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The 2025 Vehicle Fuel Economy Guide and Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Ranking has been released, taking into account recent instability in the Middle East and its impact on international crude oil prices, which has led to increased financial burdens on households and prompted the need for fuel-efficient vehicles.
The Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs held a briefing to assist the management consulting industry in complying with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) regulations. The event aimed to provide guidance on navigating the new regulations and promoting the upgrading and transformation of micro-enterprises.
HKEX enhances connectivity of Central Asia market with AIFC, Astana International Exchange MOUs
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a draft guide outlining acceptable practices for onsite emergency power sources in production and utilization facilities, including emergency diesel generators and combustion turbine generators.
The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint about Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins and is soliciting comments on public interest issues.
Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand imports from Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand are being discussed.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public feedback on a proposed data collection project to improve the recognition and identification of cyclosporiasis outbreaks, as part of its efforts to reduce public burden and maximize government information utility.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a proposed data collection project, the National Survey of Syringe Services Programs (NSSSP), as part of its efforts to reduce public burden and maximize government information utility. The survey aims to evaluate SSP operational characteristics and services, and support national program evaluation survey findings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public input on a proposed data collection project to assess Ebola risk for travelers arriving in the US from affected areas, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi has vacated certain provisions of the 2024 Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Final Rule, effectively rendering them legally invalid, following a court order in the case of Tennessee v. Kennedy.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is updating its regulations to simplify the process for transporting low-hazard fireworks and explosives, including allowing small arms cartridges with tracer ammunition to self-classify and enabling voluntary termination of approval for explosives.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on its plan to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to reinstate an information collection related to flight simulation device qualification and use, necessary for ensuring safe flight operations.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing to update its regulations for breakout tanks to incorporate the 5th edition of the American Petroleum Institute Standard 653 (API Std 653), which sets industry standards for the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of aboveground storage tanks, and authorize the use of risk-based inspection procedures for establishing inspection intervals.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking public comment on an application by Jenifer Sanchez Vilchis for an exemption to allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents to obtain and hold a Class B passenger-vehicle Commercial Driver's License (CDL) under the same conditions as other lawfully work-authorized individuals.
The revised rule updates payment limitation and payment eligibility regulations to align with the OBBBA, aiming to improve program administration and clarify existing provisions.
EONY Generation Limited has issued a notice regarding the expected timeframe for submitting a water quality certification application, as required by regulatory standards.
The company is accepting comments and motions to intervene on its application to the commission, which is ready for environmental analysis and includes preliminary fishway prescriptions.
UGI Auburn, LLC and UGI Auburn Gathering, LLC issue a notice to amend their application and set a deadline for interventions in the UGI Auburn Gathering project. The companies are seeking to establish a natural gas gathering system in Auburn County, West Virginia.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released Form 580, which includes interrogatories on fuel and energy purchase practices, and is seeking a partial waiver from certain requirements
The City of Inglewood, California, has made a preliminary determination that a specific hydropower facility qualifies as a qualifying conduit, and is now soliciting public comments and motions to intervene in the process
The U.S. government has determined that certain objects being imported for the 'Treasures of the Pharaohs' exhibition at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, de Young Museum, and Kimbell Art Museum are culturally significant and in the national interest for temporary display in the United States.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has started administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders set to expire in April, as requested by various parties.
The U.S. Department of Commerce is revising its final results of an antidumping duty review on Chinese activated carbon due to ministerial errors. The review period, spanning from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, has been corrected to ensure accuracy.
The Department of Commerce is requesting public comment on its proposed information collection activities, which are subject to review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The public has 60 days to provide feedback on the proposed activities before they are submitted to OMB for review.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting nominations for vacant seats on the Ocean Exploration Advisory Board (OEAB), a committee established to advise on ocean exploration and research priorities, as well as strategic planning and data management standards.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued two consecutive permits allowing the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to harm marine mammals during the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, in accordance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
NOAA is seeking public comment on an application for seabed mining exploration licenses from American Deep Sea Minerals, Inc. (ADSM), with a virtual public hearing scheduled to discuss the proposal.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced that it has received three Hatchery and Genetics Management Plans (HGMPs) for hatchery programs rearing and releasing chum salmon in the Skagit River watershed, operated by the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), as co-managers. The public is invited to comment on a Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) document regarding the implementation of these programs.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has granted Tradepoint TiL Terminals, LLC (TTT) two consecutive incidental harassment authorizations to take marine mammals during the construction of the Sparrows Point Container Terminal Project in Baltimore County, Maryland, in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) regulations.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the Data Privacy Framework Program, which includes lists of arbitrators. The proposed changes will be submitted to OMB for review and approval.
The Chinese government has initiated an antidumping investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide from the United States, citing evidence of potentially unfair trade practices.
The US government has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of N-Cyclohexylbenzothiazole-2-Sulfenamide from the People's Republic of China, following a complaint filed by a US-based company.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has approved a hatchery program for summer-run chum salmon in the Dungeness River basin, operated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in collaboration with the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, following a public comment period and evaluation of the plan.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented a measure to prevent overfishing of snowy grouper in the South Atlantic, reducing the 2026 recreational fishing season length and closing it earlier than usual to protect the species.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is closing the Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area to fishing with large-mesh drift gillnet gear from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, due to warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures and a high probability of El Niño conditions, which threaten Endangered Species Act-listed loggerhead sea turtles.
The IRS proposes increasing the user fee for estate tax closing letters, affecting individuals who request these letters, and is expected to be finalized under the Independent Offices Appropriations Act of 1952.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on its Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of individuals whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the SDN List.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking public comments on a new information collection request related to Social Security tax refunds for nonresident aliens on F, J, or M type visas. The request aims to clarify the process for recovering erroneously withheld tax from wages.
The Department of Labor is seeking public comment on an Occupational Safety & Health Administration-sponsored information collection request related to asbestos standards, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is requesting public comments on a proposed revision to the authority to collect information for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), a program aimed at reducing paperwork burden and promoting workforce development, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
The Republic of Moldova has joined the European Patent Organisation as its 40th member state, with its accession taking effect on June 1st. This move marks the country's commitment to intellectual property protection and innovation within the European framework.
The euro area unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.3% in April 2026, compared to March 2026 and April 2025, while the EU unemployment rate also remained stable at 6.0%.
TSC announced the results of the International Taste Institute Superior Taste Award 2026, where all four submitted products received recognition, earning a total of seven stars, marking a significant achievement for the company
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) has maintained its average annual summer electricity rate unchanged, affecting approximately 4.01 million households. About 70% of Taipower's users pay less than NT$3 per kilowatt-hour, according to the company.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption from the regulation requiring a review and report by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for the renewal of the operating licenses at the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2, owned by Southern Nuclear Operating Company, Inc.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has decided not to increase civil monetary penalties for the 2026 calendar year and is discontinuing a rulemaking activity related to inflation adjustments. The NRC will no longer report this activity in the Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has confirmed the effective date of June 16, 2026, for a direct final rule that amended the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System listing within the List of approved spent fuel storage casks, incorporating Amendment No. 5 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1040.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct a new computer matching program to verify eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) applicants and subscribers, in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct a new computer matching program with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to verify applicants' and subscribers' eligibility for Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Programs, both administered by USAC.