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A new World Bank Group report emphasizes the need for creating more jobs, increasing productivity, and implementing targeted fiscal policies to combat poverty and enhance economic resilience in Armenia
Bank interest rate statistics for the euro area: June 2026.
Monetary and financial developments in June 2026.
Detailed disclosure of international reserves as at the end of June 2026.
The real annual GDP of North Korea increased by 3.5% in 2025. - See the attached file for details.
North Korean real annual GDP is estimated to be around 1.3 trillion KRW in 2025, according to recent data.
The Federal Communications Commission has adopted a new order to make 160 megahertz of the 3.98-4.2 GHz band available for terrestrial wireless flexible use, in line with Congress' direction to complete a system of competitive bidding by July 4, 2027.
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on proposed rules to modernize the Nation's alerting systems, including the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aims to enhance the security of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to prevent hijacking by cybercriminals and adversaries, preserving public trust in the nation's alerting systems.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about certain mobile devices and is seeking public comments on the issue, which was filed in relation to the public interest.
The Office of Justice Programs, part of the Department of Justice, is seeking OMB approval for a revised information collection request related to the Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center's feedback form package, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Office of the Secretary has issued a notice announcing a meeting, which is scheduled to take place this week, and is open to all interested parties.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has updated its meeting notice, making the information more accessible to the public.
The Medicare program has finalized updates to the payment rates and policies for skilled nursing facilities, including the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System, Quality Reporting Program, and Value-Based Purchasing Program, effective for the 2027 federal fiscal year.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is seeking public comment on proposed updates to data collection instructions for the NIH Brain Development Cohorts (NBDC) Data Hub, which will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
The US government has finalized a rule to simplify and streamline regulations for family assistance programs, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and burden on these programs, which include the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule updating payment rates, outlier thresholds, and wage indexes for Medicare inpatient psychiatric facilities, effective October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The changes also refine the outlier policy and implement a standardized patient assessment instrument.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public comments on its intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for renewal of an information collection related to visitors at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center, which will require the collection of individual names, driver's license numbers, and vehicle license plates to authenticate access.
Mercedes-Benz has been granted a decision by the NHTSA that certain model year 2019-2020 vehicles do not fully comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135, but the noncompliance is deemed inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an interim final rule amending its general exemption regulations to align with the Administrator's discretion in determining the vehicle population covered by temporary exemptions, and to simplify the exemption application process.
NHTSA is seeking public input on interim guidance for commercial deployment exemptions for automated vehicles, as part of its efforts to implement the new AV Framework announced in April 2025, which aims to prioritize safety and innovation in the development of automated driving systems.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to release updated guidance on the safe development and deployment of automated driving systems, building on internal expertise and public feedback, with a public comment period set to last one year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted Zoox, Inc. a temporary exemption to manufacture and deploy a passenger car equipped with an Automated Driving System (ADS) that does not meet certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) requirements, allowing the company to sell a vehicle with a safety level comparable to those that comply with all applicable FMVSS.
Automaker Robomart, Inc. has submitted an application to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a temporary exemption from certain federal safety standards for its low-speed vehicle equipped with an automated driving system, with public comment to follow.
The U.S. Department of Transportation is extending the deadline for public comments on its proposed rule to enhance flexibility in air fare price advertising until August 21, 2026, from the original July 31, 2026 deadline.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for CFM International, S.A. Model CFM56-7B engines, requiring initial and repetitive inspections to address a potential safety issue.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended the Class B airspace in New York, NY, to exclude Prohibited Area 75 (P-75), which previously overlaid the residence of the President of the United States. The change is part of a broader effort to update the airspace description to conform to the National Airspace System Resource (NASR) database.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has created a restricted airspace around President Trump's New York home to ensure the safety of the Secret Service and protect the President from potential threats, following a request from the Secret Service.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended Class D and Class E airspace over Groton, CT, reducing the dimensions of the Groton, CT, Class D airspace and updating geographic coordinates and airport names to comply with current FAA guidance.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which updates the agency's regulations to incorporate the latest industry standard for solvent cements in PVC piping systems, as specified in ASTM D2564.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new rule titled 'Pipeline Safety: Electronic Retention of Part 194 Response Plans,' which was published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. The rule amends oil spill response plan requirements to allow operators to maintain the plans electronically.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation update, which incorporates the latest industry standard ASTM F1973 for factory-assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings in fuel gas distribution systems, as published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation update, which incorporates the latest version of the NFPA 58 standard for liquefied petroleum gas safety.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation update, which incorporates the latest version of the NFPA 59 standard for utility LP-gas plant codes.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for the updated pipeline safety standards, which incorporate the latest edition of the NACE SP0502 industry standard for external corrosion direct assessment methodology.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for the new pipeline safety standard, NACE SP0206, which was published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026. This standard updates the internal corrosion direct assessment methodology for pipelines carrying normally dry natural gas.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation update, which incorporates the latest industry standard for high-strength, wrought, butt-welding fittings, MSS SP-75, into its rules at 49 CFR part 195.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation that incorporates the updated ASTM F2620 standard for heat fusion joining of polyethylene pipe and fittings, which was published in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which incorporates the updated ASTM F2767 standard for electrofusion fittings used in gas distribution systems.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a new regulation update, which incorporates the latest industry standard for polyethylene gas pressure pipes, tubing, and fittings, as specified in ASTM D2513. This update amends PHMSA's regulations at 49 CFR part 192 to reflect the updated standard.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has withdrawn the Pipeline Safety: Standards Update--ASME B31.4 document, which was published on April 24, 2026.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which incorporates the updated ASTM F1055 standard for electrofusion type PEX fittings and tubing, affecting regulations at 49 CFR part 192.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which updates the agency's regulations to incorporate the latest industry standard for carbon and alloy steel forgings in thin-walled pressure vessels, as specified in ASTM A372/A372M.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is withdrawing its guidance on hazardous liquid pipeline integrity management, published on April 24, 2026, in response to a request from the public.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which incorporates the updated ASTM A333/A333M standard for seamless and welded steel pipe used in low-temperature service and other applications, as required for notch toughness.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has confirmed the effective date for a recently published rule, which incorporates the updated ASTM A53/A53M standard for steel pipe specifications into its regulations, as announced in the Federal Register on April 24, 2026.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new regulations requiring all radio altimeters to meet specific minimum performance requirements to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable aviation operations in the presence of wireless signals in the C-band, following the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Trump in July 2025.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has amended United States Area Navigation Route (RNAV) T-388 in the vicinity of Kodiak, Alaska, to enhance connectivity in the region, following a proposal to improve air navigation infrastructure.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to modify Jet Route J-24 and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Airways V-244 and V-508, while revoking Federal Airway V-255 in the vicinity of Hays, Kansas, due to the planned decommissioning of the VOR portion of the Hays, KS, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC) navigational aid.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending the published coordinates of the Thedford, NE, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) in Area Navigation (RNAV) routes T-285 and T-286 due to an error of 344 feet. This correction aims to improve navigation safety in the vicinity of Thedford, NE.