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The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a new system of records, titled 'DOT/FMCSA 016, Customer Relationship Records (CRR),' to collect and maintain customer correspondence, enabling the agency to respond to customer inquiries about its services.
Appalachian Power Company has notified the public that its application to amend its water management plan has been withdrawn, effective immediately.
The City of Hamilton, Ohio is providing notice of its intention to file a license application and has filed a pre-application document, with the approval of using the traditional licensing process
Lyonsdale Associates, LLC has submitted a notice requesting a reasonable period of time to complete its water quality certification application, as per the regulations.
Marlow Hydro, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities requesting a reasonable period of time to complete its water quality certification application, as per the requirements of the Clean Water Act.
The Department of State is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection for employee self-certification and ability to perform in emergencies, with a 30-day comment period
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue the antidumping duty order on difluoromethane (R-32) from China due to concerns that revoking the order would lead to continued dumping and harm to the U.S. industry.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is updating its General Requirements Bulletin for Admission to the Examination for Registration to Practice in Patent Cases Before the USPTO, expanding the admission criteria to include the Biomedical Science degree, which will be moved from Category B to Category A.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is soliciting public comments on a proposal to issue an incidental harassment authorization for the North Barge Expansion Project at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, which could allow for the incidental taking of marine mammals.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing regulations to minimize the impact of replacing marine facilities in North Puget Sound, Washington, as part of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission's (State Parks) Marine Facilities Replacement Program (MFRP). The proposed rules aim to balance the need for facility upgrades with the protection of marine mammal populations.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating unused pollock fishing allowances from the Aleutian Islands to the Bering Sea to meet the 2026 total allowable catch goal for pollock in the region, in line with the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area.
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting to 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.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will host a series of online meetings to discuss groundfish items from its September 2026 meeting agenda, which are now available in the Supplementary Information section.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative reviews covering the periods of review of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders due to timely withdrawal of all review requests.
Foxx Development, Inc. has withdrawn its notification for proposed production of smartphones in San Diego's Foreign-Trade Zone 153, according to a recent filing with the relevant authorities.
Viatris Pharmaceuticals LLC has submitted a notification to the US government proposing the production of medications in Foreign-Trade Zone 61, located in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, as part of its business operations.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on common alloy aluminum sheet imports from China, Bahrain, Brazil, and other countries, with the goal of revoking some of these orders, particularly for aluminum can stock.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that certain Spanish olive producers/exporters sold their products in the U.S. at below-market prices during the review period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. This decision affects the antidumping duty administrative review of Ripe Olives From Spain.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that mattresses imported from Malaysia were sold at prices lower than their normal value during the review period from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Chinese producers and exporters of aluminum extrusions received unfair subsidies during the review period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, which may lead to the imposition of countervailing duties on these imports.
The US Department of Labor has released proposed regulations outlining employer contributions to Trump accounts and nondiscrimination rules for dependent care assistance programs, which would impact employers and employees participating in these programs, and announces a public hearing on the proposed rules.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is requiring banks and money transmitters in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Minnesota, to record and report payments exceeding $3,000.
The state of Illinois has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster due to severe storms, effective August 5, 2026, in response to the recent severe weather events that affected the region.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has published an updated list of requests from states and tribes to declare a disaster, as mandated by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending its regulations to align the Section 8(a) Business Development Program with constitutional requirements and the law, excluding entity-owned firms. The changes remove the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage for individuals owning small businesses and establish revised standards for establishing social disadvantage.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold an in-person meeting of its Innovation Advisory Committee on August 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, where the committee will discuss recent CFTC activity in crypto assets, artificial intelligence, and prediction markets.
Monthly provincial prices received by farmers in June for various agricultural products are now available.
Retail sales reached $79.9 billion in May, increasing by 4.0% compared to the same month in 2025, with higher sales reported in 10 out of 18 commodity classes.
The role of Indigenous midwives in delivering family and community healthcare is being increasingly recognized globally, with growing efforts to train and integrate them into health systems, ultimately improving maternal and community healthcare outcomes.
The World Bank Group has approved a $100 million project to enhance rural services and local planning in Papua New Guinea, aiming to improve access to basic services for over 1 million people
The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) has extended its pilot program for accelerated examination of invention patent applications filed by female applicants for another year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Taiwan Patent and Trademark Office (TIPO) showcased its innovative technologies in smart healthcare and precision care at Medical Taiwan from June 25 to 27, with the goal of accelerating commercialization and strengthening industry connections.
Taiwan has launched a multifaceted initiative to bolster the competitiveness of startups and expedite the development of their patent portfolios, with the support of the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO)
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) are partnering to host the third Climate Finance Conference, aiming to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable financial system in response to the challenges posed by climate change.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct a new computer matching program with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to verify the eligibility of Lifeline applicants and subscribers, as mandated by the Privacy Act of 1974.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed to amend its rules to allow KENV-DT, a full-service television station in Elko, Nevada, to switch from UHF channel 20 to VHF channel 10, in compliance with the principal community coverage requirements.
The US Commission has scheduled the final phase of investigations into Chinese truck bed covers, which were preliminarily determined to be subsidized by the Chinese government, to determine if they cause material injury to the US industry.
The US International Trade Commission has initiated investigations into imports of perfluoroalkoxy alkane from India, alleging they are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Indian government, with a preliminary determination deadline of September 21, 2026.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has announced a closed meeting, and the public is not invited to attend. The NIDCD is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the meeting details are not publicly disclosed.
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders will hold a meeting, as announced in a notice published by the institute.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to reclassify digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) systems, product code OTE, from class III (premarket approval) into class II (special controls), subject to premarket notification. The FDA aims to establish a new device classification regulation, titled Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System, to identify these devices along with necessary special controls for ensuring their safety and effectiveness.
HRSA is seeking 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 FDA is hosting a public meeting of the Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel to discuss the Galleri test, a new breast cancer detection tool, and is seeking public comments on its establishment as a public docket.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially confirmed the regulatory review period for DAYVIGO, a human drug product, in accordance with the law, following a submission to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for patent extension.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for BRINSUPRI, a human drug product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that OZOBAX (baclofen) oral solution, 5mg/5mL, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or efficacy concerns, allowing it to remain on the market and paving the way for future abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs).
The Office of the Director has issued a notice regarding the renewal of its charter, marking a significant milestone in its continued operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to renew the collection of medical information from applicants, which is required for obtaining an FAA medical certificate, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in the United States coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.-built vessels.