Canada's Urban Transit Systems Log 127 Million Passenger Trips in May 2026
Canada's urban transit systems recorded 127 million passenger trips in May 2026, a 4.8% decrease from the same period in 2025.
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Airport activity changes course in 2025
In 2025, 158.9 million passengers enplaned and deplaned at Canadian airports, marking a 1.3% increase from 2024, but remaining below the 2019 pre-pandemic level.
Nathanaël Benjamin Discusses the Role of Money in Economic Policy
Nathanaël Benjamin, a prominent economist, recently delivered a speech at the OMFIF Economic and Monetary Policy Institute, focusing on the crucial role of money in shaping economic policy, and how it can be used to promote financial stability and growth.
Export Orders in June 2026 Reach Record High
Export orders in June 2026 reached a record high of US$95.3 billion, a 59.4% increase from the same month in 2025, and NT$3,012.0 billion in NT Dollars, a 69.8% year-on-year increase.
EPO and epi Presidium Meet for Annual Bilateral Exchange Discussing Strategic Plan 2028, Unitary Patent Growth, and Reforms
The European Patent Office (EPO) and the European Patent Office Presidium met for their annual bilateral exchange, focusing on the Strategic Plan 2028, the growth of the Unitary Patent, and ongoing reforms
NRC Withdraws Regulatory Analysis Guidelines and Handbook
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is withdrawing two documents, Regulatory Analysis Guidelines and Regulatory Analysis Technical Evaluation Handbook, while continuing to prepare regulatory analyses consistent with OMB Circular A-4.
NRC Considering Amendment to DISA Technologies' Source Materials License for HPSA Technology
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering an amendment to DISA Technologies' license to allow the use of FLOPAM in the HPSA process at abandoned uranium mine waste sites, following the issuance of a generic environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact.
Federal Communications Commission Denies Petition for Reconsideration of FY 2025 Regulatory Fees
The Federal Communications Commission denied a petition for partial reconsideration filed by Kinéis regarding the FY 2025 Regulatory Fees Report and Order, upholding the assessment and collection of regulatory fees for fiscal year 2025.
US FCC to Open Spectrum for Next-Generation Wireless Services
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to make 160 megahertz of the Upper C-band available for flexible-use next-generation terrestrial wireless services through competitive bidding, with the introduction of new services potentially starting in December 2030.
USITC Affirms No Violation of Section 337 in Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission has affirmed a final initial determination finding no violation of Section 337 in a review of Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing Same.
U.S. International Trade Commission Seeks Comments on Complaint Regarding Transformers
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about certain transformers and components, and is now soliciting public comments on the matter.
Request for Comment: Commission Agenda and Priorities
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public comment on its agenda and priorities for fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
ACF Requests 3-Year Extension for Tribal TANF Program Guidance
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking a 3-year extension for the Guidance for the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, with proposed revisions aimed at reducing response time by 33 percent.
Recharter for the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines
The Department of Health and Human Services is rechartering the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines, effective July 21, 2026, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
CDC Announces Public Meeting for Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a public meeting for the Subcommittee for Procedure Reviews of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health, where the public can submit written comments and listen to the meeting via audio conference.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Announces Upcoming Meeting
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has issued a notice regarding an upcoming meeting, which is open to the public and will be held at a later date.
FDA Extends Comment Period for Expedited IND Pilot Program Proposal
The FDA is extending the comment period for a proposal to establish a pilot program that aims to shorten the time it takes to bring new drugs to market while protecting clinical trial participants, in response to a request for information from the public.
HHS Corrects Typographical Errors in 2027 Affordable Care Act Rule
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a correction to the final rule for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2026, to address typographical errors.
DOT Seeks Nominations for Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is soliciting nominations for the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation (BCWA) Advisory Committee, which provides independent advice to the Secretary of Transportation on promoting women in aviation careers and federal civil service positions.
Federal Agency Seeks OMB Approval for Truck-Camper Safety Regulations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting OMB approval to reinstate and modify a previously approved information collection related to truck-camper safety regulations, which would require manufacturers to provide consumer information on loading and rollover warnings.
NHTSA Requests OMB Approval for Retrofit Air Bag Switches Information Collection
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is submitting a request for review and approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a collection of information related to retrofit air bag switches. The request, which was published in the Federal Register on July 22, 2025, solicited comments on the information collection, but no comments were received.
FAA Withdraws Proposal for Class E Airspace at Mountain Home, TX Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has withdrawn its proposal to establish Class E airspace at Rancho Paraiso Airport in Mountain Home, Texas, following a reevaluation of newly-received airspace data. This decision reverses a previously published notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on April 7, 2026.
FMCSA Amends Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations with Technical Corrections and Organizational Changes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has made minor changes to its Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) to correct errors, update references, and improve clarity, without imposing new requirements or increasing compliance obligations, and issued the rule without prior notice and comment.
DOE Office of Environmental Management Seeks Input on Reuse of Savannah River Site Heavy Water Inventory
The Department of Energy is seeking input on the potential collaboration for the reuse of its heavy water inventory at the Savannah River Site, with the goal of strengthening the US isotope supply chain and supporting domestic scientific, medical, and industrial needs.
EIA Seeks Extension of Information Collection Request for Air Permit Inventory Report
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has submitted a request to extend its information collection for the EIA-860S: State Level Generator Air Permit Inventory Report, which is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of the EIA-860 sampling frame, particularly for backup generators.
