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Natural Gas and LNG Capacity Presidential Determination Under Defense Production Act

The President has determined, pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act, that natural gas and LNG capacity including pipelines, processing plants, underground storage, LNG liquefaction, export facilities, and critical distribution infrastructure constitute industrial resources essential to national defense. The determination finds that US industry cannot provide these capabilities in a timely manner due to financing constraints, long-lead equipment schedules, permitting delays, and infrastructure bottlenecks. The President has waived the standard requirements of Section 303(a)(1)-(a)(6) to expedite expansion of domestic natural gas and LNG capability.

Presidential Determination on Energy Infrastructure Under Defense Production Act

President Trump issued a Presidential Determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, finding that development, manufacturing, and deployment of large-scale energy and energy-related infrastructure are industrial resources and critical technology items essential to national defense. The determination finds that domestic industry cannot reasonably provide these capabilities due to financing risks, regulatory delays, and market barriers. The President waived the standard requirements of Section 303(a)(1)-(a)(6) to enable expedited federal action to expand domestic energy infrastructure capability.

Presidential Determination on Domestic Petroleum Production, Refining, and Logistics Under Defense Production Act Section 303

President Trump issued a Presidential Determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act designating domestic petroleum production, refining, and logistics capacity—including exploration, pipelines, storage, and marine terminals—as industrial resources essential to national defense. The determination cites constrained financing, permitting bottlenecks, long lead times, and supply chain limitations as reasons industry cannot provide these capabilities timely without federal action. The Secretary of Energy is authorized to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to expand domestic petroleum capability, with Section 303(a)(1)-(a)(6) requirements waived under the Section 303(a)(7) national defense waiver authority.

Presidential Determination on Grid Infrastructure Critical Technology Under Defense Production Act

The President has issued a determination pursuant to Section 303 of the Defense Production Act finding that grid infrastructure—including transformers, high-voltage transmission components, substations, power electronics, conductors, and associated supply chains—is an industrial resource and critical technology item essential to national defense. The determination cites limited domestic production capacity, extended procurement timelines, foreign supply dependence, and insufficient capital investment as justification for Presidential action. The Secretary of Energy is authorized to make purchases, commitments, and provide financial support to develop domestic manufacturing capabilities for grid infrastructure and is directed to publish this determination in the Federal Register.

Presidential Determination Exempting Air Force Jet Training from Water Pollution Rules

President Trump has issued a Presidential Determination exempting Air Force jet fighter training operations in Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada from Federal, State, interstate, and local water pollution control requirements for a 1-year period beginning April 20, 2026. The exemption is made pursuant to section 313 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1323(a)) and does not extend to 33 U.S.C. 1316 and 1317. The exemption is connected to ongoing litigation in Oregon Natural Desert Ass'n v. Meink, Case No. 2:23-cv-01898 (D. Or.).

Presidential Determination on Coal Supply Chains and Baseload Power Generation Under DPA Section 303

President Trump issued a determination under Section 303 of the Defense Production Act finding that coal supply chains and baseload power generation capacity are essential to national defense. The determination covers coal mining, rail and barge logistics, export and domestic terminals, generating unit availability, on-site stockpiles, and associated reliability updates. A Section 303(a)(7) waiver was invoked to bypass standard DPA procedural requirements. The Secretary of Energy is authorized to make purchases, commitments, and financial instruments to expand domestic coal supply chain capacity.

OSHA Revokes House Falls in Marine Terminals Standard

OSHA has finalized the revocation of 29 CFR 1917.41, the House Falls in Marine Terminals Standard, effective April 17, 2026. The standard, originally adopted in 1983 to protect workers from hazards associated with house falls equipment used in cargo loading and unloading, is being removed because OSHA has no record of any citations for violations and the marine terminals industry no longer employs house falls as cargo has become largely containerized. This is a deregulatory action under Executive Order 14192.

Pollock Fishery Closure, Statistical Area 610, Gulf of Alaska

NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 610 of the Gulf of Alaska effective April 17, 2026. The closure, which runs through September 1, 2026, was triggered when catch data indicated the 2026 A season allowance of 4,109 metric tons of pollock TAC was being reached. The Regional Administrator established a directed fishing allowance of 3,959 metric tons and set aside 150 metric tons as incidental catch to support other groundfish fisheries.

