5/6/2026
The U.S. Trade Representative is initiating the second four-year review of actions taken to address China's Acts, Policies, and Practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation, with requests for continuation due between May 7, 2026, and July 5, 2026, and June 24, 2026, and August 22, 2026, respectively.
5/6/2026
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on a potential violation of Section 337, with a deadline of May 30, 2026, regarding Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing the Same.
5/6/2026
The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing in part a final initial determination finding a violation of Section 337, requesting written submissions on remedy, public interest, and bonding.
5/6/2026
The FDA has classified a device for preserving and stabilizing microbial nucleic acids in clinical samples into Class II, a move aimed at ensuring safety and effectiveness while reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing patient access to innovative devices.
5/6/2026
The FDA has classified the circulating tumor cell enrichment device as Class II, a move expected to enhance patients' access to innovative devices while ensuring safety and effectiveness.
5/6/2026
The FDA has classified corneal storage mediums with preservatives including antifungals as Class II devices, which will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, and potentially reduce regulatory burdens, thereby enhancing patients' access to innovative devices.
5/6/2026
The FDA is proposing to modify certain terminology in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations to comply with Executive Order 14168, which aims to remove references to gender and replace them with 'sex'.
5/6/2026
The FDA is issuing a priority review voucher to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for its rare pediatric disease product OTARMENI (lunsotogene parvec-cwha), approved on April 23, 2026.
5/6/2026
The FDA has determined that dexamethasone elixir, 0.5mg/5mL, was not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, allowing it to remain approved for use in abbreviated new drug applications.
5/6/2026
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is soliciting public input on the risks and financial impacts of counterfeit certification marks, particularly those used by the CPSC, and how they affect consumer safety and reliance on these marks.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update its regulations to remove outdated country restrictions on defense imports and replace them with a Department of State list, effectively removing all former Soviet countries except Russia from the list of countries from which ATF denies firearm imports.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to amend Department of Justice regulations to eliminate the need for law enforcement agencies to receive copies of National Firearms Act applications and related forms.
5/6/2026
The US Department of Justice is proposing rule changes to exempt certain training rounds from federal regulations, while still classifying less-than-lethal ammunition as ammunition.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to enable manufacturers of National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms to use alternative markings, previously used on the firearm, to meet NFA marking requirements.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a rule to clarify that activities necessary for transporting firearms interstate, such as overnight stays and vehicle maintenance, are protected under the Gun Control Act. The proposed rule also addresses transporting ammunition and firearm accessories between states and securing firearms during transit.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a change to Department of Justice regulations to clarify that transporting firearms by common or contract carriers does not constitute delivery, as long as the individual maintains control over the firearm during the trip.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to clarify when a state's firearms permit meets the requirements under the Gun Control Act of 1968, allowing it to serve as an alternative to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System check.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise regulations that define 'engaged in the business' as a dealer in firearms, following the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The proposed rule aims to restore the original definition provided by Congress, which was later expanded by the Department of Justice.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is removing the requirement to submit a triplicate attestation when importing plastic explosives, as part of an amendment to Department of Justice explosives regulations.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has proposed a rule to amend Department of Justice regulations to include terms used on the US Munitions List to describe the composition of defense articles, aiming to clarify definitions for component, accessories and attachments, and part for permanent imports under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA).
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to provide clearer guidance on conduct prohibited by federal law, commonly referred to as a straw purchase, which involves purchasing a firearm on behalf of another person.
