USGS Proposes Renewal of Information Collection for Ash Fall Report
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is proposing to renew an information collection in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995.
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Receipt of Incidental Take Permit Application and Proposed Habitat Conservation Plan for Sand Skink and Blue-Tailed Mole Skink; Polk County, FL; Categorical Exclusion
The Fish and Wildlife Service has received an application from FLLWCC, LLC/FLOW CC, LLC for an incidental take permit to construct a residential development in Polk County, Florida, which may impact the sand skink and blue-tailed mole skink.
DHS Proposes Fee Adjustment for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Form I-246
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to increase the fee for adjudicating Form I-246 from $155 to $755 to recover costs, which have not been adjusted since 1989.
Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
SGS North America, Inc. (Texas City, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective May 7, 2025.
Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
SGS North America, Inc. has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of March 5, 2025.
Accreditation and Approval of SGS North America, Inc. (Bridgeview, IL) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
SGS North America, Inc. has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for three years starting from May 7, 2025.
Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Corpus Christi, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
Coastal Gulf and International (Corpus Christi, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective August 26, 2025.
Certificate of Alternative Compliance for the AHT SAKMAN
The U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District Prevention Division has issued a certificate of alternative compliance for the ANCHOR HANDLING TUG (AHT) SAKMAN, citing design and construction limitations that prevent full compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS).
Approval of Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) as a Commercial Gauger
Bureau Veritas Commodities and Trade, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective May 21, 2025.
Approval of Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) as a Commercial Gauger
Coastal Gulf and International (Gonzales, LA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective May 21, 2025.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Sulphur, LA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
AmSpec, LLC has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of June 18, 2025.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (East Providence, RI) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
AmSpec, LLC, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years as of August 20, 2025.
Accreditation and Approval of AmSpec, LLC (Savannah, GA) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory
AmSpec, LLC (Savannah, GA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for three years, effective September 23, 2025.
Approval of AmSpec LLC (Baytown, TX) as a Commercial Gauger
AmSpec LLC, based in Baytown, TX, has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes for the next three years, effective September 15, 2025.
Coast Guard to Enforce Safety Zone for Barge-Based Fireworks Display on June 13, 2026
The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal for a barge-based fireworks display on June 13, 2026, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment.
Coast Guard Establishes Safety Zone West of Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, USVI
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone in navigable waters west of Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by low-flying aircraft.
Special Local Regulation; Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for Lake Erie to ensure the safety of life during the transit of the USS CLEVELAND (LCS 31) on May 9, 2026.
Department of Homeland Security Submits Information Collection Request for Cargo Container and Road Vehicle Certification
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement; Petition for Remission or Mitigation of Forfeitures and Penalties Incurred
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, published in the Federal Register to obtain public comments.
Department of Homeland Security Submits Information Collection Request for Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP)
The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection will submit the Client Representative Technical Assistance Portal (CR-TAP) information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired: Alien Change of Address
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites the public and other Federal agencies to comment on the proposed reinstatement of a previously approved collection for the Alien Change of Address.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Model EC 155B and EC155B1 helicopters to address an unsafe condition, requiring revisions to their maintenance manuals and inspection programs.
Airworthiness Directives; Hélicoptères Guimbal Helicopters
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for certain Hélicoptères Guimbal Model Cabri G2 helicopters to address a potential malfunction of the helicopter emergency locator transmitter due to improper antenna installation.
Modification of Class D and Class E Airspace; Palm Springs International Airport, Palm Springs, CA
The Federal Aviation Administration modifies Class D and Class E airspace at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in Palm Springs, CA, to support instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) operations.
Establishment, Modification, and Revocation of Class E Airspace; Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, Palm Springs, CA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) establishes a new Class E airspace area and modifies another at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport in Palm Springs, California, while revoking existing Class E airspace areas.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
The FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive for Airbus SAS Model A330-841 and A330-941 airplanes to address corrosion on lavatory floor fittings, requiring inspections and corrective actions.
Amendment of Class D Airspace and Class E Airspace Over New Bedford, MA
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend Class D and Class E airspace over New Bedford, MA, by adding an extension to the existing Class D airspace and updating the airport name and geographic coordinates.
Virginia; Waters of the Northern Neck Peninsula Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone; Final Affirmative Determination
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made a final affirmative determination to support Virginia's designation of a vessel sewage no-discharge zone in the Northern Neck peninsula, following an application submitted on September 10, 2025.
Approval and Promulgation of Delegation of Authority for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Allegheny County; Delegation of Authority of the Federal Plan for Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is codifying the approval of a request submitted by the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for delegation of authority to implement and enforce the Federal plan for existing affected Sewage Sludge Incineration units in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
EPA Administrator Signs Orders on Petitions for Objection to State Operating Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator signed two orders on March 9, 2026, granting in part and denying in part petitions from the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) regarding Clean Air Act operating permits issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to Bargath, LLC and Grand River Gathering, LLC.