FAA Establishes Restricted Airspace Camp Lejeune Cherry Point NC

The FAA has established six new restricted areas (R-5305A, R-5305B, R-5305C at Camp Lejeune and R-5307A, R-5307B, R-5307C at Cherry Point, NC). The areas connect existing restricted area complexes R-5003, R-5004, and R-5306 to create contiguous airspace for hazardous U.S. Marine Corps training activities including weapon deployment, laser use, and artillery. The rule takes effect July 9, 2026 at 0901 UTC.

G-1055 Form Posted by USCIS

USCIS posted the G-1055 form (Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card) to regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2010-0008. The form is available as a downloadable PDF attachment. No regulatory amendments or new compliance obligations are described in this posting.

USCIS Extends Notice Period 60 Days

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended a notice period by 60 days. The document, filed on regulations.gov under docket USCIS-2013-0002-0042, references a PDF attachment containing the full extension details. The specific notice period affected and the regulatory context are contained within the PDF, which is not included in this record.

ITC Schedules Expedited Review, Tires China, Apr 7

The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled expedited five-year (sunset) reviews of antidumping duty and countervailing duty orders on passenger vehicle and light truck (PVLT) tires from China. The Commission determined to conduct expedited reviews pursuant to section 751(c)(3) of the Tariff Act of 1930, having found the domestic interested party group response adequate but overall participation insufficient for a full review. Written comments on the Commission's determination are due June 9, 2026.

USCIS Certificate Non-Existence Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS invites public comment on a proposed extension of OMB Control Number 1615-0156, covering Form G-1566 (Request for a Certificate of Non-Existence). The form is used by individuals to request USCIS verify whether immigration records exist for a named subject. Estimated annual respondents: 1,000 paper filers and 1,000 electronic filers, with a combined annual hour burden of 912 hours and total annual cost burden of $61,000. Comments are accepted for 60 days.

Kaplan FINRA Review - Briefs Due May to July

The SEC issued an order scheduling briefs in the administrative review proceeding of Adam Scott Kaplan and Daniel Evan Kaplan's application challenging a FINRA action. Support briefs are due May 21, 2026, opposition briefs by June 22, 2026, and reply briefs by July 6, 2026. Failure to file a support brief may result in dismissal.

Final Phase Antidumping Duty Investigation on Oleoresin Paprika from India

The U.S. International Trade Commission has scheduled the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701-TA-771 and 731-TA-1755 concerning imports of oleoresin paprika from India. The investigation will determine whether the domestic industry is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of subsidized and less-than-fair-value imports. A public hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2026, with prehearing briefs due August 11, 2026. Petitions were filed by Rezolex, Ltd. Co. of Las Cruces, New Mexico on June 25, 2025.

USCIS Fee Waiver Extension, Comments Due June 22

DHS/USCIS is seeking public comments through June 22, 2026 on extending the currently approved Form I-912 (Request for Fee Waiver) collection under OMB Control Number 1615-0116. The collection allows applicants to demonstrate inability to pay immigration fees. Estimated annual respondents: 602,528 with 653,435 hours burden and $2,009,461 cost burden.

Dierberg Entities Seek FB Corporation Bank Control Under Change in Bank Control Act

The Federal Reserve published a notice of applications under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and 12 CFR 225.41. The Dierberg Milne Foundation, Ellen D. Milne, the Dierberg Family Foundation, and Michael J. and JiaMin L. Dierberg seek to join the Dierberg Family Control Group to acquire voting shares of FB Corporation, indirectly acquiring voting shares of The San Francisco Company and First Bank, all based in Creve Coeur, Missouri. The public may submit comments on the applications through the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors by May 6, 2026.

OSHA DOE Addendum: Regulatory Authority Transfer at Nuclear Sites

OSHA published a notice of an addendum to the 1992 interagency MOU between DOL and DOE, confirming the transfer of occupational safety and health regulatory authority for specific parcels of DOE-owned land leased to private entities for energy projects. DOE will not exercise statutory authority over occupational safety at the identified Project Parcels. The transfer takes effect April 17, 2026. Private-sector employers at the Idaho National Laboratory site fall under federal OSHA jurisdiction; employers at Hanford (Washington), Nevada National Security Site, and Savannah River (South Carolina) fall under their respective OSHA-approved State Plans.

Osage Cooperative Elevator UAS Exemption Petition for 55 lb+ Commercial Agricultural Operations

The FAA received a petition from Osage Cooperative Elevator requesting an exemption under 49 U.S.C. § 44807 and 14 C.F.R. Part 11 to conduct commercial agricultural UAS operations with unmanned aircraft weighing 55 pounds or more. The petition seeks authorization for up to 3 simultaneous UAS operations by a single pilot in command, without visual observers, during night visual line of sight operations in visual meteorological conditions.

