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The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review three initial determinations terminating investigations into Chinese companies Shanghai Sakura Plastic Products Co., Ltd., Shandong Jinshan Jieyuan Container Co., Ltd., and Zibo Jielin Plastic Pipe Manufacture Co. Ltd. due to consent orders and settlement agreements.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised the schedule for the subject proceeding related to chromium trioxide imports from India and Turkey, according to the WTO website (https://www.wto.org). The revised schedule aims to address trade concerns and ensure fair competition in the global market.
The U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) have confirmed that a key rule regarding public health risks and asylum eligibility will take effect on December 31, 2025, despite recent regulatory changes. The rule, which was initially finalized in December 2020, has undergone multiple delays and amendments, but the Departments are now partially withdrawing certain provisions.
The US Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service is soliciting nominations for individuals to join the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee, which advises on grain standards and services under the US Grain Standards Act, to help meet customer needs in a rapidly evolving market.
The U.S. Department of State has finalized a rule to simplify defense trade and cooperation among the U.S., Australia, and the UK, in line with President Biden's Executive Order 14268, issued on April 9, 2025, to enhance the speed and accountability of foreign defense sales.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is inviting the public to an online meeting with Area 2A Pacific halibut governmental management entities, which will be held to discuss management of the fishery
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will host two webinars to gather public input on proposed changes to Gulf Red Grouper management rules, as part of the Reef Fish Amendment 62. The council is seeking comments from the public on these modifications.
The agency is submitting its information collection activities to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, and is seeking public comment on potential license exceptions and other authorizations.
The agency is requesting public comment on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of its information collection activities, including a generic clearance for questionnaire pretesting research.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its Alaska License Limitation Program for Groundfish, Crab, and Scallops, as part of its efforts to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and minimize reporting burdens on the public.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is starting its annual preseason process for ocean salmon fisheries in 2026, and will host public meetings and hearings to discuss proposed management measures, with agendas to be published in the Federal Register before the meetings.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has released standard ex-vessel prices for groundfish and halibut, which will be used to calculate the observer fee under the North Pacific Observer Program. The prices will be applied to landings made in 2026, with invoices sent to processors and registered buyers by January 15, 2027, and fees due to NMFS by February 15, 2027.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced that New Jersey will transfer a portion of its 2025 commercial bluefish quota to North Carolina to comply with the Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions, affecting the revised 2025 commercial bluefish quotas for both states.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that North Carolina will transfer a portion of its 2025 summer flounder quota to New Jersey, in compliance with the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Fishery Management Plan quota transfer provisions.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating unused Pacific cod total allowable catch (TAC) from jig gear vessels to smaller catcher vessels using hook-and-line or pot gear in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) management area to meet the 2026 TAC allowance for the A season.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing an accountability measure to reduce king mackerel catch limits in the Gulf of America due to excessive landings in the 2024-2025 fishing year.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing to update its guidelines for large insured banks and associations, increasing the asset threshold for applying these heightened standards from $50 billion to $700 billion, and making other technical adjustments.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is proposing a preemption determination, stating that federal law supersedes state laws that restrict OCC-regulated banks' ability to decide on interest payments and fees for real estate escrow accounts. This decision aims to provide clarity for banks and other stakeholders.
The OCC is proposing a rule to formalize banks' authority to create or maintain escrow accounts for real estate lending, allowing them to make business decisions on account terms, including compensation and fees, without overly restrictive guidelines.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is adopting a final rule amending business conduct and documentation requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants, providing exceptions for cleared swaps and making other changes.
Retail banks fully launch Money Safe
Entergy Operations, Inc. files application with NRC to renew Grand Gulf Site ESP for 20 years, beyond its current license expiration date of April 5, 2027.
The U.S. Trade Representative has taken action against Nicaragua, following an investigation, to address concerns over labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law, as mandated by the Trade Act of 1974.
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that China's acts, policies, and practices targeting the semiconductor industry are actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, leading to the imposition of tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, starting at 0% and increasing to at least 30% in 18 months.
Align Technology, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. patents related to clear aligners, seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same and is now soliciting public comments on any issues raised by the complaint or the filing.
The FDA is hosting a roundtable discussion with small tobacco product manufacturers to gather input on premarket tobacco product application submissions for electronic nicotine delivery systems products, with the goal of improving the premarket application process.
The FDA is setting user fee rates for over-the-counter monograph drugs and order requests from 2026 to 2030, with rates for fiscal year 2026 to be announced separately.
The FDA has determined the regulatory review period for ROMVIMZA, a human drug product, following a patent extension application submitted to the USPTO.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for ALHEMO, a human biological product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined the regulatory review period for ADZYNMA, a human biological product, in response to patent extension applications submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the patent extension of LEQEMBI, a human biological product, following a submission to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The FDA has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for OJEMDA, a human drug product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the USPTO.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for ZELSUVMI, a human drug product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The FDA is proposing to withdraw approval of three Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) held by Egis Pharmaceuticals Limited, et al., due to repeated failure to file required annual reports, and is offering the opportunity for a hearing on the proposal.
The FDA is seeking public comments on a petition requesting partial exemption from premarket notification requirements for certain radiology computer-aided detection and diagnosis devices, including software for cancer lesion detection and triage notification systems.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued two Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for new animal drug products to treat infestations caused by New World screwworm larvae in dogs and cats, following a public health emergency determination by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The NCUA Board is proposing a rule to streamline its regulations governing advertising and the notice of insured status, aiming to reduce regulatory complexity and administrative burden for federally insured credit unions.
The NCUA Board is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would eliminate regulations governing loan approvals and policies for making loans to other credit unions, while maintaining statutory requirements and state laws for federally insured state-chartered credit unions.
The NCUA Board is proposing a rule change to give federally insured credit unions more time to report catastrophic acts and reduce the compliance burden, allowing them to focus on recovery and core functions.
The NCUA Board is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to eliminate the segregated deposit and collateral requirements for federally insured credit unions acting as surety and guarantors, aiming to increase product design flexibility.
The Department of Justice is eliminating the Office of the Executive Secretariat and integrating its duties into the Justice Management Division, as part of a broader organizational restructuring effort.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is revising the reporting requirements under the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 (AFIDA) to better track foreign ownership of US agricultural lands, amid growing national security concerns.
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is renewing its approved information collection for swine slaughter inspection, which is set to expire on February 28, 2026, and will remain unchanged.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled against the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision on refractory bricks with added alumina from the People's Republic of China, forcing Commerce to revise its final determination.
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will conduct three in-person public meetings and one online webinar to gather public input on the Shallow-water Grouper, a fish species managed by the council.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of paper file folders from Cambodia, affecting imports from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final negative determination regarding the sales of paper file folders from Cambodia, concluding they are not being or likely to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value during the specified investigation period.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a revised Letter of Authorization (LOA) to WesternGeco LLC, replacing Viridien, for taking marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America (formerly Gulf of Mexico).
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting, where attendees can provide oral and written comments. This is a hybrid meeting, open to the public, and is an opportunity for public input.