Monetary statistics for December 2025
Monetary statistics for December 2025
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The tender for the reopening of two-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
The tender for the reopening of two-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
The tender for the reopening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
The tender for the reopening of 10-year RMB HKSAR Institutional Government Bonds to be held on Thursday 5 February 2026
Hong Kong Academy of Finance and Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding
Hong Kong Academy of Finance and Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance sign Memorandum of Understanding
Europe's Economy Driven by High-Tech Industries, Study Reveals
A new study found that industries reliant on intellectual property, such as technology and biotechnology, contribute significantly to the EU's GDP, wages, and trade, accounting for nearly half of the region's economic output.
EPO strengthens user engagement in 2025
The European Patent Office (EPO) has increased user engagement in 2025 by holding 130 meetings with a diverse range of applicants and user associations, leading to continuous improvement in its products and services.
Medicare Program; Ensuring Safety Through Domestic Security With Made in America Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Essential Medicine Procurement by Medicare Participating Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is soliciting public comment on potential options for Medicare participating hospitals to foster a more resilient supply chain for American-made personal protective equipment and essential medicines.
Administration for Children and Families Requests Comment on Revised Data Collection for Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood Programs
The Administration for Children and Families is requesting comment on a revised data collection and reporting plan for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood grant programs, which will support the 2025 cohort of recipients.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Public Comment Request; Nurse Faculty Loan Program Forms OMB No. 0915-0314-Revision
HRSA submitted an Information Collection Request to OMB for review and approval of the Nurse Faculty Loan Program Forms, with a 30-day public comment period.
HRSA Announces Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request for Independent Review Application Reviewer Recruitment Form
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking public comments on a proposed data collection project, the Independent Review Application Reviewer Recruitment Form, as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection: Public Comment Request; Information Collection Request Title: Data Collection Tool for State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program, OMB No. 0915-0322-Revision
HRSA announces plans to submit an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget, seeking public comments on the Data Collection Tool for State Offices of Rural Health Grant Program.
Proposed Reallotment of Fiscal Year 2024 Funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program-Final
The Office of Community Services announces a reallotment of $2,293,415 in Fiscal Year 2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funds to states, territories, tribes, and tribal organizations that received direct Fiscal Year 2025 grants.
Administration for Children and Families Proposes Edits and 3-Year Extension for Head Start Program Information Report
The Administration for Children and Families is proposing edits and a 3-year extension for the Head Start Program Information Report, with updates made to the report and monthly enrollment instrument.
Office of Child Support Enforcement Requests 3-Year Extension for Provision of Child Support Services in IV-D Cases Under the Hague Child Support Convention
The Office of Child Support Enforcement is requesting a 3-year extension of the Provision of Child Support Services in IV-D Cases under the Hague Child Support Convention, with no changes to the forms.
HHS Inaugural National Conference on Women's Health
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health invites non-Federal and private sector organizations to co-sponsor the inaugural HHS National Conference on Women's Health, taking place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC, on March 11-13, 2026.
Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP
The U.S. government seeks public input on potential additions or modifications to safe harbor regulations under the Federal anti-kickback statute and the Beneficiary Inducements CMP for emerging direct-to-consumer sales programs by pharmaceutical manufacturers, including TrumpRx.
Notice of Final Federal Agency Actions on Proposed Liloa Drive Extension Project in Hawaii
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) have taken final actions on the proposed Liloa Drive Extension Project in Hawaii, granting licenses, permits, and approvals for the project.
Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Facilitate Transportation of Hazardous Materials Integral to Spacecraft Components and Payloads
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking feedback on modernizing regulations for transporting hazardous materials used in spacecraft payloads or components.
SEC Proposes Extension of Comment Period for Securities Act Rule 477
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comment on a proposed extension of the comment period for Securities Act Rule 477, which requires certain information from investment companies.
SEC Proposes Extension of Rule 12h-1(f) Comment Period
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposes to extend the comment period for the collection of information related to Rule 12h-1(f). The proposed extension is in response to the initial comment request.
SEC Proposes Extension of Rule 22d-1 Comment Period
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the comment period for Rule 22d-1.
First Eagle ETF Trust and First Eagle Investment Management, LLC
First Eagle ETF Trust and First Eagle Investment Management, LLC provided no additional information.
Self-Regulatory Organizations; National Securities Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Proposed Rule Change Concerning the Clearing of Exchange-Trade Funds With Options as Underlying Components
The National Securities Clearing Corporation has filed a proposed rule change concerning the clearing of exchange-trade funds with options as underlying components.
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Files Proposed Rule Change to Adopt New Continued Listing Requirement
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has filed a proposed rule change to adopt a new continued listing requirement, as per the notice of filing.
SEC Approves Proposed Rule Change for ICE Clear Credit LLC's ICC Stress Testing Framework and ICC Liquidity Risk Management Framework
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved a proposed rule change for ICE Clear Credit LLC's ICC Stress Testing Framework and ICC Liquidity Risk Management Framework.
