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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is seeking to reinstate an information collection titled Prohibition on Inclusion of Adverse Information in Consumer Reporting in Cases of Human Trafficking, which was previously approved under OMB Control Number 3170-0002.
Usona Institute has submitted an application to the government to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, a move that could impact the pharmaceutical industry.
Pharmaron Manufacturing Services (US) LLC has submitted an application to the US government to be registered as an importer of controlled substances, a process that involves meeting specific requirements and regulations. The company aims to import basic classes of controlled substances, as outlined in the provided supplementary information.
The US government is seeking public feedback on a proposed rule to update reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, a nutrition assistance program for low-income seniors
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is providing a temporary reduction in overtime and holiday inspection fees for small and very small meat, poultry, and egg establishments, using $20 million in de-obligated funds for Fiscal Year 2026. Eligible establishments can apply for a 30% reduction for small businesses and a 75% reduction for very small businesses, by submitting the FSIS Form 5200-16.
The US government is seeking public input on proposed changes to the Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order, which includes updates to the assessment rate for imported softwood lumber and revisions to the Softwood Lumber Board's membership structure.
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) plans to revise and extend the Livestock Slaughter Survey, a data collection process, due to changes in the target population, sampling design, and questionnaire length, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. agency is requesting public comment on two direct investment surveys, BE-13 and Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The U.S. government is seeking public comment on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of a direct investment survey, specifically the Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States-Transactions of U.S. Affiliate With Foreign Parent (BE-605). The survey aims to collect data on foreign direct investment in the U.S.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public input on a request from the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission to take marine mammals incidental to the replacement of marine facilities in North Puget Sound, Washington, for a period of 5 years
The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) has announced its meeting schedule and proposed agenda, where members will discuss key issues related to ocean research
The Ocean Research Advisory Panel (ORAP) seeks nominations for its 10-18 member panel, which advises the Ocean Policy Committee and provides independent recommendations on ocean policy matters. The panel is established under the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and members are appointed for up to three years, renewable once.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is soliciting public comments on a request from Furie Operating Alaska, LLC to renew its incidental harassment authorization for taking marine mammals in support of natural gas production in Cook Inlet, Alaska, following a 15-day additional comment period.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing 2026 fishing year specifications for the golden tilefish and blueline tilefish fisheries north of the North Carolina/Virginia border to establish allowable harvest levels and prevent overfishing, in line with the Magnuson-Stevens Act and the Tilefish Fishery Management Plan.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on proposed and ongoing information collections to assess their impact and reduce reporting burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting them to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The Census Bureau is simplifying its foreign trade regulations by consolidating and streamlining cross-references to other regulations, aiming to promote efficiency without altering substantive obligations or entitlements.
The US Department of the Treasury is updating the terms and conditions for buying back Treasury securities, expanding eligibility for direct offers and clarifying participation requirements.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request related to the Asbestos in Shipyards Standard, which is currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget.
The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on a proposed extension of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, to reduce paperwork burden and ensure efficient data collection.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting public input on its plan to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements related to retaliation complaints, as outlined in the Regulations Containing Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints.
The Federal Trade Commission is requesting public comment on its proposal to extend the information collection requirements for its Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms for an additional three years, with the current clearance set to expire on July 31, 2026.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking a three-year extension of the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for its Affiliate Marketing Rule, which affects certain motor vehicle dealers, until April 30, 2029, and also requests an extension for the shared enforcement of Regulation V provisions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking a three-year extension of the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for the Consumer Product Warranty Rule, which is set to expire on April 30, 2026.
The HKMA's half-yearly Monetary and Financial Stability Report (March 2026 issue)
The Bank of Korea will extend the operating hours of BOK-Wire+, its real-time gross settlement system, from 09:00-17:30 to 09:00-20:00, effective March 30, 2026.
The EPO President strengthened co-operation with key EU partners during a Technology Dashboard event and high-level meetings in Brussels, advancing the partnership between the European Patent Office and the EU.
HKEX, Bursa Malaysia Launched Co-Branded Index, Signed MoU to Enhance Market Connectivity
The European Patent Office (EPO) recently met with the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) to enhance their partnership and discuss intellectual property matters
In February 2026, the average interest rate on new deposits was 2.83%, up from previous rates.
Euronews sat down with EPO President António Campinos to discuss global tech trends and strategies for Europe to remain competitive in the tech industry
The National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (NCI) will publish a 30-day comment request for the Clinical Trials Reporting Program (CTRP) Database.
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is proposing to collect data for the new Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Pilot Evaluation.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting scheduled for March 18-19, 2026, has been stayed until further notice due to a preliminary order issued in American Academy of Pediatrics et al. v. Kennedy et al.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has renewed the charter of the Lead Exposure and Prevention Advisory Committee (LEPAC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting a 3-year extension with revisions to the information collection activities approved by the Office of Management and Budget.
The Department of Health and Human Services proposes to amend the Native American Programs Act regulations to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete regulations, with a plain language summary available on https://www.regulations.gov.
The Department of Health and Human Services proposes to amend regulations for human services and emergency response programs to eliminate unnecessary or obsolete rules, with a plain language summary available on https://www.regulations.gov.
The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families has rescinded outdated provisions of the State Legalization Impact Assistance Grants regulations to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline refugee resettlement programs.
The Office of the Secretary intends to request renewal of the 'DOT Technical Assistance PRA' information collection, with OMB control number 2105-0584, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a notification of data availability (NODA) regarding railroad grade crossings, allowing for public comment on relevant information.
Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC has filed an application with the Department of Energy to amend its existing authorization to export liquefied natural gas to non-free trade agreement countries, requesting additional exports of approximately 467.67 billion cubic feet per year.
The Department of Energy's Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office received an application from Argent LNG, LLC to export approximately 1,293.75 billion cubic feet of liquefied natural gas per year from a proposed terminal in Louisiana.
Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has announced its final 2028 resource pool power allocations for the Parker-Davis Project, developed under the Final 2028 P-DP Power Marketing Plan.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE, LLC to adopt listing criteria for options on commodity-based trusts that hold multiple crypto assets.
Investors Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its rules to reflect the name change of Nasdaq BX to Nasdaq Texas.
24X National Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend Exchange Rule 11.6 and update references to Regulation NMS.
NYSEArca, Inc. filed a proposed rule change to adopt a new methodology for the assessment and collection of the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF).
NYSE American LLC has filed a proposed rule change to adopt a new methodology for assessing and collecting the Options Regulatory Fee (ORF). The change is effective immediately.
The University of Maine, Orono, intends to repatriate cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
The Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History intends to repatriate a cultural item under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act.