⚡DOE Proposes Extension for ISO 50001 Certification Information Collection
The Department of Energy (DOE), pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, intends to revise and extend for three years, an information collection request with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The revision of the collection of information relates to DOE's recognition for 50001 Ready and ISO 50001 certification, OMB Control No. 1910-5177.
Learn More💧Notice on Water Quality Certification Application - Dept. of Energy
The Department of Energy announces the request for a water quality certification by Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. under the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Protection Agency has until April 28, 2026, to act on this certification request; otherwise, the authority is deemed waived, impacting related project operations and compliance.
Learn More🔍OSHA Expands TUV SUD America's NRTL Recognition and Standards
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for TUV SUD America, Inc. (TUVAM) as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Additionally, OSHA will add two standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Learn More📡FCC Regulation on Telecommunications Certification Body Compliance
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on August 7, 2025. The document addressed requirements for all recognized telecommunication certification bodies (TCBs), test labs, and laboratory accreditation bodies to certify to the Commission that they are not owned by, controlled by, or subject to the direction of a prohibited entity and to report all equity or voting interests of 5% or greater by any entity. The document inadvertently included compliance dates for provisions that are delayed indefinitely and excluded a word in one section.
Learn More⚖️OSHA Expands QPS Recognition as National Testing Laboratory
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition for QPS Evaluation Services, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Learn More⚖️Expanded Recognition of Intertek Testing Services by OSHA
In this notice, OSHA announces the final decision to expand the scope of recognition of Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
Learn More🛠️OSHA Proposes NRTL Recognition Expansion for DEKRA Certification Inc.
In this notice, OSHA announces the application of DEKRA Certification Inc., for expansion of the recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application. Additionally, OSHA proposes to add two test standards to the NRTL Program's List of Appropriate Test Standards.
Learn More⚙️OSHA Notice on CSA Group NRTL Recognition Expansion
In this notice, OSHA announces the application of CSA Group & Testing Certification Inc., for expansion of the recognition as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and presents the agency's preliminary finding to grant the application.
Learn More🌊Albany Water Quality Certification Timeline and Requirements
The City of Albany, Oregon, submitted a request for a Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The notice outlines the timeline for action on the request, highlighting a one-year reasonable period for certification processing, with specific implications for project planning and compliance.
Learn More💵FDA Announces User Fee Rates for Food Safety Certification FY 2026
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the fiscal year (FY) 2026 annual fee rate for recognized accreditation bodies and accredited certification bodies, and the initial and renewal fee rate for accreditation bodies applying to be recognized in the third-party certification program authorized by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). We are also announcing the fee rate for certification bodies applying for direct FDA accreditation.
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