries management in the South Atlantic region.
North Pacific Fishery Management Council to Host Public Meetings for Groundfish Harvest Control Rule Development and Joint Groundfish Plan Teams
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting on January 20, 2026, to discuss the Groundfish Harvest Control Rule Development Workshop, and another meeting on January 21, 2026, for the Joint Groundfish Plan Teams.
U.S. Department of the Treasury to Submit Information Collection Requests for OMB Review
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, inviting public comments on the submissions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns and Related Forms, Schedules, Attachments, and Published Guidance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to provide comments on these requests.
U.S. Department of the Treasury to Submit Information Collection Requests for OMB Review
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests for review and clearance by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding U.S. Trust and Estate Income Tax Returns and related forms, schedules, attachments, and published guidance, inviting public comments on these requests.
U.S. Department of the Treasury to Submit Information Collection Requests for OMB Review
The U.S. Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests for review and clearance by the Office of Management and Budget, inviting public comments on these requests.
US Proposes Tax Regulations for Foreign Governments' Investments
The US government has released proposed regulations to clarify when foreign governments' investments in the US are subject to taxation, affecting governments that derive income from US sources.
US Taxation of Foreign Governments' Income from US Investments
The US government has released final regulations clarifying when foreign governments are engaged in commercial activity and when entities are considered controlled commercial entities, affecting foreign governments that derive income from US sources.
Relief From Joint and Several Liability Withdrawn by IRS
The IRS withdraws proposed regulations on relief from joint and several liability for married couples filing joint tax returns, effectively canceling two notices of proposed rulemaking. The withdrawn rules would have impacted married individuals seeking to escape joint liability for tax debts.
DOJ and IRS Propose Updates to Points of Contact for Tax Laws and Reorganization
The Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service are proposing new regulations to reflect recent organizational changes, updating points of contact for matters involving tax laws and administrative claim submissions from taxpayers seeking civil damages.
FDIC Requests Public Comment on Renewal of Information Collections
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of three existing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites other Federal agencies to participate in the process.
Consumer Leasing (Regulation M) Amendments Finalized by Federal Agencies
The Federal Register is finalizing amendments to regulations implementing the Consumer Leasing Act, adjusting the dollar threshold for exempt consumer leases based on the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The exemption threshold will increase from $71,900 to $73,400, effective January 1, 2026, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act.
Federal Agencies Publish Final Rules on Truth in Lending Act Exemption Threshold
The Federal Reserve Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are updating the exemption threshold for consumer credit transactions under the Truth in Lending Act, increasing it from $71,900 to $73,400 starting January 1, 2026, in line with the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers.
CFTC Charges Fees to Designated Contract Markets and Registered Futures Associations for Rule Enforcement Oversight
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is charging fees to designated contract markets and registered futures associations to cover the costs of its oversight program, which includes the National Futures Association (NFA) and other self-regulatory organizations.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Extends Collection of Consumer Financial Information
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is seeking public comment on its proposed renewal of a collection of consumer financial information, as mandated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and is required to publish the notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Mandatory XML format to be introduced for the reporting of Annex IV from 30 June 2026
Finanstilsynet hereby announces an important change in the reporting format for Annex IV reporting under the AIF Act and AIFMD (Directive 2011/61/EU on the regulation of alternative investment fund managers).
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Seeks Public Comment on Renewal of OMB Approval for Nuclear Material Safeguards Collection
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of OMB approval for a collection of information related to safeguards on nuclear material, as per the US/IAEA Agreement.
NRC Approves SHINE Technologies' Request to Extend SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility Completion Date
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved an extension of the completion date for the SHINE Medical Isotope Production Facility in Rock County, Wisconsin, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2029.
NRC Issues FONSI and EA for OPPD's License Amendment Request at Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) and accompanying environmental assessment (EA) for Omaha Public Power District's (OPPD) license amendment request to terminate the license of the Fort Calhoun Station, Unit 1, in Nebraska. The amendment would edit dose calculations and site survey requirements for concrete structures deeper than 3 meters.
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Approves Homestake Mining Company's Reclamation Project Design
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued an environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for Homestake Mining Company's amendment to its Materials License No. SUA-1471, allowing for a new cover design for the Grants Reclamation Project in New Mexico.
Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
The Commission is eliminating outdated, obsolete, and unnecessary rules in a document titled Delete, Delete, Delete.
