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8/12/2026

NRC Confirms Effective Date for Direct Final Rule on Spent Fuel Storage Casks

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed the effective date of September 14, 2026, for a direct final rule that amended the NAC MAGNASTOR System listing within the List of approved spent fuel storage casks, including Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 through 16 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031.

8/12/2026

Issuance of Multiple Exemptions

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a single notice to announce the issuance of four exemptions in response to requests as detailed in the available documents.

8/12/2026

DEA Temporarily Schedules O-Desmethyltramadol in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration has temporarily placed O-desmethyltramadol, also known as O-DSMT, in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act due to concerns over public safety, imposing strict regulatory controls and penalties on those who handle the substance.

8/12/2026

Government Owned Invention Available for License: DNA Methylation-Based Cancer Diagnostics for Accurate Tumor Classification

The U.S. government is making available a DNA methylation-based cancer diagnostic platform for accurate tumor classification, developed by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The platform, called MethylScape Analysis, uses a reference set of 16,567 methylation profiles to classify tumors into 133 clinically relevant diagnostic classes, with demonstrated utility for tumors of the central nervous system, kidney, and hematopoietic system.

8/12/2026

FAA Proposes Revised Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 787 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a revised airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 787 airplanes, which would reduce compliance times for inspections and maintenance actions due to concerns over corrosion and insufficient sealant application times.

8/12/2026

FAA Amends Class E Airspace Over Staunton, VA to Accommodate New Instrument Flight Rules

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended Class E airspace over Staunton, VA, to expand the area where Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations can take place at Bridgewater Air Park, allowing for the use of new special instrument approach procedures. The modification also updates the geographic coordinates for Bridgewater Air Park in the airspace legal description.

8/12/2026

Reliability Technical Conference Supplemental Notice

The Reliability Technical Conference is issuing a supplemental notice regarding the conference, providing additional information and updates. The notice aims to inform attendees and stakeholders about the latest developments and changes related to the event.

8/12/2026

OCC and FDIC Propose Changes to Community Reinvestment Act Rules

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are proposing amendments to their Community Reinvestment Act rules to refocus on encouraging banks to meet community credit needs, reduce unnecessary burden, and provide greater clarity for CRA consideration.

8/11/2026

Semi-Annual FX Turnover Survey Results Released in April 2026

The results of the semi-annual FX turnover survey conducted by the Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) in April 2026 show that 25 financial institutions in the UK foreign exchange market participated in the survey. The survey aims to track the FX market's performance and provide insights into the market's trends and developments.