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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has launched a new marine monitoring platform called NUTEC Plastics, designed to track plastic pollution in the world's oceans. The platform will utilize global data to identify areas of high plastic pollution and inform efforts to mitigate the issue.
The US Energy Information Administration has released data for May on the transportation and storage of crude oil and other liquid petroleum products.
Data from the Monthly Mineral Production Survey and the Monthly Survey of Smelters and Metal Refineries are now available for May.
Data on the monthly credit aggregates for May 2026 are now available.
The total value of investment in building construction decreased by $66.8 million to $23.4 billion in May, a 0.3% decline.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in June, but fell 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted monthly basis.
The European Commission has informed several construction chemical manufacturers in France, Germany, and Spain, as well as three national trade associations, that they are suspected of breaching EU competition laws, and has requested that they submit their objections to the allegations.
The Department of Industrial Technology under Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs unveiled 10 cutting-edge biomedical innovations at BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026, highlighting smart regenerative medicine and AI-powered tea aroma technologies that drive new opportunities for industrial innovation.
The Prudential Regulation Authority has imposed a £4,165,000 fine on HDI Global SE for providing incorrect FSCS liability and fee tariff data, in accordance with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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A survey of loan officers provides insights into financial institution lending trends in Q2 2026 and forecasts for Q3 2026.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering an application by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC for a 20-year license renewal for the R.E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant, which would extend the plant's operation beyond its current expiration date of September 18, 2029.
The U.S. Trade Representative has determined that certain Brazilian acts and policies are actionable, leading to the imposition of 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, with exemptions.
Netlist, Inc. has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 due to the importation and sale of certain DRAM devices and components infringing on U.S. Patents 12,646,537 and 12,650,937.
The US Commission has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations into welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe imports from India, Turkey, and the UAE, amid allegations of unfair pricing and government subsidies. The investigations must be completed by August 31, 2026.
SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. have filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of U.S. Patent No. 12,600,915 and U.S. Patent No. 12,331,367, seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for Lattice-Boom Crawler Cranes (LBCCs) from Japan to operate in the US, following a determination that they meet safety standards.
The US International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into increased US imports of lamb meat, which it has deemed 'extraordinarily complicated', and will make its injury determination within 123 days or by November 13, 2026.
The Department of Justice is issuing a clarification on its 2011 guidance on enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act's integration mandate, stating that the guidance is not enforceable and plans to reassess it in light of a recent Supreme Court decision.
The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a final rule to modernize the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice, allowing for a lower minimum orange juice content and permitting the addition of Citrus reticulata juice or hybrid juice.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is seeking public input on its draft guidance for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, which aims to set maximum fair prices for prescription drugs in 2028, as mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The draft guidance is available on the CMS website at https://www.cms.gov/priorities/medicare-prescription-drug-affordability/medicare-prescription-drug-affordability.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is extending the comment period for and the effective date of the new routine use under the modified system of records maintained by the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) within HHS' Administration for Children and Families (ACF), related to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), following an issue that prevented public comments until July 10, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on a request to use a foreign-built small passenger vessel in U.S. coastwise trade, with a focus on potential impacts on U.S. vessel builders and coastwise trade businesses.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection related to airplane operators' electronic submissions of Emissions Monitoring Plans and annual Emissions Reports, with an optional Eligible Fuels Annex for credit on Synthetic Aviation Fuel use.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to amend several jet routes and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airways in the vicinity of Slate Run, Pennsylvania, due to the planned decommissioning of a VOR portion of a navigational aid as part of the FAA's VOR Minimum Operational Network (MON) program.
The Federal Aviation Administration proposes to update the airspace references and descriptions over Augusta, Georgia, including changes to the Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field and the Wellstar MCG/Wellstar Children's Hospital of Georgia Heliport.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is soliciting public input on its revised draft advisory circular (AC) 413.13-1A, which outlines the process for submitting an application for a Part 450 vehicle operator license, in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on a draft advisory circular outlining the process for obtaining commercial space licenses and permits, as well as guidelines for compliance with FAA regulations.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to reinstate an information collection related to flight engineer and flight navigator certifications, which was previously delayed due to the government shutdown and personnel changeover.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is requesting public comments on its review process for federal agency submissions, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability.
MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, LLC has submitted a notice of application to establish an intervention deadline for stakeholders to participate in the project. The company is seeking to build the MountainWest Overthrust Pipeline, a proposed pipeline project.
R.J. Fortier Hydropower, Inc. has submitted a notice of intent to prepare an environmental assessment for an upcoming project, as required by regulatory guidelines
The US government has imposed additional sanctions on Sudan due to the country's use of chemical weapons, as determined by the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. The sanctions were imposed on June 23, 2026, following a three-month certification deadline that Sudan failed to meet.
The U.S. Department of State has published the names of seven individuals, two entities, and two vessels that have been removed from the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, which is administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
The U.S. government has extended the restriction on U.S. passport validity for travel to, in, or through North Korea until August 31, 2027, unless it is renewed or revoked by the Secretary of State.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on a proposed extension of the Survey of Housing Starts, Sales, and Completions, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Department of Commerce is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the M3 survey, which collects data on manufacturers' shipments, inventories, and orders, for a period of 60 days before submitting the request to OMB for review and approval.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that Sentury Tire (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Sumitomo Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd. sold tires in the U.S. at prices below their normal value during the 2023-2024 review period, violating antidumping duties.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has found that Oman Aluminium Rolling Company SPC sold aluminum sheets at less than their normal value during the review period, and is seeking public comments on the preliminary results.
The U.S. Trade Representative's Office has initiated a less-than-fair-value investigation into certain choline salts imported from the People's Republic of China, following a request from a U.S. company
The U.S. government has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into certain choline salts imported from the People's Republic of China, following a complaint filed by a domestic company.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has given preliminary approval to an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) application submitted by Scallop Shack Farms, LLC, allowing a permitted vessel to fish outside regulations in support of exempted fishing activities, as required by the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is requesting public comment on its proposed Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) Fishing Effort Survey, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is hosting a public meeting to review the longfin inshore squid stock assessment, a formal scientific peer-review process for evaluating fish stock health in U.S. northwest Atlantic waters. The meeting will feature presentations and discussions between review panel experts and scientists involved in the stock assessment process.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management (OCM) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gather public input on the performance evaluation of the Maine Coastal Management Program and invites the public to submit written comments.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has added a new fishing period to the 2026 Pacific halibut non-Tribal directed commercial fishery in Area 2A, allowing vessels to catch up to 5,000 pounds of halibut from July 21 to July 23, 2026.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on a proposed extension of the Generic Clearance for internet Panel Pretesting and Qualitative Survey Methods Testing, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. government has submitted requirements for the Fisheries Finance Program to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval, seeking public comment on the proposed program.
The U.S. government is requesting public comment on its plan to submit vessel logbooks and cost-earnings data reports for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of its efforts to collect information on highly migratory species.
The U.S. government is requesting public comment on proposed exceptions and exemptions to the Green Sturgeon 4(d) rule, which is currently undergoing review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)