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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a correction to the final rule for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2026, to address typographical errors.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting nominations for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee, which provides independent advice to the Secretary of Transportation on promoting women in aviation careers and federal civil service positions.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting OMB approval to reinstate and modify a previously approved information collection related to truck-camper safety regulations, which would require manufacturers to provide consumer information on loading and rollover warnings.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is submitting a request for review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to retrofit air bag switches. The request, which was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025, solicited comments on the information collection, but no comments were received.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has withdrawn its proposal to establish Class E airspace at Rancho Paraiso Airport in Mountain Home, Texas, following a reevaluation of newly-received airspace data. This decision reverses a previously published notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on April 7, 2026.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made minor changes to its Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to correct errors, update references, and improve clarity, without imposing new requirements or increasing compliance obligations, and issued the rule without prior notice and comment.
The Department of Energy is seeking input on the potential collaboration for the reuse of its heavy water inventory at the Savannah River Site, with the goal of strengthening the US isotope supply chain and supporting domestic scientific, medical, and industrial needs.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has submitted a request to extend its information collection for the EIA-860S: State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report, which is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the EIA-860 sampling frame, particularly for backup generators.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public input on the Emergency Preparedness and Operations Reliability Standards, with no proposed changes to reporting requirements, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Tennessee Valley Authority has adopted categorical exclusions for certain projects under the National Environmental Policy Act, streamlining the environmental review process for these specific projects.
ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC has set a deadline for public intervention in its pipeline application, allowing individuals and organizations to submit comments and concerns before the deadline.
The Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. is seeking public input on environmental issues related to its proposed South Texas Enhancement Project, which will be open for a specified period of time
The PJM Interconnection, LLC has issued a third supplemental notice regarding its governance and stakeholder reforms, as part of a commission-led technical conference. The notice outlines the progress made so far in implementing these reforms, which aim to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the PJM grid.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Indonesian producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting companies such as Weyerhaeuser and West Fraser, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that hardwood and decorative plywood from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation period was from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that subsidies are being provided to Chinese producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting trade from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Indonesian hardwood and decorative plywood are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than what is considered fair, with the investigation period spanning from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being provided to Vietnamese producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting trade from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that hardwood and decorative plywood from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, and has also concluded that critical circumstances exist, impacting the investigation period. The investigation took place from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Dillinger France S.A. did not sell its carbon steel plate at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, and is now seeking public comments on the preliminary results.
The U.S. government is requesting public comments on proposed regulations for handling marine mammals, threatened and endangered species, and captive marine mammal inventories, as part of a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to prevent exceeding the annual total allowable catch limit.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-hoc Sacramento River Fall Chinook (SRFC) Workgroup will convene an online meeting in August 2026 to discuss relevant matters.
PolyPeptide Laboratories Inc., a biotechnology company, has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zone 202 authority in Torrance, California, to initiate production of peptides, a type of short-chain amino acid, in the FTZ.
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has approved the subzone status for Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. in Bridgeport, West Virginia, enabling the company to claim tax incentives for its operations in the state.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, which would update the plan to reflect the rebuilt status of certain fish species, and is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment.
The state of Missouri has been declared a disaster area due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, as announced by the federal government on July 15, 2026.
The SBA is seeking public comments on its proposed update to the Model Form of Limited Partnership Agreement for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), aiming to align the document with private fund provisions while maintaining necessary regulatory and policy elements.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved early termination of the waiting period for certain mergers, allowing companies to proceed with their deals sooner than initially anticipated.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order providing exemptive relief to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. to facilitate the listing of cash-settled futures on individual equity securities, allowing for trading on its designated contract market and national securities exchange registration.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will host an in-person public meeting on July 29, 2026, to discuss topics including the Basel III proposal, risk management tools, and recent CFTC activity in the agricultural industry, with options for virtual attendance.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is ending routine position-reporting requirements for large traders in physical commodity swaps, but preserving the authority to require special reporting on underlying books and records.
The World Bank's Community-Based Sahel Recovery and Stabilization Project (PCRSS) seeks to enhance the lives of displaced populations and host communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, following conflict, with a focus on Niger's Tillabéri Region.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a new marine monitoring platform called NUTEC Plastics, designed to track plastic pollution in the world's oceans. The platform will utilize global data to identify areas of high plastic pollution and inform efforts to mitigate the issue.
The US Energy Information Administration has released data for May on the transportation and storage of crude oil and other liquid petroleum products.
Data from the Monthly Mineral Production Survey and the Monthly Survey of Smelters and Metal Refineries are now available for May.
Data on the monthly credit aggregates for May 2026 are now available.
The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $66.8 million to $23.4 billion in May, a 0.3% decline.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in June, but fell 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted monthly basis.
The European Commission has informed several construction chemical manufacturers in France, Germany, and Spain, as well as three national trade associations, that they are suspected of breaching EU competition laws, and has requested that they submit their objections to the allegations.
The Department of Industrial Technology under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs unveiled 10 cutting-edge biomedical innovations at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026, highlighting smart regenerative medicine and AI-powered tea aroma technologies that drive new opportunities for industrial innovation.
The Prudential Regulation Authority has imposed a £4,165,000 fine on HDI Global SE for providing incorrect FSCS liability and fee tariff data, in accordance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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A survey of loan officers provides insights into financial institution lending trends in Q2 2026 and forecasts for Q3 2026.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering an application by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC for a 20-year license renewal for the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, which would extend the plant's operation beyond its current expiration date of September 18, 2029.
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that certain Brazilian acts and policies are actionable, leading to the imposition of 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, with exemptions.
Netlist, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 due to the importation and sale of certain DRAM devices and components infringing on U.S. Patents 12,646,537 and 12,650,937.
The US Commission has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe imports from India, Turkey, and the UAE, amid allegations of unfair pricing and government subsidies. The investigations must be completed by August 31, 2026.
SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. have filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. Patent No. 12,600,915 and U.S. Patent No. 12,331,367, seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) from Japan to operate in the US, following a determination that they meet safety standards.