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7/16/2026

Recent economic developments (July 2026)

Korea's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace, supported by the robust semiconductor cycle and its spillover effects, even as uncertainty over developments in the Middle East remains high. CPI in...

7/16/2026

Recent Economic Developments in July 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its latest economic report, highlighting a 3.5% growth in global GDP in the second quarter of 2026, with the United States and China contributing significantly to the growth. The report also notes a slight increase in global inflation, reaching 2.8% in July 2026.

7/16/2026

Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program

The proposed rule addresses updates to Medicare Part B payment policies, including changes to the physician fee schedule, the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program, and the Medicare Shared Savings Program, as well as updates to the Quality Payment Program and Rural Health Clinics, among other changes.

7/16/2026

Request for Information on Updating CLIA Regulations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are seeking public input on updating the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) regulations, which have been in effect since 1992. The input will help inform potential changes to the regulations, including updates to emergency preparedness, biosafety, and cybersecurity measures.

7/16/2026

CDC Extends Travel Ban on Countries with Quarantinable Communicable Disease Outbreaks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced an order continuing the suspension of travel from countries experiencing a quarantinable communicable disease outbreak. This order, issued on July 13, 2026, will remain in effect until 4:59 p.m. EDT on August 12, 2026.

7/16/2026

FAA Approves Dane County Regional Airport's Noise Compatibility Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Dane County Regional Airport's noise compatibility program, which includes 12 measures to reduce noise exposure for nearby residents, following a review of the airport's noise exposure maps (NEMs) submitted by the county.

7/16/2026

FAA Approves Noise Exposure Maps for Boca Raton Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that the submitted noise exposure maps for Boca Raton Airport in Florida meet the necessary requirements under the Aviation Safety and Noise Abatement Act.

7/16/2026

FAA Accepts ASTM Standards for Light-Sport Category Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted ASTM International consensus standards for use as a means of compliance to support the issuance of special airworthiness certificates for light-sport category aircraft, including airplane, glider, powered lift, and gyroplane, as outlined in the ASTM F3815-26a, F3836-26, F3840-26, and F3841-26 standards.

7/16/2026

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Bombardier Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Bombardier, Inc.'s Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes, requiring inspections to address a potential issue with protective film covers on secondary power distribution assemblies (SPDA)

7/16/2026

ASLRRA Petitions FRA to Amend Waiver of Compliance Regulations

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has submitted a petition to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to modify an existing waiver that exempts certain railroad companies from hours of service regulations.

7/16/2026

U.S. Maritime Administration and Coast Guard Release Final Environmental Impact Statement for Blue Marlin Offshore Port Deepwater Port License Application

The U.S. Maritime Administration and the U.S. Coast Guard have made the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Blue Marlin Offshore Port (BMOP) Deepwater Port license application publicly available, which assesses the potential environmental impacts of the project and informs the Maritime Administration's decision on the license application.