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7/7/2026

NRC Proposes Revisions to Streamline NEPA Implementation

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to revise its regulations to modernize its implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, aiming to reduce regulatory burden while complying with NEPA requirements.

7/7/2026

Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Notice of Institution of Investigation

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint alleging violations of the Tariff Act of 1930 due to infringement of a U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314, filed by Johnathan Black Kotyk on June 1, 2026. The complaint seeks an investigation and limited exclusion orders.

7/7/2026

Passenger Vehicle and Light Truck Tires From China

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) is investigating whether imports of passenger vehicle and light truck tires from China are causing injury to the U.S. tire industry, according to a report published on the USITC website (https://www.usitc.gov). The investigation was launched after a petition from the Tire Manufacturers Association (TMA) and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).

7/7/2026

EPA Lodges Proposed Consent Decree Under CERCLA for Contaminated Site

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has lodged a proposed consent decree under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) for a contaminated site, as part of an ongoing effort to address environmental contamination and hold responsible parties accountable.

7/7/2026

HRSA Submits Information Collection Request to OMB for Review and Approval

HRSA is seeking public comment on its Information Collection Request for the Rural Health Care Services Outreach Program, which is currently undergoing review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The public can submit comments on the request until the 30-day review period has closed.

7/7/2026

Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems; and Quality Reporting Programs; Including the Hospital Outpatient Quality Reporting Program and Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Program; Request for Information on Strengthening the Standardization and Comparability of Hospital Price Transparency (HPT) Data; Prior Authorization; Accrediting Organization (AO) Deeming for Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA); and Notices of Cl

The proposed rule aims to revise Medicare payment systems for hospital outpatient services and ambulatory surgical centers for 2027, updating payment rates and quality reporting requirements. It also seeks input on improving hospital price transparency and expanding prior authorization for certain services, while announcing closures of teaching hospitals and opportunities for new slots.

7/7/2026

HHS Announces Re-Establishment of Matching Program to Verify Eligibility for Affordable Care Act Coverage

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is providing notice of a re-established matching program between the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to verify eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). The program aims to assist CMS in determining eligibility for Insurance Affordability Programs.

7/7/2026

FHWA and FTA Announce Final Actions on Interstate Bridge Replacement Program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have taken final actions on a proposed project to replace Interstate Bridges in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, with improvements for highway and high-capacity transit, spanning the Columbia River on Interstate 5 (I-5) corridor.

7/7/2026

Energy Conservation Program: Review of DOE's Analytic Methods for Setting Energy Conservation Standards

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public input on its methods for setting energy conservation standards for covered products and equipment, as outlined in a report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The department invites comments on its assumptions, models, and methodologies, as well as data and studies related to implementing recommendations from the NASEM report.

7/7/2026

FERC Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection FERC-561

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is requesting public input on the Annual Report of Interlocking Directorates, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, in an effort to extend the currently approved information collection.

7/7/2026

NMFS Issues Regulations for Tropical Tuna Conservation in Eastern Pacific Ocean

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is implementing new regulations for the conservation and management of tropical tuna in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as adopted by the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) in September 2025, to ensure the sustainability of bigeye, yellowfin, and skipjack tuna stocks.

7/7/2026

NMFS Proposes Amendment 62 to Reef Fish Fishery of the Gulf of America

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing to implement management measures from Amendment 62 to the Fishery Management Plan for the Reef Fish Resources of the Gulf, which aims to revise catch limits and sector allocations for Gulf red grouper based on the best available scientific information, and remove a seasonal closure for shallow-water grouper in Gulf Federal waters.

7/7/2026

Pribilof Islands Administration; Dogs Prohibited (Temporary Exemption)

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is temporarily exempting the Pribilof Islands from its dog landing ban to allow trained rodent detection dogs to detect invasive rodents, which could harm local wildlife and community health. The proposed rule has received broad public support, and NMFS is seeking comments on pre-emptive inspections of vessels and cargo.