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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations for three-year appointments to the 15-member National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) to provide independent advice on Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) matters.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a proposed collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, specifically NRC Form 1121, Bankruptcy Information Request, Post Filing.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for renewal of its NRC Form 398, a personal qualification statement for licensees.
The US International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Polaris Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., and Polaris Sales Inc. alleging patent infringement by certain off-road vehicle and component manufacturers, and has launched an investigation to determine if an exclusion order is warranted.
Researchers from Taiwan have developed multifunctional acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers (MAMMOs) with potential applications in various industries, including coatings, adhesives, and biomedical fields.
The FDA is hosting a public meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee to provide advice on new drug applications for Camizestrant and Truqap, and is seeking public comments on the process.
The FDA is withdrawing approval of 46 new drug applications from multiple applicants after they notified the agency that the drug products were no longer marketed.
The FDA is releasing a draft guidance to help pharmaceutical manufacturers respond to FDA Form 483 observations, aimed at ensuring compliance with current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements.
The Farm Service Agency is seeking public input on a revision to the Emergency Relief Program 2022 information collection, which is necessary to implement a provision of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, and to verify participants' compliance with crop insurance requirements.
The Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency are making changes to the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program and Dairy Margin Coverage Program to correct eligibility provisions and payment calculations for affected farmers and dairy operations.
The National Honey Board recommends increasing the assessment rate for first handlers and importers of honey and honey products from $0.015 to $0.02 per pound over two fiscal periods, with the new rate remaining in effect indefinitely.
The US government has ended a research and promotion program for paper and paper-based packaging, following a referendum in which manufacturers and importers voted in favor of termination, representing a majority of the industry's volume.
The US Department of Agriculture has proposed a rule to update handling regulations for sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington, aiming to increase minimum size requirements for most varieties and modify row count/row size designations, according to a recommendation from the Washington Cherry Marketing Committee.
The Almond Board of California recommends extending the deadline for disposing of inedible almonds from September 30 to November 30 indefinitely, as part of the Federal marketing order for California-grown almonds.
The California Olive Committee recommends reducing the assessment rate for olives grown in California from $28.00 to $24.00 per ton, effective for the 2025 fiscal year and beyond.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development mission area agencies, including the Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service, are updating the guarantee fee rates and loan guarantee percentages for fiscal year 2026, affecting loan applications for Community Facilities, Water and Waste Disposal, Business and Industry, and Rural Energy for America Program loans.
The US Department of Agriculture is implementing a new rule to allow earlier shipment of certain avocado varieties grown in South Florida, in line with a recommendation from the Avocado Administrative Committee, and to update the import regulation under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.
The US Department of Agriculture has implemented changes to the Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order, including a name change, increased administrative expenses cap, and new refund policies for importers.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing changes to the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program to make the regulation more user-friendly. The proposed rule would update language, clarify provisions, and make other changes to improve the program's efficiency.
The U.S. government has officially approved the importation of an additional culturally significant object for a temporary exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which is part of the 'Raphael: Sublime Poetry' exhibition, deemed in the national interest.
The Caribbean Fishery Management Council (CFMC) is set to host a Mariculture Hybrid Workshop to address key issues outlined in a tentative agenda, as outlined in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has started administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders set to expire on January 1st, in accordance with its regulations.
The USPTO is seeking public comments on the renewal of information collection 0651-0022, which helps assess the impact of its reporting requirements and minimize burden on the public, following a previously announced 60-day comment period.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on proposed changes to its information collection requirements for marine mammal permits and authorizations, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, prior to submitting the revised collection to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has given preliminary approval to an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application submitted by the University of Rhode Island (URI) to conduct research outside of federal fishery regulations.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved new regulations for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery, which include specifications and management measures for Framework Adjustment 69, as well as recreational measures and common pool possession limits. The updated rules aim to prevent overfishing, rebuild overfished stocks, and ensure that management decisions are based on the best available scientific information.
The U.S. government has released proposed regulations governing Trump accounts, which would impact eligible minors, their guardians, and Trump account trustees, with a public comment period set to begin soon.
The Trump administration has released proposed regulations for a pilot program that would enable eligible U.S. children born between 2025 and 2028 to receive $1,000 contributions to their Trump accounts, with the goal of supporting the financial well-being of these young Americans.
The Department of the Treasury will submit information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget for review and clearance, inviting public comments on the requirements related to practicing before the Internal Revenue Service.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has issued an administrative declaration of a disaster in response to the devastating Hotel Hampton fire, which occurred on March 4, 2026.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'General Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements by Savings Associations,' as part of its ongoing effort to reduce paperwork burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) and in response to OMB review.
HKMC enhances Reverse Mortgage Programme and launches Green Promotion
The European Patent Office (EPO) participated in the European Communities Trade Mark Association conference, focusing on the success of the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent. The event aimed to discuss the court's performance and its impact on the patent system.
A coalition of organizations released a joint statement and a new study on March 8, 2023, to mark International Women's Day, highlighting the importance of equality and women's rights
CBN reports steady progress in the recapitalisation of the banking sector
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) corrects technical errors in the proposed rule for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027 and the Basic Health Program.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeks public comments on a proposed data collection project, a Standardized Work Plan Form, prior to submitting it to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The Administration for Children and Families proposes to rescind the Designated Placement Requirements Under Titles IV-E and IV-B for LGBTQI+ Children final rule, which was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in June 2025.
The Northeast Illinois Regional Corporation submitted a request to amend its Positive Train Control system, seeking approval for two planned outages to support network maintenance and hardware upgrades.
The United States Department of Transportation Advisory Board will hold a public meeting virtually on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to provide strategic vision and guidance for modernizing the US transportation systems.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) corrects its February 23, 2026, notice regarding exemptions for 20 individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. and Texas Stock Exchange LLC have received approval for their proposed plan to allocate regulatory responsibilities between the two entities.
The National Securities Clearing Corporation has filed a proposed rule change to introduce a new transaction reporting capability for members that maintain clearing relationships with another member.
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to adopt listing rule IM-5101-4.
Texas Stock Exchange LLC has filed a proposed rule change to amend its Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, which will be effective immediately upon filing.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on the extension of a rule related to tender offers.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on the proposed extension of the comment period for Rule 15l-1, a regulation aimed at preventing manipulative trading practices.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting public comment on the extension of information collection activities related to Rule 17f-1(g).
The US Federal Reserve is seeking public comment on an extension of the Regulation SBSR, a collection of information related to the agency's activities.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to amend the definition of 'shellfish' in the Code of Federal Regulations to include cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish, and octopus.