Amino Acids and Exercise in FSHD (NCT07543016)

NIH registered clinical trial NCT07543016, evaluating whether amino acid supplementation combined with a structured diet and exercise program improves body composition and physical performance in individuals with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The study also compares responses between FSHD patients and age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Conditions include FSH Muscular Dystrophy and Muscular Dystrophy; interventions include Essential Amino Acids Supplementation, Exercise, Diet, and Placebo Control.

Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al

The United States District Court for the Northern District of California docketed Rajanikanth et al v. Edlow et al (Case No. 5:26-cv-00660-EKL), a civil case concerning other immigration actions filed by private plaintiffs against Joseph B. Edlow and USCIS. Judge Eumi K. Lee is assigned to the San Jose Division. The most recent filing dated April 21, 2026 is a reply brief in support of a motion to dismiss filed by the defendants.

USCIS G-1055 Supporting Material, Apr 20

USCIS posted supporting material for Form G-1055 (Immigration Fees) to its Regulations.gov docket (USCIS-2013-0002). The filing provides administrative documentation associated with the agency's fee-calculation form but does not itself establish new filing requirements or compliance obligations.

USCIS Requests Comments on Application for Civil Surgeon Designation Extension

DHS/USCIS has published a 60-day notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act inviting public comments on extending OMB Control Number 1615-0114 for Form I-910, the Application for Civil Surgeon Designation. The collection applies to physicians seeking civil surgeon designation for immigration medical examinations. USCIS estimates 470 annual respondents with a total hour burden of 940 hours and a cost burden of $24,205. Comments are accepted through June 22, 2026.

Screen Time Before Sleep and Posture Disorders NCT07541963

NIH registered NCT07541963, an observational study examining whether pre-sleep screen exposure contributes to poor posture, musculoskeletal problems, and balance deficits. The study assesses forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and neuromuscular performance related to screen use before sleep.

USCIS Extends I-910 Supporting Document Period 60 Days

USCIS has extended the period for providing supporting documents for Form I-910 to 60 days. Form I-910 is used to apply for a travel document or temporary evidence of lawful permanent resident status.

I-912 Fee Waiver Supporting Material

USCIS has filed supporting material to the I-912 Fee Waiver rulemaking docket (USCIS-2010-0008). The document is a PDF attachment containing supporting information related to fee waiver requests under Form I-912. No substantive regulatory text is visible in the source.

I-912 Fee Waiver Supporting Material, Apr 21

USCIS posted supporting material for Form I-912 (Fee Waiver Request) to the public docket on April 21. The document, filed under docket USCIS-2010-0008, is accessible as a PDF download via regulations.gov. No new obligations, deadlines, or policy changes are stated.

Biomechanical Muscle Properties and Balance in Children With Spastic Hemiplegia

The National Institutes of Health has registered a new observational clinical trial, NCT07538297, titled 'Biomechanical Muscle Properties and Balance in Children With Spastic Hemiplegia.' The study will investigate the relationship between muscle tone, dynamic stiffness, balance control, and postural stability in children diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia compared to a typically developing control group. This is a registration entry for an observational study; no regulatory compliance obligations are created.

CAPE Goes Live for IEEPA Tariff Refunds, 63% Coverage, Exclusions Apply

CBP launched Phase 1 of its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) capability within the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on April 20, 2026. Phase 1 covers approximately 63% of entries that had IEEPA tariffs imposed, with refunds expected within 60-90 days of acceptance. Phase 1 excludes entries on reconciliation, drawback claims, open protests, non-ACE filings, and AD/CVD-suspended entries representing approximately $2.9 billion in IEEPA duties that will require manual processing.

CAPE Phase 1 for IEEPA Tariff Refunds Is Live

U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced activation of Phase 1 of its Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system for processing tariff refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Phase 1 eligibility is limited to certain unliquidated entries and entries within 80 days of liquidation. Filers must submit a CSV file listing entry numbers for which refunds are requested and attest to the accuracy of the information submitted.

Federal Circuit Upholds Anti-CGRP Antibody Method Claims Against Eli Lilly

The Federal Circuit reversed a district court's judgment as a matter of law in Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH v. Eli Lilly & Co., No. 2024-1094, upholding method-of-treatment patents directed to using anti-CGRP antagonist antibodies to treat headaches. The court held that written description and enablement requirements under 35 U.S.C. § 112 may be satisfied for method claims even when the claims recite a broad genus of antibodies defined by binding target without amino acid sequences. The decision distinguishes method-of-treatment claims from composition claims, finding the invention is the use of antibodies to treat headache rather than the antibodies themselves.