FERC Requests Public Comment on Emergency Preparedness and Operations Reliability Standards
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking public input on the Emergency Preparedness and Operations Reliability Standards, with no proposed changes to reporting requirements, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Tennessee Valley Authority Adopts Categorical Exclusions for National Environmental Policy Act Projects
The Tennessee Valley Authority has adopted categorical exclusions for certain projects under the National Environmental Policy Act, streamlining the environmental review process for these specific projects.
ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC Establishes Deadline for Public Intervention in Pipeline Application
ETC Tiger Pipeline, LLC has set a deadline for public intervention in its pipeline application, allowing individuals and organizations to submit comments and concerns before the deadline.
Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. Requests Public Comments on Environmental Concerns for South Texas Enhancement Project
The Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company, L.L.C. is seeking public input on environmental issues related to its proposed South Texas Enhancement Project, which will be open for a specified period of time
PJM Governance and Stakeholder Reforms; Third Supplemental Notice of Commission-Led Technical Conference
The PJM Interconnection, LLC has issued a third supplemental notice regarding its governance and stakeholder reforms, as part of a commission-led technical conference. The notice outlines the progress made so far in implementing these reforms, which aim to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the PJM grid.
U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Countervailing Duties on Indonesian Hardwood and Decorative Plywood Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that countervailable subsidies are being provided to Indonesian producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting companies such as Weyerhaeuser and West Fraser, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Sales at Less Than Fair Value and Final Affirmative Determination of Critical Circumstances
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that hardwood and decorative plywood from China are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The investigation period was from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Countervailing Duties on Chinese Hardwood and Decorative Plywood
The U.S. Department of Commerce has made a final determination that subsidies are being provided to Chinese producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting trade from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
U.S. Department of Commerce Determines Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from Indonesia are Being Sold at Less Than Fair Value
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Indonesian hardwood and decorative plywood are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than what is considered fair, with the investigation period spanning from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
U.S. Department of Commerce Imposes Countervailing Duties on Vietnamese Hardwood and Decorative Plywood
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that subsidies are being provided to Vietnamese producers and exporters of hardwood and decorative plywood, affecting trade from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
U.S. Department of Commerce Affirms Less Than Fair Value Determination for Vietnamese Plywood
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that hardwood and decorative plywood from Vietnam are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value, and has also concluded that critical circumstances exist, impacting the investigation period. The investigation took place from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.
U.S. Commerce Department Preliminarily Finds No Dumping of Certain Carbon Steel Plate from France
The U.S. Department of Commerce has determined that Dillinger France S.A. did not sell its carbon steel plate at a price lower than its normal value during the review period, and is now seeking public comments on the preliminary results.
Federal Agency Seeks Comments on Marine Mammal Collection Activities for OMB Review and Approval
The U.S. government is requesting public comments on proposed regulations for handling marine mammals, threatened and endangered species, and captive marine mammal inventories, as part of a submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
NMFS Prohibits Pacific Cod Fishing in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has prohibited directed fishing for Pacific cod by American Fisheries Act trawl catcher/processors in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area to prevent exceeding the annual total allowable catch limit.
Pacific Fishery Management Council to Hold Online Meeting in August 2026
The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-hoc Sacramento River Fall Chinook (SRFC) Workgroup will convene an online meeting in August 2026 to discuss relevant matters.
PolyPeptide Laboratories Inc. Proposes Production Activity in Foreign-Trade Zone 202
PolyPeptide Laboratories Inc., a biotechnology company, has submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zone 202 authority in Torrance, California, to initiate production of peptides, a type of short-chain amino acid, in the FTZ.
Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. Receives Approval for Subzone Status in Bridgeport, West Virginia
The West Virginia Economic Development Authority has approved the subzone status for Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. in Bridgeport, West Virginia, enabling the company to claim tax incentives for its operations in the state.
NMFS Announces Review of Amendment 38 to Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Management Plan, which would update the plan to reflect the rebuilt status of certain fish species, and is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment.
Missouri Declared Disaster Area Due to Severe Weather
The state of Missouri has been declared a disaster area due to severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, as announced by the federal government on July 15, 2026.
Small Business Administration (SBA) to Update Model Form of Limited Partnership Agreement for SBICs
The SBA is seeking public comments on its proposed update to the Model Form of Limited Partnership Agreement for Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs), aiming to align the document with private fund provisions while maintaining necessary regulatory and policy elements.
FTC Grants Early Termination of Waiting Period for Certain Mergers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved early termination of the waiting period for certain mergers, allowing companies to proceed with their deals sooner than initially anticipated.
CFTC Issues Order to Exempt CME from Opening Price Settlement Requirement for Cash-Settled Futures
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued an order providing exemptive relief to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. to facilitate the listing of cash-settled futures on individual equity securities, allowing for trading on its designated contract market and national securities exchange registration.
Agricultural Advisory Committee to Hold Public Meeting on Basel III Proposal and Agricultural Industry Topics
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will host an in-person public meeting on July 29, 2026, to discuss topics including the Basel III proposal, risk management tools, and recent CFTC activity in the agricultural industry, with options for virtual attendance.
CFTC Sunsets Large Trader Reporting Requirements for Physical Commodity Swaps
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is ending routine position-reporting requirements for large traders in physical commodity swaps, but preserving the authority to require special reporting on underlying books and records.
Women Rebuilding Lives in Niger's Tillabéri Region with World Bank Support
The World Bank's Community-Based Sahel Recovery and Stabilization Project (PCRSS) seeks to enhance the lives of displaced populations and host communities in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, following conflict, with a focus on Niger's Tillabéri Region.