SEC Proposes Extension of Comment Period for Rule 203A-2(d)
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the comment period for Rule 203A-2(d).
Receipt of Three Incidental Take Permit Applications for Participation in the General Conservation Plan for the Alabama Beach Mouse; Categorical Exclusion; Baldwin County, AL
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has received three incidental take permit applications from Joseph Pianalto, Jeffrey W. Floyd, and Robert Holzberger for the construction of single-family homes in Baldwin County, Alabama, under the General Conservation Plan for the Alabama beach mouse.
Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore Alaska-Request for Information and Interest
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is initiating the first steps towards a potential lease sale for minerals on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore Alaska by publishing a request for information and interest (RFI). The RFI is not a final decision and seeks comments and indications of interest in leasing OCS minerals offshore Alaska.
Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., UniSource Energy Development Company, Tucson Electric Power Company; Notice of Institution of Section 206 Proceeding and Refund Effective Date
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has initiated a proceeding against Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc., and UniSource Energy Development Company to review their rates and determine a refund effective date.
FEMA Publishes Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Cochise County, Arizona, and Incorporated Areas
FEMA published a proposed flood hazard determination notice on December 8, 2025, with corrections to an erroneous table affecting Cochise County, Arizona, and Incorporated Areas.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Reinstatement, With Change, of a Previously Approved Collection for Which Approval Has Expired: Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker: H-2A Classification
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites public comment on the proposed reinstatement of a previously approved information collection for H-2A nonimmigrant worker petitions.
Department of Homeland Security Proposes Extension of e-Request Tool Information Collection
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites public comment on the proposed extension of the e-Request Tool information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Florida Power and Light Company
Florida Power and Light Company has submitted a petition seeking relief from specified Federal Aviation Regulations, with the purpose of increasing public awareness and participation in the FAA's exemption process.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Newport Municipal Airport, Newport, OR
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) modifies Class E airspace at Newport Municipal Airport in Newport, OR, to optimize instrument flight procedures and update the airport's legal descriptions.
Modification of Class E Airspace; Driggs/Reed Memorial Airport, Driggs, ID
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is modifying Class E airspace at Driggs/Reed Memorial Airport in Driggs, Idaho, to support instrument flight rules (IFR) operations and update the airport's legal description.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to request approval to renew an information collection related to Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans for customer service agents of certificate holders conducting operations.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration System
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to renew an information collection for the Small Unmanned Aircraft Registration System, with a 60-day comment period ending on November 22, 2025.
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Certified Training Centers-Simulator Rule
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invites public comments on its intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection related to Certificated Training Centers, which provides training to pilots and other aviation personnel.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission Standards (Renewal)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension of the information collection request, Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles: Tier 3 Motor Vehicle Emission Standards, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval.
Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date for the Louisville Moderate Area for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana area attained the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard by the applicable August 3, 2024, attainment date.
Air Plan Approval; OR; Lane County Permitting Rule Revisions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) in Lane County, Oregon, aligning local stationary source permitting rules with state rules.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Mercury (Renewal)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a proposed extension of an information collection request, NESHAP for Mercury, to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval, allowing for an additional 30 days for public comments.
EPA Approves Pennsylvania's Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program Certification
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a state implementation plan revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, addressing Clean Air Act requirements for a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program in the Philadelphia nonattainment area.
EPA Finalizes Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date and Clean Data Determination for San Joaquin Valley, California
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its determination that the San Joaquin Valley, California, fine particulate matter nonattainment area attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards by the December 31, 2024 applicable attainment date, based on data from 2022 through 2024 and preliminary 2025 data.
EPA Denies Request to Redesignate Kentucky Portion of Louisville, KY-IN 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area to Attainment
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has denied the request from the Commonwealth of Kentucky to redesignate the Kentucky portion of the Louisville, Kentucky-Indiana, 2015 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to attainment, and is taking no action on Kentucky's maintenance plan at this time.
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Seeks NRC Approval for Transfer of Licenses
NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC, on behalf of Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Corn Belt Power Cooperative, has submitted an application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for approval of a license transfer and amendment for the Duane Arnold Energy Center.
NRC Issues Interim Staff Guidance for Light-Water Power Reactor Construction Permit Applications
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is releasing guidance to clarify the review process for risk assessment and severe accident information in light-water power reactor construction permit applications.
USITC Seeks Public Comments on Potential Violation of Section 337
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is soliciting public comments on potential violation of Section 337 by Certain Wireless Front-End Modules and Devices Containing the Same, following an Initial Determination by an Administrative Law Judge.
USITC Schedules Full Reviews of Light-Walled Rectangular Pipe and Tube Imports
The US International Trade Commission (USITC) is scheduling full reviews of countervailing duty orders and antidumping duty orders on light-walled rectangular pipe and tube imports from China, Mexico, South Korea, and Turkey. The review period may be extended by up to 90 days due to the lapse in appropriations.
CPSC Seeks Comments on Revised Standard for Portable Hook-On Chairs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is requesting public comment on a revised voluntary standard for portable hook-on chairs, which may improve their safety.