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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan submissions from eight States regarding interstate transport for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Plant Health Care, Inc. has submitted a petition to the EPA for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of PDHP 68949 in food commodities, which has been granted by this regulation.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established an exemption from pesticide tolerance requirements for chlorate residues in certain food commodities, following a petition from TriNova LLC under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing a correction notice to fix typographical errors in the final rule 'Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Generating Point Source Category-- Deadline Extensions' published on December 31, 2025.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed the effective date of February 23, 2026, for a direct final rule related to the NAC-UMS Universal Storage System, which amended the certificate of compliance to correct licensing basis deficiencies and updated the address in the CoC.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for renewal of its Insider Threat Program for licensees and those requiring access to classified information.
The Federal Communications Commission withdrew repeal instructions for outdated rules that drew significant public comments, instead retaining the rules and requiring additional notice and comment procedures.
The Commission announces the second meeting of the Consumer Protection and Accessibility Advisory Committee, a committee focused on consumer protection and accessibility.
The US Department of Agriculture has announced the arrival of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico, with a revised schedule for an ongoing investigation into the matter.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an enforcement initial determination granting a motion for summary determination of violation of the General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders. The Commission requests written submissions on the recommended remedy for violation of the Cease and Desist Orders.
The US government has determined that certain collated steel staples imported from China pose a risk to national security, and as a result, US Customs has seized the imported staples.
The FDA is seeking public comments for a future workshop series on rare disease innovation, focusing on common challenges and evolving science. The workshop series will inform the FDA's future activities related to rare diseases.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for an extension of approval for information collection requirements related to the Safety Standard for Clothing Storage Units, which is set to expire on February 28, 2026.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend the collection of information on the Consumer Response Intake Form, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection request related to the transportation and temporary export of National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms, as outlined in ATF Form 5320.20.
The Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, is requesting OMB review and approval for an information collection related to the Claims Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Application, following the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is conducting an administrative review of the antidumping duty order on freight rail couplers from Mexico, and has preliminarily determined that Amsted Rail Company, Inc. and ASF-K de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Amsted) sold the subject merchandise at less than normal value during the review period, which spanned from May 3, 2023, to October 31, 2024.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on proposed and ongoing information collections, aiming to assess their impact and reduce reporting burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC has submitted a notification to the US government proposing the production of agricultural fungicide and herbicide products in Foreign-Trade Zone 102, located in Fenton/Palmyra, Missouri.
ECI Gulf Coast Parts and Service, Inc. has submitted an application to the Foreign-Trade Zone 124 for a subzone designation in New Iberia, Louisiana. The company is seeking to establish a subzone that will enable it to take advantage of additional economic benefits and incentives.
The U.S. Department of the Navy has been granted permission to harm marine mammals during its Ice Exercise Activities 2026 in the Arctic Ocean, as part of the Marine Mammal Protection Act regulations.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its annual employee benefit plan return/report, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of the Treasury will submit a request for review and clearance of a quarterly federal excise tax return to the Office of Management and Budget, inviting public comments on the submission.
The government is seeking public comments on proposed information collections aimed at reducing paperwork burden and complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public input on its proposed information collection request, which aims to reduce taxpayer burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US Department of Labor is proposing a regulation that would require pharmacy benefit managers and affiliated service providers to disclose their compensation to fiduciaries of self-insured group health plans, aiming to improve transparency and reasonableness of contracts and arrangements.
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital SBIC, L.P. has surrendered its license to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC), a designation granted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The OCC is seeking public comment on the renewal of its information collection, 'Stress Testing Rules for National Banks and Federal Savings Associations,' as part of its efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The OCC has submitted the collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.
The Federal Reserve has clarified its rules for bank holding companies, including formations, acquisitions, and mergers, in an effort to improve consistency and clarity in its regulatory framework.
Interagency Steering Group announces strategic priorities for 2026 to 2028
The eighth Hong Kong-Switzerland Financial Dialogue
Residential Mortgage Survey results for December 2025
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Monetary statistics for December 2025
The tender for the reopening of two-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
The tender for the reopening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
Hong Kong Academy of Finance and Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding
A new study found that industries reliant on intellectual property, such as technology and biotechnology, contribute significantly to the EU's GDP, wages, and trade, accounting for nearly half of the region's economic output.
The European Patent Office (EPO) has increased user engagement in 2025 by holding 130 meetings with a diverse range of applicants and user associations, leading to continuous improvement in its products and services.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting public comment on potential options for Medicare participating hospitals to foster a more resilient supply chain for American-made personal protective equipment and essential medicines.
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting comment on a revised data collection and reporting plan for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood grant programs, which will support the 2025 cohort of recipients.
HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request to OMB for review and approval of the Nurse Faculty Loan Program Forms, with a 30-day public comment period.
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project, the Independent Review Application Reviewer Recruitment Form, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget, seeking public comments on the Data Collection Tool for State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program.
The Office of Community Services announces a reallotment of $2,293,415 in Fiscal Year 2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds to states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations that received direct Fiscal Year 2025 grants.
The Administration for Children and Families is proposing edits and a 3-year extension for the Head Start Program Information Report, with updates made to the report and monthly enrollment instrument.
The Office of Child Support Enforcement is requesting a 3-year extension of the Provision of Child Support Services in IV-D Cases under the Hague Child Support Convention, with no changes to the forms.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health invites non-Federal and private sector organizations to co-sponsor the inaugural HHS National Conference on Women's Health, taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, on March 11-13, 2026.
The U.S. government seeks public input on potential additions or modifications to safe harbor regulations under the Federal anti-kickback statute and the Beneficiary Inducements CMP for emerging direct-to-consumer sales programs by pharmaceutical manufacturers, including TrumpRx.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) have taken final actions on the proposed Liloa Drive Extension Project in Hawaii, granting licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.