Government & Legislation

Financial Services Act Exemption Amendment Order 2026

The UK Treasury has issued the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) (Amendment) Order 2026, effective March 27, 2026. This order amends the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Exemption) Order 2001 by adding several entities, including British Business Bank plc and its subsidiaries, to the list of persons exempt from regulated activities.

Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks List: NAC International

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of February 23, 2026, for a direct final rule concerning the approved spent fuel storage casks list for NAC International, Inc. This action pertains to the NAC-UMS® Universal Storage System.

NRC Rules: Approved Spent Fuel Casks List Corrections

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued corrections to its rule listing approved spent fuel storage casks. This amendment pertains to TN Americas LLC's NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, specifically Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendments Nos. 3 and 4.

The Sunset Rule; Correction

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a correction to the final rule concerning 'The Sunset Rule'. This correction pertains to document 2026-02165, published on February 3rd, 2026. The correction is a minor administrative update to the existing rule.

NRC Discontinues Rulemaking Activities

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a notice announcing the discontinuation of several rulemaking activities. This action pertains to various regulations under 10 CFR Parts 26, 60, 63, 73, and 74, associated with docket numbers NRC-2007-0670, NRC-2009-0089, and NRC-2015-0018.

Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Proposed Rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish a regulatory framework for fusion machines. This document is open for public comment until May 27, 2026.

Federal Reserve Proposed Rule on Prohibition of Discrimination

The Federal Reserve System has proposed a rule to prohibit the use of reputation risk or other supervisory tools to compel banking organizations to engage in discrimination. This proposed rule aims to prevent politicized or unlawful discrimination within the banking sector.

Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is removing obsolete marking requirements for toy, look-alike, and imitation firearms. This rule, published in the Federal Register, eliminates outdated regulations to streamline compliance for manufacturers and retailers.

NIST Eliminates Obsolete Regulations for Advanced Technology Program

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a rule to remove obsolete regulations pertaining to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation Program. This action aims to streamline regulations and remove outdated requirements.

Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

The House Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 2853, the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. This bill requires annual reports and establishes a retail crime center, aiming to address organized retail crime.