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The U.S. International Trade Commission has been asked to investigate Promotion in Motion, Inc. for allegedly infringing on two U.S. patents related to coated confectionery products, following a complaint filed on April 8, 2026.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review an initial determination granting BYD America LLC's motion to intervene in a case involving Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking antidumping and countervailing duties on melamine from China would harm US industries, following a request from interested parties.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking countervailing and antidumping duties on potassium phosphate salts from China would harm US industries.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if removing tariffs on Chinese and Vietnamese walk-behind lawn mowers would harm US manufacturers, following a request from the US Trade Representative.
The US Commission has initiated reviews to determine if revoking antidumping duties on methionine from France, Japan, and Spain would harm US producers, and is seeking input from interested parties.
The US Commission is conducting reviews on antidumping duties for cut-to-length carbon steel plate from China, Russia, and Ukraine. Interested parties must respond by submitting specified information.
The US Commission has initiated reviews of tariffs on passenger vehicle and light truck tires from South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam to determine if revoking countervailing and antidumping duties would harm US industries.
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) is scheduling full reviews to determine if revoking countervailing duties on fluid end blocks from China and India, and duties from Germany and Italy, would lead to material injury. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days.
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is making available for licensing a government-owned invention with the goal of accelerating commercialization of research results. Foreign patent applications may also be filed to expand market access for companies.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a single source contract to the Black Lung Data and Resource Center (BLDRC) to enhance patient-level data collection and analysis, clinic operations, and services, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help pharmaceutical companies develop cancer treatments with reduced animal testing, building on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Medicare Program will update the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model for Performance Year 2, also including a technical correction to the regulatory text, to improve organ transplant access.
The FDA has classified the oropharyngeal electrical stimulator as a Class II device, which will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, and is expected to enhance patients' access to innovative devices by reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the von Willebrand factor assay into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure the device's safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the intraoral cooling device into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the orally ingested transient device for constipation into Class II, a category that requires special controls to ensure safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the adjunctive pain measurement device for anesthesiology as Class II, a designation that requires special controls to ensure the device's safety and effectiveness, aiming to enhance patient access to innovative devices while reducing regulatory burdens.
The FDA has classified the real-time ultrasound anatomy visualization and labeling device for ultrasound guided regional anesthesia into Class II, a move aimed at ensuring the device's safety and effectiveness while reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing patient access to innovative devices.
The FDA has classified the rigid sterilization container with electronic monitoring as a Class II device, which will provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness, and is expected to reduce regulatory burdens and enhance patients' access to innovative devices.
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics is seeking public feedback to evaluate its product portfolio, identify data gaps, and improve user experience, with the goal of aligning its resources with evolving transportation needs.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Embraer EMB-505 airplanes to address a potential safety issue related to invalid horizontal stabilizer backlash test results.
Honeywell International Inc. has issued special conditions for the Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, addressing the installation of a digital systems architecture that increases connectivity to external network sources, which poses safety concerns not adequately addressed by existing airworthiness regulations.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect data on the burden associated with commercial motor vehicle (CMV) marking regulations, which require marking of self-propelled CMVs and intermodal equipment by certain motor carriers and freight forwarders.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 engines due to a potential safety risk related to low-pressure compressor blades.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are issuing a Notice of Intent to prepare a Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Section 2 of the Mid-States Corridor Project, a new highway connection between Interstate 64 and State Road 56 in Dubois County, Indiana, following the completion of a Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) in September 2023.
The US Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on a revised information collection, FNS-245, which will be used to collect quality control data and track negative case action reviews in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed collection is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and is expected to be reinstated once approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The Agricultural Marketing Service is delaying the effective date of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems final rule from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, to allow further consideration of potential actions regarding the rule's disposition.
The Commodity Credit Corporation is launching a program to offer one-time financial assistance to specialty crop farmers affected by rising input costs and market disruptions caused by unfair trade practices from foreign competitors.
Nature and People First Arizona PHS, LLC has accepted a preliminary permit application for a hydroelectric project and is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications from the public and other stakeholders.
Rivers Electric, LLC has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities, accepting its application for filing and inviting parties to submit motions to intervene and protests. The company is seeking to formalize its position in the regulatory process.
Maverick Tube Corporation has submitted a request for panel review of US tariffs on oil country tubular goods originating from the US, filed with the Canadian Section of the USMCA Secretariat on May 4, 2026
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold a public meeting to review the Center of Independent Experts' (CIE) evaluation of the Annual Deployment Plan for Observers and Electronic Monitoring in the Groundfish and Halibut Fisheries of Alaska, scheduled for June 16-18, 2026.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide feedback on these collections before they are submitted to OMB for review.
The agency is requesting public comment on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval of its data privacy framework program, which includes self-certifications under the Data Privacy Framework Program.
The Phillips 66 Company has received official approval for its subzone expansion project in Linden, New Jersey, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth plans.
The Commerce Department has concluded that utility scale wind towers imported from South Korea were sold at a price lower than their true production cost during the review period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024.
The US Department of Commerce has found that Indian producers/exporters sold certain off-the-road tires at a price lower than their normal value during the review period, and is rescinding the review for 25 companies, inviting comments on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled in favor of the Department of Commerce's decision on antidumping duties for nickel-plated flat-rolled steel products from Japan, but the ruling does not align with Commerce's final results, prompting an amendment to the dumping margin for Toyo Kohan Co., Ltd.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has designated a new grantee for Foreign-Trade Zone 181 in Akron/Canton, Ohio, further expanding the zone's economic development opportunities in the region.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing a recreational closure for greater amberjack in the Gulf of America from September 1 to October 13, 2026, to protect the species and meet its annual catch target by October 14, 2026.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reducing the daily retention limit for Atlantic bluefin tuna caught using harpoons from 10 to 5 large, medium, and giant fish, effective June 1 through November 15, 2026, for vessels permitted under the Atlantic Tunas Harpoon category.
The US government has released proposed regulations on the taxation of foreign governments' income from investments in the US, withdrawing some previously published rules, and has set a recently announced applicability date of January 1, 2027, for the new rules.
The US government has released the 2026 inflation adjustment factor and reference price, which will be used to determine the availability of the renewable electricity production credit under Section 45 of the tax code.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Securities Exchange Act Disclosure Rules,' as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor has released a new final rule to improve the accuracy and transparency of labor organization financial reports, making changes to forms LM-2 and LM-3 and updating reporting thresholds to promote financial integrity.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comments on an information collection titled 'Records of Tests and Examinations of Personnel Hoisting Equipment' as part of the Department of Labor's (DOL) efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled 'Representative of Miners, Notification of Legal Identity, and Notification of Commencement of Operations and Closing of Mines.' This collection aims to reduce paperwork burden and ensure data can be provided in the desired format, with the goal of minimizing reporting burden and assessing the impact on respondents.
The state of Georgia has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster in response to the recent wildfires, effective May 27, 2026
The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, and World Trade Organization issued a joint statement on May 29, 2026, following a high-level meeting on May 28, where they coordinated their efforts to address global economic challenges.