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The FDA is classifying a foam or gel chemical sterilant/high level disinfectant into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness. This move aims to reduce regulatory burdens and enhance access to innovative devices for patients.
The FDA has classified the prognostic test for development or progression of preeclampsia into Class II, a designation that requires special controls to ensure the device's safety and effectiveness, with the goal of increasing patients' access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the computerized behavioral therapy device for treating fibromyalgia symptoms into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices.
The FDA has classified the SARS-CoV-2 serology test into Class II, a designation that will provide reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, while also reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing patient access to innovative devices.
The FDA is classifying the breast implant suction retrieval system into Class II, a category requiring special controls, to ensure device safety and effectiveness, while aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and increase access to innovative devices.
The FDA has classified the external lower extremity nerve stimulator for treating Restless Legs Syndrome into Class II, a move expected to enhance patient access to innovative devices while ensuring safety and effectiveness.
The FDA is classifying the infant supine sleep system into Class II, a category requiring special controls, to ensure the device's safety and effectiveness. This move aims to reduce regulatory burdens and increase access to innovative devices for patients.
The FDA revoked three Emergency Use Authorizations for COVID-19 diagnostic devices from BD, InBios, and Roche, following a request from the authorization holders. The revocations are related to the detection and/or diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.
The proposed rule aims to update the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System for 2027, adjust dialysis payment rates for individuals with acute kidney injury, and revise the ESRD Quality Incentive Program requirements.
The FDA is extending the effective date of a notice related to estrogen-androgen fixed-combination drug products by 90 days, from June 26, 2026, to September 24, 2026, to allow sufficient time for consideration of issues raised by interested parties.
The FDA is extending the comment period for its proposal not to include semaglutide, tirzepatide, or liraglutide on a list of bulk drug substances for outsourcing compounding facilities, in response to a request for an extension from interested persons.
The U.S. government proposes a new rule to improve the safety of unaccompanied alien children by requiring sponsors to provide proof of identity, background checks, and income verification, in an effort to prevent child trafficking and exploitation.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a determination that RECTIV (nitroglycerin) ointment, 0.4%, was not withdrawn from sale due to concerns over its safety or effectiveness, allowing the agency to continue approving abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for the product as long as they meet relevant requirements.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a determination that prednisolone tablet, 5 milligrams, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing the agency to continue approving abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for the product.
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is seeking public input on a proposed data collection project, APPLETREE Performance Measures, as part of its efforts to reduce public burden and maximize government information utility, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of Family Assistance, within the Administration for Children and Families, is seeking to gather data for states' requests of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Contingency Fund provisional payments through the TANF Contingency Fund Application.
The agency is submitting a request for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and invites the public to comment on its information collection activities, as required by law.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting public comment on the proposed collection of information for the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Mental Illness (PAIMI) program. The proposed collection is related to the Revised Annual Program Performance Report (PPR) and is necessary for the continued approval and updates of the PAIMI program.
The Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on the expiration of a paperwork reduction act request for a foreign air carrier application, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026, and was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to delay the compliance date for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of greater than 4,536 kg from September 1, 2027 to September 1, 2030, in response to a petition for reconsideration from the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection related to tire identification and recordkeeping, as well as the accuracy of the agency's estimates of the burden on the public.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection related to tire identification and recordkeeping, with a cost increase of $37,000 due to an estimated rise in the number of vehicles from 19 million to 20 million.
The Federal Transit Administration is proposing changes to its bus testing regulation to improve efficiency, enhance report value, and remove outdated test reports, aiming to benefit stakeholders and consumers.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a rule to update airworthiness regulations for transport category airplanes and propulsion systems, aiming to reduce certification costs and time while maintaining safety standards, and aligning with international standards.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has withdrawn its proposal to establish a voluntary program for vehicle manufacturers, ADS developers, and fleet operators, following comments and progress on other ADS initiatives.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing to update Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, which governs light vehicle brake systems, to account for vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADS). The proposed changes aim to clarify definitions, test procedures, and performance requirements, while removing outdated sections, to ensure vehicle safety without unnecessary regulatory burdens.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to eliminate outdated references to pilot certificates and ratings issued more than 50 years ago, aiming to modernize its documentation processes
Rio Grande LNG Train 6, LLC has submitted an application to the Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office for long-term authorization to export liquefied natural gas to non-Free Trade Agreement nations. The proposed export volume is approximately 312.05 billion cubic feet per year.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comment on the Mandatory Reliability Standards, Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) information collection, FERC-725B, for an extension request and changes to CIP-002-8. The 30-day notice published on June 12, 2026, corrected the estimates in the burden table after no comments were received on the initial 60-day notice.
The U.S. government has determined that a culturally significant object imported for the 'Georgia O'Keeffe Architecture' exhibition at the Detroit Institute of Arts is in the national interest, and will be temporarily displayed in the U.S. as part of the exhibition.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has received applications for scope rulings in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, seeking to determine if certain products are covered by existing orders and requesting the issuance of scope rulings. The applications were filed in April 2026.
The US Trade Representative's office has postponed the preliminary determination in its less-than-fair-value investigation into imports of large diameter graphite electrodes from the People's Republic of China, allowing for additional time to gather information.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of information collection activities related to regional fishery management councils, including a statement of financial interests.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public input on the California Coastal Management Program through in-person and virtual meetings, focusing on topics such as spaceport infrastructure, offshore oil production, and desalination projects.
NOAA is extending the temporary suspension of the special use permit category for commercial submarine cables in national marine sanctuaries for an additional two years, until August 16, 2028, to allow for further evaluation of permitting options.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting authorization from the National Marine Fisheries Service to take marine mammals during a 2-year construction project on the Columbia River in Oregon, as part of the Bonneville Lock 1 Bridge Replacement Project.
The US government has corrected a notice regarding Catalina Components, Inc.'s application to establish a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 75 in Chandler, Arizona, after initially denying the request on docket number B-49-2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that removing the countervailing duty (CVD) order on silicon metal imports from Kazakhstan would likely allow the country to continue providing subsidies to its exporters, harming the U.S. industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that removing the countervailing duty order on Chinese twist ties would likely allow China to continue providing subsidies to its manufacturers, harming the U.S. industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Canadian producers and exporters of citric acid and certain citrate salts are receiving subsidies, and is seeking public comment on this preliminary finding, which covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Indian producers and exporters of citric acid are receiving subsidies, and is seeking public comment on this preliminary finding, which covers the period from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has modified its list of taxable substances to include chloro-isobutene-isoprene rubber and ethylene-propylene-dicyclopentadiene rubber, effective immediately.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has taken action against one or more individuals, blocking their property and interests in the U.S. and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The committee has scheduled a meeting with less than seven days' notice, as required by the Sunshine Act, and is providing this notice to the public.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Wage and Hour Division-sponsored information collection request to be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
FCP Fund II, L.P. has surrendered its license as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), marking the end of its operations in this capacity.
Wasatch Venture Fund II, LLC has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license, marking the end of its operations as an SBIC.
Harbert Mezzanine Partners II SBIC, L.P. has surrendered its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), a designation granted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).