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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule removing unnecessary text from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 210, which governs seat belt assembly anchorages, following the receipt of no comments on the proposed changes.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized a rule to remove the outdated Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 205(a) regarding glazing equipment manufactured before September 1, 2006, and glazing materials used in vehicles manufactured before November 1, 2006, as no comments were received on the proposed removal
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) engines, requiring removal and replacement of a worn main fuel pump inlet housing to address a reported fuel leak, posing an unsafe condition on these products.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the Mariner Survey, a voluntary survey of merchant mariners, which will help determine the number of qualified mariners available to serve during times of national need.
The City of Chignik has issued a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment, a required step under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), for a proposed project. The city aims to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the project and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Green Mountain Power Corporation has accepted a notice of application for filing and is soliciting motions to intervene and protests, as well as comments and recommendations on preliminary terms and conditions, ahead of environmental analysis and fishway prescriptions
Georgia Power Company has submitted a notice to the regulatory authorities, requesting permission to modify its license, and is now soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests from the public
ECOsponsible, LLC has issued a notice proposing the termination of its license through implied surrender, and is now soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests from relevant parties.
Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC has made the Environmental Assessment for its proposed Cape Cod Canal Pipeline Relocation Project available to the public, outlining the company's plans to relocate the pipeline
NOAA's National Ocean Service is inviting non-Federal entities to partner on jointly-funded ocean and coastal mapping projects, with a focus on leveraging NOAA's contracting and data management expertise.
The USPTO is launching the Standards Participation and Representation Kudos (SPARK) Pilot Program to encourage US small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations to meaningfully participate in standards development organizations, potentially expediting patent applications and appeals in exchange for additional value.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that producers/exporters from the United Arab Emirates sold steel pipe in the U.S. at less than fair value during the review period, prompting interested parties to comment on the preliminary results
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on large vertical shaft engines from China would likely lead to continued subsidies, harming the U.S. industry
The Commerce Department has concluded that three Malaysian companies did not sell prestressed concrete steel wire strand at prices below normal value in the U.S. during the specified review period, which spanned from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that raw honey imported from Brazil was sold in the U.S. at prices lower than its normal value, during the review period from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that producers/exporters of uncoated paper from Portugal sold their products in the U.S. at a price lower than their normal value during the review period, and is now inviting interested parties to comment on these findings.
Callies Performance Products Inc. has submitted a proposal to operate an auto parts manufacturing facility in Foreign-Trade Zone 151, located in Fostoria, Ohio, and is seeking approval from relevant authorities.
Tekni-Plex Flexibles LLC, doing business as TekniPlex Healthcare, has submitted an application to establish a subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 266 in Madison, Wisconsin. The company is seeking to expand its operations and take advantage of the zone's benefits.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a modified letter of authorization for the unintentional taking of marine mammals at the Port of Alaska Modernization Project in Anchorage, Alaska, over the course of 5 years (2026-2031), in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and implementing regulations.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection for the Ocean Enterprise study, which assesses US business activity in ocean measurement, observation, and forecasting, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collections, 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 these collections before they are submitted to OMB for review.
The IRS has released proposed regulations that would clarify rules for requesting refunds of overpayment of rebate, filing defeasance notices, and other key aspects of tax-exempt and tax-advantaged bonds, affecting issuers of these bonds.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is revising a final rule regarding brokered deposits and interest rate restrictions, which was initially published on January 22, 2021, to correct errors and improve clarity.
Abiomed Retirement Savings Plan in Danvers, MA, is seeking a proposed exemption to acquire contingent value rights and receive payments, potentially avoiding ERISA and tax code violations
Liberty Latin America Ltd. has submitted a proposed exemption to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the Code) to allow its Puerto Rico 401(k) savings plan to acquire, hold, and sell certain stock rights to purchase shares of its stock, a move that would otherwise be prohibited by ERISA and/or the Code.
OSHA is reopening the comment period for its proposal to remove medical evaluation requirements for certain types of respirators, including filtering facepiece respirators and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators, following consideration by its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has corrected a Competition Announcement Notice for the FY 2026 American History and Civics Education National Activities program, removing an incorrect email address for further information. The correction was published on May 29, 2026, in the Federal Register.
OSHA is set to schedule a series of public hearings on proposed rules related to respiratory protection and physical hazards, with the first hearing starting on August 19, 2026, following the publication of the rules in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, except for the Walking-Working Surfaces proposal, which was published on April 6, 2026.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No. 99 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee Fund is seeking a proposed exemption to purchase property from Local Union 99 Realty Corporation, which would save the fund approximately $45,000 annually and comply with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)
The state of Oregon has been amended to receive public assistance following a major disaster declaration by the federal government, effective April 7, 2026, due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is revising a notice under the Privacy Act of 1974 to improve its accuracy and clarity regarding its systems of records.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a policy statement outlining its views on the listing of perpetual contracts, and simultaneously permitted the listing of a bitcoin futures contract referencing the spot price of bitcoin by a designated contract market, while reserving the right to review other perpetual contracts on a case-by-case basis.
Megan Greene discusses the inflation risks associated with the recent energy shock, a topic of concern for economists and policymakers, in a speech at the University of Derby Business School.
The 2025 Vehicle Fuel Economy Guide and Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Ranking has been released, taking into account recent instability in the Middle East and its impact on international crude oil prices, which has led to increased financial burdens on households and prompted the need for fuel-efficient vehicles.
The Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs held a briefing to assist the management consulting industry in complying with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulations. The event aimed to provide guidance on navigating the new regulations and promoting the upgrading and transformation of micro-enterprises.
HKEX enhances connectivity of Central Asia market with AIFC, Astana International Exchange MOUs
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft guide outlining acceptable practices for onsite emergency power sources in production and utilization facilities, including emergency diesel generators and combustion turbine generators.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins and is soliciting comments on public interest issues.
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand imports from Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand are being discussed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed data collection project to improve the recognition and identification of cyclosporiasis outbreaks, as part of its efforts to reduce public burden and maximize government information utility.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a proposed data collection project, the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP), as part of its efforts to reduce public burden and maximize government information utility. The survey aims to evaluate SSP operational characteristics and services, and support national program evaluation survey findings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public input on a proposed data collection project to assess Ebola risk for travelers arriving in the US from affected areas, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has vacated certain provisions of the 2024 Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Final Rule, effectively rendering them legally invalid, following a court order in the case of Tennessee v. Kennedy.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is updating its regulations to simplify the process for transporting low-hazard fireworks and explosives, including allowing small arms cartridges with tracer ammunition to self-classify and enabling voluntary termination of approval for explosives.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on its plan to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to reinstate an information collection related to flight simulation device qualification and use, necessary for ensuring safe flight operations.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to update its regulations for breakout tanks to incorporate the 5th edition of the American Petroleum Institute Standard 653 (API Std 653), which sets industry standards for the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks, and authorize the use of risk-based inspection procedures for establishing inspection intervals.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on an application by Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis for an exemption to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents to obtain and hold a Class B passenger-vehicle Commercial Driver's License (CDL) under the same conditions as other lawfully work-authorized individuals.
The revised rule updates payment limitation and payment eligibility regulations to align with the OBBBA, aiming to improve program administration and clarify existing provisions.
EONY Generation Limited has issued a notice regarding the expected timeframe for submitting a water quality certification application, as required by regulatory standards.
The company is accepting comments and motions to intervene on its application to the commission, which is ready for environmental analysis and includes preliminary fishway prescriptions.