Sawmills, June 2026
Lumber production in June 2026 reached 3,894.4 thousand cubic meters, a 0.2% increase from May, but a 1.9% decrease from June 2025.
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Labour Force Survey, August 2026
According to the Labour Force Survey for August 2026, employment in the region declined by 42,000 (-0.2%) and the employment rate fell to 60.8%, while the unemployment rate remained at 6.4%.
What is Environmental Remediation?
Environmental remediation refers to the process of restoring contaminated sites to a safe and healthy state, typically involving the removal or treatment of pollutants and toxins, and the rehabilitation of affected ecosystems.
Retail Trade Volumes Decline in Euro Area and EU in July 2026
Retail trade volumes decreased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.4% in the EU in July 2026, compared to June 2026, according to initial estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
The institutional form of independent central banks: from history to contemporary challenges - speech by Andrew Bailey
Independent central banks' institutional form is discussed from historical to contemporary challenges by Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, at the LSE TRIUM Anniversary Conference.
Focus Market Readout Report Released by BCB
The Focus Market Readout report, published by BCB, provides a weekly summary of market statistics calculated from market expectations collected until the previous Friday, released every Monday.
HKMA Warns Public of Phishing Scams Targeting Contactless Payment Cards
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reminding the public to be cautious of phishing scams that aim to bind payment cards to contactless mobile payment services, in order to protect against potential financial losses.
Senior Appointment at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has made a senior appointment, but no further details are available.
USITC Lifts Partial Suspension of Enforcement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' Patent
The US International Trade Commission has lifted the partial suspension of enforcement for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries' patent, US Patent No. 11,697,028, allowing the company to resume enforcing its remedial orders.
U.S. International Trade Commission Decides Not to Review Ruling in Coated Confectionery Products Case
The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided not to review a ruling by an Administrative Law Judge that added AnaBio Technologies Unlimited Company of Dublin, Ireland, as a respondent and terminated AnaBio Technologies, LTD. of Dublin, Ireland, in a complaint about Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof.
US Government Proposes Final Judgment Against KKR & Co. Inc. and Other Companies
The US government has proposed a final judgment against KKR & Co. Inc. and other companies, alleging antitrust violations. The proposed judgment aims to address competitive concerns related to the companies' business practices.
HRSA Submits ICR to OMB for Review and Approval of Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Performance Measures
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking public comment on the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Performance Measures. The OMB will review comments and make a decision on the ICR after a 30-day comment period.
HHS Publishes Names of Performance Review Board Members
The Department of Health and Human Services is releasing the names of Performance Review Board Members who are evaluating the performance of certain government employees for the 2026 fiscal year.
FDA Seeks Public Comments on Advancing Botanical Drug Product Development
The US Food and Drug Administration is launching a public consultation to gather stakeholders' views on the current state of botanical drug product development in the US, with a focus on identifying challenges and potential solutions.
US Department of Health and Human Services Proposes to Streamline Regulations for Mentally Ill Nationals
The Administration for Children and Families aims to simplify the Care and Treatment of Mentally Ill Nationals of the United States, Returned from Foreign Countries regulations by renumbering it under a different Part, reducing bureaucracy and burden.
FAA Revokes Class E Airspace at Point Pleasant, WV Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the Class E airspace at Point Pleasant Municipal Airport in West Virginia due to the cancellation of instrument procedures at the airport, bringing the airspace into compliance with FAA orders and supporting instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations.
Notice of Availability of Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made available the Final Tiered Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for SpaceX Starship Reentry Contingency Operations in the Pacific Ocean and Additional Starship Landing Trajectory, as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and FAA procedures.
FAA Requests Comments on New Information Collection for Safety Management System
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on a new information collection related to its Safety Management System Voluntary Program, which aims to evaluate the compliance of participating certificate holders with voluntary program requirements.
Establishment of Class E Airspace Over Hardy, VA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to create a new Class E airspace in Hardy, Virginia, to facilitate Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Carilion Westlake Center Heliport, utilizing new Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs).
Establishment of Class E Airspace Over Lexington, VA
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to create a new Class E airspace in Lexington, Virginia, to facilitate Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital Heliport, utilizing new Special Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs).
FHWA Requests Comments on New Information Collection
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking public input on a new information collection process, which must be approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
FAA Proposes Changes to Airman Medical Certification for Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to modify its regulations to enable individuals with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus to receive airman medical certification at the time of their medical examination, rather than requiring a Special Issuance review by the FAA. This change aims to reduce the administrative burden associated with the Special Issuance process, acknowledging the significant advancements in diabetes management.
USDA Invites Comments on Cotton Research and Promotion Order Amendments
The USDA is seeking public input on whether to continue five amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order, as required by the 1990 amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Act, and will consider comments from producers, importers, and other stakeholders in its decision-making process.
US Department of Agriculture to Streamline Farm Loan Program with New Regulations
The Farm Service Agency is updating its Farm Loan Program regulations to implement the Application Fast Track process, which uses financial data to identify low-risk borrowers, and make other efficiency improvements to support IT modernization.
US Agency Invites Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to WIC and Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs Reporting Requirements
The US government is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to the reporting and recordkeeping requirements for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), with the goal of streamlining administrative processes and reducing burdens on farmers' market operators.
Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection: OMB No. 0570-0069 Rural Development Loan Modernization Initiative
The US Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Utilities Service are seeking to revise an existing information collection for the Rural Development Loan Modernization Initiative, a program aimed at streamlining rural loan processes, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DOE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Revision to Energy and Jobs Survey
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking public input on a proposed revision to the Energy and Jobs Survey, which is currently undergoing review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC Requests Public Comments on Environmental Concerns for Green River West Expansion Project
MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC is seeking public input on environmental issues related to its proposed Green River West Expansion Project, a significant expansion of its existing pipeline operations
City of Sturgis, Michigan Seeks Comments on Temporary Variance Application
The City of Sturgis, Michigan is soliciting public comments on its application for a temporary variance, allowing for a specific project to proceed while a formal review process is underway.
Juneau Hydropower, Inc. Seeks Extension of Time for Hydropower Project Construction, Inviting Public Comments and Interventions
Juneau Hydropower, Inc. has submitted a request to the relevant authorities for an extension of time to commence and complete the construction of its hydropower project, and is now soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and protests from the public
DeepGreen Cook Inlet SPV, LLC Seeks Comments on Preliminary Permit Application for Cook Inlet Project
DeepGreen Cook Inlet SPV, LLC has accepted a notice of preliminary permit application for its Cook Inlet project and is soliciting comments, motions to intervene, and competing applications from stakeholders
OMB Reviews and Approves Information Collection Activities, Including CHIPS Information Collection Comment Request
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing and approving information collection activities, including a comment request for CHIPS Information Collection. The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposed collection.
Gulf Fishery Management Council to Hold 2-Day Meeting of Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee
The Gulf Fishery Management Council will convene a 2-day in-person meeting of its Standing Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) to discuss scientific and statistical matters related to fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico.
National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network to Host Public Meeting for CBRS Sharing Ecosystem Assessment Project
The National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network will host a public meeting on September 24, 2026, to brief stakeholders on the results of the Citizen Broadband Radio Service Sharing Ecosystem Assessment project, which collected emissions data from multiple locations in Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA.
Modification to Letter of Authorization for Geophysical Surveys in the Gulf of America
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has modified a Letter of Authorization (LOA) for Future Energy Consultants (FEC) to take marine mammals incidental to geophysical surveys related to oil and gas activities in the Gulf of America (GOA), in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). The change was made to align with the MMPA's implementing regulations and NOAA's MMPA regulations for the GOA.
NMFS Announces No Fee Increase for Seafood Inspection Services for Fiscal Year 2027
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is informing its seafood inspection program participants that the fee schedule for fiscal year 2027 will remain unchanged from the one established on November 1, 2022
North Pacific Fishery Management Council Public Meeting
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold a public meeting from October 5, 2026, to October 13, 2026, to discuss their activities.
Census Bureau to Conduct Three Mandatory Business Surveys in 2026
The Census Bureau will conduct three mandatory business surveys in 2026 to collect data essential for governmental functions and industry needs, with the results not publicly available from other sources.
Federal Government Seeks Comments on Commercial Fishing Business Cost Survey for 2026
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing a proposed survey to collect data on the costs of commercial fishing businesses in the Greater Atlantic Region, and the public is invited to comment on the proposal
NOAA Requests Public Comment on Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program Information Collection
The Department of Commerce is seeking public input on its proposed information collection for the NOAA Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, which is subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Northwestern University and Cornell University et al Submit Application for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments
The institutions have submitted an application to the US government for duty-free entry of scientific instruments, aiming to facilitate international collaborations and research in the field.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Requests Public Comment on Reporting Requirements for Ocean Salmon Fishery Off the Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public comment on its proposed reporting requirements for the Ocean Salmon Fishery off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
U.S. Department of Commerce Notifies Public of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings
The U.S. Department of Commerce has received applications to investigate whether certain products are covered by antidumping duty and/or countervailing duty orders, and will issue rulings on these applications.
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Final Results of Antidumping Duty Review on Narrow Woven Ribbons from Taiwan
The Commerce Department found that Taiwanese producers/exporters sold the subject merchandise at below-market prices during the review period, September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024
China Postpones Preliminary Determination in Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane Investigation
The People's Republic of China has postponed the preliminary determination in its less-than-fair-value investigation into imports of tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane from China, a key ingredient in the production of vitamin C.
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces Final Results of Antidumping Duty Review on Certain Frozen Warmwater Shrimp from India
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that producers and exporters of certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India sold the product at a price below its normal value during the review period, resulting in a potential antidumping duty assessment.
Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated administrative reviews of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders with July anniversary dates, following requests from various parties.
IRS Publishes 2026 Inflation Adjustment Factor and Applicable Amounts for Clean Electricity Production Credit
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published the 2026 inflation adjustment factor and applicable amounts for the clean electricity production credit under Section 45Y of the Internal Revenue Code, a requirement by law to be published in the Federal Register.
New Proposed Regulations Aim to Prevent Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
The U.S. government has released proposed regulations that would prohibit private schools from discriminating against students based on their race, color, or national or ethnic origin, in an effort to align with the country's fundamental public policy against such practices.
FinCEN Issues Geographic Targeting Order for Southwest Border Money Services Businesses
The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing a Geographic Targeting Order requiring certain money services businesses along the southwest border to report and retain records of transactions over $1,000 and under $10,000, and to verify the identity of individuals presenting such transactions.