5/18/2026
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to renew an information collection for Alaska Native Handicrafts without change, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act.
5/18/2026
The National Park Service (NPS) intends to extend concession contracts at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and Fire Island National Seashore, with extensions set to expire on specified dates or upon the effective date of new contracts.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of the E-Verify+ information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on the proposed extension of a currently approved information collection related to employment eligibility verification.
5/18/2026
The IRS has announced a decrease in quarterly interest rates for overdue accounts and customs duty refunds, effective for the calendar quarter beginning April 1, 2026.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing temporary regulations and security zones in New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Bay, and the Hudson River for the Sail 4th 250, International Naval Review 250, and Independence Day fireworks displays from July 1 to July 9, 2026.
5/18/2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will start charging a fee for fingerprints collected from applicants seeking unescorted access to CBP security areas at airports, effective the total of the current FBI user fee and the CBP administrative processing fee.
5/18/2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to establish Class E airspace at University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Heliport in Geneva, Ohio, to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule operations.
5/18/2026
GDIT, SAVAN, and Agile Decision Sciences (ADS) have been awarded a contract to digitize paper records under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), potentially accessing confidential business information (CBI) in the process.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a Clean Water Act regulation to revise effluent limitations guidelines and standards for the steam electric power generating point source category, specifically unmanaged combustion residual leachate.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reconsidering the Tier 4 criteria pollutant standards for new motor vehicles, proposing amendments to the phase-in schedule and test protocols in a two-part rulemaking process.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of UniTech Services Group LLC's application to change its corporate name and consent to the indirect transfer of control of an Export License from UniFirst Corporation to Cintas Corporation.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing changes to its regulations for the use of byproduct material, source material, and special nuclear material, aiming to simplify the licensing process and reduce burden.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved an extension of the completion deadline for the Hermes test reactor facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, from December 31, 2026, to April 30, 2029, for Kairos Power LLC.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the indirect transfer of control of El Paso Electric Company's non-operating interests in Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station licenses, following the acquisition of a 33.3% stake in IIF US Holding 2 GP, LLC.
5/18/2026
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted a one-time exemption to Tennessee Valley Authority to use a Vacuum Drying System at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant, allowing it to load a Holtec canister despite exceeding a decay heat limit.
5/18/2026
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) convened the 736th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) to discuss reactor safety and regulatory matters.
5/18/2026
The Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC) is holding a public meeting, and the notice has been issued.
5/18/2026
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is adopting a four-year phase-in compliance schedule for expanded pre-crash data capture requirements for Event Data Recorders (EDRs), starting September 1, 2028, in response to petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published on December 18, 2024.
5/18/2026
The Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee will hold four open public meetings in 2026, as required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, according to the General Services Administration (GSA).
5/18/2026
The US Department of Justice has revised the investigation schedule for unwrought palladium from Russia, according to a recent update.
5/18/2026
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is seeking public comment on proposed regulations to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), which would govern the issuance of payment stablecoins by entities subject to the NCUA's jurisdiction.
5/18/2026
The Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, is seeking OMB approval for a new information collection related to record-keeping and reporting requirements for cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
5/18/2026
Benuvia Operations, LLC. has submitted a request to the regulatory authorities to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of controlled substances, a key step in obtaining permission to produce and distribute these substances on a large scale.
5/18/2026
The US Forest Service has identified a list of newspapers for publishing legal notices, primarily in Alaska, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Southwest regions, to inform the public of proposed actions and decisions
5/18/2026
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection, FNS-380, Worksheet for Quality Control Reviews, which is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The proposed form aims to collect quality control data and facilitate case reviews for SNAP recipients.
5/18/2026
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a three-year approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate its previously approved information collection, DOE Loan Guarantees for Energy Projects, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
5/18/2026
R.J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. has submitted a notice to the relevant authorities requesting a reasonable period of time to complete its water quality certification application, a necessary step for the project's approval.
5/18/2026
Oglethorpe Power Corporation is seeking public input on its new application, which is now ready for environmental analysis, and is soliciting comments, recommendations, terms and conditions, and prescriptions from stakeholders.
5/18/2026
The companies have submitted a notice to the relevant authorities regarding the reasonable period of time required for the water quality certification application for their proposed project.
5/18/2026
Texas Eastern Transmission, LP is seeking public input on environmental concerns related to its proposed Athens Optimization Project, a significant energy infrastructure initiative
5/18/2026
The government is holding closed meetings to discuss the implementation of voluntary agreements with companies in the nuclear fuel industry, as part of plans to address national security concerns under the Defense Production Act.
5/18/2026
The PJM Interconnection, LLC has announced a technical conference led by the PJM Commission to discuss governance and stakeholder reforms, aiming to improve the reliability and efficiency of the power grid in the Mid-Atlantic region.
5/18/2026
The International Maritime Organization is holding a public meeting to prepare for its upcoming Technical Committee 76 session, a gathering of maritime experts to discuss and address key issues in the industry.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission have determined that revoking antidumping duty orders and countervailing duty orders on non-oriented electrical steel from Sweden, Germany, China, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan would likely lead to continued dumping and subsidies, causing material injury to the U.S. industry, so the orders will continue.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that OCTAL SAOC FZC, the sole producer/exporter under review, sold polyethylene terephthalate resin at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, from May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024.
5/18/2026
Webco Industries, Inc. has submitted an application to the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone Board for a subzone designation within Foreign-Trade Zone 164 in Kellyville, Oklahoma, in an effort to expand its trade and investment opportunities.
5/18/2026
The US Commerce Department has initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation into tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane imports from China, following a complaint filed by a US-based company
5/18/2026
The People's Republic of China has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane, a chemical used in various industries, in response to allegations of unfair trade practices.
5/18/2026
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed collections, which will help the department assess their impact and minimize reporting burdens.
5/18/2026
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, or NMFS, has issued a final rule and 5-year authorization letter for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project on Interstate 5 between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, to minimize the impact on marine mammals. The rule outlines permissible methods for taking marine mammals and requires monitoring and reporting of such incidents.
5/18/2026
The Louisiana Trustee Implementation Group has released a draft plan to restore wetlands, coastal, and nearshore habitats impacted by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, with a total estimated cost of approximately $246.7 million.
5/18/2026
The Commerce Department has found that Maithan Alloys Limited, the sole producer and exporter subject to the review, sold silicomanganese in the U.S. at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that corrosion-resistant steel products from Taiwan are being sold in the U.S. at a price lower than their normal value during the review period, resulting in a potential antidumping duty
5/18/2026
The Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC) will host a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, where attendees can register and participate in discussions on scheduled topics.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Canadian fresh mushroom producers and exporters are receiving subsidies, and is seeking public comment on this preliminary finding, which covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
5/18/2026
The US Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined that imports of certain Chinese vertical shaft engines and parts from Zongshen, a Chinese company, circumvent antidumping and countervailing duty orders on smaller engines from China.
5/18/2026
The U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that Commerce's remand redeterminations for certain aluminum foil from the Republic of Türkiye do not align with its final determination, prompting Commerce to revise its findings and antidumping duty order.
5/18/2026
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed and ongoing information collections, which are necessary for assessing the impact of its requirements and minimizing reporting burdens, as part of its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
5/18/2026
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council will convene a series of public meetings to gather input from various panels and make recommendations on fishery management in the Western Pacific Region, including the Mariana Archipelago and Hawaii Archipelago.