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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing amendments to the definition of 'importation' in the Gun Control Act (GCA) and the National Firearms Act (NFA), which would exempt certain items from import requirements when brought into customs-bonded warehouses and foreign-trade zones.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes revising Department of Justice regulations to allow federal firearms licensees to import frames, receivers, or barrels that can be used on both sporting and non-sporting firearms, provided they are imported with a sporting configuration. The proposed rule change would also permit the use of these dual-use frames, receivers, or barrels to assemble NFA firearms, as long as they comply with other federal firearms laws.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a new regulation that would allow importers to convert temporarily imported defense articles to permanent imports without having to export and reimport the items, streamlining the process and reducing administrative burdens.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to eliminate Department of Justice regulations requiring federal firearms licensees to post signs and provide written notice to non-licensees about the Youth Handgun Safety Act, if finalized, this rule would remove the requirement.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations governing the use of Form 5300.9, a record of firearms transactions, by streamlining identity verification and doubling the timeframe for transactions following a background check.
The Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is requesting OMB review and approval for a revision of a previously approved collection, specifically Firearms Transaction Record-ATF Form 5300.9 and 5300.9A, commonly referred to as Form 4473.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has updated the Staple Food Stocking Standards for Retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), requiring them to stock seven staple food varieties in each of four categories, and at least one perishable variety in two categories, to better serve SNAP participants.
The US Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule allowing schools and child care providers to offer whole and reduced-fat milk to children and adults two years and older participating in Child Nutrition Programs, aligning with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and supporting the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Pike Island Hydroelectric Corporation has made its Environmental Assessment report publicly available, outlining the environmental impacts of its proposed project on the island.
Current Hydro Project 19, LLC has made its environmental assessment publicly available for review and comment, as required by law, in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
The company is implementing Order No. 917, which requires the filing of electric quarterly reports and data collection. A new web page has been created to provide guidance on the initial implementation of the order.
WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. is seeking public input on environmental concerns related to its planned Bakken East Pipeline Project, with public scoping sessions scheduled to take place
Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC is requesting an extension of time to fulfill a notice, citing unspecified reasons, and is seeking a new deadline for completion of the task.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded an administrative review of antidumping duties on cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate products from the Republic of Korea. The review found that the producers and exporters in question sold these products at prices below their normal value during the review period from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that the sole producer/exporter of thermal paper from Korea did not sell the subject merchandise at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, resulting in the rescission of part of the antidumping duty administrative review
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to comment on these collections before they are submitted to OMB for review.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold an online public meeting of its Ecosystem Workgroup, allowing the public to participate and engage in discussions
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Bluefish Advisory Panel will co-host a public meeting with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Bluefish Advisory Panel to discuss bluefish management
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold an online public meeting of its Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel, allowing the public to participate and provide input on various ecosystem-related topics.
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting of its Habitat Advisory Panel via webinar to discuss actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with in-person attendance also available.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain Chinese producers and exporters of wood mouldings and millwork products received subsidies, and is seeking public comment on the preliminary results of its review, which covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
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 that Commerce issue rulings on these applications.
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily found that Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques did not sell strontium chromate from France in the United States at below normal value during the review period, and is inviting comments on these preliminary results.
Turbocam Inc., a leading manufacturer of turbocharger and aircraft engine compressor components, has submitted a proposal to establish a new production facility in New Hampshire's Foreign-Trade Zone 81, with locations in Barrington, Dover, and Rochester.
The public hearing for proposed regulations on clean fuel production credits, originally scheduled for May 27-29, 2026, has been rescheduled to a telephonic-only format, following a notice published in the Federal Register on February 4, 2026.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on a proposal to reissue U.S. savings bonds to personal trusts, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of the Treasury is seeking public comments on an existing information collection process related to survivors' claims for payment of bonds or checks issued under the Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946, which has been amended. The Department aims to reduce paperwork burden and invites comments from the public and other federal agencies.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on its proposed extension of the Qualification and Certification Program Request for MSHA Individual Identification Number (MIIN) to reduce paperwork burden and ensure efficient data collection.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for the Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Standard, which is currently under review.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard
The Department of Labor is requesting public input on a proposed extension of its authority to collect information from law enforcement officers regarding injuries or occupational diseases, and deaths, in an effort to reduce paperwork burden.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is distributing funds to support career services and training for farmworkers under the National Farmworker Jobs Program, as mandated by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
□ The net assets of the Korean current account increased by 36.99 billion dollars during March 2026.
The Bank of Korea released the preliminary balance of payments data for March 2026, showing a trade deficit of 1.3 trillion won and a current account surplus of 1.1 trillion won.
The tender for two-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening will be held on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
The tender for five-year RMB HKSAR institutional government bonds to be held on Thursday, 14 May 2026
The Hong Kong Government's Institutional Green Bond and Infrastructure Bond Offerings
The Office of Early Childhood Development is requesting a 3-year extension with revisions to annual reporting instruments under Office of Management and Budget Control #0970-0614.
The Office of Child Support Enforcement is proposing to collect data for a new implementation and outcomes study, Evaluation of the Next Generation Child Support Employment Services Demonstration.
The Office on Trafficking in Persons is requesting an extension of approval with revisions for the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center Evaluation Package, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has updated the criteria for determining maternity care target areas (MCTA) in response to public feedback, removing the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) criterion and reallocating its points.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) titled '391.41 CMV Driver Medication Form' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, inviting public comment.
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public input to support the development of a commercially viable small modular reactor for the marine transportation system.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed a proposed rule change to amend MSRB Rule G-20, revising gift and gratuities requirements to align with FINRA Rule 3220 amendments and making technical amendments.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved an amendment to the plan for the allocation of regulatory responsibilities among several U.S. stock exchanges, including Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, relating to the surveillance, investigation, and enforcement of insider trading rules.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed a proposed rule change to amend MSRB Rule G-12(c) regarding confirmation requirements for ineligible inter-dealer municipal securities transactions.
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to extend the designated date for removal of its dedicated GPS antenna service under General 8, Section 1(d). The change aims to delay the removal of the service.
The Securities and Exchange Commission published a document in the Federal Register on March 4, 2026, to make annual adjustments to transaction fee rates for fiscal year 2026, but it contained a typographical error.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing amendments to allow companies to file semiannual reports on new Form 10-S in lieu of quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and to simplify financial statement requirements under Regulation S-X.
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) received a proposed amendment to the Utah coal regulatory program, submitted by Utah on its own initiative following the passage of Utah House Bill 419 during the 2026 legislative session.