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FTC Proposes Rule on Negative Option Plans and Recurring Payments

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule concerning the use of prenotification negative option plans and recurring payment practices. This proposal aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for consumers regarding subscription services and automatic renewals.

FTC Proposed Rule on Deceptive Rental Housing Fees

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule to prohibit unfair or deceptive practices related to rental housing fees. This proposal aims to protect consumers from misleading fee disclosures by landlords and property management companies.

Education Dept. proposes reinstating Federal Student Aid research clearance

The Education Department has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval to reinstate a generic clearance for Federal Student Aid user experience design research. This action is currently open for public comment.

Education Proposes Reinstating Cash Management ICR

The Department of Education has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate the Information Collection Request (ICR) for Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart K-Cash Management. The public has until April 13, 2026, to submit comments.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Fee Schedules for FY 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. This proposal is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

CPSC Toddler Bed Safety Standard Revision Consultation

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a notice of availability and is requesting comments on a proposed revision to the voluntary standard for toddler beds. The comment period for this proposed rule closes on March 25, 2026.

Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program Proposed Rule

The Foreign Agricultural Service has proposed a new rule concerning the Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program. This proposal is open for public comment until April 8, 2026.

Proposed Pell Grant and Workforce Pell Rules

The Department of Education has proposed new rules regarding Pell Grants and Workforce Pell Grants, focusing on accountability in higher education and access through demand-driven programs. The proposal includes changes to Pell Grant exclusions related to other grant aid. A public comment period is open until April 8, 2026.

Education Department HEAL Program Regs Comment Request

The Education Department has submitted information collection activities related to the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program to the Office of Management and Budget for review. A comment period is open until April 8, 2026, allowing interested parties to provide input on the proposed regulations.