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The FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division is seeking OMB approval to extend a previously approved information collection, which tracks law enforcement officers killed and assaulted, as part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Farm Service Agency is discontinuing its 'socially disadvantaged' designation, which provided increased benefits based on race and sex, for several emergency relief programs, including the Emergency Relief Program and Emergency Livestock Relief Program.
The Department of State is proposing a fee change to the Diversity Visa lottery program, requiring a $1 registration fee for individuals seeking to participate in the program, and amending its regulations to collect the fee electronically at the time of registration.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has submitted a permit application to study seven whale species, with a decision expected in the near future.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing new regulations to implement Framework Adjustment 18 to the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan, aiming to increase flexibility for the commercial fishing industry by modifying exemptions to the minimum mesh size requirements in the commercial summer flounder fishery.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented annual harvest specifications and management measures for the northern subpopulation of Pacific sardine, restricting most commercial fishing off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that Massachusetts will transfer a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina, in compliance with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan's quota transfer provisions.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken action to prevent overfishing of Pacific ocean perch in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska, citing concerns about reaching the 2025 total allowable catch limit.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a commercial closure for Atlantic Spanish mackerel in the northern zone of the Atlantic exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to protect the fishery resource, following projected landings that are expected to reach the revised commercial quota for the 2025-2026 fishing year.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold a public meeting from September 29, 2025, to October 3, 2025, and resume on October 6, 2025, through October 9, 2025.
The Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) committee will hold a public meeting to review the 99 assessment process for Gulf migratory king mackerel, which will involve a series of data and assessment webinars
The Southeast Data, Assessment and Review (SEDAR) will hold a public meeting to discuss the 100 assessment process for Gulf gray triggerfish, which includes a Data Workshop, assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop.
The U.S. Government has added 32 entities to the Entity List, targeting China, India, Iran, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey, and the UAE, due to national security or foreign policy concerns, while also correcting typographical errors in 27 existing entries.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is hosting a public meeting to review the stock assessment results for several fish species in the northwest Atlantic, including Acadian redfish, white hake, and yellowtail flounder. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to learn about the assessment process and ask questions.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a decision regarding a request from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and other entities to exempt certain scientific instruments from customs duties. The exemption will allow these instruments to be imported duty-free, facilitating scientific research and collaboration.
Utah State University et al has submitted an application to the relevant authorities for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, a move aimed at facilitating international collaborations and research in the field
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China is being sold in the U.S. at a price lower than what is considered fair, and has invited interested parties to comment on this finding, which covers the period from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of certain low-carbon steel wire from Mexico, used to manufacture standard steel welded wire mesh, are circumventing antidumping and countervailing duty orders. As a result, imports of these wires from Deacero S.A.P.I. de C.V. will be suspended on April 2, 2024, while other imports will be suspended on the date of publication of this notice.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Italian producers/exporters of certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate sold the subject merchandise at below-market prices during the review period, resulting in the imposition of antidumping duties.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Subcommittee will hold a public meeting to review additional analyses of 2025 groundfish stock assessments and other requests from the September 2025 Pacific Council meeting.
The US President announced a framework agreement with Japan on July 23, 2025, which aims to establish a new era of US-Japan trade relations based on reciprocity and shared national interests. The agreement led to the issuance of Executive Order 14345 on September 4, 2025, which directed changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US to address national security threats from Japanese goods.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its information collection request for a claim for refund of excise taxes, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on four tax forms, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites comments on the information collection request outlined in this notice.
The SEC has released final regulations outlining the rules for catch-up contributions in retirement plans, which are now aligned with the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, requiring Roth designations for certain catch-up eligible participants.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Bureau of Labor Statistics-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as part of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Bureau of Labor Statistics-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and will be used to collect data on multiple worksites and federal employment and wages.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an information collection request related to overpayment recovery, which is sponsored by the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs and must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Peabody Powder River Mining LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a modification to existing safety standards, following a notice issued by the agency.
Wolf Run Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify the existing mandatory safety standards for its mining operations.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) convened the 729th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), a committee that provides advice on reactor safety.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative is seeking public comments to identify significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports and foreign direct investment, to be included in the annual National Trade Estimate Report.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is releasing a new guideline to help businesses apply for USDA FSIS inspection, outlining requirements for inspection, exempt products, the application process, and resources for new applicants. The public is invited to comment on the guideline.
The Farm Service Agency is implementing the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024, providing financial assistance to eligible livestock producers affected by floods and wildfires, excluding those on federally managed land.
The USDA Rural Development agency is seeking applications for loans and grants to support rural economic development projects, with approximately $50 million for loans and $10 million for grants available for FY 2026.
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to update the grade standards for canned tomato products, including changes to the color sections, grading system, and spelling of 'catsup' as 'ketchup'.
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented a new assessment rate for fresh pears grown in Oregon and Washington, increasing the rate from $0.468 to $0.516 per 44-pound standard box, as recommended by the Fresh Pear Committee.
The Science Advisory Board (SAB) has announced its meeting schedule and proposed agenda, where members will discuss key issues outlined in the Matters to be considered section.
The USPTO is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection request aimed at enhancing customer experience, which is currently undergoing review by the Office of Management and Budget for approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The USPTO is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection 0651-0035, which helps assess the impact of its requirements and minimize reporting burden, following a previous 60-day comment period that ended on July 21, 2025.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited the retention of blackspotted and rougheye rockfish in the Central Aleutian Island and Western Aleutian Island districts of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area due to the impending total allowable catch limit for these species in the region. This measure aims to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainable fish populations.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that welded pipe from Türkiye was sold at its normal value in the U.S. market during the review period, May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Commerce's remand results on a countervailing duty order for multilayered wood flooring from China, covering the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled against the U.S. Department of Commerce's antidumping duty results for certain carbon and alloy steel cut-to-length plate from Italy, prompting Commerce to revise its findings.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its information collection request for the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, as mandated 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 will be reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration-sponsored information collection request for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration-sponsored information collection request, which must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Century Mining, LLC has submitted a petition to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to modify existing mandatory safety standards, according to a notice on the MSHA website.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety and Health Administration-sponsored information collection request to obtain permits for more than 20 boreholes and nonpermissible blasting units, and to post notices of misfires.