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8/21/2026

NIST Amends Traffic and Conduct Regulations to Promote Accessibility and Simplify Rules

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its traffic and conduct regulations at its sites in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado, to simplify rules and improve accessibility for people with disabilities. The changes aim to reduce regulatory complexity and burden, while promoting statutory conformity and administrative efficiency.

8/21/2026

NMFS Closes Illex Squid Fishery in Federal Waters

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is closing the directed Illex squid fishery in federal waters due to a projected 96% domestic annual harvest, effective August 23, 2026, through December 31, 2026, to comply with the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan.

8/21/2026

IRS Announces Changes to Computer Matching Program

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is modifying its Disclosure of Information to Federal, State and Local Agencies (DIFSLA) Computer Matching Program, following a change in the Computer Matching Agreement between the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Children and Families.

8/21/2026

OSHA Seeks Public Comments on Proposal to Extend OMB Approval of Cadmium Standard

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is seeking public input on a proposal to extend the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval of information collection requirements for the Cadmium in General Industry Standard. The proposal aims to maintain the standard's requirements for handling cadmium in various industries.

8/20/2026

Remarks at Innovation Advisory Committee Conference

Microsoft's Satya Nadella delivered remarks at the Innovation Advisory Committee conference, where the company discussed its latest technological advancements and future plans, including its proposal for a new artificial intelligence framework.