NRC Forms 541 and 541A Uniform Low-Level Radioactive Waste Manifest Renewal

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for renewal of an existing information collection—NRC Forms 541 and 541A covering Uniform Low-Level Radioactive Waste Manifest Container and Waste Description documentation. The 60-day public comment period closes May 4, 2026.

NRC Forms 542 and 542A Information Collection Renewal Request

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for renewal of an existing information collection covering NRC Forms 542 and 542A, which address Uniform Low-Level Radioactive Waste Manifest Index and Regional Compact Tabulation. The public comment period closes May 4, 2026.

NRC Form 237, Request for Access Authorization - Information Collection Renewal

The NRC has submitted a renewal request for NRC Form 237, "Request for Access Authorization," to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The form is used to request access authorization for nuclear facilities. The public has 30 days to submit comments on this information collection renewal.

Amendment 5 HI-STORM UMAX Spent Fuel Storage Cask Changes

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed Amendment 5 to the HI-STORM UMAX spent fuel storage cask system, initiating a public consultation. The amendment involves technical modifications to the storage cask design used at nuclear power facilities. Stakeholders may submit comments through Regulations.gov.

Treasury Borrowing Needs and Fiscal Risks

GAO published a report on Treasury's debt management practices from FY2014-2025, finding that Treasury conducted 444 auctions in FY2025 to borrow $1.9 trillion and refinance $9.1 trillion in maturing debt. The report identifies fiscal risks including projected annual deficits exceeding $2 trillion through 2036, unsustainable debt levels, and potential diminished demand for Treasury securities.

Newsletter on Transplantation and Donation Practices

EDQM published a newsletter addressing transplantation and donation practices. The newsletter appears to be an informational communication for healthcare professionals and stakeholders involved in organ donation and transplantation across Europe. Specific content details were inaccessible at the time of this review.

2025 Supervisory Priorities for Federally Insured Credit Unions

NCUA issued Letter 25-CU-01 outlining its 2025 supervisory priorities for federally insured credit unions. Key focus areas include credit risk management, particularly deteriorating credit card and used vehicle loan portfolios where delinquency and charge-off rates exceed levels seen during the global financial crisis. The agency will also examine loan modification and workout strategies for borrowers facing financial difficulty.

NCUA Encourages Credit Union IRS VITA Partnerships

The NCUA issued Letter 21-CU-12 in November 2021 encouraging federally insured credit unions to partner with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA offers free income tax preparation and education on refundable credits like the EITC and Child Tax Credit for low-to-moderate income individuals. Credit unions were encouraged to email the IRS by November 15, 2021 to express interest.

Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection Revision

USP's Small Molecules 4 Expert Committee has issued a Notice of Intent to Revise the Technetium Tc 99m Albumin Aggregated Injection monograph due to a compliance concern with the Appearance acceptance criterion. Comments with supporting data prompted this action. The proposed revision is targeted for an August 1, 2026 official date and is expected to be published as a Revision Bulletin on July 31, 2026.

Montes v. SPARC Group LLC

The Washington Supreme Court issued a decision in Montes v. SPARC Group LLC, a consumer protection case. The court ruled on issues involving defendant SPARC Group LLC with amicus participation from the National Association of Consumer Advocates, Washington Attorney General, and National Retail Federation. The decision features a divided court with multiple justices authoring dissents and concurrences.