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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is submitting its information collections FERC-606 and FERC-607 to the Office of Management and Budget for review, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with no proposed changes to the reporting requirements.
The company has submitted a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment, a required step in the development process for its projects.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public comment on the Mandatory Reliability Standards for the Western Electric Coordinating Council, specifically the retirement of Regional Reliability Standard BAL-002-WECC-3, until July 6, 2027, following the initial July 6, 2026, deadline.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public input on its Emergency Preparedness and Operations Reliability Standards, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Power House Systems, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, requesting a reasonable period of time to complete its water quality certification application process.
The US government has announced that certain objects being imported from abroad for a temporary exhibition on women impressionists at the Saint Louis Art Museum and Minneapolis Institute of Art are deemed culturally significant and in the national interest.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would extend the moratorium on new commercial shrimp permits in the Gulf of America for an additional 10 years, aiming to stabilize fishing effort and prevent overcapacity in the Gulf shrimp fishery.
The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, along with other entities, has submitted an application to the U.S. government for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, aiming to facilitate the importation of critical equipment for research and development purposes.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking public comments on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a new form, NIST-366A, which requests personal radiation monitoring services.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on proposed and ongoing information collections, which will help assess the impact of these requirements and reduce the public's reporting burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on proposed and ongoing information collections related to recoverable critical minerals and materials, as part of its efforts to minimize reporting burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added a person's name to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, freezing their assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from doing business with them.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals and vessels on its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, following a determination that applicable legal criteria were met, resulting in the blocking of their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction, and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its collection of data from U.S. individual income tax returns and related forms, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) are issuing a notice to inform the public that they are rescinding the Interagency Statement on Special Purpose Credit Programs Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Regulation B, dated February 22, 2022. The agencies are rescinding the Interagency Statement to clarify that lenders cannot discriminate against borrowers based on prohibited characteristics and should not rely on the Interagency Statement or other related issuances going forward.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster, effective August 19, 2026, in response to severe storms and flooding in the state.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its declaration of a major disaster for public assistance only in the state of Mississippi, primarily due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding, which was initially declared on June 30, 2026.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the information collection requirements of the Safeguards Rule for an additional three years, with the current clearance set to expire on December 31, 2026.
The Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) for August 2026 stood at 104.5, 2.3 points lower than that in July. * Please refer to the attached files for details.
The Bank of Korea released its Consumer Tendency Survey for August 2026, showing a slight improvement in consumer sentiment. The survey found that 55.1% of respondents expected an economic improvement in the next six months.
Result of the tenders of the People's Bank of China RMB Bills held on 25 August 2026
Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
A better internet connection is enhancing student safety, learning speed, and connectivity at Ethiopian universities, transforming the learning experience.
Rwanda is exploring Korea's green industrial model to reduce waste and lower costs, aiming to create more competitive and environmentally friendly manufacturing jobs.
Statistics Canada released an advance estimate of manufacturing sales, indicating a 0.2% decrease in July, primarily driven by the chemical and other sectors.
June data on natural gas transmission, storage and distribution are now available.
Canadian cattle, hog, and sheep inventories increased compared to the same date in 2025.
Canadian corporations saw a significant increase in operating profit, rising to $228.2 billion in the second quarter, a $20.1 billion increase from the first quarter.
The IAEA Department of Nuclear Energy will host its regular Operators' Forum and four side events during the 70th IAEA General Conference, to be held in Vienna from September 14 to 18, 2026.
EU industrial production experienced a 2.9% increase in 2025 compared to 2024, marking the first rise since 2022, following two consecutive declines in 2023 and 2024.
HKEX appoints Head of External Communications
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMCA) has launched a new cross-border annuity disbursement service, allowing individuals to receive pension payments from overseas sources in Hong Kong. This service aims to simplify the process for expats and international pension holders.
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an application by Arizona Public Service Company and its affiliates to transfer control of licenses for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3, without any physical or operational changes.
The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Office of Engineering and Technology seek comment on a proposed ban on the importation and marketing of certain UAS and components listed in the FY2025 NDAA, deemed a risk to national security and US safety.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is extending the deadline for public comments on the public interest issues related to a potential violation of certain Wi-Fi routers, mesh Wi-Fi network devices, and components, originally set for August 11, 2026, to August 19, 2026.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a complaint alleging patent infringement by LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. related to the importation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries and products containing the same.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a proposed partial consent decree with the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, aiming to address environmental contamination and outstanding debts related to the site of a former chemical plant.
The Department of Justice is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget to collect information from individuals seeking to restore their federal firearms rights, following a final rule published in the Federal Register.
The National Cancer Institute is seeking partners to co-develop or license a collection of T cell receptors that target specific antigens from human papillomavirus types 6 and 11, with the goal of developing new cancer treatments.
The FDA has made available a final guidance document that outlines its approach to evaluating therapeutic equivalence for prescription drugs, aiming to help healthcare professionals and state agencies make informed decisions about drug selection and control healthcare costs.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made additional draft and revised draft product-specific guidances available, providing recommendations on bioequivalence studies for abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs). These guidances were developed using the process outlined in the FDA's June 11, 2010, guidance titled 'Bioequivalence Recommendations for Specific Products'.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is publishing modifications to its list of recognized standards for premarket reviews, aimed at helping manufacturers meet requirements for medical devices that conform to consensus standards.
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comment on the categories used in federal vaccine recommendations, including routine, risk-based, and individual-based decision-making, and whether additional categories should be adopted to improve vaccine recommendations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update its Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Airbus Helicopters Model AS332L and EC225LP helicopters, requiring an additional inspection of the emergency sea anchor and potentially replacing it, to address an unsafe condition on these aircraft.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to adopt a categorical exclusion (CATEX) established by the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to streamline environmental reviews for certain air force proposals, following consultation with the DAF and obtaining its concurrence.
The USDA is launching an environmental impact statement and rulemaking to simplify travel management regulations on National Forest System lands, favoring increased access while preserving local decision-making and considering public safety and resource conditions.
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Paducah, will hold an in-person/livestreamed meeting, as mandated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which requires public notice to be published in the Federal Register.
The Environmental Management Site-Specific Advisory Board (EM SSAB), Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is holding an in-person/virtual meeting, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and this notice is being published in the Federal Register.
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC and Horizon Pipeline Company, L.L.C. have submitted a notice to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding their application for a new natural gas pipeline project, which requires public intervention by February 17, 2024.
Bangor-Pacific Hydro Associates has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, requesting a reasonable period of time to complete its water quality certification application, as per the regulations.