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12/16/2025

US Fishery Management to Adjust Groundfish Fisheries for 2025-2026

The Magnuson-Stevens Act requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to make inseason adjustments to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery's management measures, allowing for more abundant groundfish stocks while protecting overfished and depleted ones.

12/16/2025

NMFS Proposes 2026 and 2027 Harvest Specifications for Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing 2026 and 2027 harvest specifications for the groundfish fishery in the Gulf of Alaska, aiming to conserve and manage groundfish resources in accordance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, and to achieve the goals and objectives of the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Gulf of Alaska.

12/16/2025

Tribal General Welfare Benefits Exemption Regulations

The U.S. government has released final regulations clarifying which benefits provided by Indian Tribal governments are exempt from taxation. The rules apply to Indian Tribes, their members, and other program participants, and aim to ensure consistency in determining eligible benefits.

12/16/2025

OCC, Board, and Bureau Finalize Amendments to Higher-Priced Mortgage Loan Appraisal Regulations

The OCC, the Board, and the Bureau are finalizing amendments to the official interpretations for their regulations that implement section 129H of the Truth in Lending Act, which establishes special appraisal requirements for higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemption threshold for transactions of $25,000 or less will increase to $34,200, effective January 1, 2026, based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as of June 1, 2025.

12/15/2025

FCC Reviews Information Collections for Public Comment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to reduce paperwork burdens and ensure the proper performance of its functions.

12/15/2025

NHTSA Requests Public Comment on Advanced Drunk Driving Prevention Technology Telltale

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking public comment on its intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection related to the development and evaluation of an advanced drunk driving prevention technology telltale, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

12/15/2025

Mandatory Toy Safety Standards: Requirements for Neck Floats

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing a final rule to establish performance requirements for neck floats and revised labeling requirements to address fatal hazards associated with these toys, as mandated by Section 106(a) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

12/15/2025

USDA Requests Comments on Refined Sugar Import Terms

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on whether to modify terms and conditions for refined sugar imports, with a focus on their impact on the domestic sugar industry, in accordance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

12/15/2025

USDA to Hold Public Meeting on Reducing Salmonella in Poultry Products

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will hold a public meeting on January 14, 2026, to discuss practical strategies for reducing Salmonella illnesses attributed to poultry products, following the withdrawal of a previous proposed rule and in response to public comments.

12/15/2025

Rescheduled Meeting of the National Organic Standards Board

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is rescheduling a meeting of the National Organic Standards Board, a committee that helps develop standards for organic farming and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on implementing the Organic Foods Production Act.