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The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council), comprising OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, is issuing a final rule to adjust the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) thresholds for inflation every five years. The adjustment uses the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers and will be applied starting in 2025.
The Small Entity Compliance Guide for Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06, issued jointly by OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA, provides a summary of the rule and its amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), prepared in accordance with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996.
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented a new assessment rate for oranges and grapefruit grown in Texas, increasing it from $0.03 to $0.04 per 7/10-bushel carton, as recommended by the Texas Valley Citrus Committee.
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing the designations of Keokuk Grain Inspection Service and Ohio Valley Grain Inspection to provide official services under the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) in the specified regions.
The Risk Management Agency (RMA), acting on behalf of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC), is reviewing and removing outdated crop insurance provisions in the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. This change aims to clarify the rules for FCIC customers, with no impact on their insurance coverage.
The U.S. Department of State has revised the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to remove items no longer warranting inclusion on the U.S. Munitions List (USML), add new items, and clarify certain entries. The updates also include a new license exemption for unmanned underwater vehicles.
The Department of State is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to defense sales and services, with a 60-day notice period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
The U.S. government has made determinations regarding the importation of culturally significant objects for a temporary exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The exhibition, titled
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Joint Spiny Dogfish Committee will hold a public meeting, where stakeholders can provide input on fishery management decisions.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that thermal paper imported from Germany was sold at its normal value in the US during the review period, from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023, and therefore no antidumping duty will be imposed.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public input on suggestions to enhance fisheries management and science, as mandated by the President's Executive Order (E.O.) on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness, issued on April 17, 2025. NMFS will also host a listening session to gather additional comments on fishery-related regulatory barriers and other priority needs.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene a series of meetings, including sub-committees and a formal public comment session, in the coming week.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene a meeting of its Groundfish Plan Teams from September 16 to September 18, 2025.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public comment on its proposed collection of data from registered nurses through the National Sample Survey, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The Census Bureau clarified filing requirements for in-transit shipments and other provisions under the Foreign Trade Regulations, correcting an error in the final rule published on August 14, 2025
The Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory bodies will hold public meetings in Spokane, Washington, from September 17-24, 2025, with the option to participate remotely via webinar, and in-person meetings for select groups.
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 the proposed certification of identity form BC-300.
A&K Railroad Materials, Inc. has received official approval for its subzone status in Eagle Lake, Texas, marking a significant milestone for the company's operations in the region.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have made affirmative final determinations, resulting in the issuance of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on certain tungsten shot imported from China. These orders are aimed at protecting American businesses from unfair trade practices by Chinese companies.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that revoking the antidumping duty order on ceramic tile from China would likely lead to the continued dumping of these products in the U.S. market, at levels indicated in the final results of the sunset review.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has evaluated hatchery management plans for 12 salmon programs in the Nooksack River basin and Strait of Georgia, concluding that implementing these plans will not harm the endangered species, and making them available to the public.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is allowing catcher vessels under 60 feet to fish for Pacific cod in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area using hook-and-line or pot gear, in order to reach the 2025 total allowable catch quota for these vessels.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has evaluated plans for three hatchery programs rearing and releasing Chinook, coho, and pink salmon in the Dungeness River basin, submitted by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) as co-managers. The plans have been deemed acceptable by NMFS, which has determined that implementing and enforcing these plans will not significantly harm the survival and recovery of Puget Sound Chinook salmon or Puget Sound steelhead.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reallocating unused Pacific cod from American Fisheries Act catcher/processor vessels to amendment 80 vessels in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to meet the 2025 total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific cod.
The US Department of Labor will no longer accept paper checks as a form of payment, starting from September 30, 2025, as part of an effort to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, following President Trump's Executive Order 14247
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its Home Mortgage Disclosure information collection, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and has submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed the effective date of September 15, 2025, for a direct final rule revising the duration of design certifications, which now extends to 40 years.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is correcting a final rule that incorrectly included compliance dates for provisions delayed indefinitely and omitted a word in one section, affecting recognized telecommunication certification bodies, test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted a new report and order to accelerate wireline broadband deployment by streamlining pole attachment processes and improving collaboration between utilities and attachers.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reexamining the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) to modernize these alerting systems and make them more effective, efficient, and better able to serve the public's needs.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is hosting the first meeting of its Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee (CPAAC) to discuss consumer protection and accessibility issues.
The Media Bureau of the FCC has revised part 76 of its rules in response to court decisions, removing outdated regulations related to program carriage complaint proceedings and encoding rules.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined a violation of Section 337 and issued a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against five respondents in a case involving smart wearable devices, systems, and components.
The US Commission is set to determine if imports of polypropylene corrugated boxes from China are causing material injury to the US industry, following preliminary findings by the Commerce Department.
The FDA has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for IQIRVO, a human drug product, following submissions to the USPTO for patent extension.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for LUMISIGHT, a human drug product, in response to a patent extension application submitted to the US 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 NEMLUVIO, a human biological product, following submissions to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, related to notifications and convening panels for Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for YORVIPATH, a human drug product, in response to patent extension applications submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The FDA has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for ZUNVEYL, a human drug product, following 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 VORANIGO, a human drug product, following a patent extension application submitted to the US 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 OHTUVAYRE, a human drug product, following submissions to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice in the Federal Register to correct the regulatory review period for the biologic product CAMZYOS, following a review of its patent numbers.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for PIASKY, a human biological product, in response to patent extension applications submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a notice determining the regulatory review period for the extension of a human drug product patent, as submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
The FDA has determined that four Heparin Sodium products were not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, paving the way for their approval through abbreviated new drug applications.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is proposing a standard definition for 'risks to consumers' related to consumer financial products and services to ensure clarity and statutory authority in supervisory designations.
The U.S. government is seeking public input on a proposed information collection to develop nutrition education messages and products for the general public, as part of a formative research study.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold three public meetings to discuss proposed recommendations for urban agriculture practices, as part of the Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Advisory Committee, which advises the Secretary of Agriculture on policy development and outreach.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has received applications to investigate the scope of antidumping duty (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) orders for specific products, and will issue rulings on these applications.