NHTSA Announces Virtual Public Hearing for New Fuel-Efficiency Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is holding a virtual public hearing on January 7, 2026, to discuss its proposal for the Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicle Rule III, which aims to improve fuel efficiency for passenger cars and light trucks from 2022 to 2031.
Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 27 Requirements to be Extended
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) invite public comments on extending the use of Federal Acquisition Regulation part 27 requirements until February 28, 2029.
U.S. Trade Representative Imposes Tariffs on Nicaraguan Goods
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that tariffs on imported Nicaraguan goods, not covered by the CAFTA-DR agreement, will be phased in over two years.
USITC Modifies LEO, Rescinds Cease and Desist Orders for RingConn
The US International Trade Commission has modified a limited exclusion order and rescinded cease and desist orders for RingConn LLC and Shenzhen Ninenovo Technology Limited, following a joint petition.
Temporary Steel Fencing From China; Revised Schedule for the Subject Proceeding
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency has announced a revised schedule for a proceeding related to temporary steel fencing from China, which is used to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
FDA Requests Stakeholder Notification for Biosimilar User Fee Act Reauthorization Consultation Meetings
The FDA is requesting public stakeholders to notify their intention to participate in consultation meetings on reauthorizing the Biosimilar User Fee Act (BsUFA), which expires in September 2027. The agency aims to establish consistent stakeholder representation to ensure continuity and progress in monthly discussions with patient and consumer advocacy groups.
FDA Announces Proposed Rule to Add Bemotrizinol to Sunscreen Monograph
The FDA is proposing to amend the Over-the-Counter Monograph M020 to include bemotrizinol as a sunscreen active ingredient, up to 6 percent concentration, if finalized.
FDA Clears ZANTAC Injection for Sale Despite Nitrosamine Concerns
The FDA has determined that ZANTAC (ranitidine hydrochloride) injection, equivalent to 25 milligrams base/milliliter, can be manufactured or formulated to meet acceptable intake limits for nitrosamine impurities, allowing it to remain on the market.
FDA Clears Path for LUNELLE Injectable, 5 mg/0.5 mL, for Approval via ANDAs
The FDA has determined that LUNELLE (estradiol cypionate and medroxyprogesterone acetate) injectable, 5 mg/0.5 mL, was not withdrawn from sale for safety or effectiveness reasons. This decision allows the FDA to approve ANDAs for estradiol cypionate and medroxyprogesterone acetate injectable, 5 mg/0.5 mL, if all other requirements are met.
FDA Clears DEMEROL Tablets for Sale, Citing Lack of Safety or Effectiveness Concerns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that the 100mg DEMEROL tablets and other drug products were not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing the agency to continue approving Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) for these products.
FDA Clears BACTROBAN (Mupirocin) Nasal Ointment for Approval
The FDA has determined that BACTROBAN (mupirocin) nasal ointment, 2%, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, paving the way for potential approval of generic versions.
Pfizer Inc., U.S. Agent for King Pharmaceuticals LLC, et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 20 Abbreviated New Drug Applications
The FDA is withdrawing approval of 20 abbreviated new drug applications from multiple applicants, following notifications that the drug products are no longer marketed.
Safety Standard for Toys: Requirements for Water Beads
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is issuing a mandatory safety standard for water bead toys and toys containing water beads, mandated by Section 106(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), which requires compliance with ASTM F963.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Updates Bassinets and Cradles Safety Standard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated the mandatory safety standard for bassinets and cradles to incorporate the latest version of the voluntary standard, following the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
FBI's National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Seeks OMB Approval for Information Collection
The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division is requesting OMB approval to extend a previously approved information collection, the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which is used to collect crime data, and is seeking public comments on the proposal.
USDA Agencies Confirm Final Rule on Guarantee Loan Regulation
The US Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service have confirmed a final rule on guarantee loan regulation, following public comments received and published in the Federal Register on September 30, 2024.
Notice of Intent to Request Revision and Extension of a Currently Approved Information Collection
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to revise and extend the Agricultural Resource Management Phase 3 Economic Surveys, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
NASS to Request Revision and Extension of Agricultural Surveys
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking to revise and extend two surveys, the Agricultural Resources Management Survey and Chemical Use Surveys, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
NASS to Request Revision and Extension of CAIR Program
The National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking to revise and extend the Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIR) program, a data collection initiative, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Commerce Rescinds Review of China Quartz Surface Products Countervailing Duty Order
The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding the review of the countervailing duty order on certain quartz surface products from China, covering the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.