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The U.S. International Trade Commission has barred entry of certain infringing pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging from companies including A-Hair Import Inc., Crown Pacific Group Inc., Loc N Products, LLC, Vivace, Inc. d/b/a Dae Do Inc., and Zugoo Import Inc.
The US International Trade Commission has initiated investigations into chromium trioxide imports from India and Turkey, alleging they are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the Indian government, with a preliminary determination deadline of November 13, 2025.
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) has made determinations on whether imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from China are a threat to US industry, following an investigation. The USITC will issue a report outlining its findings.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 convalescent plasma, issued to the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (ASPR/HHS).
The FDA has revoked Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines, citing the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hosting a public meeting of the Pediatric Advisory Committee (PAC) to gather input on pediatric regulatory issues. The meeting is open to the public and will be followed by a public comment period.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is requesting comments on proposed housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for 2026 through 2028, which would simplify the goal determination process and replace two area-based subgoals with one low-income areas subgoal.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is withdrawing proposed rulemaking notices for enterprise liquidity requirements, boards of directors, and executive management, and will issue new proposed rules if future regulatory action is pursued.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is finalizing its June 18, 2025 interim final rule to extend the compliance dates for its 2023 small business lending rule and make conforming adjustments.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for a revision to the National Crime Victimization Survey, a data collection process that aims to track crime rates and victimization in the United States.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has updated its regulation to remove the option for paper payments by check or money order for all applications for DEA registrations and renewals, making no substantive changes to the existing regulation.
The Department of Justice has established its 2025 Senior Executive Service and Senior Level Standing Performance Review Boards to review and make recommendations on performance appraisals, development plans, and pay adjustments for high-ranking officials
Silicon Integration Initiative, Inc. has issued a notice in accordance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, regarding its ongoing research and development activities.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is updating its regulations to require all Controlled Substances Ordering System (CSOS) enrollment applications and supporting materials to be submitted through the Diversion Control Division's secure online portal, aiming to improve the efficiency of the enrollment process and ensure timely receipt of accurate documentation.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is adjusting the 2025 production quota for d-amphetamine and methylphenidate, two Schedule II-controlled substances, in accordance with federal regulations and to meet the specified timeframe.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is proposing to place MDMB-4en-PINACA, a synthetic compound, in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, which would impose strict controls on its handling and possession, in order to meet US obligations under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is adding tert-butyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate, also known as 1-boc-4-piperidone, to its list of controlled substances as a list I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act, effective immediately.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to regulate 2-methyl-3-phenyloxirane-2-carboxylic acid, also known as P2P methyl glycidic acid, as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act, due to its role in the illicit manufacture of controlled substances such as phenylacetone, methamphetamine, and amphetamine.
A recent court decision has been issued in favor of Hollywood Medical Rehabilitation Care, Inc., addressing a specific matter related to the company's operations.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is requesting renewal of its approved information collection for marking, labeling, and packaging requirements of meat, poultry, and egg products. The current approval expires on February 28, 2026, and no changes are planned to the information collection.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is renewing an approved information collection for the voluntary interstate shipment program of meat and poultry products, which is set to expire on March 31, 2026, with no changes to the existing program.
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) is seeking public comments on a proposed revision to an existing information collection, which is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and must be approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The US Department of Agriculture has amended Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in seven states, to update the representation of districts on the Cherry Industry Administrative Board, change the term length for board members, and simplify the process for determining a board member's sales constituency.
The U.S. Department of State has published the names of individuals sanctioned by an Executive Order for their ties to weapons of mass destruction proliferators, blocking their assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with them.
The New England Fishery Management Council is hosting a public meeting to discuss actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone, with recommendations from the Scallop Advisory Panel to be considered by the full Council.
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will host a virtual public hearing to gather public input on the proposed Shrimp Amendment 19, which aims to lift a federal moratorium on shrimp permits in the Gulf region.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Halibut Management Committee will convene on October 23, 2025, for a public meeting to discuss halibut management.
The New England Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting to discuss actions affecting New England fisheries in the exclusive economic zone. The council will consider recommendations from its Scientific and Statistical Committee.
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council will co-host a public meeting with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to discuss the Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass and Bluefish Advisory Panels' recommendations.
The SEDAR 98 assessment process for Gulf red snapper will involve a Data Workshop, a series of assessment webinars, and a Review Workshop, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a half-day virtual meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee (ETC) to discuss ongoing fishery management efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented an accountability measure to protect the golden tilefish resource, closing the commercial longline component in South Atlantic Federal waters due to projected landings reaching the 2025 quota.
The USPTO is seeking public comments on the extension and revision of an existing information collection related to its pro bono programs, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, before submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a final rule incorporating changes to the international trademark classification system, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, as adopted by the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Marks (Nice Agreement) published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a 4-day public meeting to discuss and decide on actions impacting the Gulf of America's fisheries within its exclusive economic zone.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Economic Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee will hold an online public meeting, open to the public, to discuss its agenda.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to update annual catch limits for queen triggerfish in Federal waters around St. Croix and St. Thomas and St. John to prevent overfishing and achieve optimum yield, consistent with recent stock assessments.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold a meeting of the Snapper Grouper Advisory Panel from October 27-29, 2025, in Charleston, South Carolina, to discuss fishery management and conservation efforts.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is allowing catcher vessels using trawl gear to fish for Pacific cod in the Gulf of Alaska's Central Regulatory Area, in order to utilize the full 2025 total allowable catch quota for this fishery.
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a public meeting in conjunction with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission's Law Enforcement Committee to discuss law enforcement matters
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will convene its Scientific and Statistical Committee from October 21-23, 2025, for a public meeting.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is revising federal salmon regulations to remove rebuilding plans for certain West Coast salmon species, as they have recovered and no longer require management under these plans. The changes, which were finalized by the NOAA Fisheries Service, affect the Queets River natural coho salmon and Strait of Juan de Fuca natural coho salmon.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing a rule to standardize the time limit for trawl catcher/processors to assign a management program to each haul in the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands groundfish fisheries, aiming to improve consistency and promote the goals of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and other applicable laws.
The IRS has released final regulations that remove certain rules from existing regulations regarding interest capitalization for improvements on designated property, modify the definition of 'improvement', and adjust other rules. These changes primarily affect taxpayers making improvements to real or tangible personal property that produce designated property.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request, which is required for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Labor is updating its regulations to determine hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates for temporary foreign workers in H-2A nonimmigrant status, using wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and dividing rates into skill-based categories to account for qualifications in job offers.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Privacy of Consumer Financial Information,' as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on a revised information collection related to the Bank Secrecy Act/Money Laundering Risk Assessment, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Federal Reserve has adopted final amendments to Regulation D, reducing the interest rate paid on reserve balances by 0.25 percentage points to 4.15%, in an effort to maintain the federal funds rate within the target range set by the Federal Open Market Committee.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order to outline procedures for continuing, shutting down, and restarting its operations in the event of a government funding shortage, aiming to minimize disruptions to its regulated entities and proceedings.