EPA Proposes Approval of Missouri's Air Plan for New Madrid Nonattainment Area
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri on May 3, 2023, for the New Madrid nonattainment area's 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard.
EPA Proposes Conditional Approval of Air Quality Plan Revision for San Diego County Landfill Flares
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to conditionally approve a revision to the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California state implementation plan regarding landfill flares emissions.
Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment
The Wireline Competition Bureau announces that the Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection associated with the Commission's revised pole attachment rules, allowing the rules to take effect. The revised rules, announced in FCC 25-38, aim to accelerate wireline broadband deployment by removing barriers to infrastructure investment.
FDA Clears MICARDIS Tablets for Sale, Citing Lack of Safety or Effectiveness Concerns
The FDA has determined that MICARDIS (telmisartan) 20mg and 80mg tablets were not withdrawn from sale due to safety or effectiveness concerns. This decision allows the FDA to continue approving ANDAs for these products as long as they meet regulatory requirements.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., et al.; Withdrawal of Approval of 15 Abbreviated New Drug Applications
The FDA is withdrawing approval of 15 abbreviated new drug applications from multiple applicants after they notified the agency that the drug products were no longer marketed.
FDA Announces Final Guidance for Patient-Matched Guides for Orthopedic Implants
The FDA is releasing a final guidance document to provide recommendations for patient-matched guides for orthopedic implants, aiming to increase efficiency and consistency in review by promoting clarity and transparency.
FDA Renews Blood Products Advisory Committee for 2 Years
The FDA has renewed the Blood Products Advisory Committee for an additional 2 years, with the new charter set to expire on May 13, 2028.
NCUA Proposes Rule to Increase Thresholds for Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act
The NCUA Board is seeking comment on a proposed rule that would increase the major assets prohibition thresholds to $10 billion to account for changes in the US banking market since 1996, and remove a presumption related to minority or female-controlled institutions.
NCUA Publishes Proposed Rule to Simplify Share Insurance Regulations
The NCUA Board is publishing a proposed rule to simplify its regulations governing share insurance requirements for federally insured credit unions, eliminating unnecessary provisions and reducing regulatory complexity.
National Institute of Justice Submits Information Collection Request for Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Data Collection Activities
The National Institute of Justice, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for a data collection request related to juvenile justice and delinquency prevention, following a previously approved collection, and is requesting public comments on the proposal.
Notice of Funding Opportunity for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026
The Rural Utilities Service, a division of the US Department of Agriculture, is issuing a notice to announce the acceptance of applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program for fiscal year 2026, marking a shift to online announcements only, starting from future years.
Spearmint Oil Production Guidelines for 2025-2026 Marketing Year
The US government has implemented a new rule for spearmint oil production in the Far West region, setting salable quantities and allotment percentages for the 2025-2026 marketing year. The rule was recommended by the Far West Spearmint Oil Administrative Committee, which oversees spearmint oil production in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Utah.
USDA Proposes Revision to Nectarine Standards to Remove Cosmetic Defect
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to revise the US Standards for Grades of Nectarines by removing 'speckling' as a defect, as it is a cosmetic issue that does not affect the nectarine's quality or shelf life.
USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service Requests Extension for Cochran Fellowship Program Information Collection
The Foreign Agricultural Service is seeking to extend a currently approved information collection for the USDA's Cochran Fellowship Program, as mandated by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Wiscons8, LLC Requests EPA Approval for Water Quality Certification Application Timeline
Wiscons8, LLC has issued a notice stating that it is seeking a reasonable period of time to submit its water quality certification application. The company is required to provide this certification to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within a specified timeframe.
Assistant Secretary Re-Delegates Authorities to Consular Affairs
The Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs has re-delegated certain authorities previously granted to her by the Secretary of State, as outlined in this official notice.
U.S. Department of Commerce Preliminarily Finds Brazil Aluminum Foil Sold Below Normal Value
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that certain aluminum foil from Brazil was sold in the United States at prices below its normal value during the review period, and interested parties are invited to comment on the preliminary results.
Foreign-Trade Zone 102-St. Louis, Missouri Seeks Reorganization for Expanded Service Area
The Foreign-Trade Zone 102-St. Louis, Missouri is submitting an application to reorganize its service area under the Alternative Site Framework, aiming to expand its services to a wider geographic region.
US Navy Requests Authorization to Take Marine Mammals for Construction Project at Naval Station Newport
The US Navy has requested authorization from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to take marine mammals during construction activities at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The Navy is seeking two consecutive one-year incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) for the S50S/LNG and S499 Bulkheads Replacement Project.
South Atlantic Fishery Management Council to Hold Citizen Science Operations Advisory Panel Meeting via Webinar
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will host a webinar meeting of its Citizen Science Operations Advisory Panel on June 4, 2026, to discuss scientific research and operations in the South Atlantic region.