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NIST Report: Experimental Setup for Automated Vehicle Passenger Comfort Evaluation

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a technical report detailing an experimental framework for evaluating passenger comfort in automated vehicles during braking. The report, NISTIR 8612, outlines a standardized test plan for assessing deceleration profiles and ride quality.

Evedesign: Accessible Biosequence Design Framework

NIST has published guidance on 'Evedesign,' a new open-source framework for biosequence design. The framework aims to make machine learning methods for protein engineering more accessible and interoperable for researchers, with an interactive web interface available.

UK Sanctions Enforcement: Cross-Government Strategic Approach

The UK government has published its strategic approach to sanctions enforcement, outlining key principles and the roles of various departments. This policy paper emphasizes the importance of strong compliance and details potential consequences for non-compliance.

FAFSA Processing Updates for Pell Grant Eligibility and Workforce Programs

The Department of Education announced system updates effective April 26, 2026, to implement changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) regarding Pell Grant eligibility for workforce programs and modified loan limits. These updates affect FAFSA processing systems and the Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR).

Labor Department Issues Apprenticeship Guidance

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration has issued new guidance to streamline the Registered Apprenticeship system, reduce burdens for program sponsors, and improve transparency. The guidance aims to accelerate growth and clarify program design, roles, and completion rates, with a commitment to 30-day registration determinations.

FDA Guidance: Flavored ENDS Premarket Applications

The FDA has issued guidance to assist with premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This guidance, intended to improve submission and review efficiency, focuses on considerations related to youth risk. The document is non-binding and aims to inform potential future rulemaking.

FDA Q&A on Biosimilar Development and BPCI Act

The FDA has reissued its final guidance on biosimilar development and the BPCI Act, solely to withdraw three specific Q&As (I.8, I.10, and I.19). The agency is continuing to evaluate other Q&As for potential updates.

FDA Draft Q&As on Biosimilar Development and BPCI Act

The FDA has issued a draft guidance document providing updated answers to common questions regarding biosimilar development and the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCI Act). This revision replaces a previous draft and focuses on specific Q&As related to the abbreviated licensure pathway for biological products.

CMA Report on Agentic AI's Consumer Impact

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a report analyzing the potential impact of agentic AI on consumers. The report outlines how agentic AI is currently used, its future implications, and provides guidance for businesses on mitigating risks.

CMA Guidance on Consumer Law for AI Agents

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new guidance for businesses on complying with consumer protection law when using AI agents. The guidance clarifies that businesses remain responsible for the actions of AI agents they deploy and outlines how to train them to ensure legal compliance.