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5/8/2026

Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream G280 airplanes to address the accumulation of water in electrical connectors, requiring retrofitting of the flight controls empennage electrical harness.

5/8/2026

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus SAS airplanes due to a quality issue in production that could result in deviations from specified fuselage panel thickness.

5/8/2026

Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive for Embraer S.A. Model EMB-545 and EMB-550 airplanes to address pitch trim actuator failures, requiring an operational check and on-condition actions.

5/8/2026

Amendment of Jet Routes J-70 and J-94 and Amendment of Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-30, V-55, V-84, V-170, and V-274 and Revocation of Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the Vicinity of Pullman, MI

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending Jet Routes J-70 and J-94, and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways V-30, V-84, V-170, and V-274, while revoking Jet Routes J-547 and J-548 in the vicinity of Pullman, MI, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Pullman, MI, VOR/Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) navigational aid.

5/8/2026

NRC Proposes Revision to System of Records NRC 16

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a revision to System of Records NRC 16, which includes Privacy Act records regarding facility operator licensees, to reflect the NRC's new risk-informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced reactors.

5/8/2026

FDA Clears Leucovorin Calcium for Approval via ANDAs

The FDA has determined that leucovorin calcium, oral solution, equivalent to 60 milligrams base/vial, was not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness, paving the way for approval of abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) for this medication.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a change to Department of Justice regulations that would allow spouses to jointly register and possess firearms under the National Firearms Act (NFA), eliminating the need for a separate transfer application when transferring firearms between registered spouses.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Updates to Mental Health Definitions

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing changes to Department of Justice regulations to clarify the terms 'adjudicated as a mental defective' and 'committed to a mental institution'.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Definition for 'Willfully' in Firearms Regulations

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a definition for the term 'willfully' in Department of Justice regulations related to the Gun Control Act, aiming to clarify the meaning of this term in the context of firearms violations.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Changes to National Firearms Act Regulations for Interstate Transport

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to relax Department of Justice regulations for transporting National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms in interstate or foreign commerce, allowing for shorter notice periods for short-term transports and eliminating the need for approval for long-term transports.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Rule Change to Allow Importation of Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes revising Department of Justice regulations to allow federal firearms licensees to import frames, receivers, or barrels that can be used on both sporting and non-sporting firearms, provided they are imported with a sporting configuration. The proposed rule change would also permit the use of these dual-use frames, receivers, or barrels to assemble NFA firearms, as long as they comply with other federal firearms laws.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Rule to Simplify Permanent Import Process for Defense Articles

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing a new regulation that would allow importers to convert temporarily imported defense articles to permanent imports without having to export and reimport the items, streamlining the process and reducing administrative burdens.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes to Remove Youth Handgun Safety Act Regulations

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to eliminate Department of Justice regulations requiring federal firearms licensees to post signs and provide written notice to non-licensees about the Youth Handgun Safety Act, if finalized, this rule would remove the requirement.

5/8/2026

ATF Proposes Changes to Firearms Transaction Record Form 4473

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to update Department of Justice regulations governing the use of Form 5300.9, a record of firearms transactions, by streamlining identity verification and doubling the timeframe for transactions following a background check.

5/8/2026

US Expands Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs

The US Department of Agriculture has finalized a rule allowing schools and child care providers to offer whole and reduced-fat milk to children and adults two years and older participating in Child Nutrition Programs, aligning with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and supporting the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.

5/8/2026

Certain Cut-to-Length Carbon-Quality Steel Plate Products From the Republic of Korea: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-2025

The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded an administrative review of antidumping duties on cut-to-length carbon-quality steel plate products from the Republic of Korea. The review found that the producers and exporters in question sold these products at prices below their normal value during the review period from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.

5/8/2026

Department of Commerce Requests Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to comment on these collections before they are submitted to OMB for review.