North Carolina Child Abuse Prevention Month Event

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Positive Childhood Alliance NC are hosting a free community event on April 1, 2026, to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Governor Josh Stein has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Carolina, with the campaign theme 'Positive Childhoods Start With Us.'

Tax Preparer Sentenced for Felony Theft and False Returns

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the sentencing of Mauricio Castaneda, a Whitewater tax preparer, to 4.5 years in prison for felony theft and filing false tax returns. Castaneda filed 33 false returns, receiving $33,356 in fraudulent refunds, and was prevented from issuing an additional $298,300 in fraudulent refunds. He is prohibited from preparing tax returns for others.

Correction to Performance Appraisal Rule for Employees

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a correction to a proposed rule concerning performance appraisals for federal employees. This correction addresses missing Federal Register citation information in the original proposed rule published on February 24, 2026.

CFTC Notice: Extension of Swap Dealer Registration Collection

The CFTC is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection requirements for swap dealer and major swap participant registration. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB approval for existing information collection forms.

TANF and MOE Annual Report Submission for OMB Review

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension for the Annual TANF and MOE Report (OMB #0970-0248). While no substantive changes are made to the form itself, the instructions have been updated, and burden estimates adjusted. This action supports GAO recommendations for enhanced oversight of TANF funds.

IRS Comment Request on Disclosure Authorization for Identity Theft

The IRS has issued a notice requesting public comments on an information collection request concerning tax information authorization and IRS disclosure authorization for victims of identity theft. The notice pertains to Forms 8821 and 8821-A and seeks feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of these forms.

IRS PTIN User Fee Update Hearing Notice

The IRS has announced a public hearing regarding a proposed rule to reduce the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) user fee from $11 to $10. This hearing is a step in the process of amending regulations concerning the fees for tax return preparers to obtain or renew their PTINs.

FTA Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice announcing its intention to request an extension without change for an existing information collection related to its Buses and Bus Facilities Formula and Competitive Programs and Low or No Emission Program. The public comment period for this notice ends on May 26, 2026.

FTA: National Transit Asset Management System OMB Review Extension

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice announcing its intention to request an extension without change for the National Transit Asset Management (TAM) System information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice is part of the standard OMB review process for existing information collections.

FTA Information Collection Review: State of Good Repair Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice requesting comments on an extension without change to an existing information collection for the State of Good Repair Program. This action is part of the agency's review process under the Paperwork Reduction Act.

FTA Seeks OMB Approval for 49 U.S.C. 5310 and 5311 Programs

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice requesting comments on its intention to seek an extension without change from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for existing information collections related to the 49 U.S.C. 5310 Capital Assistance Program and the Section 5311 Nonurbanized Area Formula Program. The comment period closes on May 26, 2026.

FTA: National Transit Database Information Collection OMB Review

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published a notice announcing its intention to request an extension without change for the National Transit Database (NTD) information collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This action is part of the standard review process for existing data collection requirements.

Alaska Sablefish Fisheries IFQ Program Opening

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is opening directed fishing for sablefish managed under the Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) Program and the Community Development Quota (CDQ) Program off Alaska. The season will open on March 26, 2026, and close on December 7, 2026, aligning with commercial halibut fishery dates.

Northeast Skate Complex Fisheries Specifications Proposed Rule

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed new specifications for the Northeast Skate Complex fishery for the 2026-2028 fishing years. This proposed rule aims to set catch limits and increase possession limits for skate fisheries, based on recent scientific data, to ensure sustainability while offering operational flexibility.

South Atlantic Recreational Snapper-Grouper Season Announced; Golden Tilefish Closure

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced the closure of the 2026 recreational fishing season for golden tilefish in the South Atlantic. This closure is effective March 27, 2026, and is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual catch limit and to protect the golden tilefish resource.

New England Fishery Management Council Public Meeting Announced

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a public meeting for the New England Fishery Management Council. The meeting will take place from April 14-16, 2026, in Portland, Maine, with options for online participation.

