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2/23/2026

OMB Review of Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 27 Requirements

The Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted a request to OMB to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement for Federal Acquisition Regulation part 27 requirements, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act.

2/23/2026

FDA Clears Clonazepam Tablets for Approval

The FDA has determined that the 0.125mg and 0.25mg versions of Klonopin tablets were not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns, paving the way for potential approval of generic versions.

2/23/2026

U.S. Department of Agriculture Seeks Information on Statistical Data, Analysis, and Research Opportunities and Challenges

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting information on emerging areas in statistical data, analysis, and research to inform future program direction and potential funding opportunities, following a request from the Economic Research Service (ERS), National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and the Office of the Chief Economist's World Agricultural Outlook Board (OCE-WAOB).

2/23/2026

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Self-Certifications Under the Data Privacy Framework Program

The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on proposed and ongoing information collections to assess their impact and reduce reporting burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public has 60 days to review and comment on these collections before they are submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.

2/23/2026

US Census Bureau Proposes Fee Increase for Age Search Service

The US Census Bureau is proposing to increase the fee for its Age Search service, which provides access to confidential census records, from $65.00 to $155.00, and expedited requests from $20.00 to $50.00 per case, effective from 2024, to cover rising operating costs.

2/23/2026

NMFS Adjusts 2026 Atlantic Mackerel Fishery Specifications

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is revising the 2026 Atlantic mackerel fishery specifications to reflect the results of an updated stock assessment, aiming to rebuild the mackerel stock, optimize yield, and ensure data-driven management

2/23/2026

NMFS Corrects Final Rule for Puerto Rico Fishery Management Plans

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has corrected a final rule that implemented management measures for the Puerto Rico, St. Croix, and St. Thomas and St. John Fishery Management Plans, which were published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2022. The correction addresses errors in the species table references that were inadvertently left out of the final rule.