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7/27/2026

FAA Extends Comment Period for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is extending the public comment period for the Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and FAA procedures.

7/27/2026

NHTSA Reopens Comment Period for Information Collection Activity

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reopening a public comment period for a document published in the Federal Register on May 29, 2026, due to an administrative error that shortened the comment period from 60 to 30 days. The public now has until August 26, 2026, to submit comments on the extension of a currently approved information collection for NHTSA's Criminal Penalty Safe Harbor Provision.

7/27/2026

Notice Issued for Marine Mammal Research Permit

ABR, Inc. Environmental Research and Services has submitted a permit application to conduct research on 4 pinniped species and 10 cetacean species, with a responsible party of Adrian Gall, Ph.D.

7/27/2026

NMFS Announces Inseason Action for Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishery

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is adding fishing dates in August and September to the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the Columbia River and Washington subareas to provide more fishing opportunities for anglers in 2026 and meet overall recreational fishery allocations.

7/27/2026

NMFS Preliminarily Approves Exempted Fishing Permit Application for Coonamessett Farm Foundation

The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has made a preliminary determination that an Exempted Fishing Permit application contains all required information and warrants further consideration. The permit would allow federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside regulations in support of exempted fishing activities proposed by Coonamessett Farm Foundation.

7/27/2026

IRS Requests Comments on Tax Information Collection

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on the burden related to disclosing tax returns and related information in connection with written contracts for tax administration purposes.

7/27/2026

Notice of Change Regarding OMB Control Number 1205-0521

The Department of Labor (DOL) is clarifying the status of OMB Control Number 1205-0521, DOL-Only Performance Accountability, Information, and Reporting System, after realizing it should have followed the standard Paperwork Reduction Act notice and comment process. The DOL will continue using previous reporting requirements while developing a new revision package through the standard PRA process.

7/25/2026

Nuclear Science Takes Root at New German Research Hub

The German government has launched a new research hub focused on nuclear science, with the goal of advancing the country's nuclear energy capabilities and promoting international collaboration in the field.