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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has updated the safety standard for infant and cradle swings to incorporate the latest version of the voluntary standard, ASTM F2088-25, under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
The Blockchain Security Standards Council, Inc. has issued a notice in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, outlining its compliance with the act's requirements.
The Department of Justice is revising ADA regulations to extend compliance dates for web content and mobile app accessibility, with new deadlines for state and local government entities and public entities.
The Rural Housing Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, proposes to amend the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program regulation to exclude real estate commission fees from interested party limitations, a move aimed at reducing costs for borrowers. The proposed change is part of the agency's efforts to support affordable housing options for rural residents.
The USDA Rural Development will implement changes to align insurance coverage types, amounts, and deductibles with industry standards, simplifying coverage and improving customer experience for the Multi-Family Housing Direct Loan and Grant programs.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking an extension of approval for an information collection related to plant protection regulations, allowing states to impose additional restrictions on plant imports.
Tygart LLC has officially withdrawn its request for an extension of time, confirming the effectiveness of this decision
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has extended the comment period for its information collection activities, FERC-547, FERC-550, and FERC-914, and corrected a mistake in the burden table, following a consolidated comment request.
The City of Kankakee, Illinois, is seeking additional study requests and establishing a procedural schedule for the relicensing process. The city is also setting a deadline for submitting final amendments.
PacifiCorp has made its Environmental Assessment report publicly available, outlining the company's efforts to minimize environmental impact during its operations.
Scout V Hugoton Gathering, LP, and Pan-Hugoton Gathering Company LLC have submitted a notice to the relevant authorities regarding their application to establish an intervention deadline for their gathering activities. The companies are seeking to formalize their operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
The U.S. Department of State is transitioning from issuing two passport book sizes to a single, 38-page passport book, with the next redesign set to be released.
The US Patent and Trademark Office is requesting public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to PTAB appeals, with a 60-day comment period before submission to the Office of Management and Budget.
The USPTO is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of the Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) Surveys information collection, which must be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval within 60 days.
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved Shiseido America, Inc.'s application for a subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 200, located in Cranbury and East Windsor, New Jersey, enabling the company to expand its operations and take advantage of additional trade benefits.
The U.S. government has issued new regulations governing the taking and importing of marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, and seals, in an effort to protect these species and their habitats.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking public input on proposed and ongoing information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, with a 60-day comment period preceding submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on proposed information collection requirements for the Fisheries Finance Program, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and invites comments within 60 days before submitting the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The University of Alaska Southeast has submitted a permit application to conduct research on marine mammals in Alaska, with the goal of studying these animals in their natural habitat.
The Massachusetts towns of Boylston, Gloucester, Newburyport, and Rowley have been approved for a subzone within Foreign-Trade Zone 27, following an application by Applied Materials, Inc.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination that imports of disposable aluminum containers from Vietnam, made using aluminum foil from China, are circumventing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on aluminum containers from China. Interested parties can comment on this decision.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that imports of disposable aluminum containers made in Thailand using Chinese aluminum foil are evading U.S. duties on aluminum containers from China. Interested parties can now comment on this preliminary determination.
The Internal Revenue Service will re-establish the Art Advisory Panel for a two-year term, starting no earlier than seven days after the notice is published.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated the user fee for the special enrollment examination for enrolled agents (EAs), reducing it from $99 to $66 per part. The change is part of the IRS's efforts to implement the Independent Offices Appropriation Act of 1952, which authorizes the charging of user fees.
The Treasury Department and the IRS are reducing the user fee for special enrollment examinations for enrolled agents from $99 to $66 per part, effective immediately.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required for Workforce Information Grants to States (WIGS) and must be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Wasatch Venture Fund III, LLC has surrendered its Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) license, marking the end of its operations as an SBIC.
The state of Alaska has issued an administrative disaster declaration for a rural area, effective April 15, 2026, due to severe storms, flooding, and the remnants of Typhoon Halong
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection for retail foreign exchange transactions, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order providing exemptive relief to allow Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Inc. (CME) and Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) to commingle customer funds for futures positions, enabling cross-margining of customer positions.
The tender for three-year HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening will be held on Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Tender of three-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening to be held on Thursday, 23 April 2026
The tender for 10 year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds through reopening will be held on Thursday, 23 April 2026
The tender for HKD HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds of 7 years through reopening will be held on Wednesday 22 April 2026
The tender for 15 years of institutional government bonds of HKD HKSAR through reopening to be held on Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Temporary issuance schedule for HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds under the Infrastructure Bond Programme and the Sustainable Bond Programme of the Government
Taipower has partnered with the Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association to install 80 specially designed wayfaring markers on utility poles along three national greenways, enhancing navigation for hikers and cyclists.
The MDBs have agreed on a joint framework to construct sustainable and accountable critical minerals value chains, with the ultimate goal of scaling investments in energy and economic transformation.
The euro area experienced a trade surplus of €11.5 billion in goods with the rest of the world in February 2026, a decrease from the €23.1 billion surplus in February 2025.
Sarah Breeden, a leading expert, discussed the future of the financial system at the HLS-PIFS Symposium, where she emphasized the need for a new agenda for Europe and the United States to address the challenges of the 21st century.
The EU's greenhouse gas emissions fell by a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the total reductions in EU emissions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the United Nations...
The EU's greenhouse gas emissions decreased by a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, bringing the EU's total emission reductions to 40% below 1990 levels, according to official EU data sent to the United Nations...
Nigerian overnight financing rate (NOFR) - Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Central Bank of Nigeria and Financial Market Dealers Association announce the Nigerian overnight financing rate (NOFR) as a new money market benchmark
The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation and the Family and Youth Services Bureau request approval for a revision to the Personal Responsibility Education Program Performance Measures project to simplify and clarify information collections.
The Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the ST LNG Deepwater Port Development Project, along with an informational open house and public meeting.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. has filed Amendment No. 1 to a proposed rule change, which aims to replace day trading margin provisions with intraday margin standards in FINRA Rule 4210.
The Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend its fee schedule and modify transaction fees, which has taken immediate effect.
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend Rule 11.9(c)(11) and Rule 11.13(a)(4)(C)-(D) to describe the behavior of non-displayed orders.
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc. has filed a proposed rule change to amend its rules regarding the behavior of orders containing non-displayed instructions.