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USDA Designates Biobased Items for Federal Procurement

The USDA has issued a final rule designating eight new categories of biobased items for federal procurement preference. This rule establishes minimum biobased content requirements for these designated items, aiming to increase demand for biobased products and support domestic agricultural processing.

USDA Designates Biobased Items for Federal Procurement Preference

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a final rule designating nine new biobased product categories for Federal procurement preference. This action amends the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, establishing minimum biobased content for these items under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act.

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board Meeting Postponement Notice

The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board has postponed its public meeting originally scheduled for November 13, 2025. A new meeting date will be announced later via the Federal Register and the Board's website. This notice serves to inform the public of the rescheduling.

Nuclear Waste Board Meeting Rescheduled

The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board has rescheduled its public meeting from August 27, 2025, to November 13, 2025. The meeting will cover updates on the Department of Energy's management of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.

Nuclear Waste Board Meeting Postponed

The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board has postponed its public meeting originally scheduled for August 27, 2025. A new meeting date will be announced in the Federal Register and on the Board's website. This notice serves as an update regarding the meeting schedule.

NWTRB Announces Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Members

The U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (NWTRB) has announced the members of its Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board. The notice is effective immediately until December 10, 2025, and details the appointment of executives from various federal agencies to serve on the board.

NRC Sunshine Act Meetings Schedule March-April 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published its schedule for Sunshine Act public meetings for March and April 2026. The schedule includes one tentative public meeting on April 21, 2026, with the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes.

NRC Seeks Comment on Renewal of Information Collection Forms

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on its request to renew two existing information collection forms: NRC Form 646, “Formal Discrimination Complaint” and NRC Form 655, “EEO Counselor's Report.” The agency has submitted the renewal request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.

NRC Exemption for Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant License Renewal Review

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. This exemption removes the requirement for the renewal application to be reviewed by the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards.

Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp Meeting Notice

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation has announced a special Board of Directors meeting to be held on March 17, 2026. Portions of the meeting, including discussions on the FY26 Final Budget, will be closed to the public under exemptions to the Government in the Sunshine Act.