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The FDA is withdrawing its proposed rule on restricted sale, distribution, and use of sunlamp products, which was published in the Federal Register on December 22, 2015, due to a lack of intent to finalize the rule.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the approval of a form used to verify compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, with the current extension set to expire on March 31, 2026.
The Drug Enforcement Administration has temporarily scheduled bromazolam, a synthetic substance, in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act due to an imminent hazard to public safety.
The US Department of Justice is proposing a rule to simplify the certification process for state capital counsel systems, allowing for more efficient review of death penalty cases and reducing delays in the process.
The Agricultural Marketing Service has approved changes to Oklahoma's Central Filing System, transferring authority from the Secretary of State to the County Clerk's Office, which will enable public access to Effective Financing Statements within 48 hours of recording and electronic filing capabilities.
The US Department of Agriculture is directing a referendum among eligible tart cherry growers and processors to determine if they support continuing the marketing order regulating tart cherry production in Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The decision will be made by eligible growers and processors in the affected states.
The Department of State is seeking Office of Management and Budget approval for a new information collection process, and is requesting public comments over the next 60 days.
The US government has designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, following a proposal by the State Department, amid growing concerns over the group's ties to terrorism and extremist activities in the region.
The US government has added the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood to its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists, following a designation process initiated by the Secretary of State
The U.S. government has delegated authority to restrict the entry of foreign nationals to protect the United States, as outlined in Executive Order 14163 and Presidential Proclamation 10998, which are related to INA 212(f) Presidential Proclamations.
The new rule adjusts the eligibility period for claims under the HAVANA Act of 2021, shifting the deadline from January 1, 2016, to September 11, 2001, as mandated by the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The rule also sets a deadline for appeals and introduces administrative changes.
The U.S. government has issued permits, including amendments and modifications, for marine mammals and endangered species under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Endangered Species Act.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that certain producers and exporters from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam sold their products in the U.S. at a price lower than their normal value during the review period. The department is also rescinding the review for two companies and invites public comment on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to continue an antidumping duty order on tow-behind lawn groomers and certain parts from China due to concerns about dumping and material injury to the U.S. lawn groomer industry.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that oil country tubular goods from the Republic of Korea were sold in the U.S. at prices above normal value, during the review period from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024, and interested parties can comment on the results.
The U.S. Commerce Department has found that Zhejiang Sanmei Ind. Co., Ltd. sold pentafluoroethane (R-125) to the U.S. at below-normal-value prices during the review period, and that Zhejiang Yonghe Refrigerant Co., Ltd. is part of a China-wide entity and ineligible for a separate rate.
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have made affirmative final determinations, resulting in the imposition of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on polypropylene corrugated boxes imported from China.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that temporary steel fencing from China is being sold in the U.S. at a price lower than its true market value, and has set a period of investigation from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that producers and exporters of temporary steel fencing from China are receiving subsidies, prompting countervailing duties to be imposed.
Fermi, Inc. has submitted an application to the General Services Administration for a subzone designation within Foreign-Trade Zone 252 in Panhandle, Texas, in an effort to enhance its export capabilities and competitiveness.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new specifications for the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan, as recommended by the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, to prevent overfishing and align with the most recent scientific information.
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has given preliminary approval for an Exempted Fishing Permit application submitted by the Northeast Seafood Coalition in partnership with the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, allowing federally permitted fishing vessels to fish outside regulations in support of exempted fishing activities.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has harvested the 2026 scup Winter I commercial quota, meaning vessels with a Federal fisheries permit for the scup fishery cannot land scup until the end of the quota period on April 30, 2026, in accordance with regulations governing the scup fishery.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting the BE-577 survey to measure the size and economic impact of U.S. direct investment abroad, as mandated by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey to measure the size and economic impact of U.S. direct investment abroad, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting a mandatory survey to measure U.S. trade in transport services and analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey to collect data on ocean freight revenues and foreign expenses of U.S. carriers, necessary for measuring U.S. trade in transport services and analyzing its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey to measure U.S. trade in insurance services and analyze its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is conducting a mandatory quarterly survey to measure foreign direct investment in the US and its economic impact. The survey, titled Quarterly Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States--Transactions of U.S. Affiliate with Foreign Parent (BE-605), is authorized by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Department of Commerce, is conducting a mandatory survey titled Annual Survey of Foreign Ocean Carriers' Expenses in the United States (BE-29) to measure U.S. trade in transport services and analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting a mandatory survey to measure U.S. trade in transport services and analyze the impact of U.S. trade on the U.S. and foreign economies, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting a mandatory survey to measure U.S. trade in services and analyze its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting the Annual Survey of Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, a mandatory survey that aims to measure the economic impact of foreign direct investment on the US economy.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis is conducting a mandatory survey to measure U.S. trade in financial services and analyze its impact on the U.S. and foreign economies, as required by the International Investment and Trade in Services Survey Act and the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss matters relevant to the April 2026 Pacific Council meeting, which is open to the public.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold an online meeting to discuss its Special Project 1, open to the public, as part of its efforts to adapt management strategies and improve flexibility in fisheries management.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's HMSMT and HMSAS will host a public webinar meeting to discuss highly migratory species management
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Italian pasta was sold in the U.S. at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce determined that revoking the countervailing duty order on steel concrete reinforcing bar from Turkey would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of countervailable subsidies, as stated in the 'Final Results of Sunset Review' section of the notice.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on its proposed information collection for the Western Alaska Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program, which is subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed collection.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released comparability findings for the import of marine mammals from New Caledonia, Grenada, and Ireland under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, a federal law that regulates the importation of marine mammals.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Office of Workers' Compensation Programs-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as part of the War Hazards Compensation Act claims, benefits, and notices process.
The Office of the General Counsel of the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a meeting to discuss the Proposed Rule, scheduled for next week, in accordance with the Sunshine Act
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is requesting public input on the regulation of prediction markets, including potential prohibitions on certain event contracts and cost-benefit considerations.
Report on monetary policy in the WAMU Union - March 2026
EPO President Udo Campinos attended an IP conference in Bulgaria to strengthen cooperation and recognize prominent Bulgarian inventors, furthering the development of Europe's patent system.
HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, with a 30-day public comment period.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) proposes to extend data collection under the Generic Program-Specific Performance Progress Report (PPR) (0970-0490), reducing burden estimates to reflect current priorities.
The National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking public comment on a proposed data collection project in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published the authorized testing panels for Schedule I and II drugs and biomarkers in federal workplace drug testing programs, with no revisions effective July 7, 2025.