5/6/2026
The Department of Justice is proposing a rule change to clarify that businesses involved in firearms manufacturing, importing, or dealing must pay a special tax for each business activity conducted at the same location, but not for each license of the same type.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is updating its rules to enable federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to verify the licenses of transferee FFLs through the ATF's publicly accessible eZ Check system, replacing the need for a certified copy of the license and eliminating the reliance on a certified list from a multi-licensed organization for up to 45 days.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) has submitted a proposal to the Department of Justice to redefine what constitutes 'business premises' by expanding it to include adjacent properties that share common parking, sidewalks, or roads.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is updating its regulations in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill, which found that the ATF exceeded its authority in classifying bump stocks as machine guns.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is updating its regulations to incorporate Department of Commerce references and clarify processes, following recent changes to export and import controls between the two agencies.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations to simplify the process of transferring machine guns between qualified manufacturers, importers, or dealers, particularly in cases where a licensee is discontinuing business or requesting a demonstration to a government entity.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to limit the retention period for federal firearms licensees' acquisition and disposition records to either 20 or 30 years, and to establish a shorter retention period for certain forms related to private-party transfers and firearm handler checks.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise Department of Justice regulations on firearms with attached stabilizing braces, following court rulings that deemed the 2023 final rule unconstitutional, and in response to the fact that the rule has rarely been in effect due to injunctions and stays.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is updating its Department of Justice regulations to include a National Instant Criminal Background Check System background check as part of the approval process for National Firearms Act firearms, aligning with statutory requirements.
5/6/2026
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations to require individuals to select their biological sex on ATF forms for firearms and explosives.
5/6/2026
The Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is seeking OMB approval for a revised information collection, specifically the LEO Certification Letter, which is used for official-duty firearm purchases.
5/6/2026
The US Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is proposing to exempt administrative site leases from its land use regulations, aiming to align its leasing practices with private real estate market standards.
5/6/2026
Presumpscot Hydro LLC and Relevate Power Maine LLC have submitted a notice to the relevant authorities indicating the effectiveness of their withdrawal of Exhibit F Drawing, a document previously filed as part of their regulatory proceedings.
5/6/2026
Leaf River Energy Center, LLC has made the Environmental Assessment for its proposed Leaf River Capacity Expansion Project available to the public, outlining the potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures for the expansion project.
5/6/2026
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public input on the retirement of a reliability standard related to contingency reserves, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
5/6/2026
Wiscons8, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, requesting permission to relinquish its current exemption status, and is now open to receiving public feedback, motions to intervene, and protests from interested parties.
5/6/2026
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has made determinations regarding the cultural significance of objects being imported for the upcoming exhibition 'Orientalism: Between Fact and Fantasy', which will also be displayed at other venues, and has deemed their temporary exhibition in the US to be in the national interest.
5/6/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC (OARC) sold certain aluminum foil from Oman in the United States at prices below normal value during the period of review, and is inviting interested parties to comment on the preliminary results.
5/6/2026
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program, which allows appellants to expedite the review of their patent appeals, from a six-month timeline to a four-month timeline. The program was initially launched on July 2, 2020, and previously extended on July 12, 2021, and October 4, 2022.
5/6/2026
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comment on its proposed 2030 Census Locate Address Test for Accessory Dwelling Units, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
5/6/2026
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a webinar to consider actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with recommendations to be presented to the full Council for formal consideration and action.
5/6/2026
The Assistant Regional Administrator for Sustainable Fisheries, Greater Atlantic Region, NMFS, has given preliminary approval for an Exempted Fishing Permit application, which would allow federally permitted vessels to fish outside regulations in support of research activities proposed by the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation.
5/6/2026
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to implement management measures for the deep-water grouper complex in the Gulf of America, including revised catch limits, a recreational annual catch limit, and revised accountability measures, in an effort to update catch levels and management measures consistent with the best available scientific information.
5/6/2026
The US trade investigation into Chinese truck bed covers has postponed its preliminary determination, delaying a decision on whether to impose countervailing duties on the imported products.
5/6/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has preliminarily found that producers and exporters of aluminum foil from the Republic of Türkiye received subsidies, and is now seeking public comment on the results. The review period was from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
5/6/2026
The US Trade Investigation into large diameter graphite electrodes from the People's Republic of China and India has been postponed, allowing for further review of the case
5/6/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Suncity Metals & Tubes Private Ltd. sold welded stainless pressure pipe from India at less than normal value in the U.S. during the review period, and is rescinding the review for certain companies, inviting comments on the preliminary results.
5/6/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that freight rail couplers and parts from the Czech Republic are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, prompting a request for public comment on the preliminary finding.
5/6/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that freight rail couplers and parts from India are being sold in the U.S. at below-market prices, prompting a request for public comment on the preliminary finding.