G.H. v. Sotomayor - School Board Employees' Demurrer Affirmed

The Virginia Court of Appeals affirmed the Circuit Court of the City of Virginia Beach's judgment sustaining demurrer to G.H.'s second amended complaint. The court found the claims for gross negligence and violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 legally insufficient. Regarding gross negligence, the actions of bus driver assistant Avila were not reasonably foreseeable such that liability could attach to the employee defendants. Regarding the § 1983 claim, the court found the defendants were not deliberately indifferent to G.H.'s Fourteenth Amendment rights. This is a non-precedential memorandum opinion.

Respiratory Physiotherapy and PMR After Cardiac Surgery Randomized Controlled Trial

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registered a randomized controlled trial (NCT07542691) evaluating respiratory physiotherapy combined with progressive muscle relaxation exercises in 116 cardiac surgery patients. The intervention group will receive 30 minutes of combined therapy daily for three consecutive days in addition to routine postoperative care, while the control group receives routine care only. Outcome measures include dyspnea, anxiety, hemodynamic parameters, and delirium symptoms.

Balance & Respiratory Muscle Strength in Healthy Adults

The NIH registered a new observational study (NCT07541950) examining the acute effects of balance exercises on balance performance in healthy individuals aged 18-25. The single-blind pre-test/post-test study will assess participants using the Single Leg Stance Test before and after an 8-10 minute balance exercise program including single-leg stance, eyes-closed balance, and unstable surface training.

International Federated Wearable Motor Monitoring in Young Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Active-NBS Study

NIH registered NCT07543003, an international observational study evaluating wearable-derived remote motor monitoring in young children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The study will recruit up to 60 SMA patients and 30 healthy controls over a maximum of 30 months using the Syde and MAIJU wearable devices worn at home, without additional hospital visits. The federated data model enables collaborative sites across the UK and internationally to collect harmonised motor development data.

Hip and Ankle Mobility Rehabilitation for Soccer Players With Patellofemoral Pain

NIH registered a new randomized controlled trial (NCT07542236) evaluating whether a 6-week hip- and ankle-mobility-based rehabilitation program, performed 3 times per week in addition to regular soccer training, improves pain, knee-related function, neuromuscular coordination, and physical performance in male soccer players with patellofemoral pain. The study compares an intervention group receiving the mobility program against a control group continuing regular training alone. This is a study registration announcement with no direct compliance implications.

NCT07541612 NIRS Spinal Cord Ischemia Observational Study

ClinicalTrials.gov registered observational study NCT07541612 evaluating near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring of paraspinal muscles as a surrogate marker for spinal cord perfusion in patients undergoing major noncardiac aortic surgery. The prospective study will enroll adult patients undergoing major surgery requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, placing NIRS sensors over paraspinal regions to continuously record regional tissue oxygen saturation values throughout the perioperative period.

Squat Depth Effects on Muscle Activation and Jump Performance

This registry entry documents a randomized crossover study registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07543237) examining how different squat depths affect lower extremity muscle activation and jump performance in healthy sports science students.

Optrell Mapping Catheter Papillary Muscle Ventricular Arrhythmia NCT07541092

NIH ClinicalTrials.gov posted an observational study (NCT07541092) evaluating the Optrell™ mapping catheter with TRUEref technology for mapping ventricular arrhythmias originating from the papillary muscles. The study will assess the catheter's ability to achieve simultaneous multi-bipole contact and use intracardiac echocardiography for optimal positioning. No compliance obligations or regulatory deadlines are associated with this study registration.

Codifies User Fee Exemption and Non-Display Usage Definition in Fee Schedule

Cboe EDGX Exchange filed a proposed rule change (SR-CboeEDGX-2026-027) with the SEC to amend its Fee Schedule, codifying two market data provisions previously governed by Cboe Global Markets North American Data Policies. First, the Exchange codifies a User Fee exemption for Controlled Distributors using Data Products exclusively for Permitted Purposes (software development, QA, testing, sales support for redistribution, or technical monitoring). Second, the Exchange codifies the amended definition of 'Non-Display Usage' to capture access by machines or automated devices for purposes not solely in support of human display. The prior definition only required that a display not be used by a natural person; the new definition focuses on the purpose of machine access.