NOAA User Needs Survey for Space Weather Advisory Group

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of the Space Weather Advisory Group's User Needs Survey. This notice provides an additional 30-day public comment period on the extension of this current information collection, which aims to improve space weather products and services.

NOAA Seeks OMB Review for HMS Recreational Landings and Bluefin Tuna Catch Reports

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review for its information collection request regarding Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) recreational landings and bluefin tuna catch reports. This is a regular submission for the extension of a current information collection, affecting approximately 14,161 respondents.

NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System Agreement Comment Request

NOAA is requesting public comment on a revision and extension of its information collection request for the NOAA Space-Based Data Collection System (DCS) Agreement. This revision involves removing the Argos system and focusing on the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS, which supports environmental applications.

Postal Regulatory Commission: New Postal Products Notice

The Postal Regulatory Commission has issued a notice regarding a new Postal Service filing for a competitive negotiated service agreement. The notice invites public comment on whether the proposed agreement is consistent with relevant postal statutes and regulations.

USDA Submission for OMB Review; Organic Certification Cost Share Program

The USDA has submitted the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) information collection requirement to OMB for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice requests comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collected for program administration and integrity.

Labor Department Seeks OMB Review for National Worker Survey

The Department of Labor is requesting public comments on its submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review of the National Worker Survey. This survey aims to estimate non-compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act among workers, particularly in low-wage sectors.

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive concerning The Boeing Company Model 737-700, -700C, -800, and -900ER series airplanes. The proposed rule addresses a leak through the form-in-place gasket at the engine fuel shutoff valve access panel and requires inspections and fluid leak tests.

FAA Amendment of Class D and E4 Airspace for Caldwell, NJ

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is amending the Class D and Class E4 airspace legal descriptions for Essex County Airport in Caldwell, NJ. This rule updates geographic coordinates and replaces references to the "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement," but does not alter airspace boundaries or operating requirements.

FAA Amendment of Class D Airspace; Morristown, NJ

The FAA has issued a final rule amending Class D airspace in Morristown, NJ. This update modifies the geographic coordinates for Morristown Municipal Airport and replaces references to the "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement" in the legal description. The rule does not alter airspace boundaries or operating requirements.

Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes

The FAA is superseding an existing Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Model DA 40, DA 40 F, and DA 40 NG airplanes. This new AD requires updated actions based on newly reported affected parts installed during production on DA 40 NG models, incorporating updated service material.

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH

The FAA is issuing a final rule adopting an airworthiness directive for Airbus Helicopters Deutschland GmbH Model MBB-BK 117 D-3 helicopters. This directive addresses the unsafe condition of bolts installed on flight control horizontal control rods that may not have been properly inspected for cracks during manufacturing, potentially leading to failure. The rule mandates the replacement of affected bolts and prohibits their installation.

Advisory Committee Meeting Announced

The Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries has announced a closed teleconference meeting of its Advisory Committee on Actuarial Examinations. The meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2026, and will focus on discussing topics for future actuarial examinations.

FTZ 164: Webco Industries Proposed Steel Tubing Production Activity

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has published a notification regarding proposed production activity by Webco Industries, Inc. within FTZ 164 in Kellyville, Oklahoma. The proposal involves the production of steel tubing using specific foreign-status materials.

FTZ 81 Proposed Production Activity for Hypertherm Inc

The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has published a notice regarding a proposed production activity for Hypertherm Inc. at its facilities in Hanover and Lebanon, New Hampshire. The proposal involves specific plasma cutting equipment and components, with public comment invited.

Navy Department Proposes Information Collection on Operational Environments Study

The Navy Department is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to an approved information collection, the 'Challenges of Operational Environments Study.' This study aims to understand risk factors for suicide among Sailors and identify shipboard stressors affecting mental health and readiness.

Department of Defense Information Collection Notice

The Department of Defense has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance of an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice is a 30-day information collection request for the GlobalNET system, with a comment period closing on April 27, 2026.

Defense Department Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review of an existing information collection, DD Form 2813, concerning dental examinations for active duty and reserve forces. The agency is seeking public comment on this reinstatement.

Defense Department Information Collection for OMB Review

The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a revision to the Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Program information collection for review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice requests public comments on the proposed revisions, which affect approximately 4,000 respondents.

