Salt v R - Sentence Appeal Allowed

The New Zealand Court of Appeal has allowed a sentence appeal in Salt v R, reducing the minimum period of imprisonment from 12 years to 11 years. The court found the original minimum period of imprisonment to be manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the offense and mitigating factors.

Bhalla v District Court - Judicial Review of Election Decision Dismissed

The New Zealand High Court dismissed an application for judicial review of a District Court decision concerning the 2025 Papatoetoe Subdivision election for the Otara-Papatoetoe Local Board. The court found that Section 103 of the Local Electoral Act precludes judicial review of the District Court's factual inquiries in this matter.

FAA Acknowledgement Letter

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has posted an acknowledgement letter related to a filing. The document, identified by docket number FAA-2026-2840, serves as a formal acknowledgment of receipt for a submission.

Department of Education Pell Program Certification Supporting Statement

The Department of Education has issued a supporting statement for the Pell Program Certification, likely related to information collection requirements. The document is available for review on Regulations.gov, with a supporting statement attachment detailing the certification process for state workforce Pell programs.

Kitty Bowden HCP Posted by Fish and Wildlife Service

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has posted a notice regarding Kitty Bowden's Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). This notice is part of the public comment process for the proposed HCP.

FAA Seeks Comments on Operations Specifications Part 129 Application Renewal

The FAA is seeking public comments on its intention to request OMB approval to renew an existing information collection related to operations specifications for foreign air carriers. This collection ensures foreign carriers can safely navigate the U.S. airspace. The renewal process follows a prior notice published in January 2026, which received no comments.

CPSC Seeks Comment on Consumer Product Safety Database Information Collection

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension of approval for the Publicly Available Consumer Product Safety Information Database. This database collects reports of harm and manufacturer comments related to consumer product safety.

Nasdaq Texas LLC Proposed Rule Change for Colocation Service

The SEC is soliciting comments on a proposed rule change by Nasdaq Texas LLC to introduce a new telecommunications network operator (TNO) connectivity service called 'TNO Cross Connect' within its data center campus. This service will provide a specific component of telco-to-customer connectivity.

FSIS Notice: Renewal of Information Collection for New Technology and Waivers

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a notice announcing its intention to renew an existing information collection regarding procedures for notifying the agency about new technology and waiver requests. This renewal does not involve any changes to the current collection, which is approved until July 31, 2026. The agency is requesting public comments on this renewal.

Federal Employees' Compensation Act Medical Forms Extension Proposed

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on proposed information collections related to the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) Medical Report Forms. This includes forms used to determine eligibility and computation of benefits for federal employees with work-related injuries or diseases. Comments are due by May 19, 2026.