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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a document published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2026, to address a discrepancy in the number of comments on a proposed rule related to Executive Order 14270.
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined the U.S. dollar procurement thresholds to implement certain U.S. trade agreement obligations for calendar years 2026 and 2027.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and is soliciting public comments on the issue.
The National Credit Union Administration is seeking public comment on a new proposed information collection, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to submit new or revised information collections to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
The US government has proposed a final judgment and competitive impact statement in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Columbus McKinnon Corp. and other companies, aiming to address alleged anti-competitive practices in the elevator industry.
The Intermountain Region of the US Forest Service has announced the list of newspapers that will be used to publish legal notices, aiming to provide the public with constructive notice of proposed actions and decisions, and to establish procedures for commenting and objecting.
The US Forest Service has announced the list of newspapers that will be used to publish legal notices for the Southwestern Region, including Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of Oklahoma and Texas, to inform the public of proposed actions and decisions.
The U.S. Department of State has published the names of individuals added to the Treasury Department's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons, a list administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is holding a public meeting to prepare for its 50th session, a significant milestone in the organization's history, which is expected to take place soon.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that imports of circular welded carbon quality steel pipe from China, produced using hot-rolled steel from Oman, are evading antidumping duties and countervailing duties imposed on Chinese steel pipe imports.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain monomers and oligomers from Taiwan are being sold in the United States at less than their fair market value, and that critical circumstances existed with respect to imports of these products from Taiwan during the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that certain Indian producers and exporters of finished carbon steel flanges received subsidies, and is seeking public comment on these findings, which cover the period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska to prevent exceeding the allocated total allowable catch (TAC) for the 2026 fishing season.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been granted permission to relocate a research vessel at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, allowing for the incidental taking of marine mammals, as required by the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is seeking public comments on proposals to issue incidental harassment authorizations for two Navy projects in San Diego Bay, California, and is considering a possible one-year renewal for each authorization.
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's Legislative Committee will meet on March 2, 2026, to discuss important matters related to the council's operations.
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene its Social Science Planning Committee to provide input on fishery management concerns in the Western Pacific Region
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will host a half-day virtual meeting of its Ecosystem Technical Committee (ETC) to discuss ongoing ecosystem management efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a three-day in-person meeting of its Standing and Special Shrimp Scientific and Statistical Committees, marking a significant gathering for the council's shrimp management efforts.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review and approve the submission of information collection activities by a federal agency, which includes a 2026 operational test in support of the 2030 census. The agency is seeking public comment on the proposed activities.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on a new information collection request related to the reporting of abusive tax promotions or preparers, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request related to real estate transactions, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Contract Disputes Act has established a prompt payment interest rate of 4 1/8 percent per annum for the period from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is soliciting feedback from the public to inform the Financial Literacy and Education Commission's review of the National Strategy for Financial Literacy, last updated in 2020, to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness in promoting financial literacy programs and initiatives.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, is temporarily increasing the H-2B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2026 to 64,716, exclusively for American businesses facing permanent and severe financial losses. The additional visas will be allocated based on the start date of need for each petitioner.
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting comments on a proposed revision to the authority to collect workforce information from states, aimed at reducing paperwork burden and aligning with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comments on proposed information collections related to the Death Gratuity, a benefit for federal employees who die on the job, in an effort to reduce paperwork and minimize respondent burden.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request to verify income and eligibility, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request related to process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Employment and Training Administration-sponsored information collection request to improve worker profiling and reemployment services, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an information collection request for the Employment and Training Administration, which is sponsored by the Department of Labor, and is required to be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the information collection for the Claim for Compensation by Dependents Information Reports, with the goal of reducing paperwork burden and ensuring that data can be provided in the desired format.
The Employment and Training Administration is seeking public input on a proposed revision to the authority to collect information for the CW-1 Application for Temporary Employment Certification, as part of the Department's efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has made final decisions to remove certain test standards from the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL) Program's list and modify the recognition scope of several NRTLs, as announced in the Federal Register on March 19, 2020 (84 Fed. Reg. 10622).
OSHA has finalized its decision to expand the scope of recognition for Element Materials Technology Portland-Evergreen Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is submitting an information collection request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The public is invited to provide comments on the ICR.
DEKRA Certification Inc. has submitted an application to OSHA for expanded recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), and the agency is considering granting the request, while also proposing to add a new test standard to the NRTL Program's list.
OSHA has made a final decision to expand the scope of recognition for CSA Group Testing & Certification Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), allowing the company to conduct testing and certification for more products and industries.
OSHA announces its preliminary finding to grant Bay Area Compliance Laboratories' application for expansion of recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on a Mine Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request to prevent smoking in hazardous areas, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on its information collection, 'Assessment of Fees,' as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The OCC is seeking public comment on a revised stress test reporting template for large banks, as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and burden on respondents, and has submitted the collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review.
HKMA unveils Fintech Promotion Blueprint: From Adoption to Advancement
Interest rate for fifth interest payment of Silver Bond Series due 2026
Rebecca Jackson delivered a speech at the Association of Foreign Banks event, where she discussed the topic of frenemies at the gates, highlighting her thoughts on the matter
Sarah Breeden discussed the future of payments at the City & Financial Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2026, a prominent event in the financial industry
Microsoft has released its Quality Action Plan 2026, which includes a plan and KPI dashboard to provide stakeholders with real-time visibility into the company's actions and objectives, aiming to boost transparency and accountability.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has released preview versions of the EPC, PCT-EPO, and UP Guidelines 2026, inviting users to provide feedback on the updated guidelines. The annual user consultation is now open for public input.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is seeking public input on priority topics related to firefighter safety and health to refine its research and engagement priorities.
The Administration for Children and Families is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection for the Safe Access for Victims' Economic Security Demonstration research on safety in the child support program.