🐢2026 Sea Turtle Observer Requirement and Its Business Impact
NMFS is providing notification that the agency will not identify additional fisheries to observe on the 2026 Annual Determination (AD), pursuant to its authority under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Through the AD, NMFS identifies U.S. fisheries operating in the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of America, and Pacific Ocean that will be required to take observers upon NMFS' request. The purpose of observing identified fisheries is to learn more about sea turtle bycatch in a given fishery, evaluate measures to prevent or reduce sea turtle bycatch, and implement the prohibition against sea turtle takes. Fisheries identified on the 2020 and 2023 ADs (see table 1) remain on the AD for a 5-year period and are required to carry observers upon NMFS' request until September 29, 2025, and December 31, 2027, respectively.
Learn More🎣2025 Commercial Atlantic Mackerel Fishery Closure and Regulations
NMFS is closing the commercial Atlantic mackerel fishery through December 31, 2025. This closure is required by regulation because NMFS projects that 80 percent of the mackerel domestic annual harvest has been harvested. This action is necessary to comply with the regulations implementing the Mackerel, Squid, and Butterfish Fishery Management Plan and is intended to prevent overharvest of Atlantic mackerel.
Learn More⚡Notice Filing on Interlocking Positions by Dale Ancell
The Department of Energy, via the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, has published a notice concerning Dale Ancell's application for authority to hold interlocking positions. The notice outlines procedures for public intervention or protest and encourages electronic comments and filings related to the case. Interested parties can access the document online for further details.
Learn More🏠VA Loan Service Report Information Collection Notice
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Learn More🏙️HUD 30-Day Notice
HUD is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection described below. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, HUD is requesting comments from all interested parties on the proposed collection of information. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 30 days of public comment.
Learn More🚫Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit Countries for FY 2026
The Presidential Determination identifies major drug transit and producing countries for FY 2026, emphasizing the U.S. government's commitment to counter illicit drug trafficking. It outlines actions taken against non-compliant nations, increased tariffs on the PRC, and coordination with North American neighbors to address the growing drug crisis affecting public health and safety.
Learn More⚠️EPA Extends TCE Compliance Deadlines for Nuclear Fuel Production
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is taking interim final action on the Regulation of Trichloroethylene (TCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to revise certain compliance deadlines finalized in 2024. Specifically, EPA is amending the prohibition compliance date for the use of TCE as a processing aid in the manufacture of nuclear fuel, with corresponding changes to the compliance dates for the manufacturing, processing and distribution in commerce of TCE to support such use, to a prohibition on September 15, 2028. EPA is also amending the prohibition compliance date for the disposal of TCE to wastewater by processors of TCE and processors and industrial and commercial users of TCE as a processing aid, to begin on December 18, 2026. EPA is also amending the compliance deadline for downstream notification, and the text required to be present in Safety Data Sheets, to accurately reflect the new prohibition compliance deadline for TCE used as a processing aid in the manufacture of nuclear fuel. EPA is amending this compliance deadline to allow for 90 days after the publication of the final rule for manufacturers, processors, and distributors in commerce of TCE to make such a change. These revisions are necessary to address new information presented to EPA about inadvertent oversights in the original rulemaking and serious concerns that the facilities at issue will be unable to comply with the relevant requirements by the existing deadlines. EPA is requesting comments on all aspects of this interim final rule and will consider all comments received in determining whether amendments to this rule are appropriate after the conclusion of the comment period.
Learn More📑Agency Information Collection Request for Federal Assistance Overview
In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Health and Human Services, is publishing the following summary of a proposed collection for public comment.
Learn More🏥NIH Grant Review Meetings Present Business Funding Opportunities
The Department of Health and Human Services announces closed meetings by the National Institutes of Health's Center for Scientific Review to evaluate grant applications. These meetings will focus on various health-related topics, providing opportunities for researchers and organizations to seek funding while ensuring confidentiality and personal privacy regulations are upheld.
Learn More🚢Notice of Complaint Filed Against Ship4wd, Inc. by EcoBamboo
The Federal Maritime Commission has issued a notice of a complaint by EcoBamboo against Ship4wd, Inc. The complaint alleges violations in the fumigation and certification process related to maritime transport. The case highlights potential procedural failures and emphasizes regulatory compliance within the shipping industry.
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