Department of Defense Proposed Collection Comment Request

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference Program (JCOC). This notice is issued in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and seeks input on the necessity, utility, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements for the collection.

FERC - Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project Application Ready for Environmental Analysis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice that the subsequent minor license application for the Hackett Mills Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 6398-026) is ready for environmental analysis. The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms, and conditions from interested parties.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined notice of filings, detailing various electric corporate and rate filings received. These include applications for authorization under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and tariff amendments, with comment periods closing in April 2026.

FERC - Ohio Power and Light LLC Water Quality Certification Notice

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice regarding Ohio Power and Light LLC's application for a Clean Water Act section 401(a)(1) water quality certification. The notice establishes the date of receipt of the certification request and the reasonable period of time for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to act on it.

FERC: KEI Maine Power Application Ready for Environmental Analysis

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a notice that the subsequent minor license application for the Barker Mill Upper Hydroelectric Project (Project No. 3562-026) by KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC is ready for environmental analysis. The notice solicits comments, recommendations, terms, and conditions from interested parties.

FERC Combined Notice of Filings

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a combined notice of various filings related to natural gas pipeline rates and refund reports. These filings include rate revisions, tariff map link updates, and petitions for waiver of regulations from several pipeline companies.

DEA: SpecGx LLC Controlled Substances Manufacturer Application

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has published a notice regarding an application from SpecGx LLC to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of various controlled substances, including Schedule I and II drugs. The notice provides a comment period for interested parties to submit objections or requests for a hearing.

FDIC Notice of Proposed Renewal for Information Collection Activities

The FDIC has published a notice requesting public comment on the proposed renewal of an existing information collection activity, OMB Control No. 3064-0139, titled 'CRA Sunshine'. This collection applies to insured state nonmember banks, state savings associations, their affiliates, and certain nongovernmental entities. The FDIC previously published a similar notice on February 2, 2026, but received no comments.

FCC Order on Gebre v. Lighthouse Blind and Visually Impaired

The FCC issued an order in the matter of Gebre v. Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, granting in part and denying in part a complaint concerning the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program rules. The order, released March 25, 2026, addresses specific aspects of the program's compliance requirements.

FCC Notice of Unauthorized Operation for Unlicensed Radio Station

The FCC issued a Notice of Unauthorized Operation to David O. Knudtson of Pittsburgh, PA, for operating an unlicensed radio station on 27.185 MHz. This action addresses the unauthorized use of radio frequencies.

FCC Notice of Violation to Morris Broadcasting Company

The FCC issued a Notice of Violation to Morris Broadcasting Company of New Jersey, Inc. for violations related to antenna structures. The notice requires the company to address the noted violations.

CMS Seeks Public Comment on Information Collection Activities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published a notice requesting public comment on its intention to collect information from the public. This action is part of the process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, requiring agency submissions for review and approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

NAIC Modernizes Market Conduct Regulation for AI and New Models

The NAIC has established a new Working Group to modernize market conduct regulation, focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence and new distribution models. This initiative aims to ensure the regulatory framework remains effective in protecting policyholders while adapting to technological advancements in the insurance industry.

CMS Launches ASPIRE Model for Medicaid Children's Care

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched the ASPIRE model to improve care coordination for Medicaid children and families. The AMA welcomed the initiative, which aims to connect physicians with broader networks and support better management of chronic conditions for vulnerable populations.

ISO 20022: Removal of Unstructured Addresses by November 2026

SWIFT has announced that unstructured postal addresses will be removed from ISO 20022 payment messages by November 2026. This change, driven by community request, aims to improve data quality, enable greater automation, and enhance compliance screening in cross-border payments.

Iowa Board of Pharmacy Adopts UMPJE Exam, Updates PMP Access

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy announced the adoption of the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (UMPJE) effective April 1, 2026, and updated access policies for its Prescription Management Program (PMP). Pharmacist access to the Rx Management tool is now restricted to those with a DEA registration number, and data submissions missing a prescriber's DEA number will